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The United States Army and United Football League Announce Exclusive Partnership; U.S. Army Becomes the Presenting Partner of the UFL

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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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The United Football League (“UFL”) today announced an exclusive partnership with The United States Army (the “Army”) in which the Army has been named the Presenting Partner of the League.

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  • The United Football League (“UFL”) today announced an exclusive partnership with The United States Army (the “Army”) in which the Army has been named the Presenting Partner of the League.
  • As part of the agreement, the Army logo will be featured on all UFL gameday jerseys as well as on the fifty-yard line at games.
  • There will be Army activations at UFL games, including a spotlight honoring veterans and current Army personnel who have served our nation.
  • No matter the life goal, the Army accelerates the lives of young leaders from all walks of life.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian to Present Special Three-Part Series Featuring In-Depth Interview with Jeanette Lee

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Champion professional pool player Jeanette Lee , is the subject of a special three-part, in-depth conversation this weekend on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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  • Champion professional pool player Jeanette Lee , is the subject of a special three-part, in-depth conversation this weekend on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
  • An icon of her sport, Lee was born to Korean-immigrant parents in Brooklyn in 1971.
  • A documentary about her life, Jeanette Lee Vs., premiered at the Doc NYC film festival and is part of the ESPN series 30 for 30.
  • In the Impact Podcast interview, Lee shares details of her rise to fame and how she conquered a unique combination of challenges to get to where she is today.

The Pickleball Club to Host Professional Pickleball Players James Ignatowich and Anna Bright

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The Pickleball Club , a firm founded in 2019 that develops and operates private, membership-based high-amenity indoor pickleball facilities throughout Florida, recently announced it will host professional pickleball players and power couple James Ignatowich and Anna Bright in April for a clinic, pro exhibition and Q-and-A session at its Lakewood Ranch club.

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  • The Pickleball Club , a firm founded in 2019 that develops and operates private, membership-based high-amenity indoor pickleball facilities throughout Florida, recently announced it will host professional pickleball players and power couple James Ignatowich and Anna Bright in April for a clinic, pro exhibition and Q-and-A session at its Lakewood Ranch club.
  • In 2023, Ignatowich won two gold medals in the Indoor National Championship on the PPA Tour and earlier this year, he became the first professional pickleball player to claim the No.
  • Players will then work with Ignatowich to focus on two-handed backhand dinks, speedups, one-handed flicks, counters and blocks, and drives.
  • Following the clinics, a pro exhibition will take place with Ignatowich, Bright, Dominique Lemperle, director of programming and instruction at The Pickleball Club and Forest Dennis, head professional at The Pickleball Club at Lakewood Ranch.

YES Network Is Launching on Fubo in Time for YES’ New York Yankees Opening Day Coverage Today

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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The YES Network and FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a/ Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, have reached a multi-year agreement by which Fubo is launching YES in its Pro base channel plan in time for YES’ coverage of the New York Yankees’ Season Opener today against the Houston Astros.

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  • The YES Network and FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a/ Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, have reached a multi-year agreement by which Fubo is launching YES in its Pro base channel plan in time for YES’ coverage of the New York Yankees’ Season Opener today against the Houston Astros.
  • YES’ pre-game show today begins at 3:00 pm ET, followed by the game telecast at 4:00 pm ET.
  • “The addition of the YES Network to Fubo’s robust baseball offering - which is broader than any other streaming platform’s - means Yankees fans won’t miss a single pitch on YES.
  • In addition to its leading sports coverage, Fubo also streams popular live entertainment and news programming and features more than 40,000 TV shows and movies on-demand each month.

Disney Urges Shareholders to Vote the WHITE Proxy Card “FOR” ONLY Disney’s 12 Director Nominees

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today urged shareholders to protect their investment and the future of the Company by making sure their votes are in on the WHITE proxy card in support of ONLY Disney’s 12 director nominees (and not the Trian Group or Blackwells nominees).

