MNSS PGA CHAMPIONS TOUR GOLFER JOHN COOK WINS THE OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE PRO/AM IN TAMPA FLORIDA

The Sports Syndicate’s John Cook earned a victory at the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, his second this year, with a culmination of smart navigating and playing a sensible course. He was in control until an unforced error on the 72nd hole sent the tournament into a playoff with Jay Don Blake. To respond, Cook piped his drive, then hit a terrific second shot and followed it up with the winning birdie putt. Cook hit the ball well the entire week, hitting 88 percent of the fairways (37 of 42) and 82 percent of the greens in regulation (44 of 54). "Luckily I had a chance and I got to redeem myself and do it from about the same exact spot that I was at before." Read more about John Cook's win online at pgatour.com. Cook carries his momentum from the win into the next Champions Tour event, The Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER MARK McMORRIS TALKS ABOUT PERFORMING THE TRIPLE CORK IN A RED BULL INTERVIEW

The Sports Syndicate's Mark McMorris has been climbing snowboarding’s ladder for a few seasons but carved his name in the history books when he stomped a triple cork backside 1440 in Aspen this winter. Bouncing from contest to contest and squeezing in park shoots when time permits, it’s been a full and eventful season for the young Canadian. Read more about Mark in his interview online at redbullusa.com.

ANNUAL MALAY DAY CONTEST EVENT AT BEAVER CREEK ON APRIL 14TH

The Annual Josh Malay Tribute Contest is scheduled this year for Thursday, April 14th to be held at Beaver Creek resort in Colorado. The event includes a morning Rail Jam and afternoon Big Air and Slopestyle competitions. Following the event at the awards party there will be a silent auction for Josh Malay artwork with all proceeds from sales to be donated. Music at the awards party will be provided by DJ Opie Won and drinks will be provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon. Entry fee is $20 and rider registration begins at 9 AM in the tent at the base lodge.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND WINS GOLD IN SLOPESTYLE AT WITER X GAMES EUROPE

The Sports Syndicate’s Chas Guldemond posted the highest score ever in snowboard slopestyle at Winter X Games with a 99.33 at Winter X Games Europe in Tignes, France. After eliminations were cancelled due to weather, the final was a “super final” in which all 23 riders got 2 chances to put down their best run for Winter X Games Gold. Chas had this to say about the revised format, "I think it worked out really well, and I'm proud of the riders for making that decision, we only had two runs, but at least everybody didn't get knocked out yesterday because the weather was bad. It gave everybody the chance to put down their best run." In typical fashion, Chas flawlessly executed a run that included backside 270 on the down rail to double back rodeo to cab 270 to back lip fakie to a cab double cork 12 and back double 10 over the last two kickers. After winning Chas had this to say, "Honestly, I don't know what to say, I didn't think it was possible to beat a 98. I'm so stoked."

MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND IN EPISODE SIX 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 sixth episode we join Chas at the Canadian Open and the Dew Tour at Snow Basin.

MNSS SUPERCROSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO TAKES FIFTH WIN IN INDIANAPOLIS AND EXTENDS POINTS LEAD

For the 10th race of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Indianapolis, The Sports Syndicate's Ryan Villopoto won his fifth race of the season. As the gates dropped for the race in Indianapolis, Villopoto started in second but gained the lead on the first lap, from then he remained unaware of the battles trailing him and led all 20 laps to register his fifth victory of the season. “The track was really tough tonight,” said Villopoto. “The ruts played a big factor throughout the 20 lap main. You really had to be smart out there. The whole team worked together really well tonight, and I couldn’t do it without them.” Villopoto will race the 11th Supercross of the season in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday March 19th.

MNSS SNOWBOARDERS MARK McMORRIS AND CHAS GULDEMOND 2ND AND 3RD AT US OPEN SLOPESTYLE

The Sports Syndicate’s Mark McMorris and Chas Guldemond clinched 2nd and 3rd in Slopestyle at the 29th Annual US Open of Snowboarding at Stratton, VT this past weekend. While the weather was difficult, the course was in perfect condition. In a final that came down to the second run, Mark had a solid run with a Cab double underflip 900 followed by a backside double cork 1080 off the final two hits. “I just love this event because it was the first pro event I ever made a final in, so to be here for the third year and be standing on the podium means a lot", said the young Canadian. Talking about his stellar year, Mark said, "All of my success this season has been totally unexpected and kind of overwhelming. I'm just trying to stay healthy and safe and enjoy it for what it is.” In typical fashion, Chas flawlessly executed the rail section and nailed his backside double cork 1080 and his cab double cork 1260 off the final hit was enough to secure 3rd with a run that drew applause from his fellow riders. Be on the lookout for Mark and Chas at the US Open at Winter X Games Europe in Tignes, France March 16-18, 2011.