Walter Payton

Alltroo Offers NFL Fans the Opportunity to Win Prizes in Support of the Player Nominees of the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Presented by Nationwide

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide and professional fundraising platform Alltroo have teamed up for the second year in a row to offer fans of the NFL the opportunity to engage with the 32 nominees of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. Via custom fundraisers, fans can enter for a chance to win unique prizes – custom to each nominee – and raise donations in support of the nominees' chosen charity beneficiaries.

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  • Via custom fundraisers, fans can enter for a chance to win unique prizes – custom to each nominee – and raise donations in support of the nominees' chosen charity beneficiaries.
  • "The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award is the NFL's most prestigious honor, and each of this year's nominees exemplifies the true spirit of the award both on and off the field," said NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell.
  • Now through Jan. 31, 2024, fans can visit alltroo.com/manoftheyear and donate to any of the fundraisers supporting the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees.
  • "Thanks to Nationwide's continued support, we're excited to further engage fans in the philanthropic efforts of their favorite players.

Nationwide's Charity Challenge kicks off today with increased prize money, new voting option

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide's annual Charity Challenge kicks off today, giving football fans a way to help Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees earn additional dollars for their chosen charities. As presenting sponsor of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, Nationwide is encouraging fans to take the challenge and vote for their favorite nominees now through January 8, 2024.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide's annual Charity Challenge kicks off today, giving football fans a way to help Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees earn additional dollars for their chosen charities.
  • To commemorate its 10th year of sponsoring what is widely regarded as the NFL's most prestigious honor, Nationwide will award the Charity Challenge winner an additional $10,000 for his designated charity, increasing the top prize from $25,000 to $35,000.
  • The second and third place finishers will receive $10,000 and $5,000 donations, respectively, all courtesy of Nationwide.
  • Hashtag information, official rules and the Charity Challenge scoreboard can be found at NFL.com/manoftheyear .

Devon Kennard, NFL Player and Investor, Unveils Financial Success Strategies in New Book It All Adds Up

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230125005539/en/
    Devon Kennard, NFL linebacker, investor, and philanthropist, shares his game plan for financial and life success in his new book, "It All Adds Up," now available for pre-order.
  • In this book, Devon provides clear guidance and practical tools to help you create your money success story.
  • Kiyosaki says,
    "In his new book It All Adds Up , Devon shares what he's learned so that others can have an edge in achieving success.
  • To stay informed about the book release and book events, Devon has an email list available for signup at devonkennard.com/bookpreorder .

Washington Commanders Select SeatGeek’s Technology Platform to Fuel Digital Ticketing Transformation Strategy

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Monday, August 15, 2022

SeatGeek , the high-growth technology platform thats transforming the live event experience for fans, teams, and venues, today announced a multi-year deal with the NFLs Washington Commanders.

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  • SeatGeek , the high-growth technology platform thats transforming the live event experience for fans, teams, and venues, today announced a multi-year deal with the NFLs Washington Commanders.
  • Its as simple as that, said Washington Commanders Team President Jason Wright.
  • The Washington Commanders become SeatGeeks fourth NFL partner, joining the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals.
  • By combining a consumer marketplace with innovative primary ticketing box office technology, SeatGeek has become a high-growth global ticketing leader.

CHEQ AND WASHINGTON COMMANDERS ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP, ENHANCING THE FAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE INSTALLATION OF EXPRESS KIOSKS AT FEDEXFIELD

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today CHEQ announced a new innovative partnership with the Washington Commanders for the 2022 season.

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  • KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today CHEQ announced a new innovative partnership with the Washington Commanders for the 2022 season.
  • This partnership will give Commanders fans the opportunity to reduce the time spent waiting in lines at the stadium with the installation of express self-service kiosks at select locations throughout FedExField, the Commanders home stadium.
  • Additionally, the Commanders are the first professional sports team to partner with CHEQ in the nation's capital.
  • Washington Commanders Football Operations are headquarteredin Ashburn, Virginia, and its Business Operations are headquartered at FedExField.

The Washington Commanders Announce the Launch of Washington Branded, An In-House Creative Entity Designed to Develop Authentic and Engaging Offerings for Fans and Partners

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

LANDOVER, Md., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Washington Commanders have established an in-house branded entertainment studio called Washington Branded. This new creative arm will offer partners two collaborative options – original content and branded content – focused on the creation of cross-platform content that fans and wider audiences see as entertainment they genuinely want to watch. With talent from a variety of brand, entertainment, media, sports and film backgrounds, Washington Branded is set to stand apart from other similar entities in the industry.

