MNSS SNOWBOARDERS TORSTEIN HORGMO, MARK MCMORRIS, AND CHAS GULDEMOND SWEEP BRECKENRIDGE DEW TOUR SLOPESTYLE

The Sports Syndicate’s Torstein Horgmo, Mark McMorris and Chas Guldemond swept the men’s snowboard slopestyle competition at the first stop of the Winter Dew Tour in Breckenridge, CO. Torstein’s first place run included a switch frontside double cork 10, a switch backside 9 and a front ten double cork. His highly technical run impressed the fans and judges alike. Mark is a seventeen-year-old Canadian rider who began working with The Sports Syndicate in the off-season. The Dew Tour was his debut in a major U.S. competition. He seemed to have the course on lock and stepped it up in the adverse weather conditions. His smooth double backflips and double corks resonated with the judges and gave him an impressive second place finish. Chas, in his typical solid style launched massive backside 10’s with lofty airs and spins to claim the third place position. Be on the lookout for Torstein, Mark and Chas at the next Dew Tour stop in Killington, VT from January 20-23, 2011 as well as Winter X Games 14 in Aspen, CO from January 27-30, 2011.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND IN EPISODE TWO OF A HIS VIDEO SERIES TITLED "DROPPIN IN WITH CHAS"

The Sports Syndicate's Chas Guldemond has emerged as one of snowboarding’s most prolific journeymen, from first tracks to first place finishes. A new webisode series, “Droppin In With Chas” will to document in detail his travels and contests for the 2010/2011 season. This second episode follows Chas as he gets his feet under him through the beginning of his season in Summit Country, Colorado.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER MARK MCMORRIS JOINS THE RED BULL SNOWBOARDING FAMILY

A pretty significant birthday present arrived early this year for The Sports Syndicate's Mark McMorris. Just a few weeks shy of turning 17, Mark received his Red Bull helmet when he officially became a part of the team. At only 16-years-old Mark has already accomplished what many pro snowboarders twice his age can only dream about. Currently sitting in 6th place on the TTR circuit after an incredible 2009/2010 season in which he climbed to the top step at the Quebec stop of the Empire Shakedown, took 3rd place at the 5-Star TTR Billabong Ante Up event in Whistler, and 5th at the infamous Oakley Arctic Challenge, Mark is letting the snowboard world know that he is here to stay. Mark had this to say, “I'm very excited to be a part of the worlds best energy drink sponsor, Red Bull! It's been a life long goal of mine and to finally say I'm team member’s with the best athletes in the world feels amazing!" Mark also proudly rides for Burton, Oakley and The Source Boardshop.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER TORSTEIN HORGMO RE-LAUNCHES HIS WEBSITE TORSTEIN.NET FOR THE 2011 SEASON

The Sports Syndicate's Torstein Horgmo has re-launched his personal website for the 2011 season. Torstein.net is back up and rolling after a long summer of chillin. The first new video is up live and running right now and the site is fully stocked up with more edits to come soon, stay tuned all season long online at www.torstein.net.

MNSS PGA GOLFERS JOHN COOK AND JOHN MALLINGER BOTH SCORE WINS IN TOURNAMENT PLAY OVER THE SEASON ENDING WEEKENDS

In the last weeks of the PGA Champions Tour, The Sports Syndicate's golfer John Cook won the Champions Tour's season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship. Cook shot a 4-under 67 in steady drizzle, holing a 15-foot par putt on the 18th hole for his fifth career title. Cook began the day a shot behind, but birdied two of the first three holes to take the lead for good. Cook finished at 17 under and earned $440,000 for his fifth career victory. To follow up his Championship Cup win, John Cook and partner Sergio Garcia held onto their lead to win the Gary Player Invitational by shooting a final round seven under par 66. Teeing off last, the pair got off to the perfect start with a birdie on the first hole thanks to a well-struck second shot by Cook. Their two round total of 14 under par was one shot ahead in the end for the win. Also in the same weekend, The Sports Syndicate's PGA Tour golfer John Mallinger won the Pebble Beach Invitational by birdieing four of the last six holes for a 4-under 68 and a two-stroke victory over 2nd place. Mallinger, who also led after the second and third rounds, had eight birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey in the final round played in intermittent rain. For the win, Mallinger made a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 18 to finish at 15-under in the event at 273 and earned $60,000 in the $300,000 tournament.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND TRICK TIP IN EPISODE TWO OF A HIS VIDEO SERIES TITLED "DROPPIN IN WITH CHAS"

