Major League Soccer (MLS) team, sickness San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has signed a partnership with Stanford Hospital & Clinics.

Through the partnership, rx Stanford Hospital & Clinics are now the official team physicians for the Earthquakes, as well as a commercial partner of the Earthquakes. Stanford is also now the title sponsor of the Earthquakes 5K/10K Challenge and Breast Cancer Awareness Night on Oct. 26.

“We are proud to partner with Stanford Hospital & Clinics for our team’s medical care,” said Earthquakes President Dave Kaval. “They have built a great reputation as the top team of physicians in sports medicine, having worked with Stanford University, the San Francisco 49ers and the Golden State Warriors. We are also excited to have them serve as the title sponsor of two of our major initiatives, the Earthquakes 5K/10K Challenge and Breast Cancer Awareness Night.”

The Earthquakes’ medical care at Stanford Hospital & Clinics will be led by William J. Maloney, MD, Chair of Department of Orthopaedics. Additionally, the team of physicians will include Kenneth J. Hunt, MD, Gordon Matheson, MD, Tim McAdams, MD and Zackary Vaughn, MD. Dr. Maloney has headed the department since 2004 and he has helped build Stanford into one of the top sports medicine clinics in the world.

“At Stanford Hospital & Clinics, we’re thrilled to be the new team physicians for the San Jose Earthquakes,” said William Maloney, MD, chair of Stanford’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. “Our team of sports medicine experts is deeply experienced in treating elite athletes, and we will provide the Earthquakes our renowned multi-disciplinary approach and immediate access to a full range of medical specialists, all in one place. That means faster diagnoses and the ability to quickly implement a treatment plan for the players, helping them stay in the game.”

Welsh rugby union team, Ospreys have announced they have extended their ong-standing partnership with Worthington’s, the second oldest brewing company in the UK and part of the worldwide Molson Coors Group.

Worthington’s has been a commercial partner of the region since its inception in 2003 and has featured on the shirt since the 2006/07 season. 

The new three-year deal will see the Worthington’s logo remaining in the highly sought after slot across the shoulders of the famous Ospreys jersey until the summer of 2016, extending the relationship to 13 years.

The global brewing company also supports the Worthington’s 2003 Club, a dedicated area in the West Stand for Ospreys season members that operates pre and post match at every home game throughout the season.

Commenting on the extension of the partnership with the Ospreys, Molson Coors Regional Director, Diane Rees, said: “We are absolutely delighted to renew for a further three years our very successful partnership with the Ospreys. We have been with the region as friends, partners and supporters since their very inception.


“Through our new three year deal we show again our further commitment to regional rugby and of course, via the Worthington’s Bitter brand, we are proud to remain firmly on the shoulder of the Ospreys shirt, a major part of the ever growing Ospreys family. A pint of Worthington’s and a game of rugby are synonymous with each other. Ospreys supporters are our customers, could there be a better synergy? We wish them every continued success.”

Yarnie Guthrie, Commercial Manager at the Ospreys, added: “I’m thrilled to be able to confirm the extension of this successful partnership on behalf of Ospreys Rugby. We value our association with Worthington’s very highly and with their historic investment into the game in Wales at all levels and being the official supplier of Liberty Stadium, it is a relationship that makes sense for both parties.

“The Worthington’s logo is instantly identifiable and occupies a slot on our jersey that is immensely valuable; an independent report from London-based media specialist Repucom highlighted that the TV media value of that position alone is worth in excess of £257,000 per year to Worthington’s.

“Of course, our relationship with Worthington’s is about more than just that. As a community focussed business with strong roots in the rugby clubs across Ospreylia we share many of the same core values and we look forward to continuing working closely with them over the next three years.”

The Confederation of North, Central America and the Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) and its commercial agency, Traffic Sports, has announced a sponsorship agreement with State Farm, making them the Official Auto and Home Insurance Sponsor for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup. 

“We welcome State Farm back to the Gold Cup family, not just as a sponsor, but as a key marketing partner who has helped us position the tournament as the premier national team competition in our region,” said Enrique Sanz, General Secretary of CONCACAF.”State Farm’s creative activations throughout their vast footprint in the United States and Canada will once again prove invaluable as passionate Gold Cup fans continue to connect and experience the event off the field.”

“Soccer is a passion for many fans around the world,” said State Farm marketing assistant vice president Tim Van Hoof.”Reaching fans where it speaks to them is the best way to start a conversation and we are pleased to have the opportunity to work with the Gold Cup again this year.” 

“We are pleased that State Farm recognizes the value of renewing for the fourth consecutive championship,” said Marcelo Radice, Director of Sponsorship Sales & Marketing forTraffic Sports USA. “We believe their partnership with the Gold Cup will allow them to build their business relationships and strengthen their ties to the multi-cultural soccer fans in the U.S.”

Penske Racing have announced that it has extended its partnership with Carlisle Companies Incorporated through the 2016 season.

In addition to Carlisle’s continued support of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion driven by 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski, ambulance the new agreement will also include associate branding for the company on a Team Penske IZOD IndyCar Series car beginning in 2014. 

“Carlisle Companies is truly an integrated partner of Penske Racing, medstore ” said Roger Penske. “They have been a great business partner while providing us with high-quality components for our race cars that have been an important part of our success. We are proud to continue that partnership with our NASCAR program, medstore while also growing the relationship to include our IZOD IndyCar Series entries starting next season.” 

