Fan Controlled Football

FAN CONTROLLED SPORTS FEEDS FANS NEED FOR SPEED WITH SS GREENLIGHT RACING TEAM PARTNERSHIP; EXPANSION INTO MOTORSPORTS LAUNCHING AT NASCAR XFINITY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fan Controlled Sports & Entertainment (FCSE), the creators of Fan Controlled Football (FCF), today introduces Fan Controlled Racing (FCR), giving the next generation of motorsports fans unparalleled live interactivity and control of a racecar. In partnership with SS Greenlight Racing and The Magnifyde Agency, FCR will take control of the #08 Ford Mustang, empowering fans to make critical decisions from selecting the driver and the paint scheme to determining live race strategies, including when to pit and which lane to pick after restart.

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  • "We couldn't be more excited about bringing the energy and interactivity of Fan Controlled Sports to the racetrack," said FCSE co-founder Patrick Dees.
  • In the build-up to the race, fans will design the Fan Controlled #08's paint scheme and help set the strategy for their team.
  • The driver chosen by the fans will take the wheel for the Fan Controlled #08 car in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race on November 4th.
  • FCR aims to expand with motorsports partnerships worldwide to create interactive live experiences for the next generation of racing fans.

Rothman Orthopaedics Named Official Orthopedic Physicians for the XFL Orlando Guardians

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rothman Orthopaedics, a global leader in musculoskeletal care and the largest private practice in the U.S., has been named "The Official Orthopedic Team Physicians of the Orlando Guardians" in addition to having a marketing partnership with the team in the Guardians inaugural season. Dr. Daryl Osbahr, Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Managing Partner for Rothman Orthopaedics Florida, and Dr. Michelle Mullins, Sports Medicine Physician, will serve as Head Orthopaedic Surgeon and Head Primary Care Team Physician, respectively.

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  • Rothman Orthopaedics will provide sports medicine and athletic training coverage, as well as concussion-spotting responsibilities for Orlando's XFL team.
  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rothman Orthopaedics, a global leader in musculoskeletal care and the largest private practice in the U.S., has been named "The Official Orthopedic Team Physicians of the Orlando Guardians" in addition to having a marketing partnership with the team in the Guardians inaugural season.
  • "The Orlando Guardians are thrilled to partner with Rothman Orthopaedics," said Erica Muhleman, XFL Chief Revenue Officer.
  • "The health and well-being of our team is our highest priority, and having a first-class partner as the team's Official Orthopedic Physicians shows that commitment to our players."

Knights of Degen Acquires Blockchain Fantasy Sports Provider LeagueDAO

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Knights of Degen , the fastest growing sports gaming community in Web3, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the leader in blockchain based fantasy sports, LeagueDAO .

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Knights of Degen , the fastest growing sports gaming community in Web3, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the leader in blockchain based fantasy sports, LeagueDAO .
  • The LeagueDAO team will join Knights of Degen, including co-founders, Jake Craven, Tyler Ward, and Matt Hunter.
  • "We have always seen fantasy sports as a pillar of the KOD ecosystem, and to that end, we're thrilled to onboard the LeagueDAO products, team, and community", said Knights of Degen Co-Founder, Drew Austin.
  • "The Knights of Degen community and ecosystem offers exactly the right engine to pursue our passion for building on-chain fantasy sports products.

ATHLYT and Urban Edge Network Team Up To Offer NIL Opportunities to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

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Monday, October 10, 2022

ATHLYT , a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) platform that boasts, NIL For All, and Urban Edge Network (UEN), whose HBCU LeaguePass+ is bringing Historically Black College and University (HBCU) sports to fans worldwide, continue to create NIL opportunities for HBCU students, this time with for the student-athletes of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC).

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  • ATHLYT , a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) platform that boasts, NIL For All, and Urban Edge Network (UEN), whose HBCU LeaguePass+ is bringing Historically Black College and University (HBCU) sports to fans worldwide, continue to create NIL opportunities for HBCU students, this time with for the student-athletes of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC).
  • This is a game changer, said CEO of Urban Edge Network Todd Brown.
  • We remain committed to creating NIL opportunities for all student-athletes, regardless of school, sport, or position, said Chief Brand Officer for ATHLYT Ray Austin.
  • Having carefully evaluated the opportunities for their student-athletes available in the NIL market, the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference decided on the ATHLYT/UEN partnership.

FORMER NBPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MICHELE ROBERTS JOINS NBA ALL-STAR BARON DAVIS TO LAUNCH NEW FAN CONTROLLED BASKETBALL LEAGUE

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fan Controlled Sports & Entertainment (FCSE), the creators of Fan Controlled Football (FCF), announced the launch of a groundbreaking basketball league, Fan Controlled Hoops (FCH).

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Fan Controlled Sports & Entertainment(FCSE), the creators of Fan Controlled Football (FCF), announced the launch of a groundbreaking basketball league, Fan Controlled Hoops (FCH).
  • FCH is launching with an all-star leadership team which includes former Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association Michele Roberts and NBA legend Baron Davis, who are both serving as strategic advisors.
  • Fan Controlled Hoops (FCH) founded by Fan Controlled Sports & Entertainment and the creators of Fan Controlled Football (FCF) is the first basketball league in professional sports history that will empower fans to call the shots.
  • Former NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts and former NBA All-Star Baron Davis will serve as strategic advisors, with many other former NBA players planning to be involved in the league.

Stadium Live Raises $10M Series A Led by KB Partners and Union Square Ventures to Build the Digital World for Gen Z Sports Fans

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

TORONTO, July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stadium Live, the leading platform for Gen Z sports fans, today announced its $10 million Series A funding round led by KB Partners and Union Square Ventures.

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  • TORONTO, July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stadium Live, the leading platform for Gen Z sports fans, today announced its $10 million Series A funding round led by KB Partners and Union Square Ventures.
  • The company previously raised a $3 million seed round from Union Square Ventures, as well as Golden Ventures, Maple VC, Intonation Ventures, and Secocha Ventures.
  • "Stadium Live is the most relevant way for fans to gather and engage in the sports ecosystem.
  • Stadium Live is a digital world where Gen Z sports fans express their fandom.

Action Network Enters Web3 Through New Partnership with Knights of Degen

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Monday, July 25, 2022

NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Action Network and Knights of Degen announced a new partnership kicking off this upcoming NFL Season, focused on bridging the gap between sports fans & web3.

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  • NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Action Network and Knights of Degen announced a new partnership kicking off this upcoming NFL Season, focused on bridging the gap between sports fans & web3.
  • Action Network is joining the Knights of Degen community with the purchase of Knights of Degen NFTs.
  • Knights of Degen is building the premiere, community-led, Web3 sports and entertainment brand.
  • Action Network , a leading source for sports betting news, information, and data, launched in 2018 to serve the sports-betting audience.

ATHLYT Takes a Huge Step Forward in Bringing Name, Image, and Likeness Opportunities to All Student-Athletes

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

ATHLYT, the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) marketing technology platform, announced today it has closed its seed funding round from venture capital firms and respected private investors.

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  • ATHLYT, the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) marketing technology platform, announced today it has closed its seed funding round from venture capital firms and respected private investors.
  • According to ATHLYTs CEO Kirk Uhler, the