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This Week in Sports News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

Pillow Fight Championship Presented by Dr. Pepper comes to ESPN8: The Ocho LIVE Aug. 4 at 10 PM EST

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pillow Fight Championship (PFC) is joining forces with Dr. Pepper to bring the high-octane action of professional pillow fighting to ESPN's annual Ocho event as Pillow Fight Championship Presented by Dr. Pepper takes over ESPN8: The Ocho airwaves Aug. 4, LIVE at 10 PM EST on ESPN2.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pillow Fight Championship (PFC) is joining forces with Dr. Pepper to bring the high-octane action of professional pillow fighting to ESPN's annual Ocho event as Pillow Fight Championship Presented by Dr. Pepper takes over ESPN8: The Ocho airwaves Aug. 4, LIVE at 10 PM EST on ESPN2.
  • Pillow Fight Championship Presented by Dr. Pepper headlines the second night of 43 total hours of seldom-seen sports stepping into the spotlight on ESPN8: The Ocho.
  • The annual event, inspired by the 2004 film Dodgeball, takes pride in showcasing innovative new sports and PFC fits in perfectly.
  • Mark your calendars for 10 PM EST Aug. 4 as Pillow Fight Championship Presented by Dr. Pepper takes over ESPN's "The Ocho" for an unforgettable showcase of the unique sport.

Arajet Launches Direct Route Between Santo Domingo and Kingston

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Arajet, the Dominican Republic's new low-fare airline, today announced the launch of a direct route with two weekly frequencies to connect the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.

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  • Arajet, the Dominican Republic's new low-fare airline, today announced the launch of a direct route with two weekly frequencies to connect the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
  • The new route represents a significant opportunity for Arajet to stimulate the air and tourist traffic between Santo Domingo and Kingston, strengthen ties between the two regions and build a bridge that allows communication and transportation of national and international travelers.
  • Arajet will offer two weekly frequencies to Jamaica on Mondays and Fridays with tickets starting at US $257 and flights departing from Santo Domingo at 17:20 and arriving at 17:55 in Jamaica and departing at 18:40 from Jamaica and arriving at 21:05 in Santo Domingo.
  • And later, from Santo Domingo, they can also take advantage of our new direct route to Kingston and get infected with their reggae and visit the waterfalls at Ocho Ros, Montego Bay and all the other scenic destinations this beautiful country has to offer.

Hyperice Introduces Hypervolt Go 2 as Everyday Wellness Essential for All

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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To do that, we need to continue to design products that are accessible to the widest possible audience of users.

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  • To do that, we need to continue to design products that are accessible to the widest possible audience of users.
  • My current phase of my career is about longevity and maintaining a competitive advantage, said Kelly Slater, 11-time World Surf League champion and Hyperice Athlete-Investor.
  • The Hypervolt Go 2 retails for $199 (199; 229) and is now available in North America and other select regions.
  • Through expansive storytelling and involvement in community initiatives and events, Hyperice hopes the Go Collective will inspire individuals everywhere to prioritize their daily wellness.

ibex Takes Firm Hold of BPO Industry Leadership in Jamaica - Opens its Fifth Site in Five Years

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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The new facility will create 1,300 digitally-enabled jobs, bringing the companys total employment on the island to more than 6,500 people.

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  • The new facility will create 1,300 digitally-enabled jobs, bringing the companys total employment on the island to more than 6,500 people.
  • With the opening of Campus, ibex now has a total of more than 5,000 seats in Jamaica across its five facilities in Ocho Rios, Portmore, and Kingston.
  • More than 500 of these positions will be utilized to support ibexs rapid growth in the companys insurance sector.
  • To learn more, visit our website at ibex.co and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook and Twitter .

Heal the Earth Foundation and Miami Blues Band Have Joined Forces to Help the People of Cuba

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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MIAMI, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This past weekend, on Friday July 23, Heal the Earth started their concert series, "Rx for Cuba," featuring the iconic big band Miami Blues Band.

