Jamaican sprint superstar renews contract with sportswear giant
Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt has reportedly renewed his contract with sportswear giant Puma for the next three years. The specific terms of the agreement remained undisclosed, however, it has been expected that the deal would be very lucrative.
Being the reigning world record holder of 100 and 200 meter events, plus the fact that he [...]
US-based hedge fund company invests in fledging UK sportswear retailer
Harris Associates, a Chicago-based hedge fund company, has confirmed that it is now the largest shareholder in the fledging British-based sportswear retailer, JJB Sports.
According to a regulatory filing, Harris Associates now has 18.5 percent stake in the company. Another hedge fund firm, Crystal Amber also has a significant stake in the company. The Guernsey-based company [...]
Three men go canoeing to raise oil spill awareness
Three friends have decided to make a statement about the devastating BP oil spill on Gulf Coast by going canoeing by the length of the Mississippi river.
Dave Kolck, Matt Bergmann and Justin Dworak are working together to raise funds and awareness about the aforementioned incident by navigating the Mississippi River from its headwaters until they [...]