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Ohio's Sherwin-Williams now NASCAR official paint

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:24:06 -0400

CLEVELAND - Cleveland-based paint maker Sherwin-Williams has become the first "Official Paint of NASCAR."

Colorado group sues Lincoln Saltdogs, UNL

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:59:41 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - The organizers of a blues concert held last summer at Lincoln's Haymarket Park are suing a Lincoln-based minor league baseball team, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and its baseball stadium for fraud and breach of contract.

Diack: Diamond League thrives despite sponsor loss

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:51:47 -0400

DOHA, Qatar - Despite the loss of a title sponsor, the Diamond League track and field series remains strong, according to IAAF President Lamine Diack.

Norway's chess superstar has cross-over appeal

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:46:32 -0400

STAVANGER, Norway - He does fashion shoots with Liv Tyler, enjoys soccer-style sponsorships deals and was recently named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people. Who is this superstar? The world's top-ranked chess player.

Lance Armstrong case could hinge on USPS benefit

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:17:53 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - Lance Armstrong is facing the federal government in a legal fight with tens of millions of dollars at stake, and a loss could bankrupt the cyclist who until last year ranked among the wealthiest and most popular athletes in the world.

Zurich extends sponsorship of New Orleans PGA stop

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:48:17 -0400

AVONDALE, Louisiana - Zurich chief executive officer Martin Senn says the company is extending its sponsorship of the Zurich Classic - the New Orleans PGA Tour stop - for five years.