National Basketball Association

Tom Axon Files Federal Appeal in Case Against Puerto Rican Winter Baseball League and Its Teams

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Prior to this alleged civil conspiracy, Axon and his businesses were the owner-operators of the Cangrejeros baseball team and sought to restore the franchise’s success by increasing investment and competition in the League.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to this alleged civil conspiracy, Axon and his businesses were the owner-operators of the Cangrejeros baseball team and sought to restore the franchise’s success by increasing investment and competition in the League.
  • Axon originally filed his antitrust, civil rights, and tort claims in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico in July 2022.
  • Axon’s appeal contends that the district court’s “unprecedented expansion” of the “aberrational exemption” announced by the Supreme Court in 1922 requires reversal.
  • Our clients remain undeterred in their quest to bring positive change to the Puerto Rico Winter Baseball League.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Announces Olympic Gold Medalist, Professional Athlete, and Entrepreneur, Angel McCoughtry, as an Honorary Member

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Sunday, November 5, 2023
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This accomplished woman has demonstrated outstanding commitment to civic engagement and the advancement of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.'s principles, Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood.

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  • This accomplished woman has demonstrated outstanding commitment to civic engagement and the advancement of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.'s principles, Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood.
  • Angel McCoughtry is a professional basketball player with the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
  • Honorary Members have the opportunity to work closely with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in advancing its philanthropic initiatives and promoting social welfare.
  • For more information about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and its latest Honorary Members, please visit www.zphib1920.org .

THE NBA AND LIDS TO OPEN NBA STORE IN HOUSTON

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) today unveiled a new NBA store location in Houston, TX. The new store, located at The Galleria in Uptown Houston, marks the league's second Flagship store in the United States following the opening of the New York City store in 2015. As part of the league's partnership with Lids and Fanatics, Lids will oversee the operations for the NBA Store, creating a unique retail experience for NBA fans.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) today unveiled a new NBA store location in Houston, TX.
  • As part of the league's partnership with Lids and Fanatics, Lids will oversee the operations for the NBA Store, creating a unique retail experience for NBA fans.
  • "The NBA has a vibrant fanbase in Houston, and we are thrilled to bring the NBA Store to their doorstep," said Lisa Piken Koper, Head of Apparel & Sporting Goods, NBA.
  • "As we continue to expand our successful partnership with the NBA, opening an official NBA Store in Houston was a seamless fit," said Bob Durda, President at Lids.

Strategies Behind Near-Zero COVID-19 Incidence in NBA "Bubble" Published in ADLM's The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report published today in the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's (formerly AACC's) The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine describes the strategies used by the National Basketball Association (NBA) to limit COVID-19 exposure among the individuals who participated in the 2019–2020 season.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report published today in the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine's (formerly AACC's) The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine describes the strategies used by the National Basketball Association (NBA) to limit COVID-19 exposure among the individuals who participated in the 2019–2020 season.
  • This enabled basketball facilities, hotels, and medical infrastructure to be housed within a closed environment known as the "Bubble."
  • Prior to entering the Bubble, participants were required to quarantine and receive a negative PCR test result for COVID-19.
  • This Bubble enabled the successful completion of 205 games to conclude the 2019–2020 NBA season.

SKIMS NAMED OFFICIAL UNDERWEAR PARTNER OF THE NBA, WNBA AND USA BASKETBALL

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and SKIMS today announced a multiyear partnership, making SKIMS the official underwear partner of the NBA, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and USA Basketball. 

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and SKIMS today announced a multiyear partnership, making SKIMS the official underwear partner of the NBA, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and USA Basketball.
  • "I am incredibly proud of SKIMS partnership with the NBA, as it is a reflection of SKIMS growing influence on culture," said Kim Kardashian, Co-Founder & Creative Director, SKIMS.
  • Together, SKIMS, the NBA, WNBA and USA Basketball will leverage the power of basketball to generate excitement and demand, by showing up in unexpected ways.
  • SKIMS celebrated the launch with a new brand campaign, "Every Body is Wearing SKIMS", starring NBA All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, alongside the brand's official athlete endorsers.

