by Associated Press Published: March 9,2010
Tags: lawsuit, professional sports, tax credits
NEW ORLEANS — Former New Orleans Saints player Charles Grant and current player Jeremy Shockey have filed suit against ex-teammate Kevin Houser over hundreds of thousands of dollars they said they paid for state movie tax credits that never materialized. State officials have said the credits were never applied for by the CEO of the defunct [...] [...]
by Wally Northway Published: January 28,2010
Tags: New Orleans Saints, NFL, professional sports, telecommunications
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints fans were heard loud and clear over Verizon Wireless’ 3G network after the teams victory over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday night. Verizon Wireless, the exclusive wireless provider of the Saints and the Louisiana Superdome, announced that the number of voice calls and text messages sent and received immediately following the [...] [...]
by Wally Northway Published: January 19,2010
Tags: air travel, athletics, media, professional sports, transportation
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc. has signed former Ole Miss and current Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher as an endorser of the airline. He will be featured in advertising across the Baltimore area where AirTran is headquartered. “Michael Oher – a star on and off the field – is a true inspiration [...] [...]
by Wally Northway Published: December 28,2009
Tags: Golf, PGA Tour, professional sports, sports
MADISON — Viking Classic and Century Club Charities Inc. announced the 2010 Viking Classic would be held Sept. 27-Oct. 3 at Annandale Golf Club, making it the first event of the PGA TOUR’s 2010 Fall Series. Viking Classic also announced that chef Emeril Lagasse would headline the Viking Culinary Tent’s lineup of cooking demonstrations during the [...] [...]
by Wally Northway Published: November 5,2009
Tags: gaming, hospitality, leisure and travel, professional sports
BILOXI — The PGA TOUR’s Champions Tour, in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Business Council, announced the addition of a new tournament to the Champions TOUR schedule for 2010 – the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic, to be held April 26-May 2. The tournament will feature three days of competitive play, a Pro-Am as well as numerous [...] [...]