The Sports Syndicate's Chas Guldemond has emerged as one of snowboarding’s most prolific journeymen, from first tracks to first place finishes. A new webisode series, “Droppin In With Chas” will to document in detail his travels and contests for the 2010/2011 season. In this second episode he shows you how to do a front blunt switch up half cab out on a down rail. Check in for more episodes of “Droppin In With Chas” all winter at fresh.snowboardermag.com.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER JOHN JACKSON IN VIDEO OUT-TAKES AND ADDITIONAL ANGLES FROM FORUM SNOWBOARDS NEWEST VIDEO "F-IT"

The Sports Syndicate's John Jackson, last years TransWorld Riders Poll “Rider Of The Year” and “Video Part Of The Year” winner from his part in "Forum Or Against'Em", has a new video edit of out-takes and second angles from the new movie by Forum Snowboards, "F-It". Check out extra footage of John in the bonus video clip.

MNSS SNOWBOARDERS FEATURED IN TRANSWORLD SNOWBOARDING'S TRICK TIP VIDEO "20 TRICKS - VOLUME 4" NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES

Check out The Sports Syndicate athlete's Torstein Horgmo, Chas Guldemond, Darrell Mathes and Justin Bennee in the new Transworld Snowboarding Trick Tip video. Watch the intro trailer for the newest release "20 Tricks - Volume 4". To download the full video release click to visit the iTunes Store.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND IN EPISODE ONE OF A NEW SNOWBOARDING VIDEO SERIES TITLED "DROPPIN IN WITH CHAS"

The Sports Syndicate's Chas Guldemond has emerged as one of snowboarding’s most prolific journeymen, from first tracks to first place finishes. A new webisode series, “Droppin In With Chas” will to document in detail his travels and contests for the 2010/2011 season. The first episode explores Chas’s downtime regimen which is just as action packed as his alpine agenda. Watch the first episode of “Droppin In With Chas” online at fresh.snowboardermag.com.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER JOHN JACKSON TOPS THE NEWEST TRANSWORLD BUSINESS MAGAZINE'S EXPOSURE METER BY A HUGE MARGIN

The Sports Syndicate's John Jackson, last year’s TransWorld Snow and Snowboarder Magazine's Rider of the Year, came out of the gates with a huge month on both the ad and edit sides to claim every leader board in the TW Business Exposuer Meter field. Jackson racked up nearly as many points as the next three riders combined, as well as enough to land in 12th place for all of last year—the same place he finished in with just 500 more points. Congrtats to John for a great start of the 2011 season.

THE SPORTS SYNDICATE SPONSORS THE KEYSTONE INVITATIONAL GOLF BENEFIT TOURNAMENT FOR THE SOS OUTREACH PROGRAM

It couldn't have been a more perfect day for the Keystone Invitational where ski and snowboard industry professionals get together to benefit the SOS Outreach program in a scramble format golf tournament. With multiple foursomes out to win it all, the winning score would prove to be a low one at 10 under par from The Sports Syndicate's Ninja Jay Isaacs and his team mates Matt Isaacs, Jeff Potto and Eric Pollock. If you couldn't make it this year make sure to pencil this one in on the calendar for next year. It's a blast and supporting a good cause builds huge karma points. Big props to all the sponsors: SMP, Keystone Resort, SOS Outreach The Sports Syndicate, Kicker, PBR, Cleveland Golf and Vitamin Water.

MNSS SKATEBOARDERS GREG LUTZKA AND PIERRE LUC GAGNON BOTH EARN 2ND PLACE FOR SKATE PARK AND VERT AT THE DEW TOUR TOYOTA CHALLENGE IN SALT LAKE CITY

The third skate event of the Dew Tour season is in the books with the Street and Vert finals at the Toyota Challenge in Salt Lake City, Utah. In the Skate Vert Finals MNSS Skateboarder Pierre Luc Gagnon, did not go out without a fight, throwing down an highly technical run filled with a kickflip body varial 540, a 720 and switch heelflip 360 to name just a few. PLG’s final run bumped him into second place with a score of 90.50. His solid results all year have put PLG in 1st place overall at 36 points ahead of 2nd place. In the Skate Park Final the battle fought by MNSS Skateboarder Greg Lutzka was a slugfest. Lutzka was on fire from the start, posting the highest score in the run portion of the finals with an 89.00. His hot streak continued in Jam 1 where he once again had the highest score going into the final jam. When all the scores were tabulated his was just .35 points shy of 1st so Lutzka placed 2nd. Lutzka is now in 1st place overall ahead by 16 points going into the final stop of the Dew Tour Championships in Las Vegas. Also, click here to go behind the scenes and see what a day at the Dew Tour is like when you're Greg Lutzka at the SLC Dew Tour stop.

