Ruffneck Scarves is the premier soccer scarf manufacturer in America and continues to provide US Soccer fans with team scarves.

Joining up with both the American Outlaws and the US Soccer Supporters club, Ruffneck Scarves has become their official scarf provider.

New members to these clubs will be ingratiated with a few commemorative items, including an official scarf to support the USA National Soccer Team produced by Ruffneck Scarves.

Company President Jeff McIntyre said: “We are both proud and honored to be able to produce scarves for US Soccer supporters that add to the passionate support for our national team. Whether it’s the World Cup or an international friendly, it really give you a sense of pride seeing a scarf that you made being raised in support of your country.”

The company has served US Soccer with pride since its inception in 2007. Ruffneck Scarves has been featured in promotional US Soccer commercials, the recent bid to bring the World Cup back to America for 2018, and in several campaigns that supported the US Men’s National Team in their 2010 World Cup efforts in South Africa.

Ruffneck Scarves continues to be the official supplier of scarves for the MLS and Adidas, providing scarves for season ticket holders to display throughout the year at America’s highest level of competition in the sport.

Japanese automaker Lexus have joned the America’s Cup as Official Vehicle and Sustainability Partner. 

As Official Vehicle of the 34th America’s Cup, buy Lexus is providing a fleet of vehicles for use at AC World Series events, cialis as well as in San Francisco in 2013 during the Louis Vuitton Cup (America’s Cup Challenger Series) and America’s Cup Finals. 

“The America’s Cup is a showcase for innovation, medicine technology and design excellence,” said Stephen Barclay, the CEO of the 34th America’s Cup. “It’s a sport where designers and engineers are pushed to create the fastest boat, which allows the best sailors in the world to prove their skills. With Lexus on board, we feel a synergy in this tradition of design, technology and excellence.”

By providing a fleet of energy-efficient vehicles for the competition, Lexus illustrates its shared commitment to the America’s Cup environmental goals. Offering 63 percent fewer smog-forming emissions than comparable gasoline-powered vehicles and more power, the full line of Lexus hybrids are the most advanced vehicles on the road today. Lexus offers more hybrid cars and SUVs than any other luxury automaker, and is dedicated to providing innovative hybrid technology without sacrificing luxury and performance.

“Lexus and the America’s Cup share a similar audience, and partnering with this performance-driven sporting event offers us an exciting way to connect with our fans,” said Brian Smith, Lexus vice-president of marketing. “We look forward to introducing our line of hybrid vehicles to a new audience during the most prestigious sailing competition in the world.”

Lexus joined the America’s Cup in Newport, R.I. for the final event of the 2011-12 AC World Series, providing a transportation fleet as well as vehicle displays. Lexus will continue to have a significant presence at all future 34th America’s Cup events, including the opening event of the 2012-2013 AC World Series in San Francisco from August 21-26, 2012.

V8 Supercars team Triple Eight will swap one big-name backer for another next season when Red Bull take over title sponsor duties on their pair of Holden Commodore machines. 

The team have enjoyed significant backing from Vodafone in recent years, aiding a stellar period of on-track success that has seen Jamie Whincup pick up three of the last four series titles. The Melbourne native currently heads the standings for the team again this year.

With Vodafone announcing an end to their deal earlier this year speculation had suggested that Monster Energy – who back Triple Eight’s V8 Development Series squad – would step up to fund the main effort. However the association with Red Bull is almost certain to end Monster’s link with the team. 

Jason Sargent, Red Bull Australia’s managing director, commented: “Given Red Bull’s successful history in motorsports, we are very excited to form a partnership with Australia’s leading motorsport team.”

The Hertz Corporation, the world’s largest general use car rental brand, is kicking off the start of the Premiership as West Bromwich Albion’s official car rental company in the UK.

Michel Taride, President of Hertz International, said: “This is the first time we have collaborated with a Premiership football club in the UK, and we are thrilled to add West Bromwich Albion to our other exciting sporting partners such as Wimbledon and MotoGP. Football fans will benefit from discounted car rental, meaning they can get to home and away matches easily and comfortably in a Hertz car of their choice all year round.”

