National Football League Draft

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS QUARTERBACK DRAKE MAYE NAMED HONORARY CHAIR OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE: HYANNIS PORT PRESENTED BY JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS, SHAW'S AND STAR MARKET FOUNDATION AND THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
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"Best Buddies is thrilled to commemorate the 25th anniversary of our Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, an event that was chaired by Tom Brady for 20 years and alone raised over $100 million for Best Buddies programs," said Anthony K. Shriver, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Best Buddies International.

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  • "Best Buddies is thrilled to commemorate the 25th anniversary of our Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, an event that was chaired by Tom Brady for 20 years and alone raised over $100 million for Best Buddies programs," said Anthony K. Shriver, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Best Buddies International.
  • "Additionally, we are incredibly grateful to celebrate this year's event with New England Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye serving as our Honorary Chair.
  • The Challenge is open to participants of all ages and abilities and is designed to showcase the Best Buddies mission in action.
  • Best Buddies and Drake Maye will bring back the legendary football toss, a tradition initiated by former Honorary Chair and Best Buddies Global Ambassador Tom Brady.

Clear Cut Hero and X3 Performance & Physical Therapy Announce Record NFL Draft Results

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletes in the X3 Performance & Physical Therapy program were selected a record 21 times during this year's NFL Draft held between April 25-27 in Detroit.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletes in the X3 Performance & Physical Therapy program were selected a record 21 times during this year's NFL Draft held between April 25-27 in Detroit.
  • Hearing their name is a testament to each athlete's discipline, their supportive family, and the X3 training staff and their partners," said Joseph Nickell, CEO of Clear Cut Brands, the parent company of Clear Cut Hero (HeroAid).
  • Since its inception, X3 Performance & Physical Therapy has played an essential role in the careers of more than 100 NFL veterans.
  • Clear Cut Hero (HeroAid) is the perfect source of hydration for X3 athletes enduring the rigors of training.

Newark Native Mohamed Kamara Selected as 158th Draft Pick by the Miami Dolphins

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024
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His athleticism continued post-graduation when he committed to Colorado State University (CSU) as a 3-star recruit.

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  • His athleticism continued post-graduation when he committed to Colorado State University (CSU) as a 3-star recruit.
  • At CSU, he exceeded expectations, earning the title of Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year.
  • On Saturday, April 27, 2024, his journey reached new heights when he was selected by the Miami Dolphins as the 158th pick in the NFL Draft, a testament to his skill, determination, and passion for the game.
  • "We are ecstatic to witness Mohamed Kamara's ascent in his football career," exclaimed Principal Terri Mitchell.

Exos Leads A New Class of Prospective Athletes into the NFL Draft

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Montag, April 29, 2024
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PHOENIX, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exos, the leader in coaching and performance, today announced another successful season following the 2024 NFL Combine and Draft.

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  • Leading up to the NFL Draft, Exos hosted over 100 prospective athletes, including Xavier Worthy who completed the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine ever
    PHOENIX, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exos, the leader in coaching and performance, today announced another successful season following the 2024 NFL Combine and Draft.
  • Historically, Exos has helped support 1,345 athletes en route to getting drafted into the NFL, including 235 first-round picks, 93 in the Top 10, and eight No.1 overall picks.
  • The 2024 NFL draft resulted in yet another successful outcome, with 10 of 32 first-round picks coming from the performance company.
  • Following his record-breaking 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, Xavier Worthy earned his spot with the Kansas City Chiefs as the 28th pick in the NFL Draft.

Just in Time for the NFL Draft, Plex Partners with the National Football League to Launch NFL Channel, the NFL's 24/7 Free Ad-Supported Streaming Channel

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
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The one-stop shop for all things TV and movies, streaming media company Plex has partnered with the National Football League to stream NFL Channel , the NFL's 24/7 free linear FAST Channel.

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  • The one-stop shop for all things TV and movies, streaming media company Plex has partnered with the National Football League to stream NFL Channel , the NFL's 24/7 free linear FAST Channel.
  • The partnership will kick off just in time for football fans to watch NFL Channel on Plex for nonstop coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft from Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27.
  • In addition to the NFL Channel , Plex has over 600 free-to-stream live TV channels in the U.S., featuring hit movies, binge-able series, news, and many other sports channels.
  • With action, sports, kids' stuff, cooking, news, and more streaming 24/7, Plex has plenty of Free Live TV for the whole family.

Detroit Sports Commission Expands $1 Million Living Legacy Program and Holds Community Celebration With Partners

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Montag, April 22, 2024
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DETROIT, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light, the Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) unveiled additional details and grant recipients as part of its unprecedented $1 million Living Legacy Initiative. In addition, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Amazon, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the NFL, and other entities awarded grants to local community organizations.