Carlisle Companies joined the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford team prior to the 2011 NASCAR season – the same year that Keselowski began competing in the iconic race car. 

“I really feel a special connection to Carlisle because they came onboard with the ‘Blue Deuce’ the same year that I did,” said Keselowski. “I think it is safe to say that our partnership has produced fantastic results and I look forward to winning many more races with the support of such a great company behind me.” 

Since joining the Penske Racing partner lineup in 2011, Carlisle Companies and the No. 2 team have produced eight wins, 28 top-five finishes and the 2012 Sprint Cup Series championship. 

“When you are associated with Penske Racing, you are clearly associated with a first-class organization,” said Dave Roberts, President and CEO of Carlisle Companies, Inc. “Having raced for many years myself, I know what the Penske name represents in motorsports. It was truly an honor to be a part of their first Cup Series championship. We are now able to pursue another championship, while also going after an IndyCar title as well.”

North American Power, one of the fastest-growing energy suppliers in the US, will team up with has signed a one-race deal to be the primary sponsor of Connecticut native Parker Kligerman and his No. 77 Toyota Camry fielded by Kyle Busch Motorsports at the New England 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

“I was already really looking forward to going back to New Hampshire Motor Speedway and now that I have a New England based company onboard as my sponsor it makes it that much more exciting,” said Kligerman, the only New Englander who competes full-time in the Nationwide Series. “The neat thing is that my mom was one of North American Power’s first customers — so I know firsthand the money that they save their customers, how dedicated they are to providing homegrown renewable energy and the amazing things they do for charity. They are also the official power supplier of New Hampshire Motor Speedway, so it would make it that much sweeter for everyone involved if we can put our No. 77 North American Power Camry in victory lane.”

“We are excited to partner with Parker and his Kyle Busch Motorsports team in their quest for victory in the New England 200,” said Kerry Breitbart, CEO of North American Power. “Not only is he a terrific driver, but he shares our commitment to involving charity and community in his success. We look forward to inviting our customers, charity partners and independent representatives to share in the thrill of New Hampshire racing.”

The New England 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will take place in Loudon on July 2013.

Sportswear company Surridge Sport have signed a three-year contract with English League team, Shrewsbury Town.

The partnership will see Surridge Sport, established in 1867, provide the club with kit and sportswear while the high profile company will also sponsor the West Stand at the Greenhous Meadow.

Richard Hill, Shrewsbury Town’s commercial manager, said: “We have been engaged in negotiations with several companies over recent months.

“We found that Surridge Sport were suppliers of sportswear of a very high quality in design and production. These are important factors as we wish to possess the best quality sportswear for our players and supporters to wear.

“Surridge Sport occupy a high profile position in the sportswear sector across several sports.

“They have worked with a number of football clubs over the years and are a great advertisement for a British-based company in their field.

“As part of the contract, Surridge Sport have decided to sponsor the West Stand for the next three years. This shows how important this contract is both to the club and Surridge Sport.”

Dom Hewson, southern regional sales manager for Surridge Sport, stressed the company were equally excited to be associated with Shrewsbury Town.

“Established in 1867, Surridge Sport is one of the oldest sporting brands in the world and we are extremely proud of our heritage,” he said.

“With a long history and great experience, the company has evolved and developed over the years and now a large portion of our business involves supplying high quality technical sportswear to the professional football market.

“We are delighted to have secured a long term kit partnership with Shrewsbury Town and very much look forward to delivering the unique clothing range to the club and fans alike over the coming years.”

Luxury automaker Lexus has signed a three-year agreement with the BB&T Atlanta Open to be the official tournament vehicle for the 2013, medical 2014 and 2015 tournaments.

Lexus vehicles will transport players around the tournament, check and Lexus will showcase vehicles around the tournament grounds before, cialis during and after the tournament.

The luxury automaker will be the title sponsor of courtside seating in the Stadium, with the first two rows named the Lexus Inner Circle. Tickets will be sold to Lexus owners in a special pre-event sale. In addition, Lexus will provide a VIP parking location for all Lexus owners during the tournament and allow fans to interact with vehicles and share photos with friends on social media. Fans will be eligible for a chance to win a Lexus VIP Experience, including a pair of Lexus Inner Circle seats to the Sunday Finals, suite access and VIP parking.

Lexus will have a VIP suite located on Market Street at the Stadium Court throughout the tournament. This exclusive suite will provide catered cuisine, refreshments and the opportunity to enjoy the unique tennis atmosphere adjacent to the main courts.

“We are thrilled to enter into a long-term agreement with Lexus and know that their involvement will be much appreciated by players and fans,” said Tournament Director Bob Bryant. “The Lexus brand is synonymous with class, style and luxury and is a welcome addition to our field of committed and supportive corporate partners that allow us to create the premier tennis event in Atlanta.”

“Lexus is extremely pleased to partner with the BB&T Atlanta Open at its exciting Atlantic Station site,” said Tim Bliss, General Manager, Lexus Southern Area. “The tournament’s presence in the city elevates its prominence as a major Atlanta sporting event, and Lexus is proud to help bring an incredible experience to tennis fans. We’re very pleased to be a partner in this event.”

The BB&T Atlanta Open is the first ATP World Tour event in the Emirates Airline US Open Series and will be played at Atlantic Station July 20-28.