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Lacrosse to return to the Olympic Games in 2028

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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MUMBAI, India, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Lacrosse’s decades-long vision to return the sport to the Olympic stage has been realized, with the International Olympic Committee approving lacrosse’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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  • MUMBAI, India, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Lacrosse’s decades-long vision to return the sport to the Olympic stage has been realized, with the International Olympic Committee approving lacrosse’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
  • World Lacrosse President Sue Redfern said: “There is no greater designation than to be recognized as an Olympic sport.
  • Marc Riccio, USA Lacrosse CEO: “We are thrilled that the International Olympic Committee has voted to include lacrosse in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
  • Having lacrosse be part of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games is a monumental moment for our sport and the millions of athletes who play across the United States.

Peachtree Sports Network Launches Statewide on Gray Television Stations

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peachtree Sports Network, Gray Television’s newest sports broadcast channel, will launch Sunday, October 1st on WPCH 17.2.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peachtree Sports Network, Gray Television’s newest sports broadcast channel, will launch Sunday, October 1st on WPCH 17.2.
  • “Peachtree Sports Network gives us the opportunity to bring all sports together on one television platform,” Score Atlanta President I.J.
  • Gray is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States.
  • Its television stations serve 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households.

FanCompass and National Lacrosse League Announce Multi-year Strategic Partnership

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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FanCompass , a leading provider of digital fan engagement and data solutions, today announced a multi-year partnership with the National Lacrosse League (@NLL), to bring an upgraded and interactive user experience to NLL partners and fans everywhere.

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  • FanCompass , a leading provider of digital fan engagement and data solutions, today announced a multi-year partnership with the National Lacrosse League (@NLL), to bring an upgraded and interactive user experience to NLL partners and fans everywhere.
  • Its platform, FC CORE , offers a suite of digital tools for engaging fans, capturing valuable data, and generating digital sponsorship opportunities.
  • The NLL will roll out the FC CORE platform across the entire NLL portfolio of teams with a full-service league dashboard for customizable league-wide campaigns.
  • FanCompass had previously been working with two NLL clubs, the Georgia Swarm and Rochester Knighthawks, and the successful work there helped lead to this league-wide partnership.

Fork Union Military Academy Names Chris Panos as Head Coach of New Postgraduate Lacrosse Program

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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FORK UNION, Va., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA) announced today the hiring of a seasoned NCAA coach and former top professional National Lacrosse League player, Chris Panos, as the head coach for the Academy's new postgraduate lacrosse program and Assistant Director of Athletics. Panos brings an unmatched combination of expertise, passion, and a stellar track record in both coaching and playing lacrosse to FUMA.

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  • Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA) announced today the hiring of a seasoned NCAA coach and former top professional National Lacrosse League player, Chris Panos, as the head coach for the Academy's new postgraduate lacrosse program and Assistant Director of Athletics.
  • FORK UNION, Va., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA) announced today the hiring of a seasoned NCAA coach and former top professional National Lacrosse League player, Chris Panos, as the head coach for the Academy's new postgraduate lacrosse program and Assistant Director of Athletics.
  • "I'm excited and blessed for my next challenge in building the first ever PG lacrosse program at Fork Union Military Academy," said Panos.
  • John Blake, Director of Athletics at Fork Union Military Academy said, "During my first conversation with Chris Panos, I realized he is the person I wanted to build our PG Lacrosse Program.

Buffalo and Colorado March to the National Lacrosse League Finals, Again

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Sunday, May 21, 2023
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Philadelphia, PA, May 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The defending National Lacrosse League (@NLL) champion Colorado Mammoth and the Buffalo Bandits advanced to the 2023 NLL Finals following Colorado’s 9-7 thrilling victory over Calgary in Saturday’s NLL West Conference Final Game 3.

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  • Philadelphia, PA, May 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The defending National Lacrosse League (@NLL) champion Colorado Mammoth and the Buffalo Bandits advanced to the 2023 NLL Finals following Colorado’s 9-7 thrilling victory over Calgary in Saturday’s NLL West Conference Final Game 3.
  • This season’s championship battle begins Saturday, May 27 at 7pm ET/5pm MT at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, with live coverage on ESPNU, TSN, ESPN+ and TSN+.
  • A deciding Game 3, if necessary, heads back to Buffalo on Saturday, June 3 at 7:30pm ET/5:30pm MT and broadcast live on TSN, TSN+ and ESPN+.
  • 2023 NLL Finals Schedule – Colorado Mammoth (W4) vs. Buffalo Bandits (E1)
    Game 3 (if necessary): Saturday, June 3, 7:30pm ET, KeyBank Center, Buffalo; TSN, TSN+, ESPN+
    To view the 2023 NLL Playoffs bracket, visit https://www.nll.com/standings/ .