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  • MIAMI, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This past weekend, on Friday July 23, Heal the Earth started their concert series, "Rx for Cuba," featuring the iconic big band Miami Blues Band.
  • The band, along with Heal the Earth Foundation, is a non-profit with acurrent mission to raise money and awareness forspecial causes that benefit the lives of people around the world.
  • Heal the Earth and Miami Blues Band,kicked off the first concert seriesat Calle Ocho in Miami.
  • More chances to support Heal the Earth in their "Rx for Cuba" tour start again in August.

Endexx’s International Division, Go Green Global, Granted Retailer Herb House License in Jamaica

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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The Certificate of License is titled: Retailer (Herb House) License.

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  • The Certificate of License is titled: Retailer (Herb House) License.
  • The store is located in Ocho Rios, Jamaica at the Taj Mahal Shopping Centre, 4 Main Street, in the Parish of Saint Ann.
  • The Herb House, the equivalent of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary in the United States, is now preparing for its Grand Opening.
  • Following the Covid19 Pandemic, the tourism business is highly anticipated to return to Jamaica in late summer or early fall.

New York’s Iconic 116th Street Festival will Celebrate its 36th Anniversary with a Major Virtual Show on July 10

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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recap video here ) and Altsimo Live, which was aPRWeek 2021 finalist for the Best Multicultural Marketing Campaign of the Year.

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  • recap video here ) and Altsimo Live, which was aPRWeek 2021 finalist for the Best Multicultural Marketing Campaign of the Year.
  • As part of the 116th Street Festivals annual social good focus, organizers will soon announce a local non-profit that will be showcased during the event.
  • The 116th Street Festival has become a major part of East Harlems cultural experience thanks in part to Abrazo Fraternal del Barrio Fdn President David Acosta and V.P.
  • In 2020, with the Covid-19 pandemic cancelling many of major Latino events, Ralph pivoted to co-produce the 116 Street Festival and Calle Ocho Festivals as major live streams reaching millions of viewers.

e-JAM Provides Full-Time, Contract, and Freelance Talent Out of Jamaica

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Hiring, Outsourcing, Ocho, Recruitment

b"FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --e-JAM Group, a leader in international recruitment specializing in unskilled and skilled labor out of Jamaica West Indies, has launched a do-it-yourself online job portal.

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  • b"FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --e-JAM Group, a leader in international recruitment specializing in unskilled and skilled labor out of Jamaica West Indies, has launched a do-it-yourself online job portal.
  • With offices in Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Fort Lauderdale, they recruit and source talent for full-time, contract, outsourcing, and freelance opportunities.
  • This ensures the candidate is work-ready by guaranteeing they have met your requirements.\ne-JAM's recruitment service provides peace of mind that the candidate is trustworthy and can be a dependable asset to your growing company.\ne-JAM takes care of the frustrating and time-consuming work of hiring new talent, so hiring managers can get back to business!
  • For more information on our full line of services and to get started, visit ejamhire.com\nAs of 2021, e-JAM now offers business consultancy services to help businesses transitions into this new 'cloud based' normal by minimizing stress and maximizing efficiency.\n"

Unforgettable: From Ivy Queen’s Virtual Duet with Celia Cruz to Hollywood Stars and a Salsa Dance Competition, Calle Ocho Live Hit High Notes and Millions of Views

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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This years four-hour festival featured numerous highlights, including:

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  • This years four-hour festival featured numerous highlights, including:
    -- A magical virtual duet featuring Ivy Queen, the Queen of Reggaeton, and Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa, singing Celias No.
  • -- Speaking of virtual duets, Calle Ocho Live also brought father and son together for another moving performance featuring the late Tito Puente and Tito Puente, Jr.
  • In the skit, Abuela thinks this years Calle Ocho is in person until her family intervenes and shows her how to view Calle Ocho Live virtually, online.
  • (Glorias Guinness dance record was set to the beat of Conga, one of four world records associated with Calle Ocho).