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  • In addition, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Amazon, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the NFL, and other entities awarded grants to local community organizations.
  • Announced in November 2023, the Detroit Sports Commission's $1 million Living Legacy Initiative is designed to promote youth literacy and sports, with a special emphasis on empowering girls in sports across Detroit and neighboring communities.
  • All recipients were presented with a specially branded Detroit Sports Commission 2024 jersey and hat, serving as a memento of their selection.
  • Kellogg Foundation and co-chair of the Detroit Sports Commission Community Engagement Committee.

DTE Energy helps make NFL Draft carbon neutral

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Montag, April 22, 2024
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Detroit, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), Michigan’s largest producer of renewable energy, is working with the National Football League (NFL) and local tourism non-profit Visit Detroit to help the 2024 NFL Draft become carbon neutral.

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  • Detroit, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), Michigan’s largest producer of renewable energy, is working with the National Football League (NFL) and local tourism non-profit Visit Detroit to help the 2024 NFL Draft become carbon neutral.
  • DTE is helping reduce carbon emissions associated with the NFL Draft (April 25 – 27) by offsetting the carbon footprint of the energy used by the NFL for event production and operation, food and beverage preparation and consumption, merchandise sales, and the air and ground transportation for NFL employees and vendors.
  • DTE is securing offsets to protect forests in northern Michigan that are sequestering carbon and may have otherwise been cut down.
  • “DTE is excited to leverage the benefits of our voluntary renewable energy programs to create a cleaner environment for the NFL Draft and Visit Detroit,” said Tony Tomczak, vice president – Electric Sales and Marketing, DTE Energy.

Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council (HC3) to Host NFL Draft Hispanic Celebration

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Montag, April 15, 2024
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DETROIT, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council (HC3), in coordination with the National Football League, will celebrate and help kickoff the 2024 NFL Draft by hosting the NFL Draft Hispanic Celebration in Detroit on Wednesday, April 24, at Elevate at One Campus Martius in Detroit.

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  • Event Program to Include Keynote, Fireside Chat, Panel of Hispanic Sports Executives and Scholarship Awards
    DETROIT, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council (HC3), in coordination with the National Football League, will celebrate and help kickoff the 2024 NFL Draft by hosting the NFL Draft Hispanic Celebration in Detroit on Wednesday, April 24, at Elevate at One Campus Martius in Detroit.
  • The NFL Draft Hispanic Business Celebration will include a daylong conference-style event featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking to honor the best of the Hispanic business and professional sports community that the culture has to offer.
  • The NFL Draft Hispanic Celebration highlights HC3’s continued commitment to enhance the development, leadership, and philanthropic efforts of Hispanic executives and fortify the Hispanic influence in Detroit and throughout the country within their respective companies, organizations, and communities.
  • In addition to the NFL, HC3 and the NFL Draft Hispanic Celebration are supported by PepsiCo, Rocket Mortgage and Lowes, as well as HC3 Partners Travel & Leisure, SentinelOne and the Ideal Group.

Athletes, Entrepreneurs and Investors Gather in Detroit During the Draft to Discuss Working Together to Build Community and Generational Wealth

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Montag, April 29, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429702793/en/
    [from left] Quentin L. Messer, Jr., Dorian Giles, Alexa Turnage, Lt. Gov.
  • Garlin Gilchrist II, Johnnie Turnage, Dawn Batts and Hilary Doe attend the Winning Picks Luncheon during the Detroit draft.
  • The event was led by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Black Tech Saturdays and pro-football defensive end Charles Harris.
  • Using a moment like the draft to gather and share ideas will fuel economic impact not only in Detroit, but throughout Michigan, said Messer.

AXS Acquires Majority Stake in Event-Tech Company WRSTBND

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
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AXS, a global leader in ticketing, today announced the acquisition of majority stake in WRSTBND, a leading provider of access control, credentialing, and point-of-sale solutions for live events and venues.

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  • AXS, a global leader in ticketing, today announced the acquisition of majority stake in WRSTBND, a leading provider of access control, credentialing, and point-of-sale solutions for live events and venues.
  • This investment expands AXS’ commitment to enhancing the onsite fan experience, streamlining entry and exit procedures, making payments more frictionless, and creating unforgettable, personalized experiences for attendees.
  • A provider for major events across the country, WRSTBND will utilize the investment to significantly grow their capabilities and offerings to clients.
  • "From the very beginning, the AXS team shared our vision for how WRSTBND could be integrated and utilized for festivals and events all across the world.