BP To Slash 10,000 Jobs Globally As Pandemic Pummels Energy Industry
LONDON — Oil and gas company BP announced Monday that it will slash its global workforce by 10,000 jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic slams the energy industry. Chief executive Bernard Looney said that the cuts will affect office-based roles in…
John Hancock Announces Additional Boston Marathon Contenders
BOSTON, MA, February 22, 2007-John Hancock Financial Services announced that defending Boston Marathon champions Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Rita Jeptoo will face an elite group of athletes with a depth of experience on the challenging course during the 111th running…
32nd Tufts 10K News of Note, Incluiding Elites
32nd Annual Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women WHAT: The 32nd Annual Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women, a Columbus Day tradition in Boston. This is a 10K (6.2 mile) race that, for the 14th time, was selected by…
Athletic Event Fundraising Tops $1.75 Billion in 2008
“Athon” Fundraising Tops $1.75 Billion in 2008 Run Walk Ride Thirty survey shows top thirty charity programs raised $1.76 billion, up 7.6% DALLAS – (March 4, 2009) – Dollars raised by people willing to exercise for a good cause in…
Saucony Named Sponsor of Foot Locker XC Championships
Saucony Named Official Sponsor of Foot Locker Cross Country Championships New York, N.Y., September 30, 2009– Foot Locker announced today, that Saucony, Inc., has become the official sponsor for the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships (FLCCC), the nation’s premier high…
Record Field for Pub Stop Deux – Evan’s Run 5K
Fairly humid but dry conditions prevailed for Pub Stop Deux ÛÓ the 10th anniversary Evan’s Run 5K/10K with the 5K the Publican mandate. There’s now some clarity in the men’s and women’s Series with things sure to reveal themselves more…
Want to be USATF’s Next CEO? Read On
USATF CEO search update, job description USA Track & FieldÛªs Personnel Committee, in collaboration with its third-party search firm, has developed the job specifications and ideal qualities for USATFÛªs next CEO. Candidates from a large pool of applicants for the…
Online Registration for BAA Half Opens (& Closes) Wed., 7-13
Boston Athletic Association to Open Registration for 11th Annual B.A.A. Half Marathon on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. ET Online registration is expected to fill quickly. Boston, Mass. ÛÓ The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) will open online registration for…
Women’s Death in London Marathon Sparks Huge Donations
WOMEN'S DEATH IN LONDON MARATHON LEADS TO DONATIONS AVALANCHE By David Monti (c) 2012 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (Used with permission) (24-Apr) -- The charity for which the fallen runner at last Sunday's Virgin London Marathon was running…
NYC Marathon Cancelled (11-5)
The press release below was issued on Friday evening. NYC Mayor Bloomberg had previously stated the marathon would be run but was facing a rising backlash of opposition to the insensitivity holding the event while so many were suffering. The…