Sportswear giant adidas has announced it has suspended its deal with double world sprint champion Tyson Gay after he failed a drugs test.

Gay, who has been sponsored by adidas since 2005, had said on Sunday he had tested positive for a substance he could not identify and that he was pulling out of next month’s world championships in Moscow.

“I don’t have a sabotage story. I don’t have lies … I basically put my trust in someone and I was let down,” the American said, adding that he had never knowingly taken a performance-enhancing drug.

An adidas spokesman said: “We are shocked by these recent allegations, and even if we presume his innocence until proven otherwise, our contract with Tyson is currently suspended.”

Also on Sunday, former world 100 meters record holder Asafa Powell and Olympic 4×100 meters relay silver medalist Sherone Simpson said they had both tested positive for the stimulant oxilophrine at last month’s Jamaican championships.

Gay is also currently sponsored by Omega, TDK, Gillette and EAS Sports Nutrition who have yet to comment on the incident.

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The Philadelphia Eagles have announced a new partnership with Johnson, pharmacy Kendall & Johnson, capsule which will be working with the organization via their Risk Management, erectile and Insurance Brokerage Programs.

The five-year partnership will run through the 2018 season.

“We’re looking forward to a long-lasting and meaningful partnership with JKJ,” said Eagles Chief Financial Officer Frank Gumienny. “They’re a well-respected local firm that will provide valuable insight and expertise to our business operations. We’re glad to have them as part of the team.”

“As a locally based company, we are excited to move from fans to both fans and partners of the Philadelphia Eagles,” said Vice President and Partner Kevin Dougher. “We share in their passion for Eagles football and their commitment to the community!”

JKJ is an insurance brokerage and risk management firm headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania managing corporate and personal risk for more than fifty years.

BBVA Bancomer today announced its title sponsorship of La Liga MX, which will now be known as Liga BBVA Bancomer.

This partnership is an effort by the financial institution to reinforce its commitment to sports and increase exposure for La Liga Bancomer and Mexican soccer.

The Liga BBVA Bancomer sponsorship is a strategic long-term agreement with the Mexican soccer league. La Liga MX has more than 75 million followers in Mexico and is also followed in the United States, Central and South America, Europe and recently Africa and Asia.

Vicente Rodero, country manager of BBVA in Mexico, said: “The BBVA Group has traditionally been linked to the sports world,” Rodero said. “Since 2008, it has been the main sponsor of Liga BBVA in Spain and is known as the Bank of Soccer. BBVA Bancomer is now closer to its customers through a sport that is specially loved in Mexico. We also share the same values with La Liga — teamwork, discipline, consistency, drive, competitiveness, passion and fair play.”

“Mexico is a great country and BBVA Bancomer wants to have an active role in its development,” he added. “The agreement signed today is a shared goal among us, La Liga, its players and fans to make this league a benchmark of sports so that it can continue to attract the best players, to  better unify the 18 clubs that are part of this league, and, above all, to promote Mexico’s good image in other geographies.”

Decio de Maria, executive president of La Liga MX, said: “It is a great honor to welcome BBVA Bancomer to the Liga MX family because we are both institutions that share the same goals and values: loyalty, sportsmanship, professionalism, effort, cooperation and promoting our vision of the future. This alliance with the Bank of Soccer aligns with Liga MX’s transformation and modernization plans.”

Pepsi have announced today an advertising partnership with New York Yankees All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano.

Cano will be officially welcomed to the Pepsi family in a tribute spot that will run during the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 16 on FOX.

“Cano is a marquee baseball player with widespread appeal,” said Heidi Sandreuter, Senior Director of Sports Marketing, Pepsi. “Cano brings the excitement of NOW to everything he does, making him a natural choice for the Pepsi brand. This new partnership further establishes Pepsi’s position as a brand at the center of sports and pop culture.”

“I’m thrilled to join Pepsi as a partner,” said Robinson Cano. “I look forward to connecting with fans and sharing the many great moments to come during our collaboration.”

Additionally, as part of the brand’s Iconic Summer campaign, Pepsi will be partnering with Cano to encourage fans to have an iconic summer. Pepsi’s recently launched “Iconic Summer” program provides unparalleled access and experiences to sports, music, and entertainment through the brand’s exclusive partnerships. Cano joins the likes of other pop culture icons that have recently collaborated with the brand for Iconic Summer experiences.  Pepsi’s first Iconic Summer experience with Cano will be unveiled in the July 16 FOX TV spot.

Pepsi has dominated the New York City sports market for years due to its ongoing partnerships with the New York Yankees, the New York Mets, the New York Giants and the New York Jets. Additionally, Pepsi has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Major League Baseball, the National Football League and the National Hockey League.

Hudderfields Town FC signed a new commercial partnership with family-run farm shop, viagra pills Haighs Farm Shop, there to supply the team’s new kitchen facility at Canalside.

Haighs Farm is one of the North of England’s leading wholesalers and suppliers of fresh farm produce and supplies and the family business will also benefit from visible branding at the club’s stadium during match days and at Canalside.

Sean Jarvis, ed Huddersfield Town’s Commercial Director, expressed their enthusiasm for the new partnership: “We’re delighted to welcome Haighs Farm Shop into our growing family of commercial partners. Haighs Farm Shop has a very strong set of values that echo our own, such as a commitment to value and quality, and this partnership will see them supply Canalside with some of their top quality products for its menu.”

Richard Haigh of Haighs Farm Shop added: “With the Manager being a life-long supporter of Huddersfield Town, it made obvious sense to have a pitch side board and the next step was to become an official partner of the Club.”

The Scottish Open, won on the weekend by American Phil Mickelson, is set to go ahead until 2017 after Aberdeen Asset Management and the Scottish Government renewed their backing.

After three years at Castle Stuart, the event will be staged at Royal Aberdeen next year before moving around some of Scotland’s top links courses, with a likely return to Castle Stuart in 2016.

The prize fund will increase from its current level of £3m to £3.25m in 2015 and 2016 and to £3.5m in 2017.

First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond said: “I am delighted that the future of the Scottish Open has been secured up until at least 2017.

“This fantastic event has become a popular fixture on the European Tour and provides ideal preparation for some of the world’s best players before the following week’s Open Championship.

“I’m proud of the Scottish Government’s continuing support for this event which brings significant benefits to the whole of Scotland, both in terms of tourism and television exposure, while also providing a multi-million pound boost to the economy.”

Peter Adams, the European Tour’s director of international championships, said players would be “consulted quite widely” over possible future venues.

“We have time on our side and can go and look at courses and can also talk to the players,” he said.

“We can use that time wisely. I think there is a will to move the tournament around geographically but the decision has not been reached.”

Martin Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer of Aberdeen Asset Management, said: “We’re thrilled to be continuing with this sponsorship. We’re two years into our current three year agreement and we’re extremely happy with what the tournament has delivered for our brand both in the UK and internationally; at Aberdeen we’re long term investors in our day to day business and this sponsorship is no different.”

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