Nike Names Building At Greater China Nike HQ In Shanghai After Tennis Star Li Na

2-time Major winner Li Na joined the ranks of athletes such as Michael Jordan, John McEnroe, Pete Sampas and Mia Hamm by having a building at a Nike headquarters named after her. The #2 ranked tennis player is the first player representing an Asian country (in this case China, of course) to win a Major … Continue reading →

Stacy Lewis Signs With OMEGA Watches

New world #1 golfer Stacy Lewis has joined OMEGA watches as a brand ambassador. The 7-time LPGA winner and reigning Player of the Year joins an impressive list of OMEGA brand ambassadors which includes fellow golfers Michelle Wie, Davis Love III, Greg Norman and Sergio Garcia, as well as entertainers such as actors and actresses … Continue reading →

Stacy Lewis Talks To KPMG About Her Life And Golf

Earlier in 2012, Stacy Lewis joined Phil Mickelson on the KPMG team. KPMG is certainly investing wisely, as Stacy has won twice in only a few months since the partnership was announced, rising to the #2 ranking in the world. Here are a few clips from Stacy’s conversation with KPMG about her life and golf.

Maria Sharapova Signs 3-Year Sponsorship Deal With Samsung

Former WTA world #1 Maria Sharapova has signed a 3-year sponsorship deal with Samsung. The 3-time Major winner had endorsed Sony Ericsson, and before that Motorola, but with Sony lessening their tennis footprint, Masha has moved on to Samsung. The initial focus will be on Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, but the rest … Continue reading →

Cristie Kerr Signs With Hana Financial Group As 2012 Global Ambassador

Two-time LPGA Major winner and former world #1 Cristie Kerr has signed with Hana Financial Group as a global ambassador for the 2012 season. HFG, Korea’s 2nd largest financial institution, also sponsors the LPGA Hana Bank Championship, scheduled to be played in 2012 at Sky 72 Golf Club in Incheon, South Korea. HFG hopes to … Continue reading →

Samantha Stosur Signs Multi-Year Contract With ASICS As Global Tennis Ambassador

Congratulations to Samantha Stosur on signing a multi-year sponsorship with ASICS as a global tennis ambassador. She had already worn their shoes but now moves from Lacoste to ASICS for her entire apparel. She debuted as ASICS global tennis ambassador at the 2012 Brisbane International.

Yani Tseng On Her Pro V1x Titleist Ball

Back to back 2010 and 2011 LPGA Player of the Year Yani Tseng talks about her relationship with her Titleist ball. According to her, she and her ball are a team. The teamwork seems to be paying great dividends as she has distanced herself from the rest of her competition. Can anybody step up and … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova At 2011 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Lady Steel And Ceramic Pave Launch

Maria Sharapova was still in Istanbul following the 2011 WTA Championships for the launch of the Formula 1 Lady Steel and Ceramic Pave Watch. The watch features Wesselton diamonds totaling .65 carats, 148 pave diamonds…and a reported price tag of around $4,500.

Se Ri Pak Signs New Sponsorship Deal With KDB Group

World Golf Hall of Famer Se Ri Pak signed a new three year primary sponsorship with Korea Development Bank. As a Se Ri fan, I don’t consider just the news she signed a sponsorship to be a big deal, but the fact that it’s for three years. I had heard some talk of the R … Continue reading →

Yani Tseng Named Brand Ambassador For Audi

This is the kind of news I am always delighted to hear. Forbes released a top 10 female athlete earners recently and Yani wasn’t on it. Now, it’s no big deal that she wasn’t, but it’s would be fitting, given all she is in the process of accomplishing, that she make the list next year. … Continue reading →