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Grant Thornton names Alley-Oop Kids as its new Purple Paladin

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

In June of 2023, Grant Thornton also worked with another sports-related Purple Paladin, the I GOT THIS Foundation, which promotes golf instruction and playing opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

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  • In June of 2023, Grant Thornton also worked with another sports-related Purple Paladin, the I GOT THIS Foundation, which promotes golf instruction and playing opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
  • To learn more about Alley-Oop Kids, visit https://www.alleyoopkids.org/
    Alley-Oop Kids joins 17 other 501(c)(3) nonprofits that Grant Thornton previously selected as Purple Paladins.
  • Grant Thornton’s Purple Paladins program derives its name from the word paladin, a champion of a cause.
  • Grant Thornton and its professionals have donated more than $1 million to Purple Paladin nonprofits, and more than 650 Grant Thornton professionals have volunteered their time and skills to support the firm’s Purple Paladins.

Tiffany Groh Cummins Promoted to Vice President at Talent Resources

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talent Resources (TR), a leading full-service marketing agency, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Tiffany Groh Cummins to Vice President, Communications. Based in San Francisco, Tiffany has significantly contributed to TR, leveraging her vast experience and expertise in publicity, marketing strategy, and event execution.

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  • Championing Iconic Campaigns and Junior Team Mentorship, Cummins Assumes Vice Presidential Role
    NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talent Resources (TR) , a leading full-service marketing agency, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Tiffany Groh Cummins to Vice President, Communications.
  • "From the moment Tiffany joined Talent Resources, it was evident that she brought a unique blend of experience, passion, and innovation to the table.
  • Matthew Kirschner , President and Partner at Talent Resources said, "In the world of PR and marketing, adaptability and vision are key.
  • Tiffany Groh Cummins embodies these traits, and her stellar track record is evidence of her prowess.

Tom Brady Invests in Birmingham City Football Club

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven-time Super Bowl champion and entrepreneur Tom Brady has entered a partnership with Knighthead Capital Management LLC ("Knighthead"), to become a minority owner of Birmingham City Ltd. Brady will become Chairman of the new Advisory Board, working directly with the Club's Board and members of Birmingham City Football Club's leadership team.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven-time Super Bowl champion and entrepreneur Tom Brady has entered a partnership with Knighthead Capital Management LLC ("Knighthead"), to become a minority owner of Birmingham City Ltd. Brady will become Chairman of the new Advisory Board, working directly with the Club's Board and members of Birmingham City Football Club's leadership team.
  • Tom Wagner said: "Tom Brady joining the Birmingham City team is a statement of intent.
  • The goal that Tom has committed to own is to make Birmingham City a respected leader in nutrition, health, wellness, and recovery across the world of football."
  • "Birmingham City is an iconic club with so much history and passion and to be part of the Blues is a real honor for me," said Brady.

Teqball USA's Pre-ESPY Luxury Lounge, Presented by GBK Brand Bar & LA Magazine was a Must Attend Event prior to the 2023 ESPYs

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Friday, July 14, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday July 11, 2023, ESPY Nominees & Presenters, Top Athletes, and other A List talent received over $40,000 in gifts at the 'Teqball USA Pre-ESPY Luxury Lounge, Presented by GBK Brand Bar and LA Magazine' at the La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood. The ESPY Awards honors the top athletes and sports performances of the year. Teqball, an international sport, founded by Gábor Borsányi, played on a specially curved table (the TEQ™ table), is the fastest growing sport in the US and is attracting a new generation of athletes and amateur enthusiasts (teqers), whose ambition is to develop technical skills, concentration, and stamina.

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  • The ESPY Awards honors the top athletes and sports performances of the year.
  • Several ESPY nominees, and past winners, were on hand, such Susannah Scaroni, Cheri Blauwet, Erika McKee, Sara Reinerstein, MJ Acosta, and Mallory Weggemann.
  • The biggest surprise guest was human rights activist Richard Lapchick who received the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award at the ESPYS.
  • Any media inquiries and/or interview request, please contact Tad Hamilton of Mosaic Public Relations at: [email protected]
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AVA BROWN AND MAX CLARK NAMED GATORADE BEST PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight at the Gatorade Player of the Year Awards, Ava Brown was named the 2022-23 Gatorade Best Female Player of the Year and Max Clark was named the 2022-23 Gatorade Best Male Player of the Year. Brown, who went undefeated in her prep career, is the second softball athlete to take home the honor in the award's 20-year history, and Clark, who has a robust community and academic resume, etches his name on the trophy following his third overall selection in the 2023 MLB Draft.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight at the Gatorade Player of the Year Awards, Ava Brown was named the 2022-23 Gatorade Best Female Player of the Year and Max Clark was named the 2022-23 Gatorade Best Male Player of the Year.
  • Each year, Gatorade brings together its 12 National Players of the Year, the best of the best in high school sports, to recognize their accomplishments and celebrate their bright futures alongside professional athletes and industry tastemakers.
  • Gatorade also gave an additional $25,000 grant to the second-annual Gatorade Community Grant Award winner, presented at the Gatorade Player of the Year Awards.
  • Ava Brown: Texas' returning Gatorade Player of the Year, Brown led the Lake Creek Lions to a 44-1 record and second straight Conference 5A state championship this past season, ranked the nation's No.

