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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass today announced the introduction of its NBA-branded online account, NBA Banking, which leverages the bank's digital platforms to expand beyond its geographic footprint and capitalizes on its role as the official bank of the NBA in the U.S. to reach fans and customers nationwide. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130215/DA60961) BBVA Compass also said it is signing two of the NBA's biggest stars -- All-Stars...

HOUSTON, Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Students at Charles W. Eliot and Benjamin Franklin Elementary Schools learned the finer points of fitness from basketball luminaries, listened as BBVA Compass volunteers read stories, and participated in an online financial literacy program as part of Team. Works. In Schools, a joint initiative by BBVA Compass and NBA Cares. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130214/DA60784-a) (Photo:...

ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seventh year in a row, AutoTrader.com has partnered with Turner Sports and the NBA to turn a fantasy basketball game into a life-changing moment for a family in need. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130214/CL60747-a ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130214/CL60747-b ) During the regular NBA basketball season, Turner Sports broadcasters Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles...

FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Steve Beshear and former UK and NBA Basketball great Derek Anderson spoke to hundreds of Kentuckians from across the state who gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to urge the General Assembly to pass HB 190 - a comprehensive smoke-free law that will cover all indoor workplaces and public places in Kentucky. The bill, introduced by Representatives Susan Westrom (D-79) and Julie Raque-Adams (R-32), overwhelmingly passed...

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- G-III and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have teamed up to bring back the iconic line of NBA Starter Jackets with the unveiling of the new Starter x NBA collection. The Starter Jacket, made famous in the 1980's and 1990's, is a joint venture between G-III Sports and NY Giants legend Carl Banks, along with Iconix Brand Group, owner of the Starter brand. "We are excited to work with the NBA to celebrate basketball fandom and...

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters is among four charity beneficiaries of State Farm All-Star Saturday Night. NBA Cares and State Farm will make a joint donation of $500,000, with $350,000 going to the winning Conference choice charities and the runner-up Conference charities sharing $150,000. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110613/PH17540LOGO ) The Eastern Conference team will play for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and...

Tickets to see the Cleveland Cavaliers are selling at a wide range of prices for home and away games. Whiztix.com a ticket search engine can help find the best deals possible on seats. (PRWEB) February 03, 2013 Since Lebron James left after “The Decision” the Cavaliers have been a rebuilding basketball team. They have had multiple high draft picks, and have picked many talented players. The Cavs team is very young but very exciting to watch. Fans have an opportunity to watch Kyrie...

NBA great Jalen Rose and former WNBA legend Lisa Leslie partner with the American Federation for Children in effort to promote expanded educational options WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former WNBA star Lisa Leslie and former NBA star Jalen Rose have pledged their support for educational choice and will appear at a host of events in conjunction with National School Choice Week, taking place this week at thousands of locations all across the country. The...

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cartoon Network announced a slew of athletes and celebrity presenters including Jessica Alba, star of upcoming animated film Escape from Planet Earth, Ryan Lochte,Olympic gold medalist in swimming, Mario Lopez, host of EXTRA, McKayla Maroney, Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics and NFL Pro-Bowl starters Victor Cruz and JJ Watt for the third annual Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards, premiering Monday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. (ET, PT). Hosted by...

MIAMI LAKES, Fla., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuse Science, Inc. (OTCQB: DROP), (www.fusescience.com) an innovative consumer products company that is developing new, patent-pending technologies poised to redefine how consumers receive energy, medicines, vitamins and minerals, announces today that future NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce has joined the Powered By Fuse(TM) team. As part of the new partnership, Fuse will donate $1 for every Fuse EnerJel(TM) purchase to Pierce's...