Hyundai Motor Co., arthritis the country’s largest automobile maker, cheap have renewed their title sponsorship of the season opening 2012 PGA Tour event at the Kapalua Resort which begins this week.

The company announced Thursday that it was again named the official sponsor of the U.S. PGA Tour opener, allergy which is scheduled to tee off on Friday in Hawaii.

The traditional first event of the PGA Tour named the Hyundai Tournament of Champions has been played at Kapalua Resort on the island of Maui since 1999.

The tournament has had several title sponsors, and Hyundai Motor Co. took over the title sponsorship in 2011.

Under the sponsorship deal, Hyundai Motor provides its luxury models, the Equus and the Genesis as the tournament’s official vehicles, and shows its brand logos on the scoreboard and golf balls.

“The company believes its sponsoring of the event will help improve its brand image in the U.S. and the world,” the company said in a statement.

With offering a total purse of $5.6 million, the season-opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions will feature 28 winners from the 2011 season on the PGA Tour, including Korean golf star Choi Kyung-ju and defending champion Jonathan Byrd.

But last year’s U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy, the two-time winner and world No. 1 Luke Donald and British Open champion Darren Clarke opted not to participate in the season opener.

Deron Williams, unhealthy considered to be one of the best Point Guards in the NBA, has become the new ambassador for Red Bull.

Williams, who has been on the Nike roster for his entire NBA career, has now added Red Bull to his roster. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Williams will appear in marketing, including an initial teaser spot that follows “D-Will” from the game on Monday night at The Prudential Center, the Nets’ current home arena in Newark, NJ, to a celebrity party in Manhattan’s SoHo District inn New York.

“Even though the original plan of checking out the skyline from a heli didn’t go as planned, it was an incredible night out,” said Williams. “I had a fun ride into Manhattan, and my friends at Red Bull threw a great party to welcome me to the family.”

Williams joins an increasingly large roster of athletes sponsored by Red Bull, including NBA players Blake Griffin and Rajon Rondo, MLB players Tim Lincecum and Jimmy Rollins, NFL players Reggie Bush, and DeMarcus Ware, and a host of others.

Loudmouth, a worldwide leader in colorful sports and lifestyle apparel, have secured a sponsorship deal with the USA Men’s Olympic Gold Medalist Beach Volleyball team for the upcoming 2012 Summer Games in London.

As a team sponsor, Loudmouth has designed an exciting, loud lineup of board shorts made in a lightweight, breathable fabric that is quick to dry and is comfortable to wear while playing. Olympians Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser will also wear Loudmouth’s casual attire including pants, shirts, shorts, and accessories when they are not playing.

“We’re stoked to wear Loudmouth leading up to and during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games,” says Gold medalist and team player, Todd Rogers. “As professional athletes, it’s great to find a board short brand that stands out from the rest, is fun and yet is still very comfortable and functional on the court. We’re looking forward to representing the USA in style while working hard to bring home the gold,” adds Rogers.

Loudmouth also has an array of items available to fans. Along with their pants, shorts, and accessories, Loudmouth has launched a line of board shorts, swimsuits, and reversible hoodies.

Loudmouth Founder and Chief Designer, Woody, said: “As a big sports fan, and a proud American, designing apparel for a US Olympic team is a career highlight for me. Todd and Phil are top-line athletes who will be in the spotlight this summer and these variegated board shorts will make them look and play like the beach rock stars they are. I can’t wait to watch them on TV.”

Loudmouth CEO, Larry Jackson, added: “Loudmouth is thrilled to initiate this landmark relationship with two of the top Olympic athletes of our generation. We are all excited to follow Todd and Phil’s voluble and relentless march towards their second Gold!”

Loudmouth will be remembered for designing the uniforms worn by the Norwegian Olympic Curling team during the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Sportske Novosti, one of Croatia’s leading newspapers, has inked a deal to become a national sponsor of UEFA Futsal Euro 2012 which gets under way later this month.

In its role as official newspaper, Sportske Novosti will provide significant promotion of the tournament which takes place between 31 January and 11 February in the Croatian cities of Zagreb and Split.

David Taylor, CEO of UEFA Events SA, said: “UEFA is delighted to welcome Sportske Novosti on board as a national sponsor of the UEFA Futsal Championship. Sportske Novosti will be the official newspaper of the futsal finals and will carry news and views from all the major participants across their different media platforms – both in print and on their popular website.”

Sportske Novosti executive editor, Robert Šola, added: “Sportske Novosti, the only Croatian daily sports newspaper, are delighted to be a national sponsor for the UEFA Futsal Championship. This event is one of the biggest sports tournaments in Croatia and futsal is one of the most popular sports in our country. Sportske Novosti will cover every game and will provide as much information as possible related to the tournament on a daily basis, both in the paper and online.”

Dover International Speedway and 5-hour ENERGY have extended their partnership, adiposity with the energy shot company serving as the title sponsor for the June 2, sale 2012 “5-hour ENERGY 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the Monster Mile.

Race fans who visit the track on race weekend will have the chance to try 5-hour ENERGY while enjoying the action on the track, adiposity as brand representatives will be stationed throughout the Speedway and Dover Downs Hotel & Casino passing out complimentary samples.

Rise Meguiar, vice president of sales for Living Essentials, makers of 5-hour ENERGY, said: “We are pleased to extend our partnership with Dover International Speedway and Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. The staff does a great job in helping us achieve our marketing objectives and expose new consumers to the benefits of 5-hour ENERGY. We look forward to another great 5-hour ENERGY 200.”

The extension at Dover International Speedway is just another step in a growing NASCAR presence for 5-hour ENERGY, as the company was the sponsor for the 2011 spring NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the Monster Mile. In addition, 5-hour ENERGY will have a full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series presence next year as the primary sponsor for the Michael Waltrip Racing No. 15 Toyota, driven by Clint Bowyer.

“We’re happy to extend our partnership with 5-hour ENERGY,” said Denis McGlynn, president and CEO of Dover Motorsports, Inc. “Our unique location in the heart of the mid-Atlantic region, which features the largest sporting venue in the area, a 500-room hotel and full-service casino, provides 5-hour ENERGY with the opportunity to interact with hundreds of thousands of existing and potential customers.”

Motorcross and Supercross racer, Chad Reed and his company, TwoTwo Motorsports, have announced a new deal with Bel-Ray, makers of lubrication products for motorcycles.

The new two-year agreement will ensure that Reed and TwoTwo use Friction Modified Thumper Racing Oil,Thumper Gear Saver Transmission Oil, Blue Tac Chain Lube, and 6 in 1 Multi Purpose Lubricant in all of their racing and test bikes. Reed will be competing in AMA Supercross, which kicks off this weekend, along with AMA Motocross this season.

Jennifer Liquori, chief operating officer for Bel-Ray, said in a statement, said: “Chad Reed sets the standard for racing and what it means to compete at the highest level. His independent spirit, passion, commitment and determination to win championships makes TwoTwo a perfect partner for us. We strive to be a leader in the lubricants industry and we are proud that champions like Chad win with our products.”

The company hopes that Reed’s popularity and visibility will lead to increased sales for the brand among racing enthusiasts.

Last month, Reed signed a new deal with Honda to ensure factory support for his company through the 2012 season. Before that, the rider was independently financing his bikes and motorcycle parts.

Qantas, Australia’s national airline has renewed its sponsorship of Cricket Australia for a further four years.

The agreement sees Qantas remain the official airline and sponsor of Australia’s national cricket governing body.

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said: “We are so pleased to welcome Qantas into the Cricket Australia family. The partnership makes perfect sense with the Spirit of Australia joining forces with our much loved sport.

“This partnership will ensure the Australian Cricket teams have the best travel experience both in Australia and internationally. The Australian cricket teams and support staff spend much of their year traveling, and we are thrilled to be traveling on Qantas and enjoy their high level of service.”

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce added: “Cricket in Australia in summer is one of the world’s great sporting experiences and as the national carrier we wish the Australian team the very best of luck for the forthcoming series.”

USA Cycling has secured Grape-Nuts, a heart healthy cereal made by Post Foods LLC, as an official sponsor of the sport’s national governing body.

Along with supporting the development of America’s next generation of World Champions and Olympic medalists, this partnership allows Grape-Nuts to share its nutritional values firsthand with high-performance athletes and the entire cycling community.

Grape-Nuts will activate its sponsorship through multiple USA Cycling initiatives starting in January and spanning through late October. They will be present at 17 national championship events with activations ranging from sponsor branding on the jerseys of the national champions to sampling of Grape-Nuts cereal for athletes and attendees. Additionally, Grape-Nuts will be featured on the jerseys of the USA Cycling national teams during international competition including the World Championships. In all, Grape-Nuts will brand the jerseys of approximately 2,000 of the nation’s top cyclists, helping support more than 2,500 days of international racing in 2012.

Also, a new Grape-Nuts box will feature their partnership with USA Cycling. The partnership was reached in conjunction with sports marketing and entertainment company Wasserman Media Group, who was retained by USA Cycling to assist in establishing greater sponsorship value and identifying potential partnership opportunities for the national governing body.

USA Cycling President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Johnson, said: “As a company dedicated to providing superior nutritional value, Grape-Nuts is a fitting partner for USA Cycling whose members and participants are devoted to obtaining high quality nourishment. We have planned some exciting programs with Grape-Nuts that will activate their sponsorship, extend the brand of USA Cycling and raise awareness of the entire sport of cycling in the U.S.”

Daniel Liberman, brand manager said, “Grape-Nuts powers active lifestyles through whole grains, fiber and nutrients, and we are excited to partner with such a world-class, active organization as USA Cycling. We are excited to give cyclists and fans of USA Cycling a tasty way to power up for the challenges ahead.”

The Philladelphia Wings, bronchi a National Lacrosse League team, prostate will become the first professional sports team in America to put twitter handles on their jerseys for their upcoming game against Buffalo Bandits on Feb. 12.

They have followed in the footsteps of Spanish top division soccer team Valencia and Mexico’s First Division soccer team, Jaguares de Chiapas who used twitter handles as shirt sponsors.

The Wings are also requiring that all their players maintain a Twitter account to help promote the team.They will be holding a formal Twitter training session prior to the start of the season.

English Ryman League team Maidstone United have agreed a six-figure naming rights deal for their new stadium with the Gallagher Group.

The Gallagher Group, one of the major investors in the project and the firm behind much of the work already carried out on the Whatman Way site, is investing £150,000 ($234,670) in a five-year deal which will see the ground named The Gallagher Stadium.

The Gallagher Group is the largest privately-owned building, civil engineering, quarrying and property business in the county.

Gallagher Group chairman Pat Gallagher said: “Maidstone United’s homecoming is a momentous event for both the club and the town. We are proud that we have been able to help the owners get the project off the ground and it is a wonderful gesture for the club to put our name to the new stadium.

“There is real excitement building ahead of the stadium opening and it will bring a great lift to the town.”

Maidstone United co-owner Terry Casey added: “Maidstone United is extremely fortunate to have such a loyal and generous supporter as Pat Gallagher and the Gallagher Group.

“We are delighted with the company’s support and look forward to working with them to complete the stadium in time for our proposed first pre-season game.”

The opening game – which will take place on a hi-tech 3G pitch – is planned for Saturday, July 14.