FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid LIVE on ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com
FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Monday, November 29 at 2:55 p.m. ET Live from the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain
Continuing its extensive multi-platform coverage of the 2010-2011 season of Spain’s La Liga, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Deportes Radio and ESPN3.com present exclusive live television, radio and online coverage of El Clasico – Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, Monday, Nov. 29 at 2:55 p.m. ET from the Camp Nou in Barcelona.
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona meet for the first time this season at the Camp Nou. The two favorites are currently the most prolific teams ranking in the top with only a point difference – Real Madrid 33, Barca 32. This past weekend, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, again showed why they are ranked the world’s best as they struck hat-tricks for their respective sides, during big wins for both teams. With this head-to-head battle between these superstars, this Clasico will have all the drama and excitement fans have come to expect from this rivalry. Read more
UFC Fans Vote Tim Boetsch as the 17th Recipient of the Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award
Tequila CAZADORES, the Official Spirits Sponsor of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), is proud to announce the 17th recipient of the Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award – light heavyweight-fighter Tim Boetsch. Tim is known for his strong will, competitive nature and loyalty to mixed martial arts.
Tequila CAZADORES and UFC invited fans (21+) to decide the Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award winner for UFC 123. Consumers had the opportunity to vote online at UFC.com for the fighter they thought demonstrated social responsibility, dedication to their art form, and good sportsmanship; the core values behind the Tequila CAZADORES brand and its sponsorship with UFC.
Tim’s win will be announced LIVE on November 20, 2010, at UFC 123 in Auburn Hills, Minnesota as well as on Pay-Per-View® during the fighter’s walk-out to the Octagon. Tequila CAZADORES congratulates Tim on his win and would like to thank the increasingly growing number of fans for voting and supporting the Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award. Read more
New York Jets Tear Up the Pierre to Raise Funds for New Yorkers in Need
ROBIN HOOD and PROS to Receive 100% of the Evening’s Proceeds
Tear Up The Pierre, hosted by Nicole & Damien Woody , as well as Co-Chairs Mark Sanchez & D’Brickashaw Ferguson of the New York Jets, presents an intimate evening on November 29th to celebrate the holiday season and New Yorkers in need. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Robin Hood Foundation and PROS Foundation (People Reaching Out to Someone). Prestigious Uptown hotel, The Pierre, will accommodate the attending guests beginning at 7:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. at its location on 2 East 61st Street in New York.
“PROS is guided by a simple principle: It is better to give than to receive; we feel this especially holds true during the holiday season,” said Damien Woody, Founder of PROS. “We want to bring the community together to aid those in need and extend a hand to New Yorkers living in poverty with the help of the Robin Hood Foundation. We want this city to become a stronger and healthier environment starting today.”
The fundraiser will entail an intimate cocktail party with the team, followed by a fashion show featuring the players and their family members modeling collections from Sean John , Akoo, Pelle Pelle and Apple Bottoms. The evening will conclude with an auction. Attendees will include the New York Jets, philanthropists, celebrities, media, fashion and entertainment executives, who all share the same passion for New York City and the community.
The involved organizations aid the city in various ways – both make an effort to bring joy to the people in need, especially during the holidays. The Robin Hood Foundation targets poverty in the city by finding and funding the best and most effective programs and partnering with them, while PROS supports the health and well-being of the next generation and inspires positive community action.
For ticket purchase and further information, please visit: www.pros.eventbrite.com. Ticket prices ranges from $250-$2,500+.
Atlanta Braves Pitcher Tim Hudson Named Hutch Award Winner
Major League Baseball’s Tim Hudson, starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, will receive the 46th annual Hutch Award®. The award is given each year to a Major League Baseball player who best exemplifies the honor, courage and dedication of baseball great Fred Hutchinson, both on and off the field.
The 35-year-old native of Columbus, Ga., made his major league debut with the Oakland Athletics in 1999. Since joining the Braves just prior to the 2005 season, Hudson has become a staple in the team’s pitching rotation. In 2008 Hudson underwent an extensive reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, but he returned to become more dominant than ever during the 2010 season, earning his third All-Star selection.
Hudson said he is honored to win the Hutch Award and anticipates his upcoming visit to Seattle and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, founded by Fred’s brother Bill, a prominent Seattle surgeon, after Fred died of cancer at age 45.
“My wife Kim and I have seen firsthand the devastation that a cancer diagnosis can have on a family,” Hudson said. “We intend to do all that we can to help to find a cure.” Read more
Dodge Viper Cup Series Crowns 2010 Season Champion
The inaugural season of Dodge Viper Cup series action concluded with a dual race weekend Oct. 23-24 at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, Nev., where Ryan Schimsk of Austin, Texas, earned the series championship.
The championship concluded a long battle for the top two spots through the first eight series races between Schimsk’s No. 67 Dodge Viper ACR-X and the No. 33 Dodge Viper ACR-X of Ben Keating of Victoria, Texas. Schimsk capped off a late season charge that saw him capture three of the final four series’ races to earn the 2010 Dodge Viper Cup series title.
“I came into the Dodge Viper Cup series with something to prove to myself after taking a couple of years off from racing and got this opportunity to drive this sweet, new spec-series race car,” an excited Schimsk said following his championship-clinching win. “I have to thank Dodge Motorsports for launching this competitive series and giving me that opportunity to show what the Dodge Viper ACR-X can do on the race track.”
Ralph Gilles, Dodge President and CEO – Dodge Car Brand, who also competed successfully behind the wheel of a Dodge Viper ACR-X during a few races this season, was extremely impressed by the first series’ champion and the overall level of competition during the inaugural season of Dodge Viper Cup series action.
“Ryan’s championship is extremely well deserved,” Gilles said. “Winning five out of the 10 races this year is impressive enough, but Ryan was also the most consistent driver having finished no worse than fourth in any of the 10 races against some strong competition from the series regulars and our strong list of celebrity drivers. Making it through our first season and seeing our spec-series Dodge Viper ACR-Xs in action at some of the best road courses in the country is a dream come true for all Viper enthusiasts, ” Gilles added. “It’s been a fantastic year for Viper Nation on and off the track, and we’re going to review this program to make improvements in every way we can for the 2011 Dodge Viper Cup series season.” Read more