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Flux Champions Tech-Sports Synergy as Proud Sponsor of Two United Football League Teams

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, England, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flux, a global leader in decentralized technology spanning cloud computing, artificial intelligence, Web3, storage and infrastructure, today announced a multi-year partnership designating it an Official Sponsor of United Football League (UFL) teams the D.C. Defenders and St. Louis Battlehawks. This strategic collaboration aligns with Flux’s commitment to building community and propels the company’s impressive momentum in decentralized technology.

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This strategic collaboration aligns with Flux’s commitment to building community and propels the company’s impressive momentum in decentralized technology.
“At Flux, our decentralized technology prioritizes individuals, and we recognize the unparalleled ability of sports to unite and inspire people.
We find ourselves at a pivotal moment where the innovative realm of Web3 converges with professional football.
I eagerly anticipate sharing this immersive experience with our community of passionate sports enthusiasts,” expressed Daniel Keller, CEO and co-founder of Flux.

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

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 .

McDonald's All American Games Selects Joyce Edwards and Dylan Harper as the 2024 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year

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Monday, April 1, 2024

CHICAGO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee is proud to announce that high school all-stars, Joyce Edwards of Camden High School in South Carolina and Dylan Harper of Don Bosco Prep High School in New Jersey, have been named as the recipients of the 2024 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year Award. Edwards and Harper were honored with the award earlier today in Houston. Both players will take the court tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 2 for the 47th annual McDonald's All American Games.

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Both players will take the court tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 2 for the 47th annual McDonald's All American Games.
Since 1997, the Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year are selected annually in honor of Morgan Wootten, the late chairman of the Games' Selection Committee and Basketball Hall of Fame Coach.
The following McDonald's All Americans were selected as finalists for the Morgan Wootten National Players of Year Award:
For the boys' team: Ace Bailey (McEachern High School – GA), V.J.
The 2024 McDonald's All American Games will start with the Girls Game on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.

POSSIBLE TEAMS UP WITH NBCUNIVERSAL FOR ON-SITE HOSTING DUTIES

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Monday, April 1, 2024

NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today Access Hollywood's Kit Hoover, Telemundo's Jessica Carrillo, and NBC6 News' Constance Jones are the newest hosts to join the anticipated lineup of speakers and leaders at POSSIBLE.

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The Vision Hall is where business leaders come to ignite the industry's imagination and spark interesting discussions about the future of marketing.
"Kit, Jessica, and Constance will be vital assets to our team of hosts at POSSIBLE.
From their experience, they have their finger on the pulse of the cultural zeitgeist, making them in tune to all things POSSIBLE."
During the event, POSSIBLE will present 14 tracks of curated content, masterclasses, workshops, an exposition, an outside activation area, VIP networking, and entertainment.

ATI PHYSICAL THERAPY RETURNS AS AN OFFICIAL PARTNER FOR THE 47TH ANNUAL McDONALD'S ALL AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAMES

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Physical Therapy, Inc., a nationally recognized outpatient physical therapy provider in the United States, is proud to announce its continued partnership as one of the official sponsors for the 47th Annual McDonald's All American Games, for the third consecutive year. The event, set to take place on April 2 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, will showcase the nation's top high school basketball talent in a thrilling display of skill and high-level competition.

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Four dedicated ATI Sports Medicine athletic trainers will be on-site throughout the entirety of the event, providing 24/7 medical coverage.
"We are thrilled to be a part of the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games for the third year in a row," said Rob Manker, Head of Marketing at ATI Physical Therapy.
ATI is also sponsoring the College Basketball Parents' Association's McDonald's All American Games Parent Celebration Brunch , with exclusive attendance by the players' parents.
ATI Physical Therapy looks forward to another year of excitement and excellence in high school basketball, supporting the athletes and their families every step of the way.

Charlotte Sports Foundation and Ally Financial Unveil 2024 Ally Tipoff Lineup and Extend Partnership through 2026

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) and Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), a financial services company with the nation's largest all-digital bank and who has become a leading brand in women's sports, announced today the lineup for the 2024 Ally Tipoff.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) and Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), a financial services company with the nation's largest all-digital bank and who has become a leading brand in women's sports, announced today the lineup for the 2024 Ally Tipoff.
In addition to unveiling the 2024 Ally Tipoff lineup, Ally and CSF have agreed to a multi-year partnership extension.
"We believe the Ally Tipoff is the premier regular season women's basketball event in the country," said CSF executive director Danny Morrison.
The Board of Directors that guides the Charlotte Sports Foundation boasts a dynamic roster of top Charlotte civic and business leaders.

2024 UCA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS TOP TEAMS

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The National High School Cheerleading Championship, produced by Universal Cheerleaders Association, a Varsity Spirit brand, is the pinnacle of cheerleading competitions for high school cheerleaders across the country.