Jim Valvano to Be Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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Saturday, April 1, 2023

CARY, N.C., April 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary NCAA men's basketball coach, ESPN announcer and founder of the V Foundation for Cancer Research Jim Valvano, was named to the 2023 Class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The full Hall of Fame class was announced during the NCAA Final Four on April 1 in Houston, Texas. The 2023 class will be officially enshrined during festivities in Springfield, Massachusetts, August 11-12.

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  • CARY, N.C., April 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary NCAA men's basketball coach, ESPN announcer and founder of the V Foundation for Cancer Research Jim Valvano, was named to the 2023 Class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
  • The full Hall of Fame class was announced during the NCAA Final Four on April 1 in Houston, Texas.
  • The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, is home to more than 400 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history.
  • Valvano is the fourth member of the Naismith Hall of Fame with a connection to NC State.

The V Foundation Commemorates 30th Anniversary with Giving Week Campaign, PSA Starring Coach Mike Krzyzewski and ESPN Documentary

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Friday, March 3, 2023

CARY, N.C., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top cancer research charity, is commemorating the 30th anniversary of the organization's inception, announced during founder Jim Valvano's famous ESPYs speech on March 4, 1993. Over the course of the year, the V Foundation will promote initiatives and events aligned with advancing cancer research and saving lives. It begins with a Giving Week campaign Saturday, March 4, through Jim's birthday on March 10, including a 1:1 match for all donations (up to $175,000) thanks to generous partners of the organization. Those interested in donating can do so at www.v.org/donate.  

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  • Over the course of the year, the V Foundation will promote initiatives and events aligned with advancing cancer research and saving lives.
  • -- Coach K
    During Giving Week, the Foundation will debut a new PSA starring Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski, encouraging support for cancer research.
  • Coach Krzyzewski has actively been a V Foundation advocate since his dear friend, Jim Valvano, announced the organization thirty years ago, just before his passing.
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    Valvano Documentary: During ESPYS week in July, ESPN will premiere a one-hour documentary on Valvano's 1993 ESPYS speech and its legacy 30 years later.

Monster Energy Congratulates Eli Tomac On His Win For Best Men's Action Sports Athlete at 2022 ESPYS

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Friday, July 22, 2022

CORONA, Calif., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 29th Annual ESPY Awards took place in Los Angeles, California last night, which saw the best athletes in the world congregate to celebrate individual and team achievements in professional sports during the 2022 calendar year. 

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  • Eli Tomac, a superstar in both Motocross and Supercross for years, took home the ESPY for Best Male Action Sports Athlete after a career year racing with Monster Energy.
  • This year Eli won his second 450 cc title in Supercross at the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship in Denver.
  • "The Monster Energy Family is proud to support Eli Tomac as he continues to dominate the sport," said Dan McHugh, CMO at Monster Energy.
  • Monster Energy athletes were well represented at this year's ESPY awards with many athletes receiving nominations in several categories, including:

KIKI RICE AND COLIN SAHLMAN NAMED GATORADE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight at the Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year awards, Kiki Rice was named the 2022 Gatorade Female High School Athlete of the Year and Colin Sahlman was named the 2022 Gatorade Male High School Athlete of the Year. Sahlman is the first-ever boys cross country athlete to win the award and Rice is further solidifying her multi-sport dominance, having won both the Gatorade Washington D.C. Girls Soccer and Basketball Player of the Year award twice in her high school career.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight at the Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year awards, Kiki Rice was named the 2022 Gatorade Female High School Athlete of the Year and Colin Sahlman was named the 2022 Gatorade Male High School Athlete of the Year.
  • Sahlman is the first-ever boys cross country athlete to win the award and Rice is further solidifying her multi-sport dominance, having won both the Gatorade Washington D.C.
  • Gatorade revamped its historically intimate award show to welcome the next generation of athletes to the family with the hottest ticket in high school sports.
  • Established 37 years ago in 1985, the Gatorade Player of the Year program recognizes the nation's most elite high school athletes for their accomplishments on and off the field.

Chegg Announces Paige Bueckers as Newest Ambassador

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG), the leading student-first connected learning platform, announced collegiate basketball star Paige Bueckers as its first student athlete brand ambassador.

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  • Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG), the leading student-first connected learning platform, announced collegiate basketball star Paige Bueckers as its first student athlete brand ambassador.
  • As a college sophomore balancing so many things, Ive always appreciated Cheggs commitment to meeting students where they are and supporting them in a meaningful way, said Paige Bueckers.
  • Food insecurity among students is such a critical issue and we look forward to working with Chegg and Paige on more solutions to combat it.
  • Today, through each of her partnerships and via the Paige Bueckers Foundation, she strives to center impact in the work she does off the court.