MNSS SKATEBOARDER GREG LUTZKA EARNS 2ND PLACE AT THE WENDY'S INVITATIONAL DEW TOUR SKATE PARK COMPETITION IN OREGON

The Sports Syndicate's Greg Lutzka, who won the first Dew Tour stop in Boston, killed it again at the second stop in Oregon during the skate park finals and took home second place. His podium finish also earned him the overall lead for skate park, putting him in prime position for the Dew Cup he's gunning for this season. Heading into the final jam, Lutzka held the lead over the rest of the field, with Chaz Ortiz and Rodriguez trailing close behind.

MNSS SKATEBOARDER PIERRE LUC GAGNON WINS THE ORANGE COUNTY MALOOF MONEY CUP VERT AND MINI-MEGA RAMP COMPETITION

The Sports Syndicate's Pierre-Luc Gagnon took home his second first place prize and some serious cash in just over a week Saturday at the Maloof Money Cup in Orange County. Gagnon, who just won X Games gold last week in both the Men's Vert and Vert Best Trick disciplines, won the vert contest at the Orange County Fairgrounds. With technical and consistent runs that included tricks like nollie bigspin heelflips, Gagnon best his peers and earned $75,000 for his efforts.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER DARRELL MATHES VIDEO FROM THE VIDEO GRASS SESSION AT HIGH CASCADE SNOWBOARD CAMP

One of Darrell's sponsors - Vans, had a filmer meet up with The Sports Syndiate's Darrell Mathes at High Cascade Snowboard Camp during the Video Grass session. The video shot features just a few tricks in the park with some camp contest giveaway's and dodgeball games as well. Thanks to Darrell to taking the time to shoot.

MNSS SKATEBOARDER PIERRE LUC GAGNON MAKES IT GOLD THREE YEARS IN A ROW AT X GAMES 16 IN LOS ANGELES

Two-time previous and defending Skate Vert champion Pierre-Luc Gagnon did what skateboard insiders figured he would all along: win the first ever Vert three-peat in X Games history. It was in the fifth round of runs that Gagnon, who had already garnered a 47 in his fourth run, put the hammer down. In a run that included a variety of 540s, he not only included a 720 kickflip body varial; he adjusted the board in mid-air just microseconds before returning to the transition, saving what appeared to be a certain crash. The run earned him a 46, for a total of 93 points and the Gold Medal. PLG also took the Gold for the Vert Best Trick competition immediately followed the Vert Final. When it comes to vert competition, it's Gagnon's world and all others just live in it. He took his second gold of the night with a nollie heelflip bigspin 540. Congrats to PLG on both his X Games Vert Gold Medals.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER JOHN JACKSON LANDS THE COVER OF SNOWBOARDER MAGAZINE INCLUDING A FEATURE INSIDE TITLED "THE BOOK OF JOHN J"

A year after the winter of his life, it seems that The Sports Syndicate's John Jackson is finally getting his due, so Snowboarder Magazine gave him the chance to sit down and write to the readers that have catapulted him to the top. Read up as John talks about what the future holds in store for one of our sport’s best. To get a view of the cover and a little of the feature inside click the link to visit SNOWBOARDERMAG.COM

MNSS SNOWBOARDERS FEATURED IN WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW VIDEOGRASS FILM TITLED "BON VOYAGE" IN PORTLAND

MNSS Snowboarders Darrell Mathes and Mikey LeBlanc will appear in Portland for the world premiere of "Bon Voyage" along with everyone in the Videograss crew except Gus. Bon Voyage is the newest film from Videograss and will debut on Monday, August 2nd at Livingroom Theaters in Portland. For further information about the premiere visit VIDEOGRASS.COM.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND INTERVIEW AND VIDEO FOR HIS UPCOMING FIRSTHAND EPSODE ON FUEL.TV

The MNSS Snowboarder known as Charles, Chas, Chuck... whatever you want to call him, will politely acknowledge you, and instantly be your buddy. He's one of those guys, who doesn't rely on any fashion or lifestyle gimmicks to be marketable; he just plain rides his snowboard better than most, and people take notice. That's why Rockstar has made him the only person in the world signed to ride their snowboards. Coming soon is a Firsthand episode with Chas on FUEL TV, but until then get a little more insight on him now from his Firsthand interview and video online at FUEL.TV.

MNSS SKATEBOARDER PIERRE LUC GAGNON LANDS ON THE COVER OF THE SBC SKATEBOARD MAGAZINE

PLG has landed another cover, this time for the Canadian SBC Skateboard magazine. On the cover PLG is featured in a perfectly timed doubles vert shot while performing a backside smith grind. Check out the upcoming Summer 2010 issue for 28 pages of PLG and his all terrain skate destruction.