As West Bromwich Albion’s official car rental company, Hertz will offer a 10% discount to the club’s fans as well as accelerated membership to Hertz #1 Club Gold. As a gold member, renters can benefit from discounted rates and special offers, earn Gold Plus Reward Points and benefit from faster reservations.

Iain Wain, West Bromwich Albion’s Head of Partnerships, commented: “We are excited to be working alongside Hertz for the 2012/13 season. Whether we’re playing at the Hawthorns or another club, fans will be able to travel in style to matches and take advantage of Hertz’s wide selection of vehicles and service at a discounted price.”

The Toronto Star will be the official media sponsor of the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games when they come to southern Ontario in 2015.

The Star, denture | along with its countrywide string of sister publications in the Star Media Group, viagra order were named by the Toronto Organizing Committee on Tuesday as the print and online media suppliers to the Games, anabolics which will be held in the city and surrounding communities.

The Star sponsorship team also includes the Metroland Media Group of community papers.

“We are delighted to be media sponsors for this major event in Toronto, in Ontario and in Canada,” said Star publisher John Cruickshank, who is also president of the Star Media Group.

“Our goal is to provide Canadians from coast to coast with comprehensive, balanced news and in-depth information about the Games through the Toronto Star and our Metro newspapers in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, London, Ottawa and Halifax,” Cruickshank said.

As official print and online suppliers, the Star Media Group properties and Metroland will provide the Games with promotional space plus value-in-kind printing and distribution services.

“It is an honour to be media sponsors for these Games,” said Ian Oliver, president of the Metroland Media Group, which includes more than 100 newspapers across Ontario, including the Hamilton Spectator and Mississauga News.

“We will deliver news relating to the 2015 Games that readers in all of the communities that we serve can use.”

Some 10,000 athletes from 41 nations are expected to compete in the Games, which include all the sports that are featured in the summer Olympics, now underway in London.

Verizon, the operator of the nation’s largest 4G LTE wireless network, have agreed a sponsorship deal with the NFL’s Oakland raiders joining an impressive list of corporations that have teamed up with the Silver and Black for this season and beyond. 

Nike, GEICO, USAA and Frito Lay also have joined the Raiders in 2012, while sponsors such as Comcast have increased their presence with the Silver and Black.  In addition, both Tide and Gatorade are producing their products in Raiders branded bottles for distribution in Northern California.

“We are delighted that our new and returning sponsors have expressed enthusiasm about their relationships with us and we look forward to working with them to reach our tremendous global fan base,” said Raiders Chief Executive Amy Trask.

Verizon is increasing its involvement with the Oakland Raiders to become the presenting sponsor of Oakland Raiders Training Camp in 2012.

The new, expanded relationship includes signage and media backdrops in and around the Raiders’ Napa Valley training complex, branding on the team’s official website, social media campaigns, business-to-business hospitality events, and other VIP benefits.

“Verizon is a proven leader in its industry and we are pleased to provide it with an extended platform to demonstrate its 4G Network at Training Camp,” said Robert Kinnard, who leads the Raiders sponsorship department.

GAC Pindar has been named the official shipping and logistics services provider to the historic Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club from July 2012 through to December 2015.

The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club will host a number of international sailing regattas over the next couple of years, including the World Sailing Championships for the Flying Fifteens and Etchells classes in 2013 and 2015.

Under the agreement, GAC Pindar will provide a full range of operational capabilities to manage the movement and transportation of yachts for those competing in events at the Club, as well as general marine leisure craft of its members. GAC Pindar will also play a significant role in several other major regattas, including the Rolex China Sea Race.

GAC Pindar will work closely with and draw on the local expertise and resources of GAC Hong Kong to meet the needs of the Yacht Club.

Alwyn Mendonca, GAC Hong Kong’s Managing Director, said: “This appointment is a perfect way to demonstrate our capabilities in serving the complex marine sport and leisure sector. We’ve been working hard to develop tailor-made services to respond to the demands of the yachting world and meet the specific needs of individual customers.”

Andrew Pindar, Director of GAC Pindar, added: “We look forward to serving the Club, its members and those who bring their boats to compete in the events it organises. The emblem of GAC Pindar is the Arctic Tern, a loyal, hard working bird that migrates further than any other. We shall proudly bring those traits to our partnership with the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, as we offer our skills and service in the migration of boats for its members.”