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  • LANDOVER, Md., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Washington Commanders have established an in-house branded entertainment studio called Washington Branded.
  • With talent from a variety of brand, entertainment, media, sports and film backgrounds, Washington Branded is set to stand apart from other similar entities in the industry.
  • "In today's fragmented media world, where technology enables consumers to control what, where and when they experience their entertainment, traditional methods of reaching audiences aren't enough.
  • Washington Commanders' Football Operations are headquartered at the Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Virginia, and their Business Operations are headquartered at FedExField.

Washington Commanders Announce Three-Year Audio Partnership with iHeartMedia D.C.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

LANDOVER, Md., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Washington Commanders announced a new three-year partnership deal with iHeartMedia D.C. to be the team's exclusive radio broadcast partner. Beginning in the 2022 season, live gameday broadcasts will run on iHeartMedia's BIG 100.3 FM and be featured on the station's website and on the iHeartRadio app, iHeartMedia's free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. This new partnership will expand the team's reach across the DMV, giving more fans the ability to listen and engage with the Washington Commanders on a daily basis and helping to grow the team's fanbase in the region.

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  • "We are excited to team up with iHeartMedia as we enter our inaugural season as the Washington Commanders," said Jason Wright, President of the Washington Commanders.
  • "The Washington Commanders are an iconic brand that we are excited to join forces with," said Kevin LeGrett, President of iHeartMedia Sports.
  • "iHeartMedia DC is thrilled to announce the inaugural broadcast partnership with the Washington Commanders," said Aaron Hyland Region President iHeartMedia.
  • The partnership with the Commanders represents iHeartMedia's 18th National Football League partnership.

SiriusXM Announces Extensive Sports and Entertainment Programming for Super Bowl LVI Week in Los Angeles

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Monday, February 7, 2022

On Super Bowl Sunday, February 13 (6:30 pm ET), SiriusXM will offer multiple live broadcasts of Super Bowl LVI.

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  • On Super Bowl Sunday, February 13 (6:30 pm ET), SiriusXM will offer multiple live broadcasts of Super Bowl LVI.
  • Super Bowl game broadcasts - as well as SiriusXM programming airing throughout Super Bowl Week - are available to subscribers on the SiriusXM radios in their cars and on the SXM App.
  • Listeners can hear it live on Eminem's Shade 45 channel (SiriusXM 45) and Super Bowl LVI Radio (SiriusXM 104).
  • SiriusXM's 24/7 NFL channel - SiriusXM NFL Radio (SiriusXM 88) - will broadcast live from Radio Row at the Los Angeles Convention Center each day of Super Bowl Week starting at 9 am ET/6 am PT.

SiriusXM Announces Extensive Sports and Entertainment Programming for Super Bowl LVI Week in Los Angeles

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Monday, February 7, 2022

On Super Bowl Sunday, February 13 (6:30 pm ET), SiriusXM will offer multiple live broadcasts of Super Bowl LVI.

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  • On Super Bowl Sunday, February 13 (6:30 pm ET), SiriusXM will offer multiple live broadcasts of Super Bowl LVI.
  • Super Bowl game broadcasts - as well as SiriusXM programming airing throughout Super Bowl Week - are available to subscribers on the SiriusXM radios in their cars and on the SXM App.
  • Listeners can hear it live on Eminem's Shade 45 channel (SiriusXM 45) and Super Bowl LVI Radio (SiriusXM 104).
  • SiriusXM's 24/7 NFL channel - SiriusXM NFL Radio (SiriusXM 88) - will broadcast live from Radio Row at the Los Angeles Convention Center each day of Super Bowl Week starting at 9 am ET/6 am PT.

Stats Perform to Present The FCS National Awards

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

LONDON, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The FCS National Awards, which honor the best of the best in college football's Division I subdivision, will be handed out Friday night, Jan. 7 at the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Presentation at the Frisco Embassy Suites & Convention Center in Frisco, Texas.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The FCS National Awards, which honor the best of the best in college football's Division I subdivision, will be handed out Friday night, Jan. 7 at the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Presentation at the Frisco Embassy Suites & Convention Center in Frisco, Texas.
  • Stats Perform is one of the nation's leading sources for FCS news content and data, and has presented the Walter Payton, Buch Buchanan, Jerry Rice, Eddie Robinson and Doris Robinson awards since 2015.
  • Highlighting the annual event will be the announcements of the Walter Payton and Buck Buchanan awards, presented to the FCS offensive and defensive players of the year, respectively.
  • The winners of the other three FCS legacy awards were announced previously, including College and NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders as the Eddie Robinson Award recipient for national coach of the year.