Sports in the United States

Swann Security and Best Buy Rejoin Ryan Vargas and JD Motorsports at Texas Motor Speedway

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Ryan Vargas, NASCAR, Sports in the United States, Motorsport in the United States, Sports

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After two straight weeks of solid finishes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series races at Charlotte (16th) and Mid-Ohio (18th), Ryan Vargas has secured additional support from loyal partners Swann Security and Best Buy at Texas Motor Speedway.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After two straight weeks of solid finishes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series races at Charlotte (16th) and Mid-Ohio (18th), Ryan Vargas has secured additional support from loyal partners Swann Security and Best Buy at Texas Motor Speedway.
  • 4 Chevrolet will highlight Swann's latest 4-Camera, 1080p Enforcer DVR Security System , available exclusively at Best Buy .
  • Vargas is no stranger to the 1.5-mile track in Fort Worth, as it was the site of his best career finish of eighth place last fall.
  • Follow Swann on social media to stay updated on the latest products and news: Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , LinkedIn , and YouTube .

Speedway Motorsports Welcomes Credit Karma Money™ as New Partner in NASCAR

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Motor Sports, Sports, Banking, Automotive, Technology, Professional services, Advertising, Communications, Performance & Special Interest, Mobile, Wireless, Finance, Auto racing, Motorsport in the United States, Concord, North Carolina, NASCAR, Speedway Motorsports, Sports in the United States, Ryan Preece

Credit Karma Money is the latest product from Credit Karma, the platform already helping more than 100 million Americans make financial progress.

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  • Credit Karma Money is the latest product from Credit Karma, the platform already helping more than 100 million Americans make financial progress.
  • Credit Karma Money is built for the everyday consumer to organize finances, create better financial habits and get access to money faster.
  • Just as NASCAR is a sport for every American, we built Credit Karma Money to help every American make progress no matter where they are on their financial journey, so our partnership feels like a natural fit, said Poulomi Damany, General Manager, Credit Karma Money and Tax.
  • The Company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the following premier facilities: Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway, Texas Motor Speedway and Kentucky Speedway.

Koloa Rum Company Announces Partnership with Las Vegas Raiders & Allegiant Stadium

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Las Vegas Bowl, Rum, Sugar, Allegiant Stadium, Allegiant Air, Cable car, Sports in the United States, Sports venues, American football in the United States

KALAHEO and KAUAI,Hawaii, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hawai'i's Koloa Rum Company today announced their partnership with the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium.

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  • KALAHEO and KAUAI,Hawaii, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hawai'i's Koloa Rum Company today announced their partnership with the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium.
  • Named the "Official Ultra-Premium Rum of the Las Vegas Raiders," KoloaRum will bring their award-winning rums to the global events destination, augmenting the stadium spectator experience.
  • The agreement grants KoloaRum Company prominent visibility within Allegiant Stadium, including a branded stadium bar located inside the Twitch Lounge.
  • Two specialty cocktails created by Allegiant Stadium's "Modern Mixologist," Tony Abou Ganim, will also be featured at the Raiders' home stadium including a Rum Punch cocktail featuring Koloa Dark Rum and a Frozen Cable Car blended with Koloa Spice Rum.

Las Vegas to Host SummerSlam® at Allegiant Stadium

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Saturday, June 5, 2021
General Sports, Sports, Other Entertainment, Football, Extreme Sports, Events, Concerts, Wrestling, Entertainment, Paradise, Nevada, Sports in the United States, Las Vegas Bowl, Geography of Nevada, Sports venues, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Allegiant Air, Sports in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, Las Vegas Valley

Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, Allegiant Stadium is a state-of-the-art global events destination and home to the Las Vegas Raiders.

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  • Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, Allegiant Stadium is a state-of-the-art global events destination and home to the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • Coming out of the pandemic, it was important to us to have a big event like SummerSlam in Las Vegas.
  • Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, Allegiant Stadium is a global events destination and the newest state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Las Vegas.
  • Allegiant Stadium hosts world-class entertainment including concerts and sporting events such as the Pac-12 Championship Game and Las Vegas Bowl.

ForeverLawn Dealers in Ohio Join Forces to Sponsor Jeffrey Earnhardt and JD Motorsports in Xfinity Series Race

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Auto racing, Motorsport in the United States, Sports in the United States, JD Motorsports, Jeffrey Earnhardt, NASCAR, The Dale Jr. Download, Josh Berry

LOUISVILLE, Ohio, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ForeverLawn, the leading synthetic turf provider, announces that their four Ohio dealers are joining forces to sponsor Jeffrey Earnhardt and team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller at this weekend's NASCAR Xfinity race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ohio, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ForeverLawn, the leading synthetic turf provider, announces that their four Ohio dealers are joining forces to sponsor Jeffrey Earnhardt and team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller at this weekend's NASCAR Xfinity race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
  • ForeverLawn Penn-Ohio, ForeverLawn Northern Ohio, ForeverLawn Ohio, and ForeverLawn NEO are the four primary sponsors of the #0 Camaro, affectionately dubbed the #BlackandGreenGrassMachine by racing fans, which features the popular ForeverLawn paint scheme.
  • ForeverLawn signed a 15-race deal with Earnhardt and JD Motorsports for the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity race series, and the June 5 Ohio race is the next race in the agreement.
  • "It's super exciting to see the NASCAR Xfinity Series coming to Ohio," said Bryan Smith, General Manager of ForeverLawn NEO.

