May 4, 2009
Not a great contest, unless your a big NHL fan, but not bad.
The Grand Prize is a trip for winner and three guests to attend a behind the scenes experience at the 2009 NHL Awards™ Show in Las Vegas, NV. Travel/Show expected to occur mid-June, 2009. Trip consists of round-trip coach air transportation, two nights double-occupancy hotel accommodations, four passes to the NHL Poker Challenge, four tickets to the Show with red carpet entrance, four tickets to the Show after party, backstage access during the Show with the Stanley Cup™, and access for four to the Show rehearsal. At the Show rehearsal, winner and guests will have an opportunity to see the Stanley Cup™ and meet and greet current NHL® players, alumni, and celebrities.
The contest runs until May 15, 2009, and you can enter it HERE.
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April 28, 2009
Versus is holding a contest to send the winner and a guest to Las Vegas to watch a Stanley Cup Final Game on VERSUS.
The Grand Prize is roundtrip, coach-class air transportation for two to Las Vegas, NV; two nights hotel accommodations at a hotel; dinner for two; and two tickets to a show.
There's not a lot of details there, and you will have to travel sometime between June 1 and June 12, 2009, but I'm sure it'll be a good time.
The sweepstakes ends on May 15, 2009, and you can enter it HERE.
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April 15, 2009
You can win a trip to Las Vegas to watch to the Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale.
The Grade Prize is round trip coach-class air transportation for winner and up to two guests to Las Vegas, hotel room accommodations for two nights at the Palms, three tickets to UFC 9 finale scheduled for June 20, 2009, and ground transportation to/from the Las Vegas airport.
The contest runs until June 1, 2009, and you can enter it HERE.
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April 10, 2009
It's just the first week of the season, and someone is already giving away a trip to the Baseball's All Star Game.
The idea of the contest is that you have to pick the first team from the National and American leagues that will reach 50 wins. The Grand Prize is a three day/two night trip for the winner and one guest to attend the 2009 MLB® All-Star Game® to be played at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, consisting of round-trip coach air transportation, hotel accommodations, two tickets to the game, ground transportation to/from the airport and the applicable hotel, and one $50 Staples Gift Card.
You can also win one of 49 first prizes, which are two tickets to any MLB game and a $50 Staples Gift Card, or one of 50 second prizes which is just a $50 Staples Gift Card.
You can hit the MLB site HERE to enter.
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April 2, 2009
The Swing Catalyst, created by company Initial Force, was unveiled at the 2009 PGA Merchandise show in Orlando. Here's some detail about how it works:
Swing Catalyst® works by seamlessly integrating a force plate (1) with video analysis software (5) and an optional launch monitor (3). The force plate is housed in a tee (2) covered with artificial turf. Video cameras (4) record every motion and send feedback directly to the student monitor (6) and the instructor’s workstation (5).
The golfer stands on the force plate (1) and performs a swing. The Swing is recorded by cameras (4) and force plate sensors, and the ball flight is measured by a launch monitor(3). All data are sent to the video analysis software (5). The instructor can then open the recording and review it.
In the video analysis software the video clip will be replayed and synchronized with the data from the force plate and the launch monitor. The instructor can now view the clip in slow motion and examine the student’s swing in great detail. All data recorded by the force plate are visualized, making previously unseen elements of the golf swing visible.
No word on price just yet, although I'm sure it's not cheap. You can check it out at the Initial Force site HERE.
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March 31, 2009
I'm already thinking about getting this. I'm not sure why, as I really have been a huge slacker at following the Mets the last few years. For some reason though, I've caught the baseball bug this year.
There's a free version of the application, but the $10 full version is of course much more impressive. Here's a few of the details from the MLB site:
Exclusive pitch type, location, and speed data make At Bat 2009 the fastest, most detailed way to follow baseball on your iPhone and iPod touch.
Listen LIVE to every regular season and Postseason game with your choice of home or visiting team announcers and no blackout restrictions.
Watch the best plays of the game moments after they happen. The app will detect your connection speed to deliver the optimal quality video.
