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20 Jan 2012 07:55 Africa/Lagos A Beautiful Game on a Beautiful Continent LAGOS, January 20, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Being text of a goodwill message sent by the African Public Relations Association (APRA) to The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Mr. Issa Hayatou on the occasion of the 28th Edition of the Africa Cup of Nations 18 – 01 – 2012 It all started in 1956 in Lisbon, Portugal when a few visionaries came together to birth the vehicle for Africa's integration into global football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This was quickly followed in 1957 by the hosting of the first edition of All Africa football tournament in Khartoum in which only three countries namely Egypt, Ethiopia and host country Sudan featured. Fifty Five years later with sixteen nations, the whole of Africa and indeed the world wait with palpable excitement, for the commencement of the 28th edition of the African Cup of Nations Finals (AFCON) holding betw...

In Memory of Joseph William "Joe" Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011) 14 Nov 2011 21:27 Africa/Lagos New Photography Exhibit Captures Legendary Moments in Sports History Joe Frazier knocks out Muhammad Ali during their 1971 fight at Madison Square Garden. Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston in 1965. (Neil Leifer/Sports Illustrated)(PRNewsFoto/Newseum, Neil Leifer/Sports Illustrated PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2011 "Photo Finish: The Sports Photography of Neil Leifer" Opens Friday, Nov. 18, at the Newseum WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Friday, Nov. 18, the Newseum will open its newest exhibit, "Photo Finish: The Sports Photography of Neil Leifer." The exhibit features a career-defining selection of photographs taken by renowned photographer Neil Leifer, the man behind the camera during some of the greatest moments in sports. Leifer, who was 18 when his photos first graced the coveted real estate on the front of Sport...

Wilson Golf Introduces New Line of Premium Golf Equipment for 2012 Wilson Golf introduces new FG Tour V2 irons, Ci11 irons, FG Tour X golf ball, Duo golf ball and more CHICAGO Il. (November 10, 2011) /PRNewswire/ — With 61 Major championship victories, more than any other golf company in history, Wilson Golf proudly announces its 2012 lineup. “We are proud to introduce our new line of golf equipment," said Tim Clarke, General Manager of Wilson Golf. "The FG Tour V2 and Ci11 irons, along with our new golf balls, are key products that will give golfers great options for their game.” FG Tour V2 irons – Wilson Golf worked with PGA TOUR professionals Padraig Harrington, Ricky Barnes and Kevin Streelman in the development of the FG Tour V2 irons. With a thinner topline and less offset, the V2 irons offer powerful, consistent trajectory and a classic setup. The FG Tour V2s optimize MOI for added forgiveness and incorporates precise weight distribution in the cavity and perimeter. Ci...

28 Jul 2011 17:45 Africa/Lagos British Airways Celebrate One Year to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games CRAWLEY, England, July 28, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- British Airways, the official airline partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is emblazoning 'One Year to Go' onto the belly of an Airbus A318 aircraft, to celebrate the milestone 365-day countdown to the start of the Olympic Games. Flight 'BA001' from London City Airport to New York will display the celebratory message on its underbelly, as it departs at 1.05pm flying past the Olympic Park just minutes later. It is expected that the message will be visible to those in parts of East London and at the Olympic Park. Footage will also be made available at youtube.com/flybritishairways. Garry Copeland, British Airways director of engineering, said: "This is the first time in the history of British Airways that we have branded the entire underbelly of an aircraft with a celebratory message. W...

Photo Credit: Gringo In Bueno Saires 21 Jul 2011 19:14 Africa/Lagos More Than Half of Argentines Online Visit Sports Sites OLE.com.ar, Gran DT and Canchallena.com Lead as Most-Visited Sports Destinations PR Newswire BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, July 21, 2011 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, July 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released a study on the online Sports category in Argentina based on data from its comScore Media Metrix service. The study found that Argentina ranked as the tenth largest global market by percent reach of sports sites with more than half of all online users in the country visiting a sports destination in May 2011. The study also found that OLE.com.ar ranked as the most-visited sports destination with more than 2 million visitors, followed by Gran DT and Canchallena.com. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080115/COMSCORELOGO) "Argentines' passion for sports is apparent both on the fie...

Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal. Photo Credit: Live Tennis Guide . 28 Jun 2011 14:20 Africa/Lagos Wimbledon Odds Drama as Murray is Priced High and Nadal is Injured but Declared fit to Play LONDON, June 28, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Andy Murray to claim the title is priced at 5.50 in odds ahead of the Wimbledon quarter-finals with an injured Rafa Nadal being offered at 4.25 at online bookmakers BetClic (https://en.betclic.com). - The money is coming on Murray but also on Federer, says Dan Vikman, Press Manager at BetClic. Roger Federer is priced at 2.50 and is the favourite to win the men single title with Rafa Nadal injured but declared fit to play his quarter-final against Mardy Fish. ( https://en.betclic.com/sport/eventdetail.aspx?id=24&t=Ten_Mr2 ) - The current price on Murray is attracting huge interest since it is high. Here are the Wimbledon odds from BetClic: Final winner Wimbledon 2011: Roger Federer 2,50 Novak D...