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Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard and Leading Sexual Abuse Advocates Urge Congress to Investigate the US Tennis Association Over Its Failure to Protect Athletes

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Monday, October 9, 2023

All three leaders agree that the way USTA has handled sex abuse claims is far below industry standards resulting in dangerous conditions for athletes.

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All three leaders agree that the way USTA has handled sex abuse claims is far below industry standards resulting in dangerous conditions for athletes.
The document paints a picture of an organization determined to put its image over the safety of athletes.
Based on USTA documents, the organization refused to publish a list of known predator coaches for fear of being sued.
In other documents, the USTA for years battled efforts by the USOC (now the USOPC) to force the organization to better protect athletes from sexual athletes.

Acrisure Launches “Fan Advantage” Experience For 2023-2024 Steelers Season

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Acrisure, a global Fintech leader and naming rights sponsor to Acrisure Stadium, home of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers, has partnered with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to deliver the “Acrisure Fan Advantage,” a content experience for football fans during the 2023-2024 NFL season.

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Acrisure, a global Fintech leader and naming rights sponsor to Acrisure Stadium, home of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers, has partnered with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to deliver the “Acrisure Fan Advantage,” a content experience for football fans during the 2023-2024 NFL season.
The Acrisure Fan Advantage provides insights and intelligence about the Steelers’ season, players and competitors.
The Acrisure Fan Advantage provides fans with deeper levels of Steelers knowledge, insight and opinion prior to each game.
Fans can visit Acrisure.com/FanAdvantage all season long to participate as new content and experiences are added to the site during the regular season.

DataGrail's Inaugural Summit to Converge Global Thought Leaders on Data Privacy’s Role in AI

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

The event will be held September 20, 2023 at The Pearl in San Francisco.

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The event will be held September 20, 2023 at The Pearl in San Francisco.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815329912/en/
Leading voices on the frontlines of data privacy convene for the upcoming DataGrail Summit 2023, aiming to dissect the intricate relationship between AI and data privacy.
(Graphic: Business Wire)
“Data privacy is an issue that will define this decade,” said Daniel Barber, CEO and Co-founder of DataGrail.
“Those attending our inaugural Summit will lead the way, bringing forth real solutions.”
For more information about DataGrail Summit 2023 and inquire about an invitation, please visit the registration page.

LEAD1 Association has announced that the 2023 Institute will be held on June 25-28 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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WASHINGTON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association ("LEAD1"), which represents the athletics directors of the 131-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision ("FBS"), has announced that the 2023 LEAD1 Institute will be held on June 25-28 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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The LEAD1 Association ("LEAD1"), which represents the athletics directors of the 131-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision ("FBS"), has announced that the 2023 LEAD1 Institute will be held on June 25-28 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
WASHINGTON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association ("LEAD1"), which represents the athletics directors of the 131-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision ("FBS"), has announced that the 2023 LEAD1 Institute will be held on June 25-28 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The 2023 LEAD1 Institute is nearing max capacity for attendees from a wide range of FBS institutions and will once again present an outstanding lineup of LEAD1 Athletics Director Faculty.
"We are thrilled to host this year's Institute in the storied university community of Ann Arbor, Michigan," said Tom McMillen, President, and CEO of LEAD1.

The Athletic and StubHub Announce Exclusive Ticketing Deal

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

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Today, The Athletic and StubHub announced the launch of a multi-year, exclusive ticketing deal, which aims to give a larger audience of passionate sports fans further access to live sporting events.

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Today, The Athletic and StubHub announced the launch of a multi-year, exclusive ticketing deal, which aims to give a larger audience of passionate sports fans further access to live sporting events.
As the official ticketing partner of The Athletic, StubHub will be integrated into The Athletic’s product, content, media and subscriber offerings, providing readers with a seamless and streamlined way to purchase tickets to live sporting events as they read about the teams and players The Athletic covers on a daily basis.
“Millions of sports fans around the world trust The Athletic for the latest, and most accurate, sports news and content, just as StubHub is trusted to give fans access to the sporting events they love,” said Cris Miller, Chief Business Officer at StubHub.
Exclusive StubHub offers and perks for Times and The Athletic subscribers will be available later this year as well.

