Na cruises to win at Charles Schwab Challenge

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Monday, May 26, 2019 | Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas — Kevin Na always believed he could win at Colonial, so he paused to visualize his name on the Wall of Champions at the first tee before making another run at it.

The South Korean-born American will get to read his name on that wall next year.

Na birdied four of the first eight holes and shot a 4-under 66 for a four-shot victory over Tony Finau on Sunday on the cozy course made famous by Ben Hogan, securing his third career PGA TOUR win and second in 10 months.

“On the first tee, I saw that wall, looked at the names, right below Justin Rose,” Na said, referring to the defending champion. “And in my head, I engraved my name on it. I was just trying to visualize success before I teed off.”

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Daniel Hemric idolized Dale Earnhardt as a kid. Now he wants to drive like him

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The Charlotte Observer | by Scott Fowler

When Daniel Hemric was growing up in Kannapolis, dreaming of becoming a NASCAR driver, Friday afternoons were hard. A long week of school would be nearly over, but the last few minutes of his final class seemed to last forever.

“I couldn’t wait to get out of school on Friday,” Hemric said, “to go back to the track on Friday night.”

Hemric was in kindergarten at the time.

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Hometown kid Hemric looks to fulfill All-Star race dream

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Associated Press | By Steve Reed

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — The idea of having even a slim chance to race his way into the NASCAR All-Star race this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway seems surreal for Daniel Hemric.

After all, this is the track where it all started for the 28-year-old rookie Cup Series driver.

He grew up a few miles down the road in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and raced go-karts at CMS when he was 7 years old. He watched Jimmie Johnson win the All-Star race here from the grandstand. And this is where he ultimately put himself on the auto racing map by winning the Legends Million in 2010, collecting a $250,000 first place prize — the largest paycheck at the time in Legends car racing.

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PROSPORT MANAGEMENT SIGNS FIRST NFL CLIENT, TY MONTGOMERY

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (MAY 9, 2019) — PROSPORT Management has signed a marketing representation agreement with New York Jets running back/wide receiver Ty Montgomery, who becomes the agency’s first NFL client. Montgomery signed with the Jets in April after spending three-and-a-half seasons with the Green Bay Packers and a half-season with the Baltimore Ravens.

Montgomery took the NFL by storm in 2016 when he moved from his drafted position of wide receiver to become the Green Bay Packers starting running back in the middle of the campaign. He went on to rack up over 800 total yards from scrimmage, while averaging 5.9 yards per carry. Shouldering the workload in the Packers backfield, the 2015 third-round draft pick also set an NFL record for most yards after contact (5.1) during a single season. Montgomery’s ability to switch positions mid-year helped the Packers reach the NFC Championship game.

Versatility has always been Montgomery’s forte. He was named to the 2013 NCAA All-American team as a kick returner, as a junior at Stanford. In the NFL, Montgomery has started and produced at running back, wide receiver and kick returner—amassing a total of 2,618 all-purpose yards in four seasons.

Off the field, Montgomery has formed his own 501(c)(3) charitable foundation titled My 10 Percent, that supports and empowers the forgotten youth in society by giving them hope for a future that they desire and faith that what they desire is possible. His charitable works include supporting foster care initiatives, working to fight the epidemic of human trafficking, and various other programs that support forgotten youth. For more information visit iamtymontgomery.com.

PROSPORT MANAGEMENT SIGNS DEWAN HERNANDEZ

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PROSPORT MANAGEMENT SIGNS DEWAN HERNANDEZ, FORMER UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI PLAYER

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (APRIL 7, 2019) – PROSPORT Management has signed Dewan Hernandez, formerly of the University of Miami, as their first basketball client. Hernandez declared his entry in the 2019 NBA Draft in January and has been training in Charlotte, N.C.

“We are excited to welcome Dewan Hernandez to the PROSPORT Management family,” said Nate Conley, Dewan’s agent. “With his talent, strong work ethic and character, we expect he will have a long and successful career.”

In his sophomore year at Miami, Hernandez, a 6’11”, 235 pound forward, averaged 11.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and shot 57 percent from the field while averaging 25.8 minutes per game.

“After looking at my options, I signed with Nate and PROSPORT Management as I felt I would get a more personalized approach to my career,” said Dewan Hernandez. “I’m looking forward to the draft and all the opportunities the future will bring.”

A five-star recruit out of Miami Norland Senior High School, Hernandez was a participant in the 2016 McDonald’s All-American Game, the 2015 Under Armour Elite 24, All Miami Dade Team 2014, 2015 and 2016 and Miami Dade 6A Player of the Year Award for the state of Florida in 2015 and 2016.

Hernandez joins an impressive group of clients at PROSPORT Management, who manage high-performing, highly-marketable, championship caliber athletes. Golfers Bubba Watson and Kevin Na, NASCAR drivers, Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin and MLS and international soccer players, Walker Zimmerman, Christian Ramirez and Justin Meram are among the elite athletes the company represents.

About PROSPORT Management
PROSPORT Management is a full-service, sports talent management firm that represents elite professional golf, racing, soccer and basketball athletes in the United States and abroad. The group offers a broad network of services and a proven track record of business relationships built on trust and integrity.

Contact: Nate Conley
nc@prosportmanagement.com

cbdMD and Bubba Watson Announce Official CBD Partnership

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., | May 1, 2019 | PRNewswire

cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD) has just announced that professional golfer, Bubba Watson, has officially partnered with Team cbdMD. As part of the multi-year agreement – beginning at the second major of the 2019 PGA Tour season, the PGA Championship in Farmingdale, NY – Watson will feature the cbdMD logo on both sides of his headwear at all PGA Tour events. The deal also includes a wide range of additional, integrated marketing opportunities to promote the cbdMD brand.

On Tuesday, April 30, Watson’s official partnership kicked off with a tour of the cbdMD headquarters and lab. Today, Wednesday, May 1, Watson will be present in New York City as the cbdMD stock ticker symbol, on the New York Stock Exchange, officially changes from LEVB to YCBD.

Watson is a 12-time PGA Tour winner, with signature victories at The Masters Tournament in 2012 and 2014. In February 2015, Watson attained a career-high 2nd place in the Official World Golf Ranking. He is currently ranked 18th in the World. “I’ve personally felt the benefits of cbdMD’s products,” said Bubba Watson. “cbdMD is the safest on the market and I am proud to partner with them to help millions feel better.”

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