Basketball

Indiana Fever and TEGNA Announce Partnership to Broadcast Games Locally on WTHR and WALV

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Fresh off a historic WNBA draft night and broad fan excitement for one of the League’s most successful franchises, the Indiana Fever and TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced a partnership to broadcast select Fever games during the 2024 season.

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  • Fresh off a historic WNBA draft night and broad fan excitement for one of the League’s most successful franchises, the Indiana Fever and TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced a partnership to broadcast select Fever games during the 2024 season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422535356/en/
    During the 2024 season, 17 Indiana Fever games will be shown for free over the air on WTHR or WALV, TEGNA’s NBC and MeTV affiliates in Indianapolis.
  • The WNBA and Fever are leading the charge with this groundbreaking local broadcast rights agreement,” said Dave Lougee, President and CEO, TEGNA.
  • Earlier this month, the WNBA announced that 36 of the Fever’s 40 regular season games will be broadcast on national television, as well.

Racing Legend Tony Kanaan and USC Athletes to Join SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. for Autograph Sessions in the Lifestyle Expo at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

66 Arrow McLaren SmartStop Chevrolet that Tony Kanaan drove in his final NTT INDYCAR SERIES race—the 2023 Indianapolis 500—in booth #1358 in the Lifestyle Expo.

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  • 66 Arrow McLaren SmartStop Chevrolet that Tony Kanaan drove in his final NTT INDYCAR SERIES race—the 2023 Indianapolis 500—in booth #1358 in the Lifestyle Expo.
  • On Friday, April 19, Tony Kanaan will be available for autographs from 2:00-2:30 p.m.
  • “SmartStop is proud of its distinguished partnerships across various sports and athletic levels.
  • We look forward to seeing sports fans at the track this weekend in Long Beach.”

Kai Tak Sports Park Limited and ASM Global Begin Countdown to Unveiling of World’s Largest Sports Development in History

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240417546819/en/
    PLAY BALL – Kai Tak Sports Park, the largest and most ambitious sports-development and entertainment district in the world, is being managed by ASM Global.
  • The precinct is designed around the one-of-a-kind Kai Tak Sports Avenue.
  • This indoor and outdoor pedestrian walk starts at Station Square and transports people completely through the immense site.
  • The focus of these sustainability efforts includes integration of photovoltaic panels on all major facilities, extensive green roofscapes and an expansive network of electric charging stations across the precinct.

AEG and Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel Announce 16th Year in Partnership, Shaping the Future of Sports and Live Entertainment Across Southern California

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Monday, April 15, 2024

"We are excited to extend our partnership with AEG," said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava'.

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  • "We are excited to extend our partnership with AEG," said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava'.
  • “AEG and Yaamava’ have similar goals: creating memorable, best-in-class experiences that last for a lifetime.
  • Additionally, the partners will further their joint community outreach initiatives, with a focus on giving back to the people they both serve across the Southern California region.
  • Yaamava’ will also co-create custom grassroots programs designed to enrich the Inland Empire in partnership with the LA Galaxy.

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to SDR 2024-DSNY

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Monday, April 15, 2024

KBRA announces the assignment of preliminary ratings to five classes of SDR 2024-DSNY, a CMBS single-borrower securitization.

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  • KBRA announces the assignment of preliminary ratings to five classes of SDR 2024-DSNY, a CMBS single-borrower securitization.
  • The floating rate loans are expected to have a two-year initial term with three 12-month extension options and require monthly interest-only payments.
  • As of TTM 1/2024, the portfolio achieved occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR penetration rates of 115.9%, 121.5% and 140.1%, respectively.
  • The resulting in-trust KBRA Loan to Value (KLTV) is 62.8%.

Sally Hansen Names Duke University Basketball Star Jared McCain as New Brand Ambassador

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Friday, April 12, 2024

Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) – Sally Hansen, leading nail color and care brand, announces its first groundbreaking sports partnership with college basketball sensation Jared McCain.

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  • Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY) – Sally Hansen, leading nail color and care brand, announces its first groundbreaking sports partnership with college basketball sensation Jared McCain.
  • This collaboration marks a historic moment for the brand as it represents Sally Hansen’s first-ever NIL sponsorship deal with an athlete.
  • As part of the collaboration, McCain will serve as a brand ambassador for Sally Hansen, promoting inclusivity and self-expression both within the sports community and beyond.
  • Together, Sally Hansen and Jared McCain aim to redefine the boundaries of traditional sports sponsorships and inspire a new generation to embrace their individuality without fear.

Nike Kicks Off Multi-Year Innovation Cycle

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Today, NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) extended its position as the undisputed leader of footwear and apparel innovation by debuting a new line-up of products that signaled a multi-year innovation cycle.

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  • Today, NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) extended its position as the undisputed leader of footwear and apparel innovation by debuting a new line-up of products that signaled a multi-year innovation cycle.
  • The new, sculpted Air Zoom unit is the brand’s biggest Air innovation since the launch of the Nike Air VaporMax.
  • “For more than 50 years we’ve listened to and over-delivered for our athletes with the best of Nike innovation.
  • In this co-creation project between elite athletes and Nike designers, Nike used innovative design tools to create the future of Air.

PUMA Launches Major Brand Campaign to Strengthen Sports Performance Positioning

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

- See The Game Like We Do” with the objective to strengthen PUMA’s positioning as the Fastest Sports Brand in the world.

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  • - See The Game Like We Do” with the objective to strengthen PUMA’s positioning as the Fastest Sports Brand in the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240410842258/en/
    Global sports company PUMA has launched its first worldwide brand campaign in 10 years “FOREVER.
  • This year – through the globally featured Brand Campaign - PUMA is demonstrating how speed has always been deeply rooted in the brand’s DNA.
  • FASTER.”
    “Our new global brand campaign is PUMA’s biggest marketing investment ever,” said Richard Teyssier, Vice President Brand and Marketing.

Herbalife Activates on Mexican Olympic Committee Partnership with Nutrition and Conditioning Training at Proactive Sports in Westlake Village

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

To launch support for the partnership, Herbalife hosted five athletes from Mexico’s wrestling team and their trainer on April 8-12, 2024 at Proactive Sports in Westlake Village, California, a sports facility that is fueled by Herbalife® products and sports performance scientists.

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  • To launch support for the partnership, Herbalife hosted five athletes from Mexico’s wrestling team and their trainer on April 8-12, 2024 at Proactive Sports in Westlake Village, California, a sports facility that is fueled by Herbalife® products and sports performance scientists.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240410300636/en/
    José Andrés Vargas Rueda, 26, is a Mexican Olympic wrestler who won a silver medal in 87kg Greco-Roman event at 2020 Pan American Games.
  • He and four of his teammates are training at the Proactive Sports facility Fueled by Herbalife, in Westlake Village, CA.
  • The week-long fitness and nutrition training sessions are part of a newly announced 5-year Herbalife sponsorship of the Mexican Olympic Committee.

Leslie's Debunks Five Common Pool Myths, Offers Free Pool Noodles for National Pool Opening Day on April 27

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Pool care experts at Leslie's took this moment to review some of the common myths and misconceptions about owning and maintaining a pool.

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  • Pool care experts at Leslie's took this moment to review some of the common myths and misconceptions about owning and maintaining a pool.
  • 1 – Clear pool water is clean pool water.
  • Pool owners shouldn't assume a pool is safe for swimming just because the water is clear.
  • This year for National Pool Opening Day, Leslie's is excited to extend a special in-store offer to kick off pool season.