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Wyndham Rewards Checks-In at Sedgefield for 84th Annual Wyndham Championship

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Rewards®, the world's most generous hotel rewards program spanning more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals, returns to Sedgefield Country Club this week as proud title sponsor of the 84th annual Wyndham Championship.

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Key to Wyn returns, giving fans on-course and at-home the chance to win a custom Ford Bronco Outer Banks, Club Wyndham getaways, Wyndham Rewards points or thousands of other prizes
GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Rewards® , the world's most generous hotel rewards program spanning more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals, returns to Sedgefield Country Club this week as proud title sponsor of the 84th annual Wyndham Championship .
"The Wyndham Championship is known for being The Place to Be, and this year's tournament is certainly no exception," said Lisa Checchio, chief marketing officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
Creating positive impact in the community is a hallmark of the Wyndham Championship, and Wyndham Championship Fore!
Sponsored by Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc., WorldMark by Wyndham, Shell Vacations, LLC, and Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham, Inc., 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.

MTN DEW® IS CONTINUING ITS SUPPORT OF DIVERSE GAMERS WITH THE RETURN OF THE MTN DEW REAL CHANGE CHALLENGE ESPORTS TOURNAMENT

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

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PURCHASE, N.Y., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTN DEW® is continuing its ongoing commitment to support and uplift diverse gamers by bringing back the MTN DEW Real Change Challenge in 2023. With a focus on increasing representation in esports and gaming, the MTN DEW Real Change Challenge will support HBCU student gamers by sponsoring a nationwide tournament featuring Mortal Kombat 1, the latest installment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by the award-winning NetherRealm Studios. Contestants will compete for a piece of an overall prize pool of $500,000, coaching and exposure to esports professionals.

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"Following the success of the MTN DEW Real Change Challenge last year we're pleased to continue this initiative once again in 2023," said JP Bittencourt, VP of Marketing, MTN DEW.
"Mortal Kombat is one of the most iconic game franchises of all time, and being able to partner with them for the MTN DEW Real Change Challenge is truly an honor."
New to 2023, the Real Change Challenge will for the first-time be a nationwide HBCU Mortal Kombat 1 tournament.
"RDCWorld as a whole is very excited to be teaming up with MTN DEW to support the MTN DEW Real Change Challenge," said Johnathan Newton, Chief Operating Officer of Dream Con.

Santander Signs Jon Rahm as New Global Ambassador

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Today Santander announced the signing of a multi-year agreement with Jon Rahm, one of the world’s best golfers.

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Today Santander announced the signing of a multi-year agreement with Jon Rahm, one of the world’s best golfers.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230718770187/en/
Santander signs Jon Rahm as new global ambassador.
Rahm will help the Santander brand increase its visibility in North America, where he plays most of his competitive schedule in US, where Santander has a significant presence.
Jon Rahm said: “It is an honor to join the Santander family and become an ambassador for the global company.

IBM Brings Generative AI Commentary and AI Draw Analysis to the Wimbledon Digital Experience

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

LONDON and ARMONK, N.Y., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and The All England Lawn Tennis Club today announced new features for the Wimbledon digital fan experience that will launch at this year's Championships.

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They are the latest examples of how IBM and Wimbledon are using technology to help fans engage with The Championships on a deeper level.
The new AI Commentary feature will provide fans watching match highlights videos with audio commentary of key moments, along with captions, which they can toggle on or off.
The tool has been designed to give fans a more insightful experience when catching up on key moments from matches with highlights videos on the Wimbledon App and wimbledon.com.
Another new feature IBM will introduce this year is the IBM AI Draw Analysis – the first statistic of its kind in tennis - which uses AI to define how favourable the path to the final might be for each player in the singles draw.

IBM Brings Generative AI Commentary and AI Draw Analysis to the Wimbledon Digital Experience

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

LONDON and ARMONK, N.Y., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and The All England Lawn Tennis Club today announced new features for the Wimbledon digital fan experience that will launch at this year's Championships.

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They are the latest examples of how IBM and Wimbledon are using technology to help fans engage with The Championships on a deeper level.
The new AI Commentary feature will provide fans watching match highlights videos with audio commentary of key moments, along with captions, which they can toggle on or off.
The tool has been designed to give fans a more insightful experience when catching up on key moments from matches with highlights videos on the Wimbledon App and wimbledon.com.
Another new feature IBM will introduce this year is the IBM AI Draw Analysis – the first statistic of its kind in tennis - which uses AI to define how favourable the path to the final might be for each player in the singles draw.

HARLAN J. WERNER'S MEMORABILIA NETWORK SET TO LAUNCH "GREATS OF THE GAME" AUCTION ON TUESDAY, MAY 30, FEATURING RARE SIGNED ITEMS FROM MUHAMMAD ALI, JACKIE ROBINSON, MAGIC JOHNSON, AND SANDY KOUFAX

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned sports memorabilia agent Harlan Werner and his company The Memorabilia Network will dazzle collectors once again when they offer several one-of-a-kind items from a number of larger-than-life sports icons via the "Greats of the Game" auction beginning Tuesday, May 30, at www.tmnauctions.com. Memorabilia enthusiasts are welcome to preview the collection and register for the outstanding auction at the same website now.