MNSS SKATEBOARDER GREG LUTZKA VS. RYAN DECENZO FOR ALLISPORT'S HEAD2HEAD

Head2Head is a funny and light-hearted Alli feature that pits two athletes against each other in a Q&A pop quiz. In this installment Greg Lutzka faces off against fellow Dew Tour skater Ryan Decenzo with questions about their sport, their sponsors, the Dew Tour and more. To check out the video online click to visit ALLISPORTS.COM

MNSS PGA GOLFERS JOHN MALLINGER AND JOHN COOK BOTH POST SOLID RESULTS IN TOURNAMENT PLAY OVER THE INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAY WEEKEND

The Sports Syndicate's PGA Tour golfer John Mallinger posted a 3-under-par 33-34=67 in his opening round of the AT&T National. Don't look now but Mallinger is finding his groove. In his last three starts of the year, he's gone T13-MC-T22, and he signed his first round card at the AT&T National just one back of the clubhouse lead. For the final round Mallinger slipped back a few shots but still finished at a solid T16. Expect him to tee it up every week in which he is eligible until he locks up his 2011 PGA Tour card. CLICK HERE to check out an interview with Mallinger following his his opening round performance. The Sports Syndicate's PGA Champions Tour golfer John Cook shot his second straight 6-under 66 during the second round at the inaugural Montreal Championship to take a one-stroke lead. Cook eagled the par-5 seventh hole and had four birdies in his bogey-free round at Fontainebleu Golf Club. Cook played a tough final round, despite making 15 birdies and an eagle over his last 53 holes, he finished second overall for the Montreal Championship.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER DARRELL MATHES ONLINE INTERVIEW AT SNOWBOARD-MAG.COM

MNSS Snowboarder Darrell Mathes is featured in an online interview by Matthew Vanatta at www.Snowboard-Mag.com. Matt had the opportunity to see Darrell at some events, and talk with him on the phone. One thing is apparently clear: Darrell is one of the nicest most genuine people in snowboarding and we would be better off if everyone approached life and snowboarding like Darrell. Cheers, Darrell, you’re one of the good guys. To check out the interview online visit the Snowboard-Mag.com website.

MNSS SKATEBOARDERS GREG LUTZKA AND PIERRE LUC GAGNON BOTH EARN WINS FOR SKATE PARK AND VERT AT THE DEW TOUR SKATE OPEN IN BOSTON

The first final of the Dew Tour season is in the books with the Street and Vert finals at the Skate Open, ISF Skateboarding World Championships. When it was all said and done, PLG’s four consecutive flip tricks and pair of 45-point scores ruled the day, and the Canadian picked up the first win of the year. Greg Lutzka also won the Skate Open skate park title, becoming the ISF Skateboarding World Champion in the process and returning to the top of the Dew Tour podium. When the dust settled and the scores were tabulated, Lutzka’s solid, consistent and progressive skating won the day, and he claimed the first park win of the 2010 Dew Tour season.

FORUM SUMMER 2010 SNOWBOARD CAMP WITH MNSS SNOWBOARDER ANDREAS WIIG

The days are getting longer and our goggle tans are in full swing so we are heading to Les Deux Alpes, France for a wicked Summer Camp from July 3-10. Andreas Wiig and the guys are flying over to join the family so you already know this week will be off the hook! Through the week events will be going on like a Game of Skate, Forum Jib Fest, Board Tuning night, BBQs at “Les Bleuets” Bar, and of course a legendary party with the Drunken Masters at L‘Avalanche Club. You can get the chance to shred with Andreas Wiig! ACCOMODATION: Résidence Le Cabourg in Les Deux Alpes. PRICE: 350 euros including 6 days lift pass, 7 nights accommodation. FREE: Forum Summer Camp Kit. Open to all girls and guys above 16. Under 18's need to bring a guardian. Click here to sign up!

MNSS SNOWBOARDER TORSTEIN HORGMO BECOMES THE FIRST SNOWBOARDER TO LAND A TRIPLE CORK IN THE PARK ON VIDEO

The Sports Syndicate’s Torstein Horgmo has become the first snowboarder to land the next progression of the double cork by taking it to the next level and adding another rotation to perform a triple cork. He landed the ground breaking trick in Norway on a park jump and was able to film the amazing stunt from multiple angles.