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  • The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today urged shareholders to protect their investment and the future of the Company by making sure their votes are in on the WHITE proxy card in support of ONLY Disney’s 12 director nominees (and not the Trian Group or Blackwells nominees).
  • Disney encourages ALL shareholders to vote their shares online or by telephone no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 2, 2024.
  • Instructions to vote by internet or telephone can be found on the WHITE proxy card.
  • The Board urges shareholders to protect their investment and the future of the Company by voting the WHITE proxy card FOR ONLY Disney’s 12 nominees NOW and not the Trian Group or Blackwells nominees.

The 3rd Annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean Weekend Raises Over $3.4 Million

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The 3rd annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean weekend, held March 21-24 in Sonoma County’s renowned wine country, raised over $3.4 million.

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  • The 3rd annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean weekend, held March 21-24 in Sonoma County’s renowned wine country, raised over $3.4 million.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325542601/en/
    The V Foundation’s wine country events have raised nearly $170 million for cancer research over the last 25 years.
  • Since the V Foundation’s inception in 1993, the organization has awarded over $353 million in cancer research grants to world-class scientists at top cancer centers nationwide.
  • The 4th annual V Foundation Sonoma Epicurean weekend will take place March 20-23, 2025.

Domo Announces Domopalooza 2024: The AI + Data Conference

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced Domopalooza 2024, taking place in person from Tuesday, March 26 through Friday, March 29 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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  • Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced Domopalooza 2024, taking place in person from Tuesday, March 26 through Friday, March 29 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • But the challenges underscoring this nascent stage point to one common setback: AI is only as good as the data that fuels it.
  • Domopalooza 2024 is all about how businesses can join the forces of data and tech to make the vast possibilities of AI a reality for everyone – data scientists and novices alike,” said Josh James, founder and CEO, Domo.
  • Data Governance and Security: Discover data governance and security best practices for trusted data, controlled access, responsible innovation and measurable results.

Great Clips® Launches “Wrights & Wrongs” March Madness® Campaign Featuring Two-Time National Championship Winning Coach, Jay Wright

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Great Clips tapped two-time national championship winning coach, Jay Wright, to share his tips and expertise across an integrated campaign that includes two television commercials, social media content as well as a microsite hub.

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  • Great Clips tapped two-time national championship winning coach, Jay Wright, to share his tips and expertise across an integrated campaign that includes two television commercials, social media content as well as a microsite hub.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312953644/en/
    To help bring the “Wrights & Wrongs” campaign to life, Great Clips will be running two national television commercials starring Jay Wright.
  • In each spot, Coach Wright observes unfortunate “Wrongs” by fans and tells viewers how they can turn those moves into game-saving “Wrights” by visiting Great Clips.
  • To learn more about the “Wrights & Wrongs” campaign, Great Clips’ March Madness Sweepstakes and great hairstyles for tournament season, visit www.GreatClips.com/MarchMadness .

Fubo Expands Position as Home for Local Sports With MASN Carriage Agreement

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a/ Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), and Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) announced today a carriage agreement that will expand streaming coverage of the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals to the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform.

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  • FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a/ Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), and Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) announced today a carriage agreement that will expand streaming coverage of the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals to the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform.
  • The addition of MASN further solidifies Fubo’s position as the home for local sports.
  • Fubo is also the streaming leader in Major League Baseball coverage carrying MLB.TV, MLB Network, MLB Strike Zone, regional sports networks (RSNs), local broadcast networks and national sports networks ESPN and FS1.
  • “Fubo has become a leading sports media platform and this new partnership will deliver O’s and Nats baseball to a significant new audience.”

ESPN BET Launches in North Carolina

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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ESPN BET, the official sportsbook of ESPN, launched today in North Carolina as the state’s legal sports betting market opened.

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  • ESPN BET, the official sportsbook of ESPN, launched today in North Carolina as the state’s legal sports betting market opened.
  • ESPN BET, operated by PENN Entertainment (“PENN”) (Nasdaq: PENN), is now live in 18 states.
  • “We’re thrilled to bring ESPN BET to North Carolina, which marks the first new state launch under our ESPN partnership,” said Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment.
  • We commend the North Carolina State Lottery Commission and all of the stakeholders involved in establishing this new legal sports betting market.”
    "Launching ESPN BET for North Carolina fans is a pivotal moment," said Mike Morrison, Vice President of ESPN BET and ESPN Fantasy.