Harlem Globetrotters

Spread Game: The World-Renowned Harlem Globetrotters Are Back

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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For over 95 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have been committed to spreading joy through their artful athleticism and unparalleled basketball skill.

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  • For over 95 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have been committed to spreading joy through their artful athleticism and unparalleled basketball skill.
  • The Globetrotters are now relaunching their brand through the Spread Game Tour, a fully redesigned interactive family entertainment sports experience like no other.
  • All of the NBA is playing like the Harlem Globetrotters, showcasing moves weve been defining for decades.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For more information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters' official website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Silver Dollar City Nominated #1 Amusement Park in the Land!

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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BRANSON, Mo., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Just released, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is nominated for the 2021 #1 Amusement Park in America by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

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  • BRANSON, Mo., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Just released, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is nominated for the 2021 #1 Amusement Park in America by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
  • "There are plenty of reasons to visit Silver Dollar City this summer," said Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City Attractions.
  • Also, premiering a new show created exclusively for Silver Dollar City, The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters are setting up to present new tricks and new skills in The Harlem Globetrotters Skills Showcase.
  • "This nomination highlights the world-class offerings of Silver Dollar City," concluded Thomas, as the park was chosen as a nominee by a national panel of amusement & theme park experts of USA TODAY 10Best editors and additional influencers from around the country.

National Basketball Retired Players Association, Sheryl Swoopes and Flexion Therapeutics Announce Partnership to Raise Awareness of ZILRETTA®

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Sports, American Basketball Association, National Basketball Association, National Basketball Retired Players Association, Women's National Basketball Association, Harlem Globetrotters, Basketball, Kenny Gattison

She was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016 and is an active leader in the NBRPA.

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  • She was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016 and is an active leader in the NBRPA.
  • Knee injuries, especially cartilage and meniscus injuries, are common for basketball players and can lead to OA over time.
  • The NBRPA represents over 1,000 former NBA and WNBA players, making it the largest agency of its kind in basketball.
  • About the National Basketball Retired Players Association:
    The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) is comprised of former professional basketball players from the NBA, ABA, WNBA and Harlem Globetrotters.

Harlem Globetrotters Name Sunni Hickman Vice President Of Marketing And Sales

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Friday, August 28, 2020
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ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The World FamousHarlem Globetrotters announced today that Sunni Hickman has been named vice president of marketing and sales.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The World FamousHarlem Globetrotters announced today that Sunni Hickman has been named vice president of marketing and sales.
  • Hickman joins the Globetrotters from Herschend Family Entertainment, where she served as director of integrated marketing communications for the past three years.
  • Before joining Herschend, she worked for The Dollywood Company as the vice president of marketing.
  • During her time at Dollywood, Hickman was responsible for driving theme park admissions revenue through effective marketing and sales strategies centered around new product, festivals and events.

Harlem Globetrotters Release New Mobile Game

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Sports entertainment, Entertainment, Herschend Family Entertainment, Harlem Globetrotters, Metromedia, Sports, Basketball, Curly Neal

ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with developer Cosi Games and publisher Gamejam Company, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters have announced today the release of a new iOS and Android game called Harlem Globetrotters Basketball.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with developer Cosi Games and publisher Gamejam Company, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters have announced today the release of a new iOS and Android game called Harlem Globetrotters Basketball.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters Basketball mobile game brings the excitement of a Globetrotters experience to millions of consumers through their mobile devices.
  • "Since we are in an extended timeout at the moment, we are excited to offer a new way for fans to interact with and experience the Harlem Globetrotters through the release of this new mobile game," said Jeff Munn, executive vice president and general manager of the Harlem Globetrotters.
  • Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters' official Website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter @Globies

LakePoint Sports Announces New Corporate Partners

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Sports, Entertainment, Harlem Globetrotters, Herschend Family Entertainment, Metromedia, Sports entertainment, Rawlings, TrackMan, eSports, PlaySight Interactive, Video gaming

Additional partners supporting LakePoint Sports' esports initiatives include the Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF), Hawks Talon and Hyperice.

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  • Additional partners supporting LakePoint Sports' esports initiatives include the Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF), Hawks Talon and Hyperice.
  • These partners will be instrumental in assisting with the growth and momentum at LakePoint Sports and will join PT Solutions, Baseballism, Trackman, Sportzcast, Heart of a Champion, BusMax, Rawlings, Prep Baseball Report (PBR) and PlaySight Interactive, as official partners of LakePoint Sports.
  • Many of the LakePoint Sports partnerships will have a digital footprint beyond campus through LakePoint Sports' media channels, including podcast, social, and broadcast opportunities via LakePoint Live powered by PlaySight.
  • LakePoint Sports is the official home to the training camp of the Harlem Globetrotters, and partners with Prep Baseball Report (PBR) and PlaySight Interactive.

Former Harlem Globetrotter Says Covid Crisis is an Opportunity to Grow

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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That's the resounding message from Former Harlem Globetrotter, International Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker, Herbert 'Flight Time' Lang, during a recent interview with International Speaker and Linkedin Expert, Dennis Koutoudis.

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  • That's the resounding message from Former Harlem Globetrotter, International Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker, Herbert 'Flight Time' Lang, during a recent interview with International Speaker and Linkedin Expert, Dennis Koutoudis.
  • But it is important that we take this thing seriously and also use this time to grow as individuals.
  • Let's use this time to grow businesses that we've been working on.
  • Use it as a learning season and an opportunity to grow.

Harlem Globetrotters Legend Curly Neal Passes Away At 77

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
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ATLANTA, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fred "Curly" Neal the Harlem Globetrotters icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile passed away this morning in his home outside of Houstonat the age of 77.

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  • ATLANTA, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fred "Curly" Neal the Harlem Globetrotters icon known worldwide for his trademark shaved head and charismatic smile passed away this morning in his home outside of Houstonat the age of 77.
  • Between 1963 and 1985 - before the internet and cable television really existed-it was Curly Neal and the Harlem Globetrotters who first introduced the sport of basketball to millions of people around the world for the first time.
  • Each honoree exemplifies the Harlem Globetrotters' humanitarian contributions and it's the second highest honor a former player can receive outside of jersey retirement.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 93 years.

European Families Globetrotting More Than Ever Before

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Travel, Tourism, Service industries, Vacation rental, Herschend Family Entertainment, Sports entertainment, HomeAway, Expedia Group, Harlem Globetrotters

Today HomeAway, a global expert platform in family holiday rentals, reveals that European families are going on holiday to foreign destinations now more than ever before.

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  • Today HomeAway, a global expert platform in family holiday rentals, reveals that European families are going on holiday to foreign destinations now more than ever before.
  • The majority (53%) of European children have travelled to between 1-3 foreign countries in their lifetime, according to their parents.
  • Only 12% of European children have never been to a foreign country in their lifetime.
  • As travel has become more convenient and less expensive for families in Europe, a generation of little globetrotters has been born.

Harlem Globetrotters Sign First-Ever Player From Ukraine

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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Smoove, who cites LeBron James as his biggest sports influence, said playing for the Globetrotters has been his "dream since I started playing basketball."

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  • Smoove, who cites LeBron James as his biggest sports influence, said playing for the Globetrotters has been his "dream since I started playing basketball."
  • "Smoove is a really exciting player who has thrilled crowds with his ability and showmanship," said Globetrotters head coach and director of player personnel Sweet Lou Dunbar.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 93 years.
  • Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters' official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter @Globies
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