DHL, anesthetist the global market leader in the logistics industry, sale is once again the Official Sponsor of the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament and the exclusive sponsor of the U.S. Rugby team.

The 2013 USA Sevens – the largest rugby tournament in North America – will be broadcast live throughout the world as fans of 16 international teams descend upon Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas from February 8-10.

“Truly a global sport, sale Rugby demonstrates many of the key attributes that DHL lives and breathes every day – speed, precision and great teamwork,” said Christine Nashick, Vice President of Marketing for DHL Express U.S. “Initially a US-based company that pioneered a global industry, DHL is pleased to continue its relationship with USA Sevens and its exclusive sponsorship of the US Team. Rugby provides an excellent platform to reinforce DHL as the international shipping specialists.”

With exposure to 60,000 fans on site and millions watching the live international broadcast in more than 145 countries, DHL has a unique opportunity to showcase its brand to fans of one of the fastest growing sports in America with on and off-field advertising and the exclusive sponsorship of the US team jersey.

“DHL has been an ardent supporter of rugby in the U.S. and worldwide,” said Dan Lyle, Tournament Director of USA Sevens. “DHL’s high-profile visibility throughout our global broadcast that reaches 341 million homes and extensive on-site activation provides the company with a unique and compelling platform that only a global sport such as rugby can deliver.”

Nitto Tire returns again this year as Presenting Sponsor and sponsor of six topnotch off-road racing teams for the grueling seventh running of the Griffin King of the Hammers Presented by Nitto Tire on Fri., pills Feb. 8, ambulance 2013.

The tough 4×4 race will be the culmination of this year’s week-long event billed as the most impressive to date with an expanded vendor show, additional entertainment and improved spectator areas.

“The Ultimate Desert Race” set in California’s rugged Johnson Valley northeast of Los Angeles pits expert drivers and finely tuned vehicles against the area’s sand, hard-packed rock trails, near-vertical rock walls and treacherous ledges in breathtaking, all-out, high-speed runs. There is nothing like the excitement of off-road action at this level that takes its toll every year with less than half of the participants typically finishing the race. The event has evolved from 12 teams racing for bragging rights and a case of beer to more than 150 teams competing before thousands of fans both live and online.

Nitto has made an equally aggressive commitment to this signature Ultra 4 racing event as the Presenting Sponsor as well as sponsor of six racing teams for the event. That impressive roster includes 2012 Ultra 4 series champion Nick Nelson, 2010 King of the Hammers Champion Loren Healy, 2009 KOH Champion Jason Scherer, as well as Cottin Rodd, the groundbreaking first female Ultra 4 competitor. The Nitto sponsorship also includes the striking championship rings for the winning driver and co-driver.

FLW, the world’s premier tournament-fishing organization, and T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of thousands of boat parts and accessories, announced an associate sponsorship agreement through the 2013 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

T-H Marine will receive exposure across FLW’s multiple platforms, including its tournaments and Expos, multiple websites and FLW Bass Fishing magazine.

Serving the marine industry since 1975, T-H Marine strives to produce high-quality boat accessories and to stand behind their products with exceptional customer service. 

Marussia F1 team has extended and expanded its relationship with Sage, abortion | who now become an Official Partner.

We have been a long-standing customer of Sage and last year benefited from the company’s Sage ERP X3 solution, providing the Team with the speed, agility and innovation to keep pace off-track as well as on-track in the fast-moving and highly competitive Formula 1 environment.

The partnership will provide Sage with the opportunity to increase awareness for Sage ERP X3 across the globe and develop further awareness of its brand. Sage firmly believes that the partnership will be a great vehicle for future business growth.

Sage will benefit from a heightened brand presence on the new MR02 race car, race team apparel and trackside environment at the 19 Grands Prix on the Formula 1 calendar this season.

Andy Webb, Chief Executive Officer, Marussia F1 Team: “We are extremely pleased to have consolidated an already strong partnership with Sage into a much bigger and more powerful relationship for both parties. Being so closely intertwined with our daily operations means Sage are aware of just how much strength in depth we have behind the Team and just how much potential we carry forward into 2013.”

Christophe Letellier, CEO Mid-Market Europe and CEO Sage ERP X3, Sage, added: “We are thrilled to announce that Sage will be partners and sponsors of the Marussia F1 Team for 2013. The qualities of speed, responsiveness, agility and innovation are shared values in Marussia F1 Team and in Sage ERP X3, and we both serve a global audience. As F1 has become the most popular sport worldwide, we will be taking our brand to the biggest and most dynamic global stage. We are very excited about what the coming year will bring.”

