Team sports

InventHelp Inventor Develops Baseball Training Aid (CNC-304)

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Monday, August 19, 2019
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It allows a baseball player to build muscles and train his eyes to better hit a moving baseball.

Key Points: 
  • It allows a baseball player to build muscles and train his eyes to better hit a moving baseball.
  • "I was thinking of ways of increasing bat speed while training the eyes to see the ball when it was hit.
  • I developed my training aid to help with this process," said the inventor.
  • This easy-to-use training aid is skill-enhancing and may provide baseball players with increased confidence around the plate.

The Hits Keep on Coming: T-Mobile on Track to Donate $1 Million to Little League® in First Year of Partnership

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Thursday, August 15, 2019
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T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced it will donate $2K per home run hit at the inaugural T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby to Little League Baseball and Softballpledging to hit at least $1 MILLION in total donations in its first year of partnership.

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  • T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced it will donate $2K per home run hit at the inaugural T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby to Little League Baseball and Softballpledging to hit at least $1 MILLION in total donations in its first year of partnership.
  • Announced in April, the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby gives youth baseballers and softballers the chance to compete and showcase their long-ball skills.
  • Since May, local Little Leaguers have been competing in T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby qualifying events around the country.
  • Cash Compliment - Ashland American Little League, Ashland, KY
    Nate Hawton-Henley - Fairfax Little League, Oakton, VA
    Kai LaChance - Plymouth Little League, Plymouth, MA
    Everest Ouellette - East Lake Little League, Palm Harbor, FL
    Michelle Britt - Tinton Falls Little League, Tinton Falls, NJ
    Keira Cook - East Greenbush Little League, Castleton on Hudson, NY
    Ciana Gaines - Elmer Little League, Elmer, NJ
    Jeylene Joza - Washington Park Little League, Jersey City, NJ
    Val Regalado - Smithville Little League, TX
    Ryder Young - Del Mar Little League, CA
    Brady Ebel - Vineyard Little League, CA
    Chris Hemphill - Paseo Verde Little League, NV
    Aubrey Clark - Johnston Little League, IA
    Angelee Calderon - Ponytail Little League, AZ
    Kendall Becker - North Kitsap National Little League, WA
    Valarie Scott - Flowing Wells Continental Little League, AZ
    For more information on T-Mobile and Little League, visit www.T-Mobile.com/LittleLeague .

Axis Communications Celebrates 10 Years of Support for the Little League Baseball® World Series

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
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Throughout the partnership, Little League has leveraged a variety of Axis products, including thermal, panoramic, PTZ, fixed box, and fixed dome network cameras.

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  • Throughout the partnership, Little League has leveraged a variety of Axis products, including thermal, panoramic, PTZ, fixed box, and fixed dome network cameras.
  • Were proud of and look forward to continuing our work with Little League Baseball.
  • Having a comprehensive security system in place allows Little League to promote a fun, family-friendly environment while helping to ensure spectator safety.
  • We are grateful for the dedication, support, and technology that Axis Communications, and the organizations it works with, provide to the Little League Baseball World Series each year, said David B. Houseknecht, Little League Senior Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer.

Warren wins Rawlings Gold Glove Award® for Softball

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Friday, August 16, 2019
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --RawlingsSporting Goods Company Inc.,announced the fourth annual Rawlings Gold Glove Award for Softball was awarded to Jessie Warren.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --RawlingsSporting Goods Company Inc.,announced the fourth annual Rawlings Gold Glove Award for Softball was awarded to Jessie Warren.
  • The Rawlings Gold Glove Award for softball is given annually to one player in the National Pro Fastpitch League (NPF) since 2016.
  • The prior Rawlings Gold Glove Award for softball winners are Jade Rhodes, a first baseman for the Cleveland Comets, Chelsea Goodacre, a catcher on the USSSA Pride and A.J.
  • The Rawlings Gold Glove Award is a registered trademark owned by Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.

MLB, Little League, ESPN To Host Little League Baseball World Series Virtual Home Run Derby Challenge

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Major League Baseball (MLB), Little League International and ESPN have partnered to again host and broadcast a special Home Run Derby VR (virtual reality) video game competitive tournament, live from Williamsport tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.

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  • SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Major League Baseball (MLB), Little League International and ESPN have partnered to again host and broadcast a special Home Run Derby VR (virtual reality) video game competitive tournament, live from Williamsport tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
  • The 2019 Home Run Derby VR Little League Challenge, featuring one player from each of the 16 U.S. and International teams participating in the 2019 Little League Baseball World Series, will be available free via live streams on the ESPN app and the official MLB channel on Twitch ( twitch.tv/mlb_games ).
  • In addition to the live streams tomorrow, a 30-minute special highlight recap will air on ESPN and the ESPN app on Sunday, August 18, at 4:00 p.m. (ET).
  • Last year, MLB, Little League International and ESPN held the first-ever video game competition as part of the Little League Baseball World Series experience in Williamsport.

