Infostrada Sports Group, order a worldwide provider of comprehensive sports statistics and sports information services has announced a partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) until 2020.

Infrostrada said in a statement: “We thank the IOC for vesting trust in our company in providing statistics, drugs data and athlete biographies for the Sochi 2014 Winter Games, the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Games, the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games and the 2020 Summer Games, to be held in a city that has yet to be appointed as host.” 

ISG has previously signed service provider agreements with Olympic Games organising committees, including Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Turin 2006, Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010 and London 2012. It has also delivered services to the first Youth Olympic Games in Singapore 2010.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have partnered with hand couriers, asthma Ram to launch the RAM SLAM T20 Challenge.

“RAM has been a generous supplier of ours for many years and it is a pleasure to welcome them into our stable of major sponsors, ed ” commented CSA Acting CEO Jacques Faul.

“This is one of our most lucrative domestic franchise properties and we look forward to our association with RAM over the next three years.

“It is far and away the most popular of our domestic competitions with our fans and, apart from the prestige of winning the RAM SLAM, it is the gateway for our franchises to qualify for the lucrative Champions League tournament in which our franchises have always had a very proud record.

“The launch of the RAM SLAM also provides us with the perfect opportunity to innovate and our fans can look forward to some exciting new concepts.”

David Lazarus, RAM Hand to Hand Couriers, Joint Managing Director said: “We are excited to be able to make a real difference to the cricket loving people of our country. In addition, RAM Hand to Hand Couriers is a proudly South African company and through the CSA development fund we hope to change the lives of those less fortunate and with a bit of luck unearth the next Makhaya Ntini. We are excited to be the sponsor of the Ram Slam and hope that South Africa will come and have some fun with us.”

GameStop, the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, announced today they will be a primary sponsor of Joe Gibbs Racing in 10 Nationwide Series races.

Matt Kenseth, former Sprint Cup Series Champion and two-time Daytona 500 Champion, will be behind the wheel of the No. 18 GameStop Toyota this season.

Kenseth last raced in the Nationwide Series in 2011 when he won his only start of that year in the May race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. During his career, Kenseth has started 248 races in the Nationwide Series and recorded 26 wins with 118 top-five and 168 top-10 finishes. He has also claimed 16 pole awards in the series.

“We are so excited to have a driver with Matt’s track record driving for us this season,” said Bob Puzon, vice president of merchandising for GameStop. “Not only is Matt a proven wheelman, he will be a great brand ambassador for us. Matt is a big gamer, and from what I hear, he loves to challenge his son Ross in some friendly game play on a regular basis.”

Since beginning its sponsorship with JGR in 2008, GameStop’s approach to its NASCAR program has been a unique one in the Nationwide Series. No other sponsor completely changes the car design for each of its races. The GameStop Toyota has featured more than 60 different paint schemes promoting a variety of popular video games, gaming systems and gaming accessories. Titles such as NASCAR The Game, Call of Duty, Max Payne and LEGO Batman 2, as well as Turtle Beach headphones and the PS Vita have been featured with one-of-a-kind paint schemes.

“I’ve been playing video games for as long as I can remember,” Kenseth said. “So, I’m pretty excited to be driving the GameStop Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Nationwide Series. The JGR teams were the class of the field last season, and GameStop has always created some pretty cool paint schemes, so I’m looking forward to what’s in store for this year. I can’t wait to get back on track in the series and hopefully take our No. 18 Toyota to Victory Lane.”

SKINS Compression Clothing, the leading gradient compression sportswear company, has announced it has been selected as the “Official Recovery Compression” brand of the National Hockey League’s leading West Conference teams: San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, St. Louis Blues and the Dallas Stars.

The full roster of each team was custom-fit with SKINS RY400 recovery compression equipment designed specifically to accelerate muscle repair and reduce fatigue.

“With the accelerated schedule and increased travel of this lock out season, we have less time to recover between games,” said Mike Hannegan, Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Anaheim Ducks. “SKINS helps us recover and be ready for the next game in shorter time.”

“The SKINS recovery products are essential for our players’ recovery and performance,” explained Brad Jellis, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Dallas Stars. “With our demanding game and travel schedule, SKINS allow players to recover quicker and be at their best for the next competition.”

Skoda UK has announced a three year sponsorship deal which will see it become ‘The Official Car of Prudential RideLondon cycling festival.

Prudential RideLondon is an annual world-class festival of cycling developed by the Mayor of London, ampoule London & Partners and Transport for London in partnership with Surrey County Council. The inaugural Prudential RideLondon festival is set to take place on the 3-4 August 2013, and is managed by the London & Surrey Cycling Partnership (LSCP) – a joint partnership between The London Marathon Limited (owners and operators of the London Marathon since 1981)and SweetSpot Group Limited (operators of The Tour of Britain).

As part of the deal ŠKODA UK will supply 30 cars for the event; these include the flagship ŠKODA Superb, Octavia Estate, Yeti and the all-new Rapid hatchback. With up to 1,700 litres of load capacity and clever accessories such as roof bars, an internal bicycle holder and towbar preparation; the vehicles will assist cyclists as they cover 140 miles of road.

