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DICK'S Sporting Goods Partners with Nike, Jordan Brand and Athletes For Next Phase of "Sports Change Lives" Campaign

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화요일, 6월 6, 2023

PITTSBURGH, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) revealed the second creative expression of their "Sports Change Lives" campaign – this time in partnership with Nike, (NYSE: NKE) – marking the first time the two have joined forces on an ad campaign of this caliber. Following the March unveiling of DICK'S new brand platform, this second phase consists of personal stories from 10 Nike and Jordan Brand athletes that spotlight the ways sports have changed their lives.

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Following the March unveiling of DICK'S new brand platform, this second phase consists of personal stories from 10 Nike and Jordan Brand athletes that spotlight the ways sports have changed their lives.
Carmelo Anthony – Former NBA player, 10-time All-Star, ninth on the NBA's all-time scoring list, three-time Olympic gold medalist and NCAA champion.
Davante Adams - NFL Wide Receiver, three-time First Team All-Pro, six-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time NFL receiving touchdown leader.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes photoshoot footage of the athletes will also be available for customers who connect their DICK'S Sporting Goods Scorecard and Nike Membership accounts.

Jostens and the Houston Astros Celebrate the Franchise’s Second World Series Title with an Incredible Championship Ring Featuring Diamonds and Custom-cut Gemstones

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토요일, 4월 1, 2023

The Houston Astros once again played with undeniable skill and dedication and claimed their second title of World Series Champions.

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The Houston Astros once again played with undeniable skill and dedication and claimed their second title of World Series Champions.
Crafted in 14-karat white and yellow gold with meticulously hand-set gemstones, the 2022 World Series Ring celebrates the Astros triumph with artful storytelling details.
To share the excitement of the Astros World Series victory, Jostens is proud to present Astros fans with the official World Series Championship jewelry collection.
In addition to crafting the Houston Astros 2017 World Series Championship Ring, the 2019 American League Championship Ring and the 2021 American League Championship Ring.

StubHub's 2023 MLB Preview: Yankees Lead Global Sales; Inaugural Mexico City Games and Returning London Games Reinvigorate International Fanbase

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목요일, 3월 16, 2023

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NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of MLB Opening Day, StubHub, the marketplace with the world's largest selection of live events, releases its annual MLB season preview today, providing insights on ticket demand that indicate the league's top in demand teams, games and other trends of the 2023 season. The Yankees, with reigning American League (AL) MVP Aaron Judge, retake the #1 spot as the most in demand team, while MLB global demand surges, with games both domestic and abroad driving sales from all over the world.

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International appeal of baseball continues to grow; legacy teams draw fans nationwide
Worldwide demand is at its highest since 2019, with buyers from over 45 different countries.
MLB makes its return to London and will play a series in Mexico City for the first time; the Mexico series is outselling the U.K. series by 40%.
The Cubs, Red Sox and Yankees are the only teams to attract ticket buyers from each of the 50 U.S. states.
The Yankees draw the most global representation of any other team, with buyers from over 26 different countries and all 50 U.S. states.

Parabellum Esports, React Gaming’s subsidiary partners with Viral Nation

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화요일, 11월 15, 2022

We are excited to have a world-class agency like Viral Nation represent our business interests and brand opportunities within the esports space, said Chris Lamarucciola, CEO of Parabellum Esports.

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We are excited to have a world-class agency like Viral Nation represent our business interests and brand opportunities within the esports space, said Chris Lamarucciola, CEO of Parabellum Esports.
Parabellum Esports has done an excellent job of scaling its business in such a short amount of time, said Joe Gagliese, Co-Founder and CEO at Viral Nation.
Viral Nation will serve as the Parabellum Esports agency of record and provide the organization with its expertise in esports talent management, team sponsorships, brand development and consulting services.
Viral Nation is a global digital media innovation group that powers the social ecosystem through integrated solutions that align strategy, talent, media, and technology.

Youth Franchise XP League Partners with Parabellum Esports

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화요일, 11월 22, 2022

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DALLAS, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, the first and largest esports franchise in North America, has announced a new partnership with Canadian pro team Parabellum Esports. Through this partnership, select XP League teams will be able to play under the Parabellum name and wear their jersey – helping to cement XP League as the premier youth esports organization that aligns with professional esports.

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DALLAS, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League , the first and largest esports franchise in North America, has announced a new partnership with Canadian pro team Parabellum Esports .
Through this partnership, select XP League teams will be able to play under the Parabellum name and wear their jersey helping to cement XP League as the premier youth esports organization that aligns with professional esports.
XP League, a fast-growing emerging youth esports franchise brand, has designed a custom coaching program that interweaves skill-building and tools to coach younger esports players.
XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports.

