espnW and ESPN RISE for Girls Name Editors-in-Chief

Two publishing industry veterans have been named editor-in-chief at two growing ESPN entities. espnW, abortion ESPN’s new content and digital business for women, symptoms | has appointed Women’s Health founding editor-in-chief, pills Tina Johnson, as editor-in-chief. ESPN’s high school female athlete magazine and digital business, ESPN RISE for Girls, has named former Sports Illustrated senior editor, Aimee Crawford, as its editor-in-chief.
Laura Gentile, vice president espnW and ESPN RISE digital and publishing, said, “Both Tina and Aimee bring tremendous experience and insight to their respective roles. Tina has a compelling content vision for espnW to reach active, sports-minded women, and has experience building new multimedia businesses. Aimee has been in the sports space her entire career and brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to this role. We are excited to have them join our team.”
Johnson, an established brand architect with a successful track record of multimedia launches, will set the editorial direction for all of espnW’s digital content offerings including espnW.com and its mobile and social media platforms. She was named executive editor for Teen People in 2001 capping an almost 20-year career at Time Inc. In 2004, she was founding editor-in-chief of Women’s Health. With additional experience at Hearst Magazines and Reader’s Digest, and a background in reporting for People as well as internationally, she has worked for the biggest names and brands in the publishing industry. Johnson will take her new position immediately.
Crawford has a distinguished background in sports journalism and will bring more than eight years (2002-10) of writing and editorial experience at Sports Illustrated for Kids, Sports Illustrated and SI.com, to ESPN RISE for Girls (published five times per year) and all digital content aimed at high school girls. At SI.com, she served as assistant managing editor (2002-05) before taking the senior editor role at Sports Illustrated (2005-09). Previously, she was deputy managing editor at MLB.com (2001-02) and held a variety of editorial posts at CNN/SI (1999-2001) and The Sporting News (1996-99). She will begin her new duties February 21.
Both Johnson and Crawford will work in ESPN’s New York office until a move later in the year to ESPN’s Bristol, Conn. headquarters.

ICC Propose New Test Cricket World Title

June 2013 is being lined up by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the inaugural Test World Championship. The governing bodies CEO Haroon Lorgat has revealed that the current rankings will be used to decide the four play-off spots.

There is currently no tournament in Test cricket to determine the top test nation and the form of the game has struggled to keep up with the ever popular Twenty20 version of the sport. In light of this the ICC has proposed a tournament in which the four best performing nations will contest in semi-finals before the winners meet in a fight for the world title.

Lorgat released a statement explaining the new proposal, saying: “I think the first possible opportunity for us to have a play-off is in 2013 which means that the current rankings table would need to be used

“For example, right now Australia would be struggling to qualify for the play-offs. But there may be another scenario with somebody else would also be in the frame depending on this result they might slip in.

“Going forward we’re looking at a league table that would be worked on points and for match winnings, Lorgat said, but details on how to treat draws, which occur regularly in test cricket, were yet to be decided.

“One option is whichever is the highest ranked team would progress through. There’s the possibility of the timeless test, you’ve got to get to a result”

Lorgat also confirmed the 2015 one-day international World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand will be stripped from 14 teams to 10, while the biennial Twenty20 World Cup tournament to be hosted by Sri Lanka in 2012, would be expanded from 12 to 16.

Richard Thompson takes over as Surrey Chairman

Richard Thompson is confirmed as the new Chairman of Surrey County Cricket Club. Thompson, cialis 43, becomes the youngest Chairman in the country and also the youngest in the Club’s history. He replaces the outgoing Chairman David Stewart, who led Surrey for seven years.

Speaking after his confirmation, Mr. Thompson said: “I am honoured to become Chairman of Surrey County Cricket Club. David Stewart will be a tough act to follow and Surrey owes him a great deal of thanks for the contribution he has made in the past seven years as Chairman and further seven as Honorary Treasurer before that.

“Surrey is a unique and great club. Despite a period without trophies, I am confident that with the players coming through, the foundations are in place for a period of success in the future. Our Members and supporters have been patient and supportive over the past few seasons. I hope with a policy of growing and developing our own talent wherever possible, that any success Surrey CCC may enjoy will be built on firm foundations with Surrey grown talent at the core.

“Cricket is going through a period of great change. I will do all I can, to help steer Surrey through those challenges and be a stronger Club as a result.”

David Stewart added: “It has been most enjoyable and a real privilege to have steered the Club through such exciting and challenging times these last seven years. I am convinced that Richard is the right person to lead the Club through the next chapter in its rich history.”

Jockey Jamie Moore Announced as Ambassador of London Racecourses

Jump jockey Jamie Moore has today been announced as ambassador for London Racecourses for the 2014/15 National Hunt Season. 

Moore enjoyed a great 2013/14 season which included six Grade race wins, treatment three of which were at London Racecourses and is already looking forward to reuniting with the equine superstar Sire De Grugy again this season.  

Jamie Moore, apoplectic Jumps ambassador for the London region, Jockey Club Racecourses, said: “It is a pleasure to be working with Sandown Park and Kempton Park Racecourses as their ambassador for the coming season.  They are two tracks that I enjoy riding at and I have been lucky enough to have had some great successes at both, so I feel honoured to have been asked to take on this role.

“I am really looking forward to the Jumps season getting underway, especially on board Sire De Grugy.  The Tingle Creek is definitely part of the plan for him and following his operation, he seems really well.”

Rupert Trevelyan, London Regional Director, Jockey Club Racecourses, said: “We are very pleased to have Jamie as our Jumps ambassador for London Racecourses. His partnership with Sire De Grugy was one of the highlights for the region in 2013/14 and it is great to have such a recognised and respected member of the weighing room working with us closely.  We look forward to what should be a fantastic Jumps season.”

New Orleans Saints Announce New Fan Travel Partner

National Football League (NFL) franchise New Orleans Saints have appointed PrimeSport as the team’s official fan travel partner. 

As part of the partnership, case PrimeSport has official New Orleans Saints travel packages now available for purchase for the 2014 regular season. As part of the partnership, vcialis 40mg PrimeSport is offering Official Saints Travel Packages for the NFL team.

“With the start of the season quickly approaching, we are proud to announce our new partnership with PrimeSport as they are the leader in providing safe and dependable packages for some of the largest sporting events worldwide,” said Jean-Paul Dardenne, Senior Vice President of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans. “Through our new partnership with PrimeSport, we are confident they will provide our incredible fans with safe and reliable packages throughout the 2014 season wherever the Saints play.” 

“We are excited to announce our new partnership with the New Orleans Saints and providing their fans with the PrimeSport experience throughout the 2014 season,” says Sam Soni, President at PrimeSport. “Whether traveling as a fan or corporately, we have built a solid reputation in the NFL as a dependable source and look forward to delivering the best experience possible to Saints fans this year.”

New York Islanders Owner Agrees to Sell Minority Shares as Takeover Looms

National Hockey League (NHL) franchise the New York Islanders have announced that a group led by former Washington Capitals co-owner Jon Ledecky and London based investor Scott Malkin has reached a definitive agreement, herbal subject to NHL approval, viagra to purchase a substantial minority interest in the team.

Under the terms of the agreement, Charles Wang will continue as majority shareholder and Governor of the Islanders, with the Ledecky/Malkin group transitioning to majority owner in two years.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to become partners in the New York Islanders with Charles, and to pursue our shared dream of winning a fifth Stanley Cup for the greatest fans in the NHL,” Mr. Ledecky said.

“I’m thrilled that Jon and Scott have agreed to join me as we start the Islanders’ final year at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum,” Mr. Wang said. “I look forward to a long and successful partnership.”

Stephen Lee Loses Appeal Against Match-Fixing Ban

Former snooker player Stephen Lee has lost his appeal against a ban for match-fixing at a hearing in London on Thursday.

The former world no. 5 was banned for 12 years – the sports longest ever suspension – after an independent disciplinary tribunal found him guilty on seven counts of match-fixing dating back to matches in 2008 and 2009.