Verizon’s +play adds even more perks for customers

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Monday, January 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Looking to get into a healthy exercise routine in the new year? Verizon and Peloton have you covered.

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Why it’s important: Verizon customers can kick-start healthy habits in the new year, on us through +play beta.
Who it’s for: Verizon mobile, 5G Home and LTE Home Internet customers.
NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Looking to get into a healthy exercise routine in the new year?
Verizon today announced an exclusive offer for customers: four months of the Peloton app, on us, through +play beta .

STARZ joins Verizon’s +play — now with over 20 services available on the platform

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced STARZ as the latest streaming service to join +play beta. STARZ – which will premiere the second season of its hit television series “BMF” tomorrow – is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences.

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Here’s the news: Verizon customers can now get STARZ on +play beta , the industry-leading content hub Verizon is building.
Why it’s important: With STARZ on +play, Verizon customers have even more access to content, premium programming and offers from the best providers available.
NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced STARZ as the latest streaming service to join +play beta.
And, the platform is a marketplace for Verizon’s content partners to leverage even broader direct-to-consumer reach and engagement.

Get early access to +play beta exclusively from Verizon, with Netflix Premium on us for one year

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced early access to the +play beta, with one year of Netflix’s Premium plan on us when paired with the purchase of select subscription services through +play. +play is a first-of-its-kind content hub exclusive to Verizon mobile and 5G Home and LTE Home customers, designed to help them discover a world of savings and manage their favorite subscriptions from entertainment, news, lifestyle, gaming and more – all in one place, and only on Verizon.

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Why it’s important: With +play beta, customers can discover a world of savings and exclusive offers – like the launch offer with Netflix ($240 in annual savings!)
NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced early access to the +play beta, with one year of Netflix’s Premium plan on us when paired with the purchase of select subscription services through +play.
The exclusive Netflix offer – which amounts to $240 in annual savings – is available for a limited time during early access, so get in fast to take advantage.
We’re partnering with Netflix to offer customers all of their favorite content and a special offer only available in +play.

Duke's Mayo and Champion Brewing Release a 2nd Beer & Mayo Pairing - This Time for the Tailgate

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Monday, October 17, 2022

"It's not a southern tailgate without Duke's condiments and college football," said Duke's Brand Marketing Manager of Mayohem, Rebecca Lupesco.

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"It's not a southern tailgate without Duke's condiments and college football," said Duke's Brand Marketing Manager of Mayohem, Rebecca Lupesco.
Since Duke's became the title sponsor of the Duke's Mayo Classic & Duke's Mayo Bowl in 2020, the brand has established itself as the Official Condiment of the Tailgate.
Not only is Duke's the only mayo we use in our restaurants, but the Champion crew knows how to tailgate."
Duke's is the Official Condiment of the Tailgate and title sponsor of the Duke's Mayo Classic & Duke's Mayo Bowl.

GAMURS CLOSES $12M SERIES A FUNDING ROUND LED BY ELYSIAN PARK VENTURES AND CERRO CAPITAL

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

SYDNEY, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GAMURS, the leading gaming, esports, and entertainment media network, today announced it has closed a $12M Series A funding round. Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment arm affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group, and Cerro Capital co-led the round, with participation from Powerhouse Capital, Aura Ventures, and Artesian.

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Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment arm affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group, and Cerro Capital co-led the round, with participation from Powerhouse Capital, Aura Ventures, and Artesian.
"We are incredibly proud to have the backing of Elysian Park Ventures, Cerro Capital, and all of our incredible investors," said Riad Chikhani, Founder and CEO of GAMURS.
"At Cerro Capital, we view GAMURS as the driving force to consolidate an incredibly fragmented esports and gaming media ecosystem.
"Our mission at Elysian Park Ventures is to invest in companies that are going to have a profound impact on the sports world," said Nikhil Bahel, Elysian Park Ventures Managing Partner.