New York Knicks

EARTH BRANDS NAMED AN OFFICIAL PARTNER OF MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) (MSG Entertainment) announced today that Earth Brands, the eco-conscious startup dedicated to combating single-use plastic products, has been named an Official Partner of Madison Square Garden.

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  • Earth Brands Products will be Available Throughout Arena, As Part of the Venue's Ongoing Commitment to Sustainability
    NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) (MSG Entertainment) announced today that Earth Brands, the eco-conscious startup dedicated to combating single-use plastic products, has been named an Official Partner of Madison Square Garden.
  • Earth Brands products, including Earth Cups and Earth Lids, will be used at all concession stands and hospitality spaces during all events at The Garden – both sporting events and live entertainment.
  • "Partnering with MSG represents a key milestone in our company's brief history," said Peter Frelinghuysen, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Earth Brands.
  • Earth Brands was founded in 2021 with the mission of making sustainability cool and universal for next-generation consumers and businesses.

GARDEN OF LAUGHS RETURNS WITH ALL-STAR COMEDY LINEUP FEATURING BILL BURR, MICHAEL CHE, CHRIS DISTEFANO, JIM GAFFIGAN, HEATHER MCMAHAN, SAM MORRIL AND JON STEWART

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") and the Garden of Dreams Foundation announced today the highly anticipated return of Garden of Laughs – the all-star comedy benefit that has raised more than $6 million for the Foundation. This year's show, hosted by Steve Schirripa, will include sets by the biggest names in comedy: Bill Burr, Michael Che, Chris Distefano, Jim Gaffigan, Heather McMahan, Sam Morril and Jon Stewart, and will return to The Theater at Madison Square Garden on March 27, 2024 at 8:00PM. Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 16 at 10:00AM, with all net proceeds going directly to the Garden of Dreams Foundation.

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  • Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 16 at 10:00AM, with all net proceeds going directly to the Garden of Dreams Foundation.
  • "As a longtime Knicks fan, I've always known about Garden of Dreams – and how Garden of Laughs enables the Foundation to do its incredible work," said Chris Distefano.
  • "I couldn't be more honored to be part of such an amazing lineup for a great cause."
  • Over the years, Garden of Laughs has featured comedy icons including Sebastian Maniscalco, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, and more.

Infosys and MSG Networks to Enhance Knicks & Rangers Coverage for 2023-2024 Season Through Infosys Topaz-Powered AI Highlights Platform

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE, BSE) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced an Infosys Topaz-powered artificial intelligence (AI) innovation with MSG Networks as part of its ongoing relationship, which MSG Networks' can use to enhance coverage of the 2023-2024 Knicks and Rangers seasons across social platforms. The arrangement includes Infosys Topaz AI, data and analytics solutions, as well as its signature 'AI Highlights' technology.

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  • The arrangement includes Infosys Topaz AI, data and analytics solutions, as well as its signature 'AI Highlights' technology.
  • Through a set of immersive, smart AI-powered tools, MSG Networks will now be able to curate highlights during and immediately following Knicks and Rangers games this season, with minimal human intervention.
  • "Our technology collaboration with MSG is bringing the fan experience to new heights with AI-powered highlights enabled by Infosys Topaz," said Rajesh Varrier, EVP, Head of Digital Experience, Infosys.
  • Since November 2021, as MSG's Digital Innovation partner, Infosys continues to drive cutting-edge technological experiences for stakeholders across select MSG properties including the Knicks, Rangers and the Madison Square Garden Arena.

Skechers Basketball Enters the Game

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The initial wave of Skechers Basketball shoes launching next week includes two distinct mid-top styles—SKX Resagrip™ and SKX FLOAT™—that fuse innovative technologies with the brand’s signature comfort.

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  • The initial wave of Skechers Basketball shoes launching next week includes two distinct mid-top styles—SKX Resagrip™ and SKX FLOAT™—that fuse innovative technologies with the brand’s signature comfort.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231025378417/en/
    Julius Randle in Skechers Basketball: SKX FLOAT™.
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    Skechers has enlisted New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle and Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Terance Mann as the first professional athletes to compete in Skechers Basketball shoes.
  • The Skechers Basketball footwear collection will be available next week at skechersbasketball.com and select Skechers retail stores in North America, as well as select retailers and Skechers stores in the Philippines and China.

SPHERE, THE NEXT-GENERATION ENTERTAINMENT VENUE, NAMED THE NEW YORK KNICKS OFFICIAL JERSEY PATCH PARTNER

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) announced today a new partnership with Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR), naming Sphere, the next-generation entertainment venue that opened last month in Las Vegas, the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the New York Knicks, one of the most storied franchises in sports.

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  • NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) announced today a new partnership with Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR), naming Sphere, the next-generation entertainment venue that opened last month in Las Vegas, the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the New York Knicks, one of the most storied franchises in sports.
  • Additionally, the Sphere logo will be on Knicks practice jerseys, Knicks warm-up shirts and on Knicks jerseys sold at Madison Square Garden's in-arena retail locations, as well as on Shop.MSG.com .
  • Sphere is a next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining the future of live entertainment.
  • The Sphere Experience, a two-part multisensory experience featuring Darren Aronofsky's Postcard from Earth, debuted at the venue on October 6.