National Lacrosse League Playoffs Begin Friday, May 5, Schedule Features Two Games on TSN and ESPNU

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Sunday, April 30, 2023
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The Bandits earned the #1 overall seed by virtue of its win over Albany.

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  • The Bandits earned the #1 overall seed by virtue of its win over Albany.
  • Each conference's second seeds – the Toronto Rock (13-5, East) and Calgary Roughnecks (13-5, West) – will also host games next weekend.
  • New this year are the Rochester Knighthawks (10-8) and Panther City Lacrosse Club (10-8), both making their franchise debuts in the postseason.
  • ESPNU will also carry the Saturday playoff doubleheader starting with Buffalo hosting Rochester followed by the game at Calgary.

National Lacrosse League Announces 2022-23 Schedule; Face Off Weekend Set for December 2-3

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Philadelphia, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Lacrosse League (@NLL) today announced the largest schedule in its history 135 games as the 2022-23 regular season gets underway with Face Off Weekend on December 2-3, 2022.

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  • Philadelphia, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Lacrosse League (@NLL) today announced the largest schedule in its history 135 games as the 2022-23 regular season gets underway with Face Off Weekend on December 2-3, 2022.
  • Face Off Weekend will include two TSN Game of the Week contests on Friday, December 2 (Philadelphia Wings at Halifax Thunderbirds, 6 p.m.
  • The complete national broadcast schedules for TSN and ESPN and the Leagues playoff schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.
  • The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America's premier professional lacrosse league.

DOGS SET TO TAKE OVER COLUMBUS WITH AKC MEET THE BREEDS®

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets are on sale NOW for Columbus' first AKC Meet the Breeds®, arriving at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Saturday, October 15th, 2022, 9am – 5pm. The American Kennel Club® (AKC) brings this educational event to Columbus to give attendees the unique opportunity to meet and play with a variety of different dog breeds while learning about responsible pet ownership and how to find the best breed(s) for their lifestyle straight from the experts. From Affenpinschers to Yorkshire Terriers, this canine extravaganza is fun for the whole family.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets are on sale NOW for Columbus' first AKC Meet the Breeds , arriving at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Saturday, October 15th, 2022, 9am 5pm.
  • "We are thrilled to bring this event to Columbus," said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo.
  • Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog.AKC Clubs comprise America's largest rescue network.
  • In partnership with the American Kennel Club (AKC), the leading registry and governing body of canine events in the United States, they operate the AKC Meet the Breeds touring show.

PBLA Announces New Professional Box Lacrosse League

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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The Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA) today announced the first season of a new, professional, American box lacrosse league.

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  • The Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA) today announced the first season of a new, professional, American box lacrosse league.
  • The name with the most votes will become the official name of the areas professional box lacrosse team.
  • The PBLA plans to bring back the pure excitement of professional box lacrosse, focusing on the reintroduction of American players.
  • The PBLA was established to help further grow the sport of lacrosse and create the most exciting brand of professional box lacrosse in North America.

Guaranteed Rate Named the Official Mortgage Company of the NOBULL Crossfit Games.

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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CHICAGO, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guaranteed Rate , a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services, today announced it has partnered with CrossFit, the world's largest fitness community, to become the Official Mortgage Company of the 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games.

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  • CHICAGO, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guaranteed Rate , a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services, today announced it has partnered with CrossFit, the world's largest fitness community, to become the Official Mortgage Company of the 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games.
  • The NOBULL CrossFit Games kicked off in February with the NOBULL CrossFit Open, which featured nearly 300,000 people across more than 150 countries competing in their local gyms.
  • "We're delighted to welcome Guaranteed Rate as the Official Mortgage Company of the NOBULL CrossFit Games," said Justin Bergh, GM of Sport for CrossFit.
  • "Guaranteed Rate has made a name for themselves by supporting competitors of all levels through their commitment to sport.