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NBA Player Seth Curry Visits Thompson Campus This Friday

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, NBA player Seth Curry, Charlotte native and shooting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, visited Thompson Child & Family Focus' (Thompson) campus in Matthews to learn more about the A Child's Place program (ACP).

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, NBA player Seth Curry, Charlotte native and shooting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, visited Thompson Child & Family Focus' (Thompson) campus in Matthews to learn more about the A Child's Place program (ACP).
  • Curry visited Thompson's Matthews campus in late July and was greeted by members of the executive leadership team.
  • "We are extremely pleased that Seth Curry understands and is equally passionate about our mission," stated Will Jones, President/CEO of Thompson.
  • The Seth Curry Foundation cares about moving people and families through the program so that they build self-sustainability.

POWERHANDZ Announces Merger & Major Partnership With NBA Player & 2021 Rookie Of The Year, LaMelo Ball

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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FRISCO, Texas, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- POWERHANDZ, a global athletic training and rehabilitation product tech platform, announced today their merger with PH Innovation Holdings, Inc. and partnership with NBA 2021 Rookie of the Year and Charlotte Hornets Guard, LaMelo Ball.

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  • FRISCO, Texas, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- POWERHANDZ, a global athletic training and rehabilitation product tech platform, announced today their merger with PH Innovation Holdings, Inc. and partnership with NBA 2021 Rookie of the Year and Charlotte Hornets Guard, LaMelo Ball.
  • With this partnership, LaMelo Ball will serve as a General Partner, Brand Ambassador and board member of PH Innovation Holdings, Inc. and The Power to Give Foundation.
  • Without any prior connection to POWERHANDZ, LaMelo started using the POWERHANDZ patented Anti-Grip Weighted Gloves to train in 2019.
  • "The last 18 months have shown the strength and global trajectory of POWERHANDZ and our Power To Give Foundation.

David Stockton Re-Signs With Guaynabo Mets

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Guaynabo Mets are bringing back a familiar face for the 2021 Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) season after agreeing to terms with David Stockton.

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  • GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Guaynabo Mets are bringing back a familiar face for the 2021 Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) season after agreeing to terms with David Stockton.
  • A late-season addition to the Mets, the point guard and son of NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton quickly established himself as the top player on a Guaynabo squad that came within a game of reaching the finals.
  • "We are extremely fortunate to be bringing someone of David Stockton's skill and intelligence back to our organization," said Mets Head Coach Christopher Thomas.
  • In addition to re-signing Stockton, the Mets announced earlier this month that they have agreed to a new contract with import Angel Nez.

NBA Rookie of the Year: LaMelo Ball to auction off autographed triple-double shoes tied to #1 'GOLD SUN' NFT

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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The auction is tied to his GOLD SUN #1 NFT, the token that will be permanently recorded on the blockchain as Ball's most rare and first NFT ever.

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  • The auction is tied to his GOLD SUN #1 NFT, the token that will be permanently recorded on the blockchain as Ball's most rare and first NFT ever.
  • The auction begins on Thursday at 7PM PT at lameloball.io , the home of LaMelo Ball Collectibles.
  • We're bringing the physical and digital worlds together, and this is a perfect symbol of that," Ball explained.
  • In addition to the autographed triple double shoes, the auction winner also receives a signed LaMelo Ball jersey and Gold Sun #1 physical collectible.

NBA Rookie of the Year: LaMelo Ball to auction off autographed triple-double shoes tied to #1 'GOLD SUN' NFT

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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The auction is tied to his GOLD SUN #1 NFT, the token that will be permanently recorded on the blockchain as Ball's most rare and first NFT ever.

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  • The auction is tied to his GOLD SUN #1 NFT, the token that will be permanently recorded on the blockchain as Ball's most rare and first NFT ever.
  • LaMelo Ball auctions off shoes worn the night he became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple double.
  • The auction begins on Thursday at 7PM PT at lameloball.io , the home of LaMelo Ball Collectibles.
  • In addition to the autographed triple double shoes, the auction winner also receives a signed LaMelo Ball jersey and Gold Sun #1 physical collectible.