StubHub's 2023 NBA Preview: Lakers Rise to the Top as Most In-Demand Team; Inaugural In-Season Tournament Boosts Early Ticket Sales

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2023-24 NBA season tipping off next week, StubHub releases its annual season preview, which breaks down the top-selling teams, games and other trends for the season based on ticket sales data from the global marketplace.

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  • Based on cumulative StubHub ticket sales as of October 17, 2023 for the NBA In-Season Tournament games of the 2023-2024 season.
  • Sales are up more than double, compared to the start of last season.
  • The Lakers hold the #2 spot on the top travel team list, claiming the second-highest average ticket price across their away schedule.
  • California ticket buyers nearly double the sales of buyers from the next top-purchasing state, New York," said Adam Budelli, spokesperson for StubHub.

The Hartford Contributes $500,000 To Improve Access To Adaptive Sports

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Monday, October 9, 2023

The Hartford along with Scott and John Starks, New York Knicks Legend, surprised 28 youth athletes with custom-fit sport wheelchairs.

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  • The Hartford along with Scott and John Starks, New York Knicks Legend, surprised 28 youth athletes with custom-fit sport wheelchairs.
  • “CUNY is proud of our adaptive sports program, led by director Ryan Martin, who is a national pacesetter in the adaptive athletics space.
  • We are one of only 12 Universities nationwide to offer competitive, intercollegiate adaptive sports.”
    This event builds on The Hartford’s mission to make adaptive sports more accessible.
  • Earlier this year, the company announced a $3.5 million commitment to Move United, the national leader in community adaptive sports.

BEYOND MEAT® NAMED FIRST-EVER OFFICIAL PLANT-BASED MEAT PARTNER OF MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK KNICKS AND NEW YORK RANGERS

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) ("MSG Sports") and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") announced today a new partnership with Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND), a leader in plant-based meat, naming the brand the first-ever Official Plant-Based Meat Partner of Madison Square Garden, New York Knicks, Knicks Gaming (NBA 2K League), New York Rangers, and the Arena Concert Series at Madison Square Garden.

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  • Beyond Meat's Delicious Plant-Based Products Will Be Exclusively Featured at the GO BEYOND® GRILL, a Brand-New, First-of-Its-Kind Dedicated Concession Stand on the Madison Square Garden Concourse
    NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) ("MSG Sports") and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") announced today a new partnership with Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND), a leader in plant-based meat, naming the brand the first-ever Official Plant-Based Meat Partner of Madison Square Garden, New York Knicks, Knicks Gaming (NBA 2K League), New York Rangers, and the Arena Concert Series at Madison Square Garden.
  • "We are so proud to welcome Beyond Meat to the MSG family as our first-ever Official Plant-Based Meat Partner."
  • "Madison Square Garden is one of the world's most iconic venues, reaching millions of consumers each year through their robust schedule of sports, music and live entertainment events.
  • Beyond Meat will partner with the Knicks and Rangers digital teams on two custom original content series that will be shown across Knicks and Rangers digital channels.

MSG+ Provides New York Area NHL & NBA Fans More Ways to Watch Their Favorite Teams as NHL and NBA Seasons Begin

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the start of the 2023-24 NHL and NBA seasons around the corner, MSG Networks announced that MSG+, its new state-of-the art streaming product, will provide New York area NHL and NBA fans more ways than ever to watch their favorite teams. 

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the start of the 2023-24 NHL and NBA seasons around the corner, MSG Networks announced that MSG+, its new state-of-the art streaming product, will provide New York area NHL and NBA fans more ways than ever to watch their favorite teams.
  • MSG Networks also announced that the pharmaceutical company Bayer and the Aleve brand at Bayer will serve as the presenting sponsor for MSG+.
  • Bayer has been a thought leader in sports marketing and brand activation and will be presented throughout the MSG+ streaming service.
  • "This is an exciting time for MSG Networks and fans of our teams," said Andrea Greenberg, MSG Networks President and CEO.

GetYourGuide Expands its 'Originals by GetYourGuide' Collection with A New Category of One-of-a-Kind Sports Experiences, Including a First-Ever Tour Inside the Home of McLaren Racing

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Founded by racer, engineer and entrepreneur Bruce McLaren in 1963, McLaren has a rich racing history.

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  • Founded by racer, engineer and entrepreneur Bruce McLaren in 1963, McLaren has a rich racing history.
  • Today, the McLaren Technology Centre is home to McLaren Group, including McLaren Racing.
  • In this exciting partnership, GetYourGuide customers will discover what's inside the McLaren Technology Centre through a new 'Originals by GetYourGuide' experience.
  • Lindsey Eckhouse, Director, Licensing & Digital Products, McLaren Racing, said: "Here at McLaren Racing, fans are at the centre of what we do.