In addition to the lengthy ban, physician the 39-year-old from Trowbridge was originally ordered to pay £40,000 in costs at the hearing last September, which has since been increased to £75,000.

“Today Mr Nicholas Stewart QC [sitting as The Appeals Committee] has delivered his decision and he has dismissed the appeal,” read a WPBSA statement issued on Thursday.

“In addition he has increased the costs order in relation to the hearing before tribunal chairman Adam Lewis QC from £40,000 to £75,000.

“The term of the suspension remains at a period of 12 years. This means that Stephen Lee will continue to be unable to compete in professional snooker before 12 October 2024.”

The charges against Lee related to three matches in the 2008 Malta Cup, two matches at the 2008 UK Championship, one at the 2009 China Open and one at the 2009 World Championship.

Tour de France Organises Yorkshire Race from 2015

The Tour de France organisers announced that they will help stage a three day Yorkshire Race from 2015. 

An agreement is set to be signed tonight between the Amaury Sports Organisation (ASO), British Cycling and tourism agency Welcome to Yorkshire to put on the new major international race.

All the details including the date and the potential route of the Yorkshire race are yet to be decided, however the race is expected to be made up of four stages, with a split first day.

Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire said that the race ‘has the potential to take in wider parts of the county and we look forward to announcing more details in due course.’

He added: “We are working closely with the ASO and British Cycling to continue the lasting legacy of Yorkshire’s Grand Départ by delivering this new race for Yorkshire from 2015, which will rank as a major new addition to the global cycling calendar.”

AIBA Appoints Taishan Sports as Official Licensee

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) have announced today that advanced sports equipment provider and supplier Taishan Sports Industry Group has become official AIBA Licensee.

The Taishan Sports Industry Group is located in Shandong, cough China. It was founded in June 1978. After 20 years of development, the company employs more than 2,000 people. 

The group has signed agreements pertaining to the provision of boxing rings and gloves following a meeting at AIBA Headquarters in Switzerland with the AIBA Executive Director as well as senior staff from the AIBA Open Boxing (AOB), World Series of Boxing (WSB) and AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) departments. The Taishan delegation included General Manager Gang Cui and International Business Director Harry H. Shi.

The company also provides equipment for gymnastics, judo, track and field and artificial surfaces. It was the largest provider for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

AIBA President Dr Ching-Ku Wu said: “We are delighted to have signed this agreement with Taishan Sports Industry Group and we look forward to our future working relationship.”

AIBA Terminates Indian Amateur Boxing Federation’s Membership

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) have confirmed today they have officially terminated the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation’s (IABF) membership after they couldn’t find a resolution surrounding the state of the sport in the country.

In a statement AIBA said: “It is with much regret that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Executive Committee (EC) has decided to end any official relationship with its current suspended member, the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) after an extensive evaluation and assessment of all issues surrounding the sport of boxing in India.”

Dr Ching-Kuo Wu, AIBA President said: “As AIBA President and on behalf of the entire boxing family, I am expressing my deepest regret and sadness that we had to make this decision. AIBA has always regarded India as one of the most important members of its family, but it has become impossible for us to bear the hard feelings, the pain and suffering the boxers as well as the boxing family in India had to go through under the past and recent leadership which has also been damaging the image, reputation and interest of our sport in the country.

The body has been suspended since December 6, 2012 and AIBA has not recognized any official activities in that time. However, AIBA promised itself to review the situation in IABF when the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) got its suspension lifted by IOC.

But despite this AIBA added: “Nevertheless, before and after the IOA election and lifting of suspension, AIBA received different claims from various groups of people on the way the sport of boxing was managed in India and it has therefore now become totally impossible for AIBA to make proper judgments in terms of handling the National Federation’s affairs in India.”

“It is believed that the only way to get the sport of boxing back on track in India would be for it to be left in the hands of trustful, clean and honest people who love boxing and to give the opportunity to any group of people with passion and love for our sport to submit applications for the establishment of a new National Federation. AIBA will however not tolerate any governmental or sports authority interference in this process.”