Hapbee Adds NBA Veteran Jose Manuel Calderon as Investor and Global Brand Ambassador

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Hapbee Technologies, Inc. (TSXV: HAPB) (OTCQB: HAPBF) (FSE: HA1) ("Hapbee" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Jose Manuel Calderon is joining as a global brand ambassador, adviser and is also taking an equity position as an investor in the Company.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Hapbee Technologies, Inc. (TSXV: HAPB) (OTCQB: HAPBF) (FSE: HA1) ("Hapbee" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Jose Manuel Calderon is joining as a global brand ambassador, adviser and is also taking an equity position as an investor in the Company.
  • A 14-year National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, and the Los Angeles Lakers, Jose is a former advisor to the NBA Players Association, and is currently a Special Advisor to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  • He is an active investor and entrepreneur and is co-founder of Owqlo, a sport technology company.
  • Jose will focus on helping introduce and grow the Hapbee brand among active and retired players, coaches and trainers, fans, as well as his many followers.

FanDuel and the NBA Partner to Bring Fans Three Months of NBA League Pass

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel, North America's premier online gaming company and an Official Sports Betting Partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), is excited to be the only U.S. sports betting operator offering fans three months of NBA League Pass. The sportsbook is also introducing an exciting new product feature that will help fans bet on key moments in a game in real-time to start the season.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel, North America's premier online gaming company and an Official Sports Betting Partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), is excited to be the only U.S. sports betting operator offering fans three months of NBA League Pass.
  • To help fans catch every moment live this season, between October 19 and October 26, new FanDuel Sportsbook customers who place a $5 bet will receive three complimentary months of NBA League Pass and $200 in Bonus Bets.
  • Existing customers who bet $5 on the NBA will also receive three complimentary months of NBA League Pass, allowing fans to watch and wager live on all out-of-market games.
  • Fans can take advantage of the NBA League Pass offer through December 11.

PELOTON, THE NBA AND WNBA ANNOUNCE NEW MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE SPECIAL ACCESS AND EXPERIENCES FOR PELOTON MEMBERS AND FANS

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) today announced a multi-year partnership, naming Peloton an official fitness partner of the NBA and WNBA. The collaboration will make NBA League Pass, the league's premium live game subscription service, available to stream across compatible Peloton devices in the fitness platform's new Entertainment hub, which will launch during the 2023-24 NBA season – a first-of-its-kind Peloton offering.  

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  • The partnership will see these iconic brands working together to leverage their deep expertise in fitness, lifestyle and sport to create special access, offers and experiences for Peloton Members and fans.
  • "Peloton Members are NBA and WNBA fans, and this collaboration is going to bring amazing content and experiences to them and all fans of both leagues," said Leslie Berland, Chief Marketing Officer of Peloton.
  • Peloton Members with an NBA League Pass subscription package will have access to live and on-demand NBA games and content while working out.
  • Throughout the course of the upcoming NBA season, Peloton will create unique fitness content and custom co-branded programming for Peloton Members and NBA fans.

Inspired Entertainment Partners with the NBA to Provide Virtual Sports Offerings

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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The NBA-themed Virtual Sports offerings will provide fans the ability to wager on teams in fast-paced matchups.

Key Points: 
  • The NBA-themed Virtual Sports offerings will provide fans the ability to wager on teams in fast-paced matchups.
  • The NBA-themed Virtual Sports will include a variety of NBA imagery, including NBA archived footage and all 30 team logos, as well as during NBA All-Star, NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals.
  • “We are thrilled to offer basketball fans worldwide the one-of-a-kind experience of a Virtual Sports NBA game.
  • “We’re excited to embark on this unique collaboration with Inspired Entertainment to engage our fans around virtual sports with real game action.

Aramark Sports + Entertainment Unveils New Food and Beverage Programs at Seven NBA and NHL Venues for 2023-24 Arena Season

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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(Location: Club 104)

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  • (Location: Club 104)
    Carbonara Mac n' Cheese (Canadian Tire Centre): Macaroni topped with Canadian cheese curds, sharp cheddar, Italian Grana Padano, and pork belly.
  • (Location: Stand 212)
    Texas Smoked Wagyu Stacker (Frost Bank Center): Smoked Wagyu tri-tip on sourdough bread with chipotle crema and jalapeño coleslaw.
  • (Location: Section 115)
    The New Fashioned (Capital One Arena): Ritual Zero Proof® Whiskey Alternative (non-alcoholic) with cherries, bitters, and simple syrup.
  • PPG Paints: PensGear will offer a variety of basics and collectibles for all ages this season with featured brands including YETI®, FrostBuddy.