Speaking of the sponsorship, medstore Australia Baseball Federation CEO Brett Pickett, said: “ANZ is a well-respected bank in Asia-Pacific and we are delighted to welcome them as the partner of the Japan Series. This sponsorship will help us deliver what will be an exciting series for Japanese and Australian baseball fans.”

ANZ Japan CEO Peter Davis said: “As the leading Australian bank in Japan, we are pleased to contribute to the success of Team Australia during these matches in Japan. Japan is a baseball-loving country and its people are looking forward to watching Australia for the first time since 2009.”

Under an agreement reached between the Nippon Professional Baseball League (NPB) and Australian Baseball Federation (ABF) the 2013 Series will be hosted in the world renowned Osaka Dome and is expected to draw huge crowds as  well as millions of viewers across live television broadcasts in Japan.

These games in Japan will serve as Australia’s big-league preparation as a team unit for the World Baseball Classic.  Australia will go into official team camp on the 17^th of this month in Taichung Taiwan, to commence preparation for their First Round WBC tournament which begins on 2nd March.

ANZ Group has a strong history supporting major sports tournaments in the Asia Pacific including The Australian Open, Shanghai Rolex Masters and the Rugby World Cup 2011.  In 2008, ANZ signed an agreement to sponsor the world-famous Olympic stadium in Sydney, known as the ANZ stadium.

The Ottawa Senators and McDonald’s today announced a new one-year sponsorship agreement.

“We are very pleased to welcome our friends at McDonald’s on as a partner,” said Cyril Leeder, Senators Sports & Entertainment president. “Not only will they have a significant presence inside of Scotiabank Place and on our Sportsnet television broadcasts, but we hope our team’s knack for scoring late goals will deliver some free Big Macs to our fans.”

The relationship features the “Big Mac Minute”, which provides fans attending Senators games at Scotiabank Place with the opportunity to redeem their ticket for a free Big Mac if the Senators score a goal in the final minute of the third period. The offer is valid the day after the home game at participating McDonald’s restaurants in the Ottawa area.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the Ottawa Senators this season with Big Mac Minute,” said Roger Sauvageau, operations manager of McDonald’s Canada. “We look forward to celebrating the team’s ability to score last-minute goals by offering fans a chance to enjoy our most iconic burger for free.”

McDonald’s will also hold a major presence on Ottawa’s Rogers Sportsnet East broadcasts, including advertising, feature spots and virtual signage.

World Snooker has announced BetVictor as the new title sponsor of next week’s Welsh Open. 

The BetVictor Welsh Open will run from February 11-17 at the Newport Centre and will feature leading players including world number one Mark Selby, John Higgins, Judd Trump, defending champion Ding Junhui and Welsh wizards Mark Williams and Matthew Stevens. 

The BBC Wales-televised tournament is one of snooker’s longest standing world ranking events, ever-present on the calendar since 1992. 

World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn said: “We are extremely pleased to welcome BetVictor as it’s the first time they have sponsored a snooker event. As a world-leading sports betting and gaming firm they are keen to get involved with a sport which can now provide a vast amount of exposure on a global scale, with the tournament to be televised in 77 different countries. 

“We have introduced a new format for the Welsh Open this year, in line with our plans to create fairer structures for ranking events. Only eight players are guaranteed a place at the venue, the rest will all go through the qualifying rounds. This will give us a field of players in form for the televised stages. We have also increased the prize money, with the winner to receive £50,000, up from last year’s £30,000. 

“South Wales is a hotbed of support for snooker and every year we see the passion of the fans in Newport. We look forward to another successful tournament and to working with the BetVictor team.” 

Charlie McCann, Director of Online Public Relations for Victor Chandler Worldwide, added: “Snooker is a dynamic global brand and we are delighted to sponsor the Welsh Open and hope for a long and happy marriage; snooker has never been more competitive and we are thrilled to be associated with an event which will be televised in 77 different countries such is the sport’s growing appeal. 

“You only have to go down the list of previous winners, which reads like a who’s who of the game, to get a feel for the history of the event with inaugural winner Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis, John Higgins and Ronnie O’Sullivan all on the role of honour. Ding Junhui is the holder and we wish him well in his defence of the Title but with Newport looking to get back in the Football League, Cardiff City favourites for promotion from the Championship and Swansea heading to Wembley later in the month perhaps the time is right for another home success? We can’t wait for the action to begin.”