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Overtime Launches Overtime Select, Women's Basketball League for Next Generation's Stars

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Monday, October 23, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Overtime, creator of disruptive sports leagues, announced Overtime Select ("Select") today, a new women's basketball league starting in summer 2024. Select will feature elite high school aged women's basketball players competing at OTE Arena in Atlanta. The new league will be powered by Overtime's expansive media platform, creating new opportunities for players to grow their personal brands prior to going to college. Founding sponsors include Gatorade, State Farm, adidas and Nissan.

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  • Overtime, creator of disruptive sports leagues, announced Overtime Select ("Select") today, a new women's basketball league starting in summer 2024.
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Overtime, creator of disruptive sports leagues, announced Overtime Select ("Select") today, a new women's basketball league starting in summer 2024.
  • Overtime assembled a group of esteemed advisors to guide the league in its mission to serve the next generation stars on and off the court.
  • Overtime has been a leader in elevating women's sports, with roots in women's basketball and the launch of Overtime WBB over 5 years ago.

Sapphire Sport Again Convenes Big Names in Sport, Business and Entertainment to Raise Oversubscribed $181M Second Fund Platform taking AUM to ~$300M(1)

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapphire Sport, an early-stage investment platform at the intersection of technology, sport, media and entertainment, has convened several new investors to join existing LPs from their first fund platform to announce an oversubscribed $181M second fund vehicle (2) backed by major names across sport, business and media. Following its $117M initial fund vehicle (3) announced in January 2019, which includes investments in companies like Overtime, Tonal and Fevo, this new effort will continue to focus on Seed to Series B companies powering the next generation of consumer behavior across media, digital commerce, gaming, health and human performance, culture and community.

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  • Co-founded and led by Doug Higgins and Michael Spirito, Sapphire Sport pairs technology investment experience with a unique LP base of iconic brands across global sport, business and media.
  • Alongside our LPs, we believe we have built Sapphire Sport into a leading partner for early-stage companies at the intersection of technology and these large markets.
  • "We have navigated through some very tricky markets together, and Sapphire Sport has added value and been extremely supportive every step of the way."
  • Statements above have been provided by executives of portfolio companies in which Sapphire Sport has invested.

Drop it Like it's Haute: 7-Eleven Releases Limited-Edition Apparel Collection with Overtime and Easy Otabor

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 7-Eleven, Inc. knows its customers love to sport the season's hottest looks no matter where they are or what they're doing. To keep its fans looking fresh, the convenience retailer is dropping a limited-edition apparel collection with Overtime and Easy Otabor, a designer, entrepreneur and art curator.

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  • To keep its fans looking fresh, the convenience retailer is dropping a limited-edition apparel collection with Overtime and Easy Otabor , a designer, entrepreneur and art curator.
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8991553-overtime-x-7-eleven-limi...
    The collection, Overtime x 7-Eleven curated by Easy Otabor, is inspired by "Game to Eleven," the phrase popularized by pick-up basketball.
  • Included in the collection are 7-Eleven and Speedway-branded hoodies, T-shirts, hats and mesh shorts.
  • "Overtime was built on creating an impactful digital community and brand, while Easy is one of the most influential people amongst art, streetwear and overall taste.

Montana Rapper Overtime Releases New Album "Self Made In America"

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Friday, June 10, 2022

BILLINGS, Mont., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Montana rapper Overtime has released his new album "Self Made In America" across all digital platforms today through his own independent label Selective Interest Group. The album takes Overtime to a new level sonically, as he's backed by a full band to bring out the subtle nuances in his sound. "Self Made In America" also sees him taking on a newfound maturity with his songwriting, while lyrically he's become razor-sharp with his wordplay. "Self Made In America" also includes collaborations with some of the biggest names in country rap including tracks with Demun Jones, Bubba Sparxxx, Crucifix, Hard Target, Wildcard and more.

Key Points: 
  • Montana rapper Overtime has released his new album "Self Made In America" across all digital platforms today through his own independent label Selective Interest Group.
  • The album takes Overtime to a new level sonically, as he's backed by a full band to bring out the subtle nuances in his sound.
  • BILLINGS, Mont., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Montana rapper Overtime has released his new album "Self Made In America" across all digital platforms today through his own independent label Selective Interest Group.
  • The album takes Overtime to a new level sonically, as he's backed by a full band to bring out the subtle nuances in his sound.

Wave Sports + Entertainment Introduces Its Talent-Led, Original Programming Strategy at First-Ever NewFronts Presentation

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Wave Sports + Entertainment (WSE), one of the fastest-growing sports and entertainment companies with more than 110 million followers globally, is introducing its programming strategy and creator initiatives at this years IAB NewFronts.