Mark Bovaird, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club General Manager, commented: “We have been aiming to partner with a reputable shipping/logistics company for some time, given our desire to increase the number of overseas entries in our major events. The addition of the World Sailing Championships to our calendar of events in 2013 and 2015 heightened the need for such an alliance and we are very happy to have come to this agreement with GAC Pindar.

“GAC Pindar has proven its expertise with the transportation of boats during events such as the Extreme 40 Sailing Series and World Match Racing Tour. They are a welcome addition to our valued roster of commercial partners and sponsors, and this relationship is sure to benefit our members and visitors alike!”

MoneyGram, anabolics a leading global money transfer company, medic today announced that legendary cricket player Sunil Gavaskar – regarded as the “greatest opening batsman of all time” – will serve as ambassador for the company as part of its multi-year agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC).

MoneyGram is serving as the official sponsor through 2015, after sponsoring the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies.

According to MoneyGram, Gavaskar was invited to serve as the company’s ambassador because many of its customers currently living in the United States moved here from – or have relatives living in – countries where cricket enjoys a popularity similar to American football.

“Cricket fans around the world demonstrate a unique passion that is unlike anything seen in other sports. Their love for the game, and their strong enthusiasm as they cheer for their favorite teams and players, brings friends and families closer together,” said Juan Agualimpia, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, MoneyGram. “Gavaskar is a legend in cricket, who is very well known around the world. We’re excited about the value he’ll bring to MoneyGram by connecting with our customers through events we’re planning in various markets.”

A native of India, Gavaskar – nicknamed “Sunny” during his 17-year career – played for the India, Mumbai, and Somerset teams throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Known for his near-perfect technique, he is the only player to score 1,000 runs in a calendar year, and the first player to score 10,000 runs in Tests. Under his leadership, the India team won a number of tournaments, including the Asia Cup, Benson & Hedges World Cup, and the ICC Cricket World Cup. An author of four books about cricket, Gavaskar today serves as a television commentator and columnist for cricket.

In North America, Gavaskar will be visiting Toronto, Dallas and the New York area in August, where he will visit local cricket matches and MoneyGram agent locations.

Respect Your Universe, Inc. (RYU) has announced that top UFC Fighter Jamie Varner will be representing RYU at UFC on Fox headlined by Shogun vs. Vera on Saturday, August 4. 

Getting underway in Los Angeles at the Staples Center at 5:00 p.m. PDT, Lauzon vs. Varner will be a Main Card fight leading up to the highly anticipated Shogun vs. Vera.

Jamie Varner, a Lightweight fighter from Arizona has a professional record of 20-6-1 MMA win/loss/draw. He recently represented RYU at UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir in May 2012 where he spoiled the then perfect record of striker Edson Barboza by stunning first round TKO. Fan favorite Varner’s victory served to derail Barboza’s rise to title contention while instantly catapulting himself into the contender scene in the UFC lightweight division. The win over Barbosa was his third in a row coming off victories at XFC 14, defeating Nate Jolly via knockout in the first round, and XFC 16: High Stakes, defeating Drew Fickett via strikes at just 40 seconds into the very first round. Varner was previously the WEC Lightweight Champion, a title he earned and then defended twice, eventually losing to now UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson.

“I really appreciate the opportunity to represent and work with RYU again for this fight. It’s a great brand with awesome gear and good people that offer top notch support for fighters like me,” said Jamie Varner. “I’m looking forward to another exciting win for my fans.”

In addition to the Jamie Varner sponsorship, RYU will also have its first television presence for UFC on FOX. The RYU logo will be prominently displayed on the octagon bumpers.

For the weigh-ins, Varner will be wearing the RYU Icon Pant, Tanto Compression Shorts, Full Zip Fleece Hoodie, Isshin Long Sleeve top and RYU Signature White Cap. For Varner’s walkout, he will sport the RYU Tanto Compression Shorts and RYU Signature Black Cap with the corners wearing the RYU Americana Tee and RYU Signature White Cap.

“Jamie is one of our favorite fighters to work with, a true veteran warrior and one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC,” said RYU Brand Ambassador, Rocky Bice. “It’s guys like Jamie, with big hearts and never say die attitudes that make this sport great. We are looking forward to an incredible fight this Saturday on FOX.”