FIFA have announced Brazilian sports retailer Centauro, herbal has signed up as FIFA’s sixth and final National Supporter for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

The agreement grants Centauro marketing rights within Brazil in order to promote their brand in association with both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and this year’s FIFA Confederations Cup which kicks off in Brasilia on 15 June.

“We’re delighted to welcome Centauro on board and complete our sponsorship sales with over one year to go until the event” said Thierry Weil, abortion FIFA’s Marketing Director. “Centauro is a brand who truly understands what hosting the FIFA World Cup means to Brazil. We’re looking forward to working together to ensure that the sponsorship engagement is a success for both parties.”

Centauro, therapy part of the SBF Group, is the largest multi-channel chain of sporting goods retailers in Latin America with over 230 stores in more than 23 Brazilian states. The company also has strong roots in sports sponsorship highlighted by high-profile sponsorship agreements with football properties such as the Copa do Brasil and the Brazilian Serie B.

“Centauro knows the passion of Brazilians for football, and the FIFA World Cup sponsorship is a huge opportunity to be side-by-side with these fans. We want to be associated with this emotion and play an important role in promoting the FIFA World Cup and FIFA Confederations Cup to our country” explains Sebastião Bomfim Filho, CEO of the SBF group.

Global sponsorship packages for the 2014 FIFA World Cup were completed in July 2011 when Johnson & Johnson became the eighth FIFA World Cup Sponsor, in addition to FIFA’s six Partners who have global rights to all of FIFA’s events.

GEICO have become the Official Insurance Partner of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, prostate sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports, a division of NBC Sports announced.

The company will serve as the official campground sponsor of all 12 rounds of racing and the title sponsor of The High Point National, Round 4 of the series, taking place on Saturday, June 8.

“Motocross fans are some of the most passionate sports fans on the planet,” said Ted Ward, GEICO vice president. “Being the official insurance partner gives us a great opportunity to connect with them on a personal level and to promote our family of products.” 

GEICO has taken its passion for racing to another level in 2013. The partnership allows GEICO to expand its efforts to reach motocross enthusiasts and fans alike, as well as amateur racing families inside the GEICO Campground area throughout the summer months. In addition, the GEICO Honda team returns this season to Lucas Oil Pro Motocross with a lineup in the 250 Class. 

“The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is proud to represent the best in motocross partnerships, and GEICO is a perfect fit for our series,” said Mark Carter, GM of Motocross, Alli Sports. “We provide direct access for interaction between brands, consumers and the industry, and GEICO will be able to build lasting engagement both on site and through our other platforms.”

The highly anticipated 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship kicks off this Saturday, May 18 with the Red Bull Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif. 

Two Harbors Investment Corp. today announced that it will be a major sponsor of the 37th Annual Grandma’s Marathon.

For more than three decades, Grandma’s Marathon weekend has been a marquee Minnesota event. This multiple-race event draws more than 17,000 participants from across the globe, making it the 14th largest marathon in the United States. The marathon, which follows the scenic route from Two Harbors to Duluth, Minnesota, is being held on Saturday, June 22, 2013.

“We are pleased to again sponsor Grandma’s Marathon,” said Thomas Siering, Two Harbors’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “This sponsorship is a great way for us to honor our strong connection to the city of Two Harbors, the starting point of Grandma’s Marathon.”

“We appreciate the continued commitment of Two Harbors Investment Corp. as a major sponsor again in 2013,” said Scott Keenan, Executive Director of Grandma’s Marathon-Duluth, Inc. “We are grateful for their ongoing support. The dedicated sponsors, runners and volunteers are the foundation for our races and events.”

England international rugby player Ugo Monye has become the new face of Molton Brown’s new Sport grooming collection for men. 

The Harlequins player stars in a photo shoot to celebrate the new collection which will appear in Molton Brown stores and online from mid-May, marking the first time London’s bath, body and beauty connoisseurs have appointed a body for the brand. 

Speaking about the launch, Monye said: “I love Molton Brown’s new Sport Collection, it’s a genuinely sports-focused range that smells great too. I carry the 4-in-1 Sportswash with me everywhere – whether I’m at training, in the gym or at home I can rely on it to do the job.

“The Body-Warming Sportsbalm is the perfect way to gear up for a match and the Anti-perspirant Sportstick keeps me dry all day when I’m out and about. I’ve always been a big fan of Molton Brown and I can’t wait to be the face (and body) of the new collection.”

Army Black Knights, the athletics team of the United States Military Academy, have announced Tommy Moloney has joined as a corporate sponsor.

The first-ever, three-year marketing and sponsorship agreement between the Black Knights and Tommy Moloney ‘s provides unprecedented exposure for a company that, literally, brings from the farm to the plate, some of the finest cuisine and distinctive food products that Army’s fans, campus community, alumni and cadet-athletes have ever enjoyed. The quality of Tommy Moloney ‘s products is second to none and the savory taste adds real flavor to any meal. Chefs and lovers of fine food have found Tommy Moloney ‘s culinary team to be a great source of fresh ideas that provide a unique dining experience.