Betway Partners With Cricket Legend Kevin Pietersen

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Monday, August 12, 2019
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LONDON, Aug.12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online bookmaker Betway has signed former England cricketer and 2005 Ashes hero, Kevin Pietersen as its "Global Cricket Ambassador" for 2019.

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  • LONDON, Aug.12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online bookmaker Betway has signed former England cricketer and 2005 Ashes hero, Kevin Pietersen as its "Global Cricket Ambassador" for 2019.
  • Pietersen, who scored over 8000 Test runs, will be offering insight and tips during the Ashes as part of his new ambassador role.
  • Kevin Pietersen celebrated the new role: "This has already been such an exciting year for cricket and I'm delighted to be working with Betway and sharing my love of the game with fellow fans."
  • Paul Adkins, Marketing and Operations Director at Betway added: "We are delighted to have partnered with a world class cricketer who captivated fans across the globe.

Betway Partners With Cricket Legend Kevin Pietersen

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Monday, August 12, 2019
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LONDON, Aug.12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online bookmaker Betway has signed former England cricketer and 2005 Ashes hero, Kevin Pietersen as its "Global Cricket Ambassador" for 2019.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Aug.12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online bookmaker Betway has signed former England cricketer and 2005 Ashes hero, Kevin Pietersen as its "Global Cricket Ambassador" for 2019.
  • Pietersen, who scored over 8000 Test runs, will be offering insight and tips during the Ashes as part of his new ambassador role.
  • Kevin Pietersen celebrated the new role: "This has already been such an exciting year for cricket and I'm delighted to be working with Betway and sharing my love of the game with fellow fans."
  • Paul Adkins, Marketing and Operations Director at Betway added: "We are delighted to have partnered with a world class cricketer who captivated fans across the globe.

11th Annual Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament at L.A. LIVE Concludes With Olympic Hopefuls One Step Closer to 2020 Tokyo Games

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Monday, August 5, 2019
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Were thrilled that our tournament continues to attract talent throughout the country in addition to the attention of FIBA, who this year, designated the mens Nike Elite Division an official FIBA 3X3 Satellite Tournament, said Ryan Golden, Commissioner, Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament.

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  • Were thrilled that our tournament continues to attract talent throughout the country in addition to the attention of FIBA, who this year, designated the mens Nike Elite Division an official FIBA 3X3 Satellite Tournament, said Ryan Golden, Commissioner, Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament.
  • Its an exciting time for 3x3 basketball, and even more so to realize that players from our tournament could potentially represent the USA in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
  • Official sponsors of the Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament include Nike Basketball, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Powerade, US Army, Spartan Race, Blue Shield of California, UCLA Health, Budweiser, Tequila Avin, Jameson Whiskey, and Martell Cognac.
  • The 12th Annual Nike Basketball 3ON3 Tournament at L.A. LIVE will take place August 8 & 9, 2020 and registration is now open at nike3on3.com .

University of Nottingham Ningbo China Alumni Help Shape Future of Disc Sports in China

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Friday, July 26, 2019
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Three alumni of the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) played in the 2019 Asia and Oceanic Ultimate and Guts Championships (AOUGC) as part of Chinas national team.

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  • Three alumni of the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) played in the 2019 Asia and Oceanic Ultimate and Guts Championships (AOUGC) as part of Chinas national team.
  • Shortlisted from over 200 candidates nationwide, Yang, Xiaofei and Shengyi are not full-time trained athletes in flying disc sports.
  • China officially recognised flying disc games this year, and it is the first time that this intercontinental championship is being held in China.
  • The 2019 AOUGC is co-organised by Hangzhou Disc Culture Development Company, a UNNC alumni founded company committed to promoting disc sports.

FIBA Announces Los Angeles Will Host FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final 2020-2023

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
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FIBA, the international governing body for basketball, and the Los Angeles Times media group today announced an agreement to bring the annual FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final to Los Angeles from 2020 through 2023.

Key Points: 
  • FIBA, the international governing body for basketball, and the Los Angeles Times media group today announced an agreement to bring the annual FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final to Los Angeles from 2020 through 2023.
  • This will undoubtedly cement the FIBA 3x3 culture in the build up to the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
  • As previously announced , the L.A. Times is sponsoring the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Masters on Sept. 20 and 21.
  • Starting in 2020, the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final will be held in Los Angeles as part of the L.A. Street Festival.