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2024 U.S. Open Polo Championship(R) Closes Out Historic High-Goal Season at the Sport's Premier Destination in Palm Beach County, Florida

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024

WELLINGTON, FL, Apr 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 2024 U.S. Open Polo Championship(R) has officially closed out the American high-goal polo season at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC), the sport's premier destination.

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  • WELLINGTON, FL, Apr 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 2024 U.S. Open Polo Championship(R) has officially closed out the American high-goal polo season at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC), the sport's premier destination.
  • The U.S. Open Polo Championship is universally considered the most prestigious tournament in the United States and showcases some of the world's best polo players and equine athletes.
  • brand supported the historic U.S. Open Polo Championship by co-branding jerseys for teams, elevating NPC staff uniforms, umpire outfitting, player prizes, and monetary donations to several charities.
  • "Congratulations to La Dolfina on an incredibly well-fought victory in one of the sport's most historic tournaments, the U.S. Open Polo Championship.

U.S. Polo Assn. Supports 2024 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship(R) Airing on ESPN

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火曜日, 2月 27, 2024

The most prestigious cup in women's polo in the United States ran from Feb. 3-23, 2024, with qualifying games played at Port Mayaca Polo Club, and the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship Final played once again on the U.S. Polo Assn.

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  • The most prestigious cup in women's polo in the United States ran from Feb. 3-23, 2024, with qualifying games played at Port Mayaca Polo Club, and the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship Final played once again on the U.S. Polo Assn.
  • double horsemen logo, as well as donations made to polo and equestrian charities selected by the finalists in the 2024 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship.
  • "The 2024 U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship is a showcase of women's polo achievements," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and markets the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn.
  • "I am always honored to compete against other amazing women polo players in the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship," added Arellano, professional polo player and U.S. Polo Assn.

FAST STUDIOS ANNOUNCES KEY APPOINTMENTS AT WOMEN'S SPORTS NETWORK

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金曜日, 10月 13, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FAST Studios, the leading premium content studio specializing in free, ad-supported streaming television, announced today two key executive appointments of sports industry trailblazers at its network, Women's Sports Network (WSN), the first and only 24/7 platform dedicated exclusively to female athletes. Carol Stiff, a 30-year veteran executive of ESPN Programming and Acquisitions and a tireless advocate for women's sports, has been named President of Women's Sports Network, while Raquel Braun, a former EA Sports and FOX Sports executive integral in negotiating unprecedented global media partnerships and developing new business opportunities, joins as Chief Business Officer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FAST Studios, the leading premium content studio specializing in free, ad-supported streaming television, announced today two key executive appointments of sports industry trailblazers at its network, Women's Sports Network (WSN), the first and only 24/7 platform dedicated exclusively to female athletes.
  • As President of Women's Sports Network, Stiff will oversee the direction and continued expansion of the network, content development, and manage key league and athlete relationships.
  • I know WSN is in the right hands as she extends her impact as President of the network."
  • Join us at the Women's Sports Network as we ride this wave of progress, carrying the momentum forward and build a network for everyone to witness," said Carol Stiff, President of Women's Sports Network.

Historic 2023 U.S. Open Polo Championship Closes Out a Record Year at the Sport's Premier Destination in Palm Beach County, Florida

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水曜日, 4月 26, 2023

The U.S. Open Polo Championship is recognized as being the most prestigious tournament in the United States and showcases some of the world's best polo players and equine athletes.

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  • The U.S. Open Polo Championship is recognized as being the most prestigious tournament in the United States and showcases some of the world's best polo players and equine athletes.
  • Stadium at NPC, the U.S. Open final achieved record attendance and aired to a record global audience across multiple ESPN platforms.
  • "With such exciting and high-profile polo events ranging from the XII Federation of International Polo (FIP) World Polo Championship and the historic Westchester Cup to the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship and the U.S. Open Men's Polo Championship, among many more great games, the 2023 polo season proved to be both a record-breaking and unforgettable season," added Armstrong.
  • is also so honored to support the U.S. Open Polo Championship and so many important and deserving polo-based charities," Prince added.

Genius Sports Appoints Former NFL Network and ESPN CEO as President, North America

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水曜日, 8月 18, 2021

In particular, he brings extensive broadcast experience to Genius Sports, drawing on his over 20 years at ESPN and ABC, where in 1990 he became ESPNs youngest president and CEO at age 38.

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  • In particular, he brings extensive broadcast experience to Genius Sports, drawing on his over 20 years at ESPN and ABC, where in 1990 he became ESPNs youngest president and CEO at age 38.
  • At ESPN he oversaw the launch of ESPN2, ESPN News, ESPN Radio, ESPN Classic, ESPN International, ESPN The Magazine, the ESPYs and the X-Games.
  • He also created the networks popular programming staples including: College GameDay, NFL PrimeTime, and Baseball Tonight.
  • Genius Sports is the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media.

NFL Veteran Shaun King Joins VSiN, The Sports Betting Network

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月曜日, 8月 9, 2021

King will join co-host Tim Murray to cover sports betting markets around the country each weeknight from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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  • King will join co-host Tim Murray to cover sports betting markets around the country each weeknight from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • King played six seasons in the NFL, including five with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and one with the Arizona Cardinals.
  • From 2007-2010 he served as an ESPN studio analyst for NFL and NCAA football appearing on First Take, NFL Live and ESPNews.
  • King has served as an NFL analyst for NBC Sports Network, Yahoo!