“It is a tremendous honor for our company to be a partner with West Point and Army Athletics,” said Earle Mulrane , Vice President of Tommy Moloney ‘s Inc. “To further enhance the West Point Game Day experience with our top quality products, and once again be pointing the way to victory on the Army Athletics fields, is truly an exciting opportunity.”

The partnership officially kicks off July 1, 2013, allowing Tommy Moloney ‘s first integration to coincide with the 2013-14 Army football season. The company has an inherent affinity with the Black Knights as its Vice President, Earle Mulrane , is a 1980West Point graduate and former starting quarterback.

The corporate partnership will provide Tommy Moloney ‘s numerous benefits that include various levels of radio exposure during football, hockey and men’s and women’s basketball seasons; hospitality; use of Army’s marks and logos; visibility on Black Knights Alley and in-venue signage at Michie Stadium, Tate Rink and Christl Arena . Army Sports Properties is a property of Learfield Sports, which also oversees every aspect of the Army Sports Network, including securing talent and all radio affiliates.

“We’re thrilled Tommy Moloney ‘s is partnering with the Black Knights,” said Mike McCollum , general manager for Army Sports Properties. “The connection with Earle and his past accomplishments as starting QB and a cadet-athlete make this a special relationship for us, and we look forward to working with the entire company to maximize its presence among Army Athletics overthe next three years.”

English Championship team, pills Huddersfield Town has today announced signage company HD Signs as its latest Club Partner for 2013/14.

The Lancashire based company is now in to its third year of working with ‘The Yorkshire Club’ and has helped produce branding for both the Stadium on matchday and at Canalside.

The signage company has helped the Club rebrand the exterior of the Stadium Superstore and will provide new branding over the coming weeks for the 2013/14 kit launch.

Huddersfield Town Advertising Manager Mark Jacobs, symptoms said: “We have worked closely with HD Signs over the past couple of seasons and they have helped us enhance the look and feel of both the Stadium on a match day and Canalside Sports Complex.

“The Huddersfield Town branding that you see around both locations has been produced by HD Signs and is to a very high quality. I look forward to welcoming them to our family of Club Partners and working with them further next season.”

HD Signs Sales Manager James Lilley echoed Jacobs’ added: “HD Signs are delighted to become a Partner and official signage supplier to Huddersfield Town. We’re into our third year of working with the club, and hope for continued success.”

NTS Motorsports, apoplectic a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) team has unveiled a new sponsor.

When Newberry takes to the track Thursday morning for the first NCWTS practice at Charlotte Motor Speedway, abortion he will sport the new blue and yellow colors of Qore-24, the world’s first antimicrobial barrier for the skin, in the No. 24 truck. With the permission of NASCAR, Newberry will run the No. 24 truck for the remainder of the 2013 season instead of the previous No. 14.

“We feel NTS Motorsports in the truck series is a great fit for us as we are the next generation in hand sanitizers as a hand purifier and Brennan is the next generation of NASCAR driver in the truck series,” said Vince Adam, co-founder of Qore-24. “We couldn’t be more excited to see where this partnership takes us, on and off the track.”

Qore-24 is a new product that is bringing the high-five back. Society continually tells us not to shake hands or touch each other as it is the most common way of spreading germs. With a product like Qore-24 where one squirt of the product provides a continuous barrier against germs for 24 hours, people can now be more confident in high-fiving their friends without worrying about getting sick..

“It’s great to have the shop in Kernersville as the support here is amazing, said NTS Motorsports owner,” Bob Newberry. “We even had the mayor stop by today, tour the shop and learn more about the Qore-24 product.”

Motech Americas LLC, a Delaware Solar Module manufacturer, will be a sponsor of the Wilmington Grand Prix for a second year.

The Wilmington Grand Prix was recently recognized by the U.S. Cycling Association (USCA) as one of their top 10 criterium races in the country.

The Wilmington Grand Prix is a 3-day event from May 17-19. On Friday, May 17^th, the festivities start in the afternoon with the 3.2-mile Monkey Hill Time Trial. Riders race against the clock over a section of cobblestones through Wilmington’s Brandywine Park. On Saturday, May 18^th, armature and pro riders tackle a 1-mile closed course figure 8 track through downtownWilmington. For MOTECH, the highlight will be on Sunday, May 19^th, when almost 1,000 riders will depart from the Delaware Art Museum, many of whom will be wearing the official Gran Fondo Jersey, sponsored by MOTECH. The Gran Fondo is a 62-mile scenic tour of Brandywine Valley and some of Delaware’s most prized cultural attractions.

“We are proud to be sponsoring this nationally recognized local event that highlights our beautiful state of Delaware,” said Sharon O’Shea, Director of Marketing at Motech Americas. “Solar and Cycling go hand-in-hand as they encourage being conscious of our environment and creating a better world for future generations.”