Saying that the negotiations took all of about five minutes, Norm Duke inked a two-year contract extension as a Storm Products staffer.

Duke used the high performance bowling balls of the Brigham City, Utah-based manufacturer to win the PBA World Championship and U.S. Open this past season, becoming the second player PBA credits with a Grand Slam (which also includes the USBC Masters and Tournament of Champions), along with the PBA's "triple crown."

The Clermont, Fla. right-hander has 29 Tour titles, seventh all time, and said, "I will be throwing Storm bowling balls the rest of my career."

Speaking of Duke endorsement deals, the Kaizen by diandra company has introduced exclusive Duke signature shirts, along with a Diandra Asbaty signature line. Other company news includes the opening of a new factory in Chicago so each new line in the firm's athletic apparel can continue to include the "Made in the USA" designation.

Meanwhile, the apparel manufacturer also hired a new designer: Kristin Hassan, a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Art, will fill that role. It seems Hassan is helping the company go organic. Check it out at www.organikrevolution.com.