The application also includes the complete Postseason and World Series plus offseason video coverage, Pitch-by-Pitch, box scores, game summaries, schedules, video highlights, and more.
You can check it out at the MLB site HERE, or just buy it from iTunes if you have an iPhone 3G, the original iPhone, or an iPod touch.
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March 30, 2009
Just another one of the many reasons I need money.
Bernard Madoff, the man behind the recent $64.8 billion Ponzi scheme had Mets season tickets, located just behind home plate. Since he's obviously not going to be using them, they're likely to be sold by the trustee for Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC.
"We have no intention of not monetizing them and letting them go unused," trustee Irving H. Picard said Saturday in an e-mail to The Associated Press. "When we have something to announce, we will do so."
Mets executive vice president David Howard said the seats were paid for and were in either the first or second row behind home plate, a section known as Delta Club Platinum. They list for $695 each for opening day on April 13 and June interleague games against the New York Yankees, all classified as platinum by the Mets.
They cost $595 for gold games, $495 for silver games, $395 for bronze games and $295 for value games. Overall, the season ticket comes to $40,095 per seat, an average of $495.
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March 27, 2009
They don't have all of the teams just yet, which was a little disappointing, but it does look like you can vote on who should be the next team they add. Here's all about it from the site:
The Team Grill Patio Series is the barbeque industry's first-ever high-end gas grill designed specifically for sports fans. Combining professional-grade cooking capabilities with the colors and logos of popular sports teams, Team Grill creates a one-of-a-kind grilling experience for game day and every day.
Available in three models, every Team Grill Patio Series grill is customized using a patented, triple-fired porcelain-enamel finishing process designed to perfectly match your team's logo and colors and last for the life of the grill. Plus, Team Grill lids and doors are interchangeable, so you can change the look of your grill from team to team, season to season.
Designed for backyard barbeques, the Team Grill Patio Series features a unique stainless steel front shelf and concealed control panel for a clean, elegant look. Extendable stainless steel side shelves make Team Grill the leader in extra preparation space. With the latest in infrared searing burner technology, a choice of stainless or cast main burners, a choice of porcelain-coated or stainless steel grates, and an optional side burner and rotisserie unit, the Team Grill Patio Series offers the ultimate cooking experience – one to be shared with friends and family as you cheer on your favorite team.
You can check them out over at the Team Grill site HERE.
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March 19, 2009
Not exactly the greatest prize in the world, but if you're a baseball fan, it might be worth taking a few minutes to fill out the entry.
All you can win are two tickets to your choice of one 2009 MLB Opening Day game. You have to provide your own transportation and all of that.
You would think that since Baseball spends hundreds of millions of dollars on their players every year, they could cough up a flight and hotel stay, or maybe even a few bucks for a hotdog. Hell, they could have made this deal better by giving you a $25 gift card so you could buy a hat.
Anyway, the contest runs through March 30th, 2009, and you can enter the contest HERE.
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March 19, 2009
Not only is it portable, but it has a se tof speakers that you can hook up your iPod to. Here's some of the details from the site:
From the Official Backboard of the NBA to your driveway, the iHoop features a 54” Tempered Glass backboard, exclusive Arena Slam rim, Screw Jack lift system and 4” square pole construction, maximizing performance and playability.
Pushing 30 watts of total power through a fully integrated 2.1 stereo sound system, the iHoop is powered to play. Two 3” full range speakers are mounted near ear lever on the backstop for optimum sound performance. The premium speakers provide superior audio clarity with a rich, clean tone and stay protected behind high impact ABS grills. The iHoop also pounds the pavement with a 5” subwoofer, keeping the low-tones detailed and defined.
The iPod/MP3 player storage compartment is located in the center of the backstop for easy access during game play. The access panel door is made using an impact resistant ABS material for its incredible strength and rigidity. 5 easy access buttons allow easy control of your iPod when connected via Apple’s 30 pin cable. Play, stop, skip, and volume can all be controlled without having to physically handle the iPod/MP3 player during game play.
It doesn't look like they are available yet, and I didn't see any pricing information on it. Until all that becomes official, you can check out the backboard at the Spalding site HERE.
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