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Native Memphian Clarence Watkins tells story through vitnage photographs

Even people who don’t actually play sports will want to win something in the March Epic Sports Score Daily Sweepstakes. Entrants can choose the prize they want to enter for from over 50 prizes!

Akadema re-signs Oakland Athletics ace Brandon McCarthy to a glove contract.

Powers Collectibles now has in stock George Brett signed 1985 World Series Memorabilia. 1985 was the last year the Kansas City Royals won the World Series.

Fanz Media Group Inc. announced today the launch of fanz.com a social network specifically focused on sports enthusiasts. Web and social media experts, and the gurus of sports media have come together to create the ultimate network of sports fans.

Release of new baseball Book on America's ever changing national pasetime. Baseball history and changes from 1947 to present including The Players Union, steriod era, breaking the color barrier and much more.

Beginning Feb. 15, registrants can enter to win a sports gear prize each day, simply by visiting EpicSports.com, selecting the desired prize from the available options that are listed on the prize page, and completing a brief registration form.

Maybin will be searching for his first gold glove this season using Akadema’s ACM 39, which is a glove model inspired by and specifically designed for him during his first six years with the company.

Nationals’ outfielder Bryce Harper is back with Akadema for the 2nd year of his 5 year glove contract. Harper will be in MLB camp this spring with his Akadema AMR 34.

Local author teams up with museum on new book featuring stunning collection of vintage images

Team Combat Wins Triple Crown’s Winter Nationals. The Triple Crown 2012 Winter Nationals Tournament was held in Clearwater, Florida at Eddie C. Moore Park.

Sports writer, television and radio veteran Chris McBrien has launched a new fantasy baseball podcast in January 2012. The show, titled “Dear Mr. Fantasy” features various segments meant to engage and inform passionate major league baseball fans.

The Collegiate Baseball Magazine announced that Dartfish.tv was named ‘Best of Show’ at the 67th annual ABCA, the 2012 American Baseball Coaches Association Convention in Anaheim, California.

The Florida Elite 8 has been set and the Tournament is being held at the Sarasota Cal Ripken Complex.

Central Florida Baseball Academy launches its Team Combat 10 U baseball team for the 2012 season.

Team Combat finished in first place out of 265 USSSA ranked 11 Major teams nationwide.

The annual Rich Altman's Boston Show will be at the Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, Massachusetts starting on March 30th. Featured guests include Bill Russell, Sam Jones, Earl Lloyd, Mike Lowell, Dennis Rodman, and others.

This remarkable collection of 60 favorite baseball memories comes from 40 different Hall of Famers, All-Stars, veteran ballplayers, managers, coaches, umpires, and others directly involved in Major League Baseball.

First Social Game developed by Syntasia Incorporated: ‘Baseball Heroes®’ Join in for an exciting competition with your friends in ‘Baseball Heroes®’. Ever dream about building your own baseball team?

The Santa Slam 11 & under Open Tournament was held at the Coraci Park in Port Orange, Florida and sanctioned by USSSA.

New York Yankees Hall Of Fame Icon Yogi Berra, Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Mets Pitcher R.A. Dickey, Basketball Hall Of Famer Chris Mullin will receive awards at the 32nd Annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner on Jan. 31 to benefit AHRC.

From baseball to football, basketball to hockey, soccer to table tennis, Franklin Sports presents a myriad of presents for the fan and player.

Williamsburg Environmental Group, Inc. (WEG) coordinated fundraising and donated employee time and expertise to install a new batting cage and create a practice pitching mound at Hornsby Middle School in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Nearly twenty years of poetry writing is exhibited in the current collection of sports poems “101 Sports Poems - The Poems.” Topics include: Baseball - Basketball - Bicycling - Coaching - Dance - Football - Golf - Running - Volleyball & many more

The Sports Girls LLC is getting ready to launch their Nation Wide Search for their final Sports Girl, and the website www.thesportsgirls.com. VIP Release Party on December 7th at Fusse Studios in Miami with MyAmi magazine at 6:00 p.m.

Irving Franklin, co-founder of sporting goods company Franklin Sports, has died at age 93. Franklin was also the innovator of the batting glove.

Musicals and baseball have many commonalities: both have runs, hits, and errors, cheap seats that aren’t so cheap, and awards at the end of the season. But baseball does have what the Tonys don’t offer. What if musical theatre chose an MVP?

The Fall National Championship Baseball Boys 12 & Under AA Tournament was held at the Northwest Recreation Complex in Apopka, Florida and sanctioned by USSSA.

Items from Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Mariano Rivera and Derek Jeter headine the Sports Collectibles’ 2nd Annual Yankees Legends Auction through Nov. 27 & 30.

Twelve players who wear Franklin batting gloves are on the rosters as teh two teams battle in game seven tonight in St. Louis.

Eastern Planning, experts in the financial planning industry, have developed 10 key tips about investing centered on the lessons learned on the baseball diamond.

The Fall Florida Elite NIT Baseball Boys 11 & Under Open Tournament was held at the Eddie C. Morre Recreation Complex in Clearwater, Florida and sanctioned by USSSA.

Powers Collectibles just took part in a rare autograph signing with Boston Red Sox great Nomar Garciaparra. All items Major League Baseball authenticated.

Team Combat recently finished third in the Triple Crown Sports St. Augustine Fall Nationals.

New novel from Mike Reuther represents the second baseball story from this Pennsylvania author.

Featured presenters include Head Groundskeeper of the L.A. Angels, Barney Lopas and Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Women’s Assistant Softball Coach for the University of California, Los Angeles, Lisa Fernandez

The Elegant Cookie is supporting the St. Louis Cardinals’ postseason success by offering Rally Squirrel cookies.

Three Akadema D-I Baseball Schools Wearing Akadema Gloves: BYU, LIU, and Siena

Estrada Beisbol, Inc., makers of The Hitting Jack-It™ System, the leading variable weighted baseball and fastpitch hitting system, announced today that it has closed its Series A round of financing.

Local authors commemorate team in new book with collection of vintage photographs

Akadema endorsers Shane Victorino, Derek Holland and Andy Dirks begin postseason play.

Powers Collectibles has rare Mark Kotsay autographed Cal State Fullerton 1995 College World Series memorabilia, jerseys, bats, posters, and mini helmets.

All Day Everyday is a stunning tribute to the old-timers of the world who still believe they have something to contribute.

2B Signee Montaous Walton of Toronto Blue Jays signs with agent; set to report to Puerto Rico Winterball.

Local Sports Field Contractor Builds Three Synthetic Turf Fields for Recreational Teams

Wally Edgar Chevrolet Donates More Than $1,700 in Cash and Sports Equipment to Lake Orion Youth Baseball League

Tournament was held at the Sleepy Hollow Recreation Complex in Leesburg, Florida and sanctioned by USSSA.

Central Florida Baseball Academy’s, Combat 11U youth baseball team, develops skills and character

Since baseball truly is a numbers game, you will enjoy reading The Emerald Home Run as your family amazes others with the revelations learned in this book!

All-time pitching greats Tom Seaver, Vida Blue, Gaylord Perry and Tommy John joined renowned artist Vincent Perez to paint original artwork to benefit the USO; the unveiling will take place at Gallagher’s Steak House in N.Y. on Saturday at 5 p.m.