Saniya Rivers Named 2020-21 Gatorade® National Girls Basketball Player Of The Year

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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WILMINGTON, N.C., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In its 36th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Saniya Rivers of Eugene Ashley High School in Wilmington, N.C. is the 2020-21 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

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  • WILMINGTON, N.C., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In its 36th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Saniya Rivers of Eugene Ashley High School in Wilmington, N.C. is the 2020-21 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
  • A national advisory panel comprised of sport-specific experts and sports journalists helped select Rivers from nearly half a million high school girls basketball players nationwide.
  • "Saniya Rivers is one of the best athletes to come out of high school in years," says Kevin Lynch, senior national talent evaluator for BlueStar Basketball.
  • The state's two-time returning Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year, Rivers averaged 36.8 points, 11.5 rebounds, 5.3 steals and 5.1 assists per game.

Upper Deck Announces New Autographed Collectibles of Expected First-Round Draft Pick Jalen Green

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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CARLSBAD, Calif., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Upper Deck, the premier global sports and entertainment collectibles company, has announced the upcoming release of brand new autographed memorabilia of expected top Draft pick Jalen Green that will add to the company's extensive portfolio of exclusive basketball memorabilia.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Upper Deck, the premier global sports and entertainment collectibles company, has announced the upcoming release of brand new autographed memorabilia of expected top Draft pick Jalen Green that will add to the company's extensive portfolio of exclusive basketball memorabilia.
  • After a successful amateur career, Green is widely expected to be a top-five pick in this summer's Draft.
  • Upper Deck is offering an autographed and inscribed Jalen Green basketball jersey that is limited to just 19 pieces to acknowledge his significant accomplishments.
  • To commemorate Green's upcoming Draft selection, Upper Deck is releasing a print aptly titled '2021 Draft Class.'

Miami Heat’s Duncan Robinson Partners with Ballogy

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210408005509/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210408005509/en/
    Im excited to help the next generation of basketball players reach their potential, said Duncan Robinson.
  • Duncan Robinson is a player who had to prove himself at the most vital times in his career before moving onto the next stage of his basketball journey.
  • Duncan has faced and overcome so many challenges during his unlikely journey to the NBA, said Todd Young, Founder and CEO of Ballogy.
  • Ballogy introduced the Ballogy Skills Assessment (BSA), the result of extensive research and feedback gathered from middle school, high school, and college level coaches and athletes.

Sports Illustrated’s March Issue Features the Gonzaga Bulldogs, College Basketball’s Newest Superpower

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Monday, February 22, 2021
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs could be the first NCAA Division I mens team to go undefeated since Indiana in 1976.

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  • The Gonzaga Bulldogs could be the first NCAA Division I mens team to go undefeated since Indiana in 1976.
  • Along with coach Few, the cover features Jalen Suggs, Drew Timme, Corey Kispert and Joel Ayayi.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210222005808/en/
    Sports Illustrateds March issue featuring the Gonzaga Bulldogs hits newsstands Feb. 23 (Photo: Business Wire)
    The print edition hits newsstands Feb. 23 and feature stories are available to digital subscribers now on SI.com.
  • The March issue includes features such as:
    Power QB: Even for stars, the NFLs player-movement power dynamic has always heavily favored owners and teams.

Respected Denver Nuggets Former Coach George Karl Brings His Winning Ways To BetRivers.com in Exclusive Content Deal

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BetRivers.com is proud to announce an exclusive content deal with George Karl, one of the winningest coaches in NBA history.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BetRivers.com is proud to announce an exclusive content deal with George Karl, one of the winningest coaches in NBA history.
  • This new partnership makes the All-Star coach an exclusive sports betting endorser of the BetRivers brand.
  • Coach Karl will serve as the company's brand ambassador and spokesperson and will be engaged in great upcoming promotions and events on BetRivers platforms.
  • "My philosophy to coaching and life has always been about being truthful, honest and real," said George Karl.