Basketball

Burrell Communications Group wins ANTA Account

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The year 2024 looks to be a promising one for Burrell Communications Group, one of the world's most highly regarded multicultural advertising agencies, as the company is leading off the year with an exciting new business win, bringing home the ANTA Sports business.

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  • "We are tremendously energized and excited about being chosen to partner with the ANTA brand and Irving family to bring ANTA to the U.S.
  • "I'm thrilled to partner with Burrell Communications Group for the launch of my new signature ANTA KAI 1 shoe line.
  • "In partnership with Burrell Communications Group, ANTA US is poised to deliver a narrative that not only captivates and engages, but also exemplifies our unwavering commitment to excellence across all facets of our brand story."
  • This is why the introduction of Kyrie Irving's KAI 1 by ANTA, creatively managed by Burrell Communications Group, is a perfect match for our vision," Shetellia Riley Irving, CEO, relates.

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY HONORS LEADERS WITH THE FOURTH ANNUAL COLANGELO SERVANT LEADERSHIP AWARDS

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon University honored four committed leaders who embody the ideal for which Jerry Colangelo is best known – servant leadership – during the fourth annual Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards on Wednesday morning.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon University honored four committed leaders who embody the ideal for which Jerry Colangelo is best known – servant leadership – during the fourth annual Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards on Wednesday morning.
  • The Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards, presented by Freeport-McMoRan, are named after one of Arizona's most notable business and sports icons who is also the namesake of GCU's Colangelo College of Business (CCOB).
  • When we pick recipients for The Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards, we are looking for those business leaders in our community who really represent that type of leadership," said Dean of GCU's Colangelo College of Business John Kaites.
  • The 2023 Colangelo Servant Leadership recipients were Don Cardon, Tommy Espinoza, Dawn Grove and Steve Zabilski.

JD Sports and Jordan Brand to Host In-Store Event During All-Star Weekend 2024

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

On Friday, February 16, premium sports-fashion retailer JD Sports and the iconic Jordan Brand will kick off a three-day expression of style, hoops, community and gaming with a brand new in-store experience in celebration of All-Star Weekend.

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  • On Friday, February 16, premium sports-fashion retailer JD Sports and the iconic Jordan Brand will kick off a three-day expression of style, hoops, community and gaming with a brand new in-store experience in celebration of All-Star Weekend.
  • Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis at Circle Centre Mall, JD and Jordan Brand will welcome visitors of the star-studded weekend to their special co-branded store as they create an unforgettable destination for shopping and activities.
  • “This is an incredible moment for JD and Jordan Brand to come together and offer a unique physical retail experience, while showcasing exclusive products and opportunities for our shoppers and visitors of All-Star,” said Mike Grimes, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at JD Sports.
  • Additional appearances from Jordan Brand athletes, live DJ sets, photo booth activities and more will continue throughout the weekend.

Season 2 of "Car Wash Convos™" Features Texas Women's Basketball Guard Shay Holle

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2024hCo /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS "Car Wash Convos™" is back in Austin this week with another engaging episode featuring Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball guard, Shay Holle.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2024hCo /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS "Car Wash Convos™" is back in Austin this week with another engaging episode featuring Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball guard, Shay Holle.
  • Shay's episode was filmed alongside Texas alum and Car Wash Convos™ host, Ray Villareal, during a car wash at ZIPS in Austin and was released today on YouTube and Instagram.
  • "Car Wash Convos was really fun to film and such a unique way for me to share some of my personality with Longhorn Nation," said Shay Holle, Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball guard.
  • Visit the App Store or Google Play from your mobile device and search 'ZIPS Car Wash' to start earning wash rewards and app-only deals.

SoFi Named the Official Banking Partner of the NBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and SoFi today jointly announced a multi-year partnership making SoFi the official banking partner of the NBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.

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  • The National Basketball Association (NBA) and SoFi today jointly announced a multi-year partnership making SoFi the official banking partner of the NBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.
  • SoFi, the bank and personal finance company, will also be the official entitlement partner of the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament.
  • “SoFi is proud to partner with the NBA to cement our brand as a trusted household name through the league's vast reach.
  • SoFi banking membership comes with a host of benefits including services, content and tools that are designed to help achieve financial goals.

