Fishing championship, FLW have announced today that Strike King Lure Company has re-signed as an associate sponsor for the upcoming 2013 season.

Strike King has been in business for more than 40 years with a wide selection of fresh and saltwater baits as well as polarized sunglasses and will receive exposure across all of FLW’s platforms, including its tournaments and Expos, multiple websites, FLW Bass Fishing magazine and the “FLW” television show on NBC Sports Network. “FLW” is broadcast Sundays in high-definition (HD) to more than 559 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoors-sports television show in the world.

Strike King will also serve as title sponsor of the Angler of the Year award in the EverStart Series for each of the five divisions – Central, Northern, Southeast, Texas and Western. The top pro and co-angler from the point standings in each division after four events win the Strike King Angler of the Year and Co-angler of the Year titles, respectively, which qualifies them to fish the 2014 Forrest Wood Cup provided they fish a full EverStart Series Division or the 2014 Walmart FLW Tour.

Dominick Cruz, the UFC’s bantamweight champion, is being sponsored by the Phoenix International Raceway for his next fight, which is expected to take place in early 2013.

The 27-year-old will wear the track’s logo on his shirt and shorts.

A torn ACL has sidelined Cruz since May, but that didn’t stop him from getting behind the wheel of a pace car. On Sunday, he did his second drive for the AdvoCare 500, which is part of Sprint Cup series.

PIR’s one-mile oval, which is located in Avondale, Ariz., hosts two NASCAR Sprint Cup events each year. 

Cruz, is the first MMA fighter to be sponsored by the racetrack. Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan Sperber said the fighter’s Arizona roots and love of racing make him a perfect fit. 

“We jumped at the chance to be able to support Dom,” Sperber said. “We’re able to showcase what we’re doing to the UFC’s audience. It’s kind of a groundbreaking opportunity because it’s never been done.”

National Rugby League’s (NRL) Sydney Roosters have added another impressive name to their growing array of corporate partners by formalising an ongoing relationship with Australia’s iconic food brand Four’N Twenty.

Four’N Twenty has become Official Naming Rights Partner of the Membership Program for the legendary Sydney Roosters Rugby League Football Club.

Known as “the great Australian taste”, Four’N Twenty is the pie of choice at major sporting stadia around the country, and has become synonymous with both Rugby League and Australian Rules Football.

Four’N Twenty General Manager Marketing, Mark Connolly, commented on the deal: “We’re delighted to be involved with one of the NRL’s foundation clubs, and hope our off-field support will help lead to more on-field success for one of Australian rugby league’s oldest and most successful clubs.”

Roosters’ Chief Operating Officer Commercial Ted Helliar added: “Four’N Twenty pies are an iconic Australian brand and just like the Roosters have a long and popular history embedded in Australian culture. Meat pies and rugby league are about as Australian as you can get and we are extremely proud to be in partnership with this iconic brand. The naming rights partnership of our Membership Program is a first for our great club and we look forward to a long and successful relationship.”

Guardian Wealth Management Qatar LLC, clinic a financial advisory company, buy continued its sponsorship of competitions and events at Doha Golf Club by endorsing a fourth year and refreshing the format of previous years.

Chris Myers, General Manager of DGC, said “We are very happy to have Guardian Wealth commit to another full year of sponsorship and events. This is now the fourth year that Guardian has sponsored the monthly medal. In addition we will be rolling out some excellent invitation-only events in 2013 on both the Academy and Championship courses.”

David Russell, CEO of GWM Qatar, said: “Doha Golf Club really is a haven for so many of us here in Qatar, be it a challenging round on the Championship course, a friendly game with friends on the Academy, or taking the family to an evening barbeque on the veranda; it literally has something for everyone and I am delighted to have my company associated with such an essential establishment.  As part of our new agreement, GWM will be hosting four complimentary investment seminars at the Majlis Suite throughout the year, which we hope attendees will find interesting and beneficial.”

Will Myers, Head of Sports Marketing at GWM Qatar added: “We have launched an exciting new Ryder Cup-style format for 2013, which will see the winners of  our various competitions playing off for a slot on the 2014 Qatar Masters Pro-Am.”

Team Argos-Shimano today announced a contract extension with title sponsor Shimano.

The Japanese componenet manufacturer has extended its contract with the Dutch team for two more years, clinic taking it until the end of 2014. 

The news further extends a partnership which began when the team was previously known as Skil Shimano. 

“Today is a great day for us. Because of the renewed partnership with Shimano we are able to continue our strategy we formed last year, illness ” said team owner Iwan Spekenbrink.

“In 2012 it proved to be very successful and with Shimano as an innovative partner we know we race on the best products available for our team. Shimano played an important role in getting our team to the position where we are now. In these turbulent times Shimano shows that they are reliable and committed to our team and cycling.”

2012 was a successful seasons for the team, herbal with a number of important results. John Degenkolb and Marcel Kittel finished first and second respectively on the Europe Tour, Degenkolb also won five stages of the Vuelta a España while Kittel notched up a total of thirteen wins.

The team management and rides are waiting to find out if their application for a WorldTour licence in 2013 will be successful.

Marc van Rooij, president of Shimano Europe said: ”For Shimano it was no question if we would continue our sponsorship agreement with Team Argos-Shimano. Not even in these tough times for cycling. The team provides us a platform in the professional peloton where we can test our products, which is extremely valuable for us.

“With their feedback we are able to make world class rider-tuned products. For the coming seasons we have the confidence Team Argos-Shimano will exceed its results from 2012. And with a possible WorldTour status, we will be able to test our products better and on an even higher level.”