Trevino and Arenado Named Rawlings Platinum Glove Award™ Winners

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화요일, 11월 15, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the winners of the Rawlings Platinum Glove™ and Team Defense Awards for the 2022 season. New York Yankees' catcher, Jose Trevino, and St. Louis Cardinals' third baseman, Nolan Arenado, each won a Rawlings Platinum Glove Award, presented by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). Both athletes were on hand for the reveal last Fri., Nov. 11, at the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Ceremony held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Their respective teams, the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals, were named as this year's recipients of the Rawlings Team Defense Award.

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New York Yankees' catcher, Jose Trevino, and St. Louis Cardinals' third baseman, Nolan Arenado, each won a Rawlings Platinum Glove Award, presented by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).
This marks the first Rawlings Platinum Glove Award for Trevino and sixth consecutive Rawlings Platinum Glove Award for Arenado.
The Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winners are determined by combining votes based on an adjusted SABR Defensive Index (SDI) for each of the ten Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners in each league and from baseball fan votes worldwide.
Voting for the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award began at the conclusion of the '2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Announcement Show' that aired on ESPN's 'Baseball Tonight' on Nov. 1 and ended on Nov. 9.

MLB ALL-STAR AARON JUDGE PARTNERS WITH TALL ORDER AND UNITED LEGWEAR & APPAREL CO. TO LAUNCH HIS FIRST-EVER MEN'S COLLECTION

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화요일, 11월 15, 2022

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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tall Order, a New York-based men's apparel and accessory company that specializes in standard and extended sizing, along with its partner United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC), today announced a new equity partnership with MLB standout and four-time All-Star Aaron Judge. Together, the trio will produce Aaron Judge branded top-drawer basics – including the outfielder's favorite athletic sock silhouette – available in Spring 2023, with an expanded collection planned for the future. Judge joins Tall Order and ULAC following a career-best season in which he became the owner of the American League home run record with 62 homers – all while wearing custom Tall Order men's socks.

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Judge joins Tall Order and ULAC following a career-best season in which he became the owner of the American League home run record with 62 homers all while wearing custom Tall Order men's socks.
Judge discovered Tall Order earlier this year, which was founded by New York-based twin brothers Mike and Dan Friedman, both of whom stand over 6-foot-9.
Together, Judge and Tall Order will design comfortable, better-fitting basics available in both standard and extended sizing, produced by ULAC and marked with Judge's logo.
About United Legwear & Apparel Co.:
United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC) is a 24-year-old New York City-based global entity that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes legwear, bodywear, apparel and accessories to the world's leading retailers.

2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® Winners Revealed

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화요일, 11월 1, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the winners for the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award®, honoring the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American League® and National League®. The winners were unveiled during a one-hour, special-edition "Baseball Tonight" broadcast that aired on ESPN Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m. ET.

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Rawlings Platinum Glove Award voting is now open through Nov. 9 on Rawlings.com
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the winners for the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award, honoring the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American League and National League.
"We congratulate all of this year's Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners and welcome the 14 first-time winners to this exclusive legion of defensive greats."
To identify the utility Award winners, Rawlings collaborated with SABR to create a specialized defensive formula separate from the traditional selection process for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award position winners.
Below are the complete rosters of the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners from each League and the number of Rawlings Gold Glove Awards each player has won in his career:

Aramark Sports + Entertainment Prepares For “Win-Win” as Astros and Phillies Advance To 2022 MLB World Series Presented by Capital One

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목요일, 10월 27, 2022

The 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series presented by Capital One will be a winning combination for Aramark Sports + Entertainment (Aramark, NYSE: ARMK) as the American League Champion Houston Astros compete against the National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies, beginning with Game 1 in Houston on Friday, Oct. 28.

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The 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series presented by Capital One will be a winning combination for Aramark Sports + Entertainment (Aramark, NYSE: ARMK) as the American League Champion Houston Astros compete against the National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies, beginning with Game 1 in Houston on Friday, Oct. 28.
The 2022 World Series is an extraordinarily exciting time for Aramark Sports + Entertainment as the foodservice partner at both venues, the retail provider in Philadelphia, and the facilities operator in Houston, said Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports + Entertainment.
We look forward to continuing our postseason momentum and delivering an immersive and unforgettable World Series experience for baseball fans in the days ahead.
Culinary leaders from Houston and Philadelphia will travel with the teams to serve their favorite hometown dishes during this years championship series.

2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® Finalists Announced

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목요일, 10월 20, 2022

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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the finalists for the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award®, honoring the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American League® and National League®. The winners will be unveiled during a one-hour, special-edition "Baseball Tonight" broadcast on ESPN Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at 5 p.m. ET. The show will air on-field prior to game four of the MLB® World Series from the National League host ballpark.

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ESPN to broadcast exclusive show unveiling Gold Glove winners Tuesday, Nov. 1
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the finalists for the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award, honoring the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American League and National League.
"The 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists perfectly represent an unforgettable and exciting season of baseball marked by amazing displays of defense," said Mike Thompson, chief marketing officer of Rawlings.
To identify the utility Award winners, Rawlings collaborated with SABR to create a specialized defensive formula separate from the traditional selection process for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award position winners.
The 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists are: