BragStats Announces Exciting New Updates to Its Network

Online, October 4, 2012 (Newswire.com) - BragStats (www.bragstats.com), one of the fastest growing sports-themed networking websites for athletes and sports and fitness enthusiasts, announces exciting new updates and new features to its line-up. BragStats provides a comprehensive platform that combines social networking, sports-related content and unique tools and gadgets.

BragStats has added new features that allow Members to retrieve the latest sports news, sports scores, daily sports deals and access endurance events, mapping/ training tools, sports tickets all within the BragStats network. Members can now stay on top of breaking news and what's hot in sports through ESPN, Fox Sports and the Bleacher Report, catch great sports equipment/apparel deals through Daily Sports Offers, get real-time sports scores from USA Today and College GameTracker as well as search for endurance events from leading online registration sites.

"Our goal is to continue to innovate and create a unique platform that provides athletes and sports enthusiasts a dashboard and single destination point to centralize their sports world and access meaningful sports-related content and tools," says BragStats' Co-Founder, John Cunningham. "With our new updates, BragStats Members can now more easily stay on top of everything that is important in their sports world, while also leveraging a robust social networking platform to share sports-related updates, photos and videos."

"If you are passionate about sports in any fashion, BragStats is tailor-made for you," says Carl Francis, Director of Communications for the NFLPA and also a member of the company's Board of Advisors. "It's a great place where athletes can centralize all of their stats, photos, videos, or newspaper clippings and share with other athletes or fans. BragStats also has some great resources for sports enthusiasts looking to stay on top of sports news and scores or search for content or opportunities relative to their favorite sport."

Members can also sync and integrate their BragStats account with other popular social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, and continue to use BragStats to connect with family, friends, teammates and coaches within their sport. In addition, BragStats has added enhanced social networking features including a Sports Calendar to centralize game and practice schedules, a Locker Room to archive game clippings or interesting sports articles as well as advanced technologies to centralize sports-related photos and videos.

"I have been very impressed with the continued development of the BragStats platform," says Mark de Gorter, President of Power Plate North America and also a member of the company's Board of Advisors. "The site is unmatched in its comprehensive approach and has become a true aggregator for all things sports and fitness-related. If you are passionate about sports and fitness and want to centralize these components of your life within one location, this is a very cool site."

In the coming months, BragStats plans to further enrich its site and capabilities by developing iPhone/iPad and Android apps where sports enthusiasts will be able to better access their sports world directly from the court or sidelines, include sports-themed online games, broaden its partnership with Dartfish TV, include sports photography options and provide other leading edge sports related tools, features and content.

ABOUT BRAGSTATS:

BragStats launched its beta site in late 2010, and continues to see very solid growth. BragStats' mission is to become the ultimate sports-focused website for all athletes and sports enthusiasts where Members can centralize their sports world and access sports-related content and leading edge tools. BragStats also includes an impressive Board of Advisors including former NFL, NBA, MLB athletes and leading business professionals. Members can also share their sports' accomplishments and stay connected with fans and family no matter where they live. Visit BragStats at www.bragstats.com

CONTACT:

John M. Cunningham
BragStats, Co-Founder
(757) 470-9991
[email protected]

Jimmy Kibble
BragStats, Co-Founder
(703) 755-0276
[email protected]

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