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.