Jones Sign divisions chosen to dress up exterior of new TQL Stadium, home of the FC Cincinnati Soccer Club

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
FC Cincinnati, TQL Stadium, Ohio, Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, Total Quality Logistics, Sports in the United States

When lit and operating, the stadium's exterior lighting produces nearly infinite hues, graphics and messages and creates a stunning visual experience.

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  • When lit and operating, the stadium's exterior lighting produces nearly infinite hues, graphics and messages and creates a stunning visual experience.
  • Watch a video produced by FC Cincinnati of TQL Stadium's facade illuminated for the first time with a choreographed light show.
  • The stadium is owned by the FC Cincinnati Soccer Club and replaces the previous venue, Nippert Stadium.
  • Its four divisions operate semi-autonomously and include Jones Sports, Jones Architectural Creations (architectural facades and features), Jones Outdoor (billboards) and Jones Lighting Services (commercial indoor and exterior lighting replacement).

Black Bear Sports Group Acquires 26th Ice Arena

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Sports, Sports, Finance, Hockey, Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Other Professional Services, Printscape Arena at Southpointe, Youngstown Phantoms, Youngstown, Ohio, Delmont, Pennsylvania, Ice hockey in the United States, Sports in the United States, Ice hockey

An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (Black Bear) has acquired Pittsburgh Ice Arena in New Kensington, PA (the Arena).

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  • An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. (Black Bear) has acquired Pittsburgh Ice Arena in New Kensington, PA (the Arena).
  • Black Bear, the largest owner/operator of ice rinks in the U.S., was founded by CEO Murry Gunty in 2015 .
  • Black Bear owns and operates Printscape Arena in Canonsburg, PA (formerly known as Iceoplex at Southpointe), Palmer Imaging Arena in Delmont, PA (formerly known as Center Ice Arena) and co-owns and operates the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League in Youngstown, OH.
  • Black Bear focuses on ice arenas in metropolitan areas with compelling demographics, markets with a National Hockey League club presence and arenas with existing youth hockey clubs.

Simone Biles Headlines Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour Visiting 35 Arenas this Fall

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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MagicSpace Entertainment and AEG Presents/Concerts West today announced tickets will go on-sale Friday, June 11 for the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour, a high-energy, gymnastics-meets-pop-concert spectacular that will be headlined by the most decorated gymnast of all-time, Simone Biles.

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  • MagicSpace Entertainment and AEG Presents/Concerts West today announced tickets will go on-sale Friday, June 11 for the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour, a high-energy, gymnastics-meets-pop-concert spectacular that will be headlined by the most decorated gymnast of all-time, Simone Biles.
  • The Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour is supported by associate sponsors GK Elite and SPIETH America.
  • Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour will match athleticism and entertainment, all while celebrating the gold inside each of us!
  • To sign up for the presale and for more information about VIP packages and a chance to participate in the show finale of the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour, visit www.GoldOverAmericaTour.com .

Generational’s Harry Higgs Qualifies for 2022 Masters Tournament

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Generational Group , a leading middle market investment bank for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that Harry Higgs , a Generational sponsored PGA Tour golf professional, has advanced to the 2022 Masters Tournament with his fourth place finish at last weekends 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

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  • Generational Group , a leading middle market investment bank for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that Harry Higgs , a Generational sponsored PGA Tour golf professional, has advanced to the 2022 Masters Tournament with his fourth place finish at last weekends 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210526005203/en/
    In his first career major event, Higgs rose to the occasion with an impressive 2 under par at the PGA Championship.
  • In other 2021 tournaments, Higgs finished 2nd at the Safeway Open and tied for 19th at The Honda Classic .
  • Our entire team is proud to be part of his success and we look forward to the rest of the 2021 season and his participation in the 2022 Masters Tournament.

2021 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give to Bring World's Top Golfers Back to Michigan

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will draw the world's best golfers to Grand Rapids once again with early commitments from top LPGA players, including defending champion Brooke Henderson.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will draw the world's best golfers to Grand Rapids once again with early commitments from top LPGA players, including defending champion Brooke Henderson.
  • The field was finalized today for the 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic, which will be held June 17-20 at Blythefield Country Club.
  • "We're excited to see so many familiar faces return to West Michigan for the tournament after a year apart," said Cathy Cooper, Executive Director of the Meijer LPGA Classic.
  • In total, the Meijer LPGA Classic has generated more than $6.3 million for the Meijer Simply Give program.