MNSS SKATEBOARDER GREG LUTZKA JOINS THE DARKSTAR SKATE TEAM

The Sports Syndicate’s Greg Lutzka officially signed with Dwindle Distribution’s Darkstar Skateboards. Be on the lookout for Greg’s signature deck coming soon. On being part of the Darkstar team, Lutzka had this to say, “I’m hyped to be part of a ripping program with my good friends Ryan Decenzo, Adam Dyet, PLG, Paul Machanu, and Chet Thomas.” Next up for Lutzka is the Maloof Money Cup New York City, NY from June 5-6th, followed by the Maloof Money Cup Orange County, CA from August 4th-8th and Rob Dyrdek’s Street League Series on August 28th in Glendale Arizona, September 11th in Ontario, CA and the Championships in Las Vegas, NV on September 25th.

MNSS SKATEBOARDER PIERRE LUC GAGNON MAKES X GAMES HISTORY BY WINNING 2 GOLD MEDALS AT X GAMES ASIA

The Sports Syndicate’s, Pierre Luc Gagnon (PLG) started the 2010 skate season off with a history making performance by winning 2 Gold Medals in Shanghai, China. In the Inaugural Mega-Mini Ramp, PLG scored a perfect 100 with a switch-frontside-heelflip-180 over the gap into a huge kickflip-bodyvarial-540 on the quarterpipe. After winning Saturday's Mini-MegaRamp competition, Gagnon added yet another Gold Medal to his collection in the Skateboard Vert final with a score of 85.00 in front of a record crowd of 58,400. With consistent and technical tricks, Gagnon became the first X Games Asia athlete in its 12-year history to win two gold medals at the same event. "I am really excited about this! It's a great way to get the season started. It was great to compete here- the crowds were amazing, such a great experience, "" said Gagnon. Next up for Pierre is the first stop of the Dew Tour in Boston, June 25-27th.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER ANDREAS WIIG TRANSWORLD SNOWBOARDING PRO SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW ONLINE NOW

The real contest for riders like Andreas Wiig is happening inside their head. And Wiig seems to have mastered his mental game considering his output in the past few seasons. Countless podium finishes and wins at the highest levels of competition, technical spin tricks into Tahoe powder, and amazing video parts. Few riders bring the one-two punch that Wiig delivers while balancing his powder pursuits with the contest circuit. He’s pushed himself, his peers, and even the upcoming generation of shreds to seek higher highs and heavier hammers. To hear his comments on these topics and more click the link to check out Andreas in his Transworld Snowboarding Pro Spotlight interview recently posted online.

MNSS SKATEBOARDER GREG LUTZKA WINS THE VANS SUN DIEGO PRO/AM SLAM AT MISSION BEACH

The Sports Syndicate’s Greg Lutzka secured the win in the pro division at the Vans Sun Diego Pro/Am Slam. The six-stop event kicked off at Belmont Park in San Diego’s Mission Beach. Lutzka brought his “A” Game to the contest, taking the win in a stacked pro field. Greg’s technical riding and insane arsenal of tricks impressed the judges and fans and garnered him the $6,000 1st Place prize. Next up for Lutzka is the Maloof Money Cup New York City, NY from June 5-6th, followed by the Maloof Money Cup Orange County, CA from August 4th-8th and Rob Dyrdek’s Street League Series on August 28th in Glendale Arizona, September 11th in Ontario, CA and the Championships in Las Vegas, NV on September 25th.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER ANDREAS WIIG'S FUEL TV THE DAILY HABIT PT. 1

Watch the Part 1 segment of Andreas Wiig's episode from "The Daily Habit" on Fuel TV. Fuel TV hosted Slopestyle master and two time X Games Gold medalist, Andreas Wiig in his return to the Habit. AndreasWiig.com will now host a 3 Part series of the episode. For Part 1 see footage from this past season plus hear Andreas talk about his injury status and plans for the summer. Check back next week for Part 2 of Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit" episode.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER ANDREAS WIIG ON FUEL TV'S "THE DAILY HABIT"

Fuel TV will be hosting Slopestyle master and two time X Games Gold medalist, Andreas Wiig as he returns to the Habit. Airing Friday, April 30 at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (6:00 pm Pacific Time) and telecast three additional times, Andreas Wiig will re-appear on “The Daily Habit” throughout the week along with comedian Brian Posehn from the Sarah Silverman Program. For more information visit www.fuel.tv/TheDailyHabit

MNSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO SUFFERS SX SEASON INJURY AT ST. LOUIS

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto is recovering after a successful initial surgery to ’set and stabilize’ his broken right leg and a second additional surgery once the swelling subsided. The unfortunate injury occurred when Villopoto crashed while leading the St. Louis supercross event. “This is heartbreaking for both Ryan and the team,” said Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Manager Mike Fisher. “RV was going for the championship and riding really well. It’s a shame this happened because Ryan has shown so much resilience this season while trying to attain his first supercross championship. I know Ryan will do everything he can to get back as soon as possible." Ryan wants to thank all his fans for their thoughts, prayers, and support during this tough time.