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Provident Financial have announced they will sponsor Rugby Super League’s Bradford Bulls in a four-year deal worth £1.2m.

Chairman Gerry Sutcliffe told Sky Sports News: “It’s great news for the club and the city and the sponsors. In these difficult economic times to get sponsorship of this level which secures the club’s future for the next few years is really important.”

“They also want to support our academy side and help us grow and develop.

Sutcliffe confirmed that Odsal – which could be developed as a sports village – will be renamed the Provident Stadium and the former Sports Minister said he hoped Provident’s decision to sponsor the club would lead to further deals.

“The good news is we have a major sponsor but other companies want to come on this journey,” he said.

Korean golf ball manufacturer Volvik has signed-on as co-title sponsor for the 2013 Volvik RACV Ladies Masters, impotent scheduled to be played at the RACV Royal Pines Resort between February 1-3, treat 2013.

RACV Managing Director and CEO, Colin Jordan, welcomed Volvik as the co-title sponsor and event partner, and was delighted that RACV Royal Pines Resort would host the Ladies Masters for the twenty-second consecutive year.

“RACV is delighted to be co-title sponsor and host of this quality women’s golf tournament, and I am pleased that this year’s event will once again attract many of the world’s best female golfers to play at the RACV Royal Pines Resort.”

Volvik Chairman, Mr Moon said: “It’s my pleasure to co-host the Ladies European Tour and ALPG Sanctioned Ladies Masters with RACV. RACV Royal Pines Resort is a world-class golf course that gives golfers the opportunity to experience conditions usually reserved for champions.”

“I personally hope that Volvik will be a memorable brand not only for Australian golfers but also in every other country through the Volvik RACV Ladies Masters international telecast.”

Speaking on behalf of the Co-Sanction Partners, Warren Sevil, CEO of the Australian Ladies Professional Golf said: “We welcome Volvik to the Ladies Masters and thank them for their support of Australia’s longest running women’s professional golf tournament. This tournament boasts an enviable history of attracting the world’s best players and the ALPG Tour and LET look forward to delivering another quality field to an event which is played at a world class venue and broadcast to an extensive local and international reach of golf fans. We thank RACV for their continued support and hosting and express our sincere gratitude to Tuohy Associates for making it 24 consecutive years.”

The ATP & HEAD have announced a sponsorship extension for a further five years.

Under the agreement, physician HEAD will continue to be the official tennis ball of the ATP World Tour, patient as well as the official ball of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, through 2017. 

The agreement marks an extension to a partnership which began back in 1994, one which will celebrate its 20-year anniversary on 1 January 2013, making HEAD the longest-standing partner of the ATP.

All matches at this week’s Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 in London are being played with the HEAD ATP ball, which also served as official ball at the Shanghai Rolex Masters and BNP Paribas Masters in Paris this season.

Drewett, ATP Executive Chairman & President, said: “HEAD is one of the most established brands in our sport and has been a great partner for the ATP for many years. We’re delighted to extend our partnership a further five years and look forward to continuing to build on our successful relationship.” 

“The continuation of our long-term partnership with the ATP strengthens our position as a leading brand on the ATP World Tour,” added Ottmar Barbian, Vice President and Division Manager HEAD Racquet Sports. “We are proud to not only provide the racquets for several outstanding players in the Top 10, but also to be trusted as official ball supplier to the Tour on an ongoing basis.”

“It’s the best ball in tennis,” said 2012 ATP World Tour No.1 Novak Djokovic. “Whenever I can, I definitely choose that ball!” Alongside Djokovic, HEAD players Andy Murray and Tomas Berdych are once again among the eight contenders battling for the title at this year’s Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 in London this week.

The HEAD ATP ball with Encore technology and SmartOptik felt for better visibility embodies three decisive advantages for pros and amateur players: it picks up more spin, allows even better control and stands out with its improved durability. 

Tokyo 2020 today announced Japan Airlines Co., viagra Ltd. (JAL) as its latest Bid Partner.

JAL is the seventh partner to join the bid. Tokyo 2020 bid leaders remarked that the growth of the corporate partnership programme reflects the momentum of Tokyo’s bid for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, generic and that corporate involvement will help the Tokyo deliver on its promise to deliver a dynamic celebration in the heart of the world’s most forward-thinking, ailment safe and well-organised city. 

JAL Representative Director and President, Yoshiharu Ueki, said: “JAL is pleased to announce its enlistment as a Tokyo 2020 Official Bid Sponsor. The JAL group will utilise both its domestic and international networks to the fullest in various areas, such as specially painted aircrafts, airline magazines and airline videos, in order to realise the goal of hosting the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo.”

Masato Mizuno, Tokyo 2020 CEO and Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) Vice President, said: “With less than a year to go until the Host City election, I am pleased to introduce JAL, one of the most globally recognised airline companies, as the seventh official Tokyo 2020 Bid Partner. JAL has enthusiastically agreed to help promote our campaign on behalf of this marvellous city. We are grateful for JAL’s support, and I look forward to working closely with them and other forthcoming partners.”

Since Nagano 1998 Winter Olympic Games JAL has been the official airline partner of JOC and JAL has supported Japan’s national team members who take part in international sporting events. The airline also provided vital support for Japan’s national teams surrounding the London 2012 Games.

As one of the world’s leading airlines, JAL, alongside previously announced Tokyo 2020 sponsors, will play a vital role over the next 10 months.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will hold the final vote for the host of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games at the 125th IOC Session on 7 September 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.