Emily Burns, Communications Manager for ŠKODA UK commented: “The prospect of partnering with an event that encourages such mass participation in the sport is tremendously exciting for ŠKODA.

“Our cars are loved by cyclists across the UK, and are the car of choice for pro teams such as Rapha Condor JLT; thanks to both the impressive load capacity and our fantastic range of cycling accessories.”

“ŠKODA UK is providing us with ideal support vehicles for the 140 mile course,” comments Mick Bennett, Race Director of the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic. “ŠKODA’s record in cycling is second to none and we’re delighted to be working with them on this great event.”

Science in Sport (SIS), a company owned by Provexis, has unveiled cyclist Sir Chris Hoy as its latest sports star signing. 

The six-time Olympic track cycling gold medallist is the latest in a series of elite athletes and teams to put their name to the brand. 

Hoy will work closely with Science in Sport and their team of experts in hydration and nutrition to help him perform to his maximum both in training and competition, SiS said. 

Hoy commented: “Nutrition plays a huge part in how well I do on the track, in the gym and out training on the roads so to be the best I can be, I need to use the best nutrition possible. I have used SiS products for many years and I’m looking forward to working with them to further develop this area of my preparation and recovery. 

“The credibility of the science and their innovative approach is the reason I chose to partner with Science in Sport. Working closely with SiS to manage my hydration and energy levels gives me confidence that my nutrition is tailored to my specific needs whether I am in training or competition.” 

The company also has GB Triathlete, Helen Jenkins, and Olympic and World Champion cyclist Rebecca Romero MBE as official brand ambassadors.

Clune Construction has announced it has signed a long-term partnership agreement with PGA Tour and international professional golfer Padraig Harrington.

Clune Construction is one of the nation’s largest commercial interior construction companies, and the official pairing of Clune and Harrington emerged from an interim branding arrangement last year when Clune helped in the raising of funds for the Padraig Harrington Charitable Foundation.

Padraig Harrington, one of the world’s best golfers, has won more than 25 tournaments worldwide, including back to back British Open Championships titles in 2007 & 2008 and the U.S. PGA Championship in 2008. As part of his role as ambassador, Harrington will wear the Clune Construction logo on his shirts during tournaments, and is very pleased to unite with the civic-minded company. “I have a full schedule this year, with tournaments throughout the US, Europe and around the world, and look forward to representing the Clune name both on and off the golf course, ” Harrington said. “I’m impressed with their business and delighted to partner with them.”

Michael Clune, founder of Clune Construction, believes the partnership between Clune Construction and Padraig Harrington will thrive and create long-lasting benefits for both parties. “We are excited about this partnership and glad to be a part of the Harrington team, which includes his active charitable foundation,” said Clune. “Padraig’s brand values match up well with ours, and we think he will be a respected and valuable ambassador for us as he competes around the world. Our organization also is thrilled that Padraig has agreed to join with our company for several golf-related special events this year.”

LiveWire Ergogenics, Inc. has announced the signing of an exclusive endorsement agreement with professional boxer Manny Robles III of Los Angeles, California.

Under the terms of the agreement LiveWire has acquired the right to use Mr. Robles’ likeness, image and name in connection with the advertisement and promotion of LiveWire’s Energy™ chews, the pocket-sized, portable alternatives to bulky energy drinks or shots. The endorsement agreement also includes terms for the personal appearance of Mr. Robles at a number of LiveWire promotional events and other advertising initiatives.

Manny Robles III is an impressive young professional boxer who recently signed with famed boxing promoter, Al Haymon. After a highly accomplished amateur career, Manny turned pro in the fall of 2012 and has won all three of his first pro bouts.

Commented LiveWire’s CEO Bill Hodson, “Manny Robles III is not only an impressive and very accomplished young boxer but he’s also a great individual with an amazing work ethic. He has a World Championship in focus and he’s also a great student with important academic and career goals. We’re looking forward to some exciting times with Manny and LiveWire is very proud and pleased to be associated with him.”

New British Touring Car Championship team, IP Tech Race Engineering has announced a sponsorship deal with emergency lighting company, One-LUX.

The new team will field an NGTC-spec Chevrolet Cruze for the 2013 campaign after former Team RAC, Team Aon and MG man Andy Neate elected to set up his own team for his fourth full season on the grid.

With discussions ongoing with a series of potential partners for the programme, Neate has confirmed that a deal has been struck that will see One-LUX move into the BTCC for the first time; having been involved in the supporting Renault Clio Cup last year.

“As with everything, it’s all about timing and One-LUX were looking for opportunities to build their brand through motor racing,” Neate said. “There’s no doubt, we’ve got a lot in common with the team at One-LUX and we’re really excited about sharing the season ahead with them.”

The company, which specialises in the design and build of electronic components for the lighting industry, will now seek to make the most of the chance to increase its brand awareness through the deal.

“One-LUX strives for ultimate performance, absolute precision and exceptional innovation in our products,” MD Glynnis Murray said. “We have 100 per cent confidence that IP Tech share these values and accurately reflect the goals and missions we set out here at One-LUX.”