MNSS FMX RIDER ANDRE VILLA WINS RED BULL X FIGHTERS IN MEXICO CITY

Norway’s Andre Villa pulled off a surprise win at the first stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 2010 in Mexico City. With the main event forced to be abandoned due to extreme weather conditions, the Norwegian used his win in Qualifying to claim victory in the city’s Plaza de Toros Monumental. This was Villa's first win in major competition. “I have trained hard my whole life and made so many sacrifices for this,” explained the delighted 27-year-old. In just a few weeks time, on May 14, the Red Bull X-Fighters will get their chance for revenge at the second World Tour stop directly in front of the world-famous Sphinx in Giza, Egypt. Further stops in Moscow, Madrid, London and Rome complete the World Tour 2010.

MNSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO WINS HIS SEVENTH 2010 SUPERCROSS IN HOUSTON

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto won his seventh AMA Supercross class race of the year. Villopoto grabbed a great drive out of the gate in the premier class main event to take the Spike Holeshot Award. As Villopoto quickly gapped the field, several heated battles ensued behind him. “I think this is my first actual holeshot of year,” said Villopoto. “It’s always great to get. I’ve definitely struggled in practice this season. I don’t know why but I turn it around come race time. It bums me out when I look at the board in practice and I’m not on it but at end of the night it’s awesome to lead all 20 laps and come out with a win. And tonight I was able to gain a lot of points.” Villopoto gained nine points on his championship rival with as the season heads into the final four, and currently sits just 12 points out of the lead. The 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season continues next weekend from St. Louis, Mo., at the Edward Jones Dome.

MNSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO WINS HIS SIXTH 2010 SUPERCROSS IN JACKSONVILLE

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto captured his sixth win of the year at the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Villopoto rounded the first turn in second and shortly after the first corner, Villopoto made his winning pass and went on to lead all 20 laps. “Yeah, you know, it’s awesome,” said Villopoto. “I got two good starts in the heat race and the main event. With the win, Villopoto gained three points on his championship rival with five races remaining. The 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross takes the Easter weekend off before resuming action in two weeks from Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER LOUIE VITO PLACES SECOND AT THE 2010 BURTON US OPEN SUPERPIPE EVENT

The Sports Syndicate’s Louie Vito secured 2nd Place at the Burton US Open Superpipe in Stratton, VT. Birthday boy Louie landed another “Triple Double”, a double crippler, and a giant, last hit twelve. ”I’m happy. I landed it. It’s my birthday and I have a whole bunch of friends and family here,” Vito said of his run. Next up for Louie is the Spring-A-Ma-Jig at Mountain High Resort on March 27th and 28th 2010. Louie will be riding with his fans and signing autographs. For more information please go to: http://mthigh.com

MNSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO WINS HIS FIFTH 2010 SUPERCROSS IN TORONTO

It was another strong night for Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto as he raced to his fifth win of the year. As the gates dropped on the Supercross class main event the riders raced around the track and prior to the conclusion of the first lap, Villopoto made his move for the lead and went on to lead all 20-laps of the main event. “I really wouldn’t be in this position without all of my team and everyone involved,” said Villopoto. “The last couple weeks we’ve been on it and it’s what we need to do. The racing is close and it’s been tough. I need to make up ground and I got to make those passes quick. I also need to keep getting good starts.” The 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season continues next weekend from the brand new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER LOUIE VITO WINS BRONZE MEDAL AT THE EUROPEAN X GAMES

The Men's Snowboard SuperPipe Final at the first ever Winter X Games Europe could have been the best pipe contest of the year. The event attracted some of the best snowboarders on the planet to Tignes, France and entertained the huge crowds who gathered for three days of incredible action. The highlight of the entire Euro X Games was the Men's Snowboard Superpipe Final where The Sports Syndicate's Louie Vito won a Bronze medal. Although he only took Bronze he opened his run with three double corks, back-to-back-to-back. Vito made history by being the first person to ever open a run with three back-to-back-to-back tricks like this. The crowd went wild but the judges didn't seem to be as impressed and only gave him the bronze. Vito said, "I was stoked. I don't think three in a row has ever been done before and to do it in a contest was great! In the end you're trying to please four people and if the run you like doesn't please them there's nothing you can do. I was really glad I landed that run and that's about all you can say." Next weekend Louie will be at Stratton Mountain in Vermont for the U.S. Open Superpipe contest.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER SAGE KOTSENBURG TAKES 2ND IN SLOPESTYLE AT EUROPEAN WINTER X GAMES

