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Former SPIRE Athlete LaMelo Ball Projected Top Pick in 2020 NBA Draft

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
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GENEVA, Ohio, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --LaMelo Ball, former student athlete at SPIRE Institute and Academy, is projected to be among the top picks in the first round of the NBA Draft.

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  • GENEVA, Ohio, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --LaMelo Ball, former student athlete at SPIRE Institute and Academy, is projected to be among the top picks in the first round of the NBA Draft.
  • Originally scheduled to be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, the NBA Draft but will now be conducted at ESPN's facilities in Bristol, Connecticut on October 16, 2020 via videoconferencing.
  • Californian LaMelo Ball is the youngest of the three brothers who comprise the Ball family basketball dynasty.
  • In November of 2018, Ball joined SPIRE Institute and Academy (IA) in Geneva Ohio to continue his high school hoops career.

Maccabi USA Men's Basketball Announces New Head Coach For 21st Maccabiah

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Josh Schachter, Pittsburgh, PA, and Jake Rauchbach, Chapel Hill, NC Open Men's Basketball Co-Chairs for the 21st Maccabiah are pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Head Coach of Duke University's Men's Basketball program, Jon Scheyer, Durham, NC, as Head Coach for the Open Men's Basketball Team for the 21st Maccabiah taking place July 2022 in Israel.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Josh Schachter, Pittsburgh, PA, and Jake Rauchbach, Chapel Hill, NC Open Men's Basketball Co-Chairs for the 21st Maccabiah are pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Head Coach of Duke University's Men's Basketball program, Jon Scheyer, Durham, NC, as Head Coach for the Open Men's Basketball Team for the 21st Maccabiah taking place July 2022 in Israel.
  • "Jon's pedigree cannot be matched; few people have had such an accomplished career in basketball collectively as a player and coach," stated Schachter, Co-Chair, Open Men's Basketball, 21st Maccabiah.
  • "We could not be more excited to have Jon lead the United States Men's Basketball team at the 2022 Maccabiah.
  • Maccabi USA is seeking qualified Jewish basketball players to represent the USA delegation at the 21st Maccabiah Games.

Jostens creates 2019 WNBA Championship Ring for the Washington Mystics

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Sunday, June 28, 2020
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Washington DC, June 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington Mystics and Jostens, the leading provider of custom, artfully-crafted championship rings for professional sports teams, today unveiled the 2019 Washington Mystics WNBA Championship Ring.

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  • Washington DC, June 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington Mystics and Jostens, the leading provider of custom, artfully-crafted championship rings for professional sports teams, today unveiled the 2019 Washington Mystics WNBA Championship Ring.
  • Crafted in 10-karat white gold with diamonds, genuine rubies and sapphires, the Mystics 2019 WNBA Championship Ring honors the team with potent symbolism, powerful storytelling, and shimmering brilliance.
  • Jostens also partnered with the Washington Mystics in producing an official WNBA Championship jewelry collection allowing the entire fan community to commemorate the 2019 WNBA Championship.
  • In addition to crafting the Washington Mystics WNBA Championship Ring, Jostens has previously partnered with several other organizations in Washington, DC, including the 2019 Washington Nationals, 2018 Washington Capitals and the 2018 Washington Valor to commemorate their World Championship victory.

Professional Athletes Are Joining Together to Provide Hope During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Friday, May 22, 2020
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Many of the athletes who have created uplifting selfie videos with The Athletes' Corner, are names you'll recognize.

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  • Many of the athletes who have created uplifting selfie videos with The Athletes' Corner, are names you'll recognize.
  • The Athletes' Corner was co-founded by former NBA Player and current Color Commentator for the Golden State Warriors, Kelenna Azubuike.
  • The Athletes' Corner isn't just going to stop when COVID-19 ends; they aim to work together with professional athletes consistently to create openly faith-based and family-focused media content.
  • We feel like by uniting professional athletes, we can provide the world with content that uplifts, encourages, and strengthens families."

Five-Time NBA All-Star and NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups Places First Legal Sportsbook Bet In Colorado History At BetRivers.com

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Friday, May 1, 2020
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DENVER, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Five-time NBA All-Star and NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups once again made history in the state of ColoradoFridaymorning.