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  • Wave Sports + Entertainment (WSE), one of the fastest-growing sports and entertainment companies with more than 110 million followers globally, is introducing its programming strategy and creator initiatives at this years IAB NewFronts.
  • The study also revealed that 77% of WSEs audience doesnt follow ESPN and 64% dont follow Overtime on Instagram & Facebook.
  • To request a viewing link to WSEs 2022 NewFronts presentation or to explore brand partnership opportunities, please email [email protected] .
  • Founded in 2017, Wave Sports + Entertainment is a world-class sports and entertainment company serving modern-day fans via content, products, and experiences.

Overtime Elite Announces Academic and Life Skills Leadership Team

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

ATLANTA, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --OTE (Overtime Elite) announced its academic and life skills leadership team today which includes nearly 70 years combined experience in academics.

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  • ATLANTA, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --OTE (Overtime Elite) announced its academic and life skills leadership team today which includes nearly 70 years combined experience in academics.
  • OTE is creating partnerships with experts to lead and participate in the life skills curriculum.
  • Students will engage in 4 hours a day of academic instruction on their personalized learning track.
  • The education leadership team includes:
    Maisha Riddlesprigger - Head of Academics: Riddlesprigger leads Overtime Elite's education department as the Head of Academics.

Overtime Elite Taps Mark Johnson to Head Business Operations

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

ATLANTA, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --OTE (Overtime Elite) announced the hiring of Mark Johnson as the league's Executive Vice President of Business Operations.

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  • ATLANTA, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --OTE (Overtime Elite) announced the hiring of Mark Johnson as the league's Executive Vice President of Business Operations.
  • "Mark brings leadership and commitment to operational excellence that will be felt not only throughout our league, but across the industry."
  • "I am incredibly excited to join Overtime Elite and ready to partner with Aaron Ryan, his talented team, and the community here in my hometown of Atlanta," said Mark Johnson, OTE EVP of Business Operations.
  • "Overtime Elite has signed another superstar, this time for his business acumen rather than his jump shot.

Overtime Selects Ruby Has Fulfillment for the Brand’s E-Commerce Initiatives

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Monday, June 21, 2021

Ruby Has Fulfillment , the leading international hyper-growth e-commerce fulfillment company, announced today that it will provide logistics and fulfillment services for the apparel and consumer products division of Overtime, the next generation sports brand.

Key Points: 
  • Ruby Has Fulfillment , the leading international hyper-growth e-commerce fulfillment company, announced today that it will provide logistics and fulfillment services for the apparel and consumer products division of Overtime, the next generation sports brand.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210621005608/en/
    Ruby Has Will Provide Fulfillment Services to Overtime for their New Consumer Products Line.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Earlier this year, Overtime launched Overtime Elite (OTE), a transformative new sports league that offers a year-round development program for high-school basketball players.
  • We are thrilled to work with Ruby Has as our fulfillment provider to bring these products to sports enthusiasts everywhere.

UZIO Releases Another Major Product Update for its Payroll, HRIS and Benefits Modules

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Monday, June 14, 2021

Employers can opt to pay overtime and double overtime to their employees, either at a blended rate or at a straight rate.

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  • Employers can opt to pay overtime and double overtime to their employees, either at a blended rate or at a straight rate.
  • This information will be synced from UZIO Time Tracking for the employers using our Time Tracking module.
  • Using UZIO Time Tracking, employers now can set custom overtime rules for each employee.
  • UZIO has added additional guaranteed issue amount and step increase amount rules for Voluntary Life and Voluntary AD&D insurance.

Overtime Elite Selects Atlanta as its Home

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Transformative new sports league OTE (Overtime Elite) announced today that it has selected Atlanta as its home.

Key Points: 
  • b'BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Transformative new sports league OTE (Overtime Elite) announced today that it has selected Atlanta as its home.
  • OTE, which offers the world\'s most talented young basketball players a better pathway to becoming professional athletes, begins playing in Atlanta this September.\n"If we could construct a city that would be the perfect home for Overtime Elite, it would look just like Atlanta," said Overtime Elite Commissioner and President Aaron Ryan.
  • Overtime Elite will bring several well-paying jobs to our city, generate millions of dollars in economic impact and expand mentorship and programming opportunities for our young people," said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
  • "We are pleased that Overtime Elite has chosen Atlanta to be its permanent home, and we look forward to welcoming the next generation of basketball stars to our city.