Sports Syndicate client Sage Kotsenburg took 2nd place in Snowboard Slopestyle today at the European X Games in Tignes, France. This marks Sage’s first X Games medal after an impressive 5th place finish in Snowboard Slopestyle at Winter X Games in Aspen. The silver adds to the accolades that he has received this season, which includes taking the overall Dew Tour Title in Slopestyle. Sage’s third and final run was massive as he nailed a frontside 900 and a backside 1080 double cork to impress the judges and earn him a coveted X Games medal.

MNSS SUPERCROSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO GETS WIN IN DAYTONA AND IS 2ND IN OVERALL POINTS FOR 2010 SX SERIES

Sports Syndicate client Ryan Villopoto led all 20 laps of the main event on his way to his first victory at Daytona SX. Ryan had this to say about his impressive victory, "I got a great start and was able to get that hole shot. The track was tough. It's easy to make little mistakes here. It's important to get out front. I think it's a lot easier to pass here than in a stadium. But it doesn't matter what track it is, a hole-shot is 90 percent of the race. It's nice to finally add this race to the list of wins," Villopoto added. Ryan currently sits in second place on the points leaderboard and continues to be in the hunt for his first overall 450 SX title.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER TORSTEIN HORGMO 2ND AT THE 2010 OAKLEY ARCTIC CHALLENGE SLOPESTYLE

Sports Syndicate client Torstein Horgmo placed second at Oakley’s Arctic Challenge at Tryvann Vinterpark in Oslo, Norway. Torstein had a difficult first couple of runs with flat light but nailed his third run to the excitement of the Norwegian fans. On Horgmo's second place finish, event founder Terje Haakonsen said, "With Torstein, everyone knows his slopestyle riding is solid and good. He got some flat light in the final but he pulled it together on his last run. It's always good to see a local up there.” Torstein will compete next in Slopestyle at the US Open in Stratton, VT from March 16-21, 2010.

MNSS CHAMPIONS TOUR GOLFER JOHN COOK TAKES THE ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP TO A PLAYOFF AND FINISHES IN 2ND

The Sports Syndiate's John Cook finished second in the Allianz Championship, but that didn't prevent him from praising the Champions Tour. In fact, he might be the tour's biggest fan. Cook knows how difficult it is to win on the Champions circuit, and not just because of Bernhard Langer's spectacular eagle from a sand trap to defeat him Sunday. ``I think there are such quality guys and quality golf being played on this tour that it really compares to anything,'' Cook said. ``These guys are really good. Bernhard is an example. He's a great guy, and we're happy to have him. We're glad he's committed to this tour" Cook is happy about the recent influx of talent coming to the Champions Tour. Through all 3 rounds Cook managed to keep up with the leaders and only had one bogey for the entire tournament.

MNSS SUPERCROSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO GETS THIRD WIN AND IS TIED FOR THE POINTS LEAD OF 2010 SX SERIES STANDINGS

When the checkered flag flew ending the 450 SX main event, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto stood atop the podium for his third win of the season. During the race Villopoto would proceed to work his way to the front. As the race hit the halfway mark, Villopoto battled with Windham, making the winning pass on lap 11. “Going out of the last chance I had the outside gate,” said Villopoto, who had to qualify for the main event through the last chance qualifier. “I was second to last to line up and I really just can’t thank the guys at Monster Energy Kawasaki enough. It was the fastest bike out there and I was able to get a good start. “Starting on the outside there killed me,” he continued. “I was able to make something of it, which was awesome.” Villopoto’s second straight win and third victory in the last four races moves him into a tie at the top of the standings with Dungey. The Monster Energy Supercross series heads to Atlanta, Ga. Saturday, February 27, for its eighth race of the season at the Georgia Dome.