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  • DENVER, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Five-time NBA All-Star and NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups once again made history in the state of ColoradoFridaymorning.
  • Billups also led the Detroit Pistons to back-to-back NBA Finals appearances, ultimately winning the title and earning NBA Finals MVP honors in 2007.
  • "This is huge for the state of Colorado, both the economy and for avid sports fans in the state," said NBA Legend Chauncey Billups.
  • Participants must be physically located within the state borders of Colorado and must be at least 21 years old to wager.

Detroit Pistons And Detroit Youth Choir Honor Health Care Workers With Stirring Rendition Of "Stand By Me"

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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DETROIT, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Pistons and the Detroit Youth Choir today released an emotional recording of the song "Stand by Me" to honor doctors, nurses and health care professionals in metro Detroit and around the world who are on the front lines battling COVID-19.

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  • DETROIT, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Pistons and the Detroit Youth Choir today released an emotional recording of the song "Stand by Me" to honor doctors, nurses and health care professionals in metro Detroit and around the world who are on the front lines battling COVID-19.
  • In a video released on Pistons.com and social media the Detroit Youth Choir each member singing remotely as they shelter in place is joined by several legendary Pistons guards: Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Chauncey Billups, Richard "Rip" Hamilton, Dave Bing and current Piston Derrick Rose.
  • Funds will be used to help address urgent health-related needs in the community.
  • The video also serves as a public service announcement encouraging residents to abide by the State of Michigan's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order.

Retired NBA Star Jason Richardson Joins Goldenseed Advisory Board

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif., March 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goldenseed , a California lifestyle cannabis and hemp brand and cultivator, today announced that 14-year NBA standout and two-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion Jason Richardson is joining its Advisory Board, effective immediately.

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  • SANTA CRUZ, Calif., March 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goldenseed , a California lifestyle cannabis and hemp brand and cultivator, today announced that 14-year NBA standout and two-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion Jason Richardson is joining its Advisory Board, effective immediately.
  • Since retiring in 2015, Richardson has remained active in the community as both a basketball instructor as well as an entrepreneur.
  • Jason Richardson is joining a diverse and fast-growing family of Goldenseed investors made up of musicians, artists, actors and everyday people sharing a common belief in the brand and the momentum of the cannabis industry.
  • For more information on Goldenseed, visit www.gseed.com , and follow the brand on Facebook , Twitter or Instagram .

Mountain America Continues Support of the American Red Cross Through BYU 3-Point Shot Program

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
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SANDY, Utah, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain America Credit Union continued its support of the American Red Cross by donating $50 for every 3-point shot made by BYU men's basketball.

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  • SANDY, Utah, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain America Credit Union continued its support of the American Red Cross by donating $50 for every 3-point shot made by BYU men's basketball.
  • With more than 3003-point shots made so far this season, Mountain America presented $17,000 to the American Red Cross at the final men's basketball home game on February 22, 2020.
  • Mountain America awarded an additional $10,500 to the American Red Cross at the BYU football game on November 16, 2019.
  • "The American Red Cross is grateful for the partnership we feel from the leadership, teams, and members of Mountain America.

Stayhealthy Teams Up With Former NBA Player Kareem Rush

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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MONROVIA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stayhealthy has announced that it has partnered with former NBA basketball player and health education activist, Kareem Rush, and his educational foundation.

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  • MONROVIA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stayhealthy has announced that it has partnered with former NBA basketball player and health education activist, Kareem Rush, and his educational foundation.
  • Both will contribute to the Rush Forward Foundation's programs that provide inner city youth with educational activities about health and wellness.
  • Rush Forward was founded three years ago by Kareem Rush, who in addition to being a professional athlete, is also now a certified, personal trainer.
  • The Stayhealthy campaign will benefit the Rush Forward Foundation through a social media "gives back" program that launches this month.

Former NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Redd Joins the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
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Former NBA all-star Michael Redd, best known for his tenure as shooting guard with the Milwaukee Bucks and role in the 2008 US Men's Olympic team, is joining the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund as a venture partner.

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  • Former NBA all-star Michael Redd, best known for his tenure as shooting guard with the Milwaukee Bucks and role in the 2008 US Men's Olympic team, is joining the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund as a venture partner.
  • ADvantage is a global sports tech fund backed by leAD Sports and OurCrowd to invest in early stage technology companies aimed at shaping the future of sports.
  • In this capacity, Redd will be sourcing sports technologies with ADvantage and accelerating the introduction of new products and services into the sports world.
  • "Were thrilled to welcome Michael to the ADvantage family," said Jeremy Pressman, Partner at ADvantage.