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Memorabilia enthusiasts are welcome to preview the collection and register for the outstanding auction at the same website now.
The opening bid for the once-in-a-lifetime item will be $150,000, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity.
Joining the Koufax items is a John Muir High School yearbook triple signed by his former teammate Jackie Robinson.
Additionally, the San Fernando Valley business features never-before-seen photographs of the legendary Howard Bingham, Hollywood memorabilia, vintage cards, signed cars, tickets and unique items.

PGA of America Expands Collaboration with Chase Sapphire to Become the Official Credit Card of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and Presenting Sponsor of the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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This renewal broadens Chase Sapphire's reach with the PGA of America and will provide Chase Sapphire cardmembers access to multiple benefits at the PGA Championship and KPMG Women's PGA Championship.

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This renewal broadens Chase Sapphire's reach with the PGA of America and will provide Chase Sapphire cardmembers access to multiple benefits at the PGA Championship and KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
"Chase Sapphire looks forward to offering new benefits to cardmembers through the expansion of our long-term relationship as the Official Credit Card of the PGA of America," said Marleta Ross, General Manager of Chase Sapphire.
"We are honored to be the credit card of choice for the discerning PGA of America fan and to be part of PGA's growth with the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship."
Chase Sapphire is also the presenting partner of The PGA Shops at the PGA Championship, the official merchandise location for spectators to purchase Championship apparel and accessories.

Cumulus Media’s Westwood One Presents Exclusive Full-Court Audio Coverage of the 2023 NCAA® Men’s and Women’s Final Four® and National Championship Games on Multiple Platforms

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (NASDAQ: CMLS), the largest radio network in the U.S. and the exclusive national audio partner of the NCAA, will present comprehensive live audio coverage of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four and National Championship live from NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, in both English and Spanish. The network will also broadcast the Women’s Final Four and National Championship live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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The network will also broadcast the Women’s Final Four and National Championship live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
The first national semifinal, between the FAU Owls and the San Diego State Aztecs will tip at 6:09 p.m.
ET with the “Championship Monday” pregame show followed by the NCAA Men’s Championship game broadcast at 7:30 p.m.
Westwood One has broadcast the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament since 1982 and every game of March Madness® on multiple platforms since 2005.

JG Wentworth Sponsors 2023 IMSA Racing Team

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Monday, January 23, 2023

CHESTERBROOK, Pa., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry-leading consumer financial services company JG Wentworth announced today that they are sponsoring 2023 IMSA race car drivers Sheena Monk and Katherine Legge, who are contesting the full WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the GTD (Grand Touring Daytona) class aboard the JG Wentworth-backed No. 66 Acura NSX GT3 Evo22. They will be part of team Gradient Racing's first full season of the championship competition and the 53rd racing season sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA).

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CHESTERBROOK, Pa., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry-leading consumer financial services company JG Wentworth announced today that they are sponsoring 2023 IMSA race car drivers Sheena Monk and Katherine Legge, who are contesting the full WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the GTD (Grand Touring Daytona) class aboard the JG Wentworth-backed No.
They will be part of team Gradient Racing's first full season of the championship competition and the 53rd racing season sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA).
JG Wentworth previously sponsored Monk in the Championship's feeder series, the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.
On her partnership with JG Wentworth, Monk said in an interview, "I am proud to be partnered with JG Wentworth because they help people navigate their financial challenges with their broad-based product solutions.

LG CHANNELS NOW STREAMING SEASON ONE OF ITS ORIGINAL DOCU-SERIES "THE RIVALRIES"; SEASON FINALE HIGHLIGHTS NEW YORK STATE'S OLDEST COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL RIVALRY

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA, an official partner of the NCAA®, announced that LG Smart TV Owners can now watch the entire first season of LG Channels' original series "The Rivalries." Its season finale "The Dutchman Shoes," explores the century-old football rivalry between the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers and the Union College Dutchmen as they grapple to gain the coveted Dutchman Shoes trophy at their annual rivalry game.

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Its season finale "The Dutchman Shoes," explores the century-old football rivalry between the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers and the Union College Dutchmen as they grapple to gain the coveted Dutchman Shoes trophy at their annual rivalry game.
Each episode highlights a different sports rivalry as told through interviews, historical moments, and the most recent game footage.
As of the end of 2022, the two schools have played each other 119 times, making it the oldest football rivalry in the state of New York.
Learn more about LG's NCAA partnership, The Rivalries docu-series, and the NCAA Channel exclusively on LG Smart TVs, by visiting LG.com/NCAA .