THE SPORTS SYNDICATE SIGNS SNOWBOARDER SAGE KOTSENBURG TO THE SNOW ATHLETE ROSTER

The Sports Syndicate is excited to announce the signing of 16 year-old pro snowboarder, Sage Kotsenburg. Sage burst onto the pro snow scene this year after securing a place in the Slopstyle Finals at the first stop of the Winter Dew Tour in Breckenridge. Sage landed on the podium at each stop of this year’s Winter Dew Tour and brought home the coveted Dew Tour Cup. He also made his first appearance at Winter X Games 14 where he placed 5th among the best riders in the world. Sage’s style, fluidity and arsenal of tricks have captivated the snowboard community. His confidence on the snow extends well beyond his 16 years. Be on the lookout for the phenom as he competes in Tignes, France for the European X Games beginning on March 10th, 2010. Sage is sponsored by: Quiksilver, CAPitA, DC, Union Bindings, Celtek, Neff, Milosport and Park City Mountain.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER JJ THOMAS TAKES FIRST IN SUPERPIPE AT THE ASPEN OPEN

Sports Syndicate snowboarder JJ Thomas continued his highly successful season this past weekend with his victory at the Aspen Open. JJ threw down huge inverted 10’s, crazy methods and huge straight airs and linked each of his tricks down the pipe. He soared above the competition and absolutely killed it with his height out of the pipe and bag of technical tricks. Next stop for JJ-European X Games beginning on March 10th from Tignes, France.

MNSS SUPERCROSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO GETS WIN NUMBER TWO AT ANAHEIM THREE

Villopoto led the third Anaheim race from start to finish after taking the holeshot and then slowly inching away to a 4.6-second margin of victory at the finish. “I finally got that holeshot!” added Villopoto. “It was nice to not have to eat any roost for once. It was a good track – it was technical, but everyone was taking the same lines in places and it made it tough for racing.” After five races on the west coast, the series moves east to Indianapolis to start its eastern schedule. Villopoto, who likes the eastern venues, carries a good bit of momentum from his most recent win into next week’s Indy round. “I think I’m in a great position heading back east,” said Villopoto. “I think it’s anyone’s race at this point and it will boil down to whoever is the most consistent.”

MNSS PGA PRO GOLFER JOHN MALLINGER HOSTS FIRST TEE EVENT FOR CHILDREN IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES

Last week during the PGA TOUR Northern Trust Open, John Mallinger greeted youngsters affiliated with The First Tee of South Los Angeles. On Tuesday of tournament week, Mallinger got in his car and headed toward 98th Street, home to The First Tee facility situated at the par-3 Maggie Hathaway Golf Course. Once there Mallinger gave a clinic for two hours, teaching the assembled junior golfers about the golf swing. Mallinger also encouraged the youth to not only play golf but to set goals, both in golf and in life. He finished his day by holding a putting contest and throwing in a three-hole challenge on the course for some of the more experienced players. “It is important that we, as PGA TOUR pros, are willing to reach out to inner-city children whenever possible to promote golf,” Mallinger said. “Kids are the foundation of golf’s future. This was a unique opportunity for me to build into kids who, if it weren’t for The First Tee, might otherwise not get the exposure to our sport. It was a lot of fun, and I hope they all learned a little more about the golf swing.” Click to check out the full story and video on the PGA TOUR website.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER TORSTEIN HORGMO TAKES 1ST IN SLOPESTYLE WHILE JJ THOMAS TAKES 1ST IN SUPERPIPE AND OVERALL TITLE AT THE LAST STOP OF THE DEW TOUR

The Sports Syndicate’s Torstein Horgmo and JJ Thomas both earned 1st place podium positions for The Dew Tour. Torstein Horgmo took first for the final stop finding himself standing on top of a podium. The slopestyle course set up at Mount Snow was challenging but Torstein is an amazing rider and his experience and talent prevailed. For Torstein it came down to nailing his second run which included a crazy switch backside 12 into a backside 10 cork on the final two jumps and other overall course mastery to nab the first place spot. JJ Thomas also had the talent to rise to the top of the Dew Tour and take the overall Dew Cup as well. According to JJ Thomas the pipe was “good, it was decent all week but for the finals it was really good”. JJ Thomas did back to back 10’s and all his tricks so high that he launched himself into the top podium spot. JJ finishing first meant that JJ would also get the overall Dew Tour Cup by a close 5 points. Congrats to Torstein and JJ on both their wins at the Dew Tour.

MNSS SUPERCROSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO PLACES FIRST AT THE SAN FRANCISCO SX

Before 41,872 fans at AT&T Park, Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, WA, won his first Monster Energy AMA Supercross race of 2010. At the start Villopoto followed Ryan Dungey in second place. Millsaps passed Villopoto on the first lap but then crashed on lap four, giving second place back to Villopoto. Dungey crashed on lap ten and dropped back to fourth place. This allowed Villopoto to move into the lead and he held it for the rest of the race to finish in first place. The win for Villopoto marked the third in his career. "The track was tough and slippery," said Villopoto. "It was hard to put in 20 perfect laps out there tonight. It wasn't the start that I wanted, so I played catch-up. It is a long season with a lot of racing left." This coming weekend Villopoto will line up for the next AMA Supercross in San Diego, CA.