Bell mobile TV sports lineup including Super Bowl XLVI
Bell announced an action-packed sports lineup now available on Bell Mobile TV including live access to the 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game, Super Bowl XLVI, the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs and Final, and much more. Delivered directly to Bell superphones and other mobile devices*, only Bell Mobile TV offers customers live, on-the-go access to the most popular sporting events.
“Bell’s strategic commitment to bring Canadians the best mobile content across world-leading new broadband networks continues to accelerate the popularity of Bell Mobile TV right across the country,” said Wade Oosterman, President of Bell Mobility and Residential Services, and Bell’s Chief Brand Officer. “With this unbeatable roster of live hockey, curling, football and basketball events available on Bell superphones, rooting for your favourite team just got better.”
Some of the top-rated sporting events available live on Bell Mobile TV include: Read more
Gatorade National Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year: Futsum Zeinasellassie
In its 27th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPNHS announced Futsum Zeinasellassie of North Central High School (Indianapolis, Ind.) as its 2011-12 Gatorade National Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year. Zeinasellassie was surprised with the news at school by three-time USA 12K Cross Country champion Dathan Ritzenhein, who earned Gatorade Michigan Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year honors in 1999-00 and 2000-01.
“When I received the award, it was a really significant moment for me, so it felt great to surprise Futsum with the news and invite him into one of the most prestigious legacy programs in high school sports,” said Ritzenhein, the former American record-holder at 5,000 meters and USA Track & Field’s brightest hope for a medal in the 5K or 10K at the 2012 games. ”Gatorade has been on the sidelines fueling athletic performance for years, so to be recognized by a brand that understands the game and truly helps athletes perform is a huge honor for these kids.”
The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the racecourse, distinguishes Zeinasellassie as the nation’s best high school boys cross country runner. A national advisory panel comprised of sport-specific experts and sports journalists helped select Zeinasellassie from nearly 250,000 high school boys cross country runners nationwide. Zeinasellassie is now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade Male High School Athlete of the Year award, to be presented at a special ceremony prior to The ESPY Awards in July. Read more
Mihai Nesu to create chances for disabled people in Romania
The Mihai Nesu Foundation (www.mihainesufoundation.com) kicked off in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on Monday 16 January 2012. Its primary objective is to create opportunities to improve the living conditions of people with a disability in Romania and enable them to integrate more fully into daily life.
The opportunities will range from the provision of wheelchairs and other aids to the establishment of good revalidation centres where people with a disability can recover and take part in recreational activities and sport on a daily basis, perfectly normal in the Netherlands but not as common in Romania.
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The Foundation’s second objective is to encourage young children in Romania and the Netherlands and help them develop their footballing talents by facilitating their education and providing specific, individual training courses and supervision. Read more
Gatorade National Football Player of the Year: Johnathan Gray
Former Super Bowl Champion and Gatorade State Player of the Year Jerome Bettis Surprises Winner for Local Ceremony
In its 27th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPNHS, recently announced Johnathan Gray of Aledo High School (Aledo, Texas) as its 2011-12 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year. Gray, a two-time Gatorade Texas Player of the Year, was surprised with the news last month by a phone call from New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Today, he was surprised with a visit from former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis, who earned Gatorade Michigan Football Player of the Year honors in 1989-90.
“When I received the state award, it was a really significant moment for me, so it felt great to invite Johnathan into one of the most prestigious legacy programs in high school sports,” said Bettis. “Gatorade has been on the sidelines fueling athletic performance for years, so to be recognized by a brand that understands the game and truly helps athletes perform is a huge honor for these kids.” Read more
Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year: Jordan Burgess
World Champion and Pro Beach Volleyball Player April Ross Surprises Standout with Elite Honor
In its 27th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPNHS announced Jordan Burgess of Berkeley Preparatory School (Tampa, Fla) as its 2011-12 Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year. Burgess was surprised with the news at Berkeley Preparatory School by USA Volleyball’s 2011 Beach Female Athlete of the Year, April Ross, who earned Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year honors in 1999-00.
“When I received the award, it was a really significant moment for me, so it felt great to surprise Jordan with the news and invite her into one of the most prestigious legacy programs in high school sports,” said Ross, recent champion of the Hermosa Beach Open. “Gatorade has been on the sidelines fueling athletic performance for years, so to be recognized by a brand that understands the game and truly helps athletes perform is a huge honor for these kids.” Read more