As the 2012 Olympics in London approach, history will be made as women’s boxing is going to be one of the Olympic sports. The decision to include this as an Olympic sport officially has been met with some contention. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided last August that there would be 36 places for female fighters to compete in the London Games. The three classes have been included which are the flyweight category which is 48 to 51 kgs, the lightweight which is 56 to 60 kgs, and the middle weight which is 69 to 75 kgs. Olympic committee minister, Tessa Jowell, called this a “historic, landmark moment”. The women boxers are pleased that they will be able to show everyone their skills and talent and are happy that they are going to be recognized in their sport. It is belie...

The Florida Marlins Baseball team is busy looking for new pitchers for the new season. The number 2 spot has already gone to Ricky Nolasco, with the three other pitching jobs being contended for by 6 other top pitchers which went a combined 28-34 last year. One of the front runners, Chris Volstad, said that there would be some strong competition and that would make everyone pitch their best. Along with ace starter Josh Johnson, the Marlins expect to have a great season and hope to get excellent 3-4- and 5 pitchers who can be consistent and keep up with the 1 and 2 pitchers. The contenders for the remaining pitching spots include Volstad, Rick VandenHurk, Anibal Sanchez, Hayden Penn, Sean West, and Andrew Miller. They will be put through their paces by the new Marlins pitching coach, Randy ...

Most Americans would jump at the chance to work for a professional sports league such as the NBA, MLB, NFL, or the NHL. The prestige that comes with this exciting sports career is what most people are looking for. It also pays a higher salary than most other sports jobs.  There are a number of different positions that you can apply for to work for a sports league. Work in Professional Sports They are as follows: Marketing Manager Jobs The marketing managers must develop marketing strategies for the league in detail. This includes working with marketing assistants and various market research personnel to estimate the demand and produce an image for the league. Marketing Coordinator Jobs This position is just below the marketing manager, and you will be primarily responsible for the executi...

If you love sports and tried to make it into a pro team but couldn’t, then you need not give up working in the sports industry altogether. You can easily find jobs as a sports rep for clothing, footwear, and other equipment or products. This can include being a rep for some of the biggest companies in the world including Nike or Adidas. You can also choose to work for a sports store or retail outlet, as well as for manufacturers of sports products like equipment, sports drinks, sports accessories and more. As you look into the various sports rep or sports manufacturer jobs out there, you will find that you have a huge selection and you can usually find jobs in any corner of the globe. Working in sports is a universal thing, and you can enjoy travelling when you are a sports rep. Sporting...

The Pan American Games (Pan Am Games) is an exciting all American quad-annual sporting event, the next of which is to be held in 2011 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Bids are already coming for the 2015 Games due to be held in November, with Toronto, Canada making an astonishing $2.4 Billion bid for the hosting rights. Currently, other cities that are in the running are Lima, Peru, and Bogota, Columbia. The Ontario Premier, Dalton McGuinty was handed a copy 233 page bid book by the Bid Chairman, David Petersen, which outlines the plans for the event including a $1 Billion athletes’ village. Petersen, who hopes that the extensive proposal would be enough to secure the event in 2015, presented the bid book to the president of the Pan American Sports Organization on Thursday 28th May 2009. The Onta...

If you thought that baseball was a strictly American game – think again. With the World Baseball Classics becoming more and more popular each year, more and more countries are now participating and including the sport readily, specifically as a national sport. So much so, that the International Baseball Federation is pitching to have the sport included in the 2016 Olympic Games. The 2009 World Baseball Classic was a 10 reel tournament with Japan and Korea in the finals. This final saw the highest television ratings for any sport in Japan and Korea. The USA is now currently placed 4th in the world which just shows the determination and skills from players in other countries around the world. Some other countries that took part in the championships included: Dominican Republic South Afric...

If you want to be the envy of every sports fan, and earn great money, you should think about getting a job working directly for a professional sports team. There are a number of jobs that you can get for all kinds of sports teams and work closely with the players. These professional sports team jobs include working as a marketing director for the team, marketing assistants, in-game coordinators, sponsorships sales executives, director of community relations, group or suite ticket sales executive, scout jobs and many more. You can also work as the team physiotherapist, public relations manager and others. All of these pro sports jobs will give you great benefits and allow you to earn a large salary whilst having a very rewarding sports career. Whether you work for a team in the NBA, the NFL...

South Africa, reaching the middle of summer, is starting its major international sporting season with world renowned events like the Argus Cycle Tour and the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town. The Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour is being held on the 8th March 2009 and although online entries for international entrants have closed, international visitors can still enter in South Africa at the Cape Argus Lifecycle Expo on the 5th to the 7th March. There are many sports related jobs up for grabs not only on race day, but for the Expo and any other pre planning. You could get a job as a marshal, dealing with sponsorships for a team, oganizing displays at the Expo, and working in the broadcasting side of things. The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon is another popular event in Cape Town with interna...

With the Major League Baseball season starting at the end of March there are lots of baseball job openings that you can take advantage of if you are interested in a sports career. Major League Baseball is looking to fill various positions including Accounts Executives, CRM Database Developers, Software Engineers, and many more. Minor Leagues are also always on the lookout for qualified umpires to join the season which requires you to have completed an umpire course at one of the 2 approved schools. One of the biggest job areas in baseball? How about ballparks! They have a tremendous need for part-time workers. If you love baseball and want to get involved then don’t hesitate to become a member of Sports Career Finder where you can learn more about the professional sports leagues and what...