Evolv Technology Rounds Out Boston Sports Screening by Adding TD Garden

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based weapons detection to create safer experiences, today announced its partnership with TD Garden, New England’s premier sports and entertainment arena and home of the storied NHL’s Boston Bruins and NBA’s Boston Celtics.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based weapons detection to create safer experiences, today announced its partnership with TD Garden, New England’s premier sports and entertainment arena and home of the storied NHL’s Boston Bruins and NBA’s Boston Celtics.
  • “TD Garden is committed to providing a best-in-class experience for our guests, and safety and security is paramount,” said Glen Thornborough, president of TD Garden and COO of Boston Bruins.
  • “We are proud to call Boston our home,” said Peter George, CEO of Evolv Technology.
  • We are Boston Strong.”
    Since the launch of Evolv Express in 2019, Evolv has screened more than 1 billion people.

Basketball and Rugby Legends Ginóbili and Gregan Join Advisory Board of Sportian, Globant's Sports Division

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

MADRID, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportian, the Sports & Entertainment Company from Globant, has announced the creation of the Sportian Advisory Board, a squad of legends and experts that will guide sports organizations through the benefits and applications of technology to support the continued growth and evolution of the industry.

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  • The new Board will feature global sports icons Manu Ginóbili, the NBA All-Star, and George Gregan, Australian rugby captain and World Cup winner.
  • Manu Ginóbili is an NBA Hall-of-Famer, two-time All-Star and four-time league champion with the Spurs, and widely regarded as the greatest Latin American basketball player of all time.
  • He currently works as a Special Advisor to Basketball Operations for the San Antonio Spurs and is a keen investor in new technologies.
  • The Sportian Advisory Board will be the resource for any competition to lay its challenges on the table and draw up a smart growth plan.

Basketball and Rugby Legends Ginóbili and Gregan Join Advisory Board of Sportian, Globant's Sports Division

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

MADRID, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportian, the Sports & Entertainment Company from Globant, has announced the creation of the Sportian Advisory Board, a squad of legends and experts that will guide sports organizations through the benefits and applications of technology to support the continued growth and evolution of the industry.

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  • The new Board will feature global sports icons Manu Ginóbili, the NBA All-Star, and George Gregan, Australian rugby captain and World Cup winner.
  • Manu Ginóbili is an NBA Hall-of-Famer, two-time All-Star and four-time league champion with the Spurs, and widely regarded as the greatest Latin American basketball player of all time.
  • He currently works as a Special Advisor to Basketball Operations for the San Antonio Spurs and is a keen investor in new technologies.
  • The Sportian Advisory Board will be the resource for any competition to lay its challenges on the table and draw up a smart growth plan.

Caregivers Cheer First Patients at New Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, Miller Family Campus in Lehi, Utah

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Monday, February 12, 2024

The Miller Family Campus’ Infusion Center opened for one day before the grand opening to give them the treatments they needed, closer to home.

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  • The Miller Family Campus’ Infusion Center opened for one day before the grand opening to give them the treatments they needed, closer to home.
  • Everyone at the new campus has been so amazing to work with!”
    The new Miller Family Campus is a full-service children’s hospital providing nearly all the same specialty pediatric services that patients receive at the Salt Lake Campus.
  • The Miller Family Campus is part of Intermountain Health’s Primary Promise to build the nation’s model health system for children.
  • For more information about the new Miller Family Campus in Lehi, visit primarychildrens.org/lehi .

One of 2024's Most Uplifting and Empowering Books Is It's the Coach's Fault by Author and Coach Lauritz Raymond Ingram

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Monday, February 12, 2024

San Francisco, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 11, 2024) - Lauritz Raymond Ingram, former professional and Division-I basketball coach, continues to inspire readers with his memoir, It's the Coach's Fault .

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  • San Francisco, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 11, 2024) - Lauritz Raymond Ingram, former professional and Division-I basketball coach, continues to inspire readers with his memoir, It's the Coach's Fault .
  • Through his uplifting and empowering story, Ingram shares important life lessons learned both on and off the court.
  • After pursuing his dream of becoming a basketball player, he soon realizes that his true calling lies in coaching.
  • Ingram was commissioned as a U.S. Army Officer with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment prior to pursuing his career in coaching.