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The National High School Cheerleading Championship, produced by Universal Cheerleaders Association, a Varsity Spirit brand, is the pinnacle of cheerleading competitions for high school cheerleaders across the country.
"This year's National High School Cheerleading Championship marks our 30th year with our partners at The Walt Disney World Resort," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit.
For more information on the National High School Cheerleading Championship, please visit Varsity.com .
Select Varsity Division Winners include:
Super Varsity Division I: Bullitt East High School | Mount Washington, KY
Super Varsity Division II: Athens High School | Athens, AL
Large Varsity Division I: Live Oak High School | Denham Springs, LA
Large Varsity Division II: St Joseph's Academy | Baton Rouge, LA
Large Varsity Coed: Graves County High School | Mayfield, KY
Medium Varsity Division I: Oak Ridge High School | El Dorado Hills, CA
Medium Varsity Division II: Greenup County High School | Greenup, KY
Medium Varsity Coed: Brother Martin High School | New Orleans, LA
Small Varsity Division I: Mater Dei High School | Santa Ana, CA
Small Varsity Division II: Rocky Point High School | Rocky Point, NY
Small Varsity Coed Division I: Strawberry Crest High School | Dover, FL
Small Varsity Coed Division II: Barren County High School | Glasgow, KY
Varsity Game Day Live: Greendale High School | Greendale, WI
Super Varsity Game Day Division I: Desoto Central High School | Southaven, MS
Super Varsity Game Day Division II: Liberty Creek High School | Gallatin, TN
Large Varsity Game Day Division I: Oak Grove High School | Purvis, MS
Large Varsity Game Day Division II: Buckhorn High School | New Market, AL
Large Varsity Coed Game Day: West Harrison High School | Gulfport, MS
Medium Varsity Game Day Division I: Dutchtown High School | Geismar, LA
Medium Varsity Game Day Division II: Purvis High School | Purvis, MS
Medium Varsity Coed Game Day: Broken Arrow High School | Broken Arrow, OK
Small Varsity Game Day Division I: Jefferson High School | Bloomington, MN
Small Varsity Game Day Division II: Harrison High School | Harrison, NY
Small Varsity Game Day Division II: Union-Endicott High School | Endicott, NY
Small Varsity Coed Game Day Division I: Pearland High School | Pearland, TX
Small Varsity Coed Game Day Division II: Menomonee Falls High School | Menomonee Falls, WI
For a full list of results, visit Varsity TV .

ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery Forming Joint Venture to Launch Streaming Sports Service in the U.S.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) have reached an understanding on principal terms to form a new Joint Venture (JV) to build an innovative new platform to house a compelling streaming sports service.

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Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) have reached an understanding on principal terms to form a new Joint Venture (JV) to build an innovative new platform to house a compelling streaming sports service.
The formation of the pay service is subject to the negotiation of definitive agreements amongst the parties.
The offering, scheduled to launch in the fall of 2024, would be made available directly to consumers via a new app.
Discovery would form a new joint venture to develop, launch and operate a streaming sports bundle of linear networks and certain DTC sports content and services.

GoPro Named Official Action Camera of X Games Elite Ski + Snowboard Competition

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) announced a partnership with X Games Aspen 2024 to be the official action camera of the elite winter ski and snowboard competition. More than 100 of the biggest names in action sports will compete in front of live crowds in Aspen, Colorado, with an additional 2.4 million viewers tuning in from home across ABC and ESPN broadcasts, making this one of the biggest snow events of the year with some of the most coveted action sports medals outside of the Olympics.

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SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) announced a partnership with X Games Aspen 2024 to be the official action camera of the elite winter ski and snowboard competition.
GoPro first partnered with X Games using the GoPro HD HERO in the early 2010s to share never-before-seen athlete follow cam and course preview footage from an immersive GoPro POV.
"We're excited to help millions of X Games viewers feel closer to the action and experience the athlete's own point-of-view through the lens of GoPro."
"We are thrilled to officially welcome GoPro back to X Games," said Ashley Robbins, Vice President of Partnership Sales at X Games.

The McDonald's All American Games Reveal the 48 Up-and-Coming Superstars Set to Make History

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee unveils the final rosters of top high school athletes who will showcase their skills on the court at the 2024 McDonald's All American Games. For 48 elite high school basketball players – 24 girls and 24 boys – dreams will become reality as they carry on the four-decades long tradition of basketball greatness when they square off this April at Toyota Center in Houston.

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This year's 2024 boys lineup includes some of the game's elite talent, with five coming from California and another four from Florida.
Tickets to the McDonald's All American Games at Toyota Center on Tuesday, April 2 are now available at toyotacenter.com .
The 2024 McDonald's All American Games will start with the Girls Game on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Throughout the years, the McDonald's All American Games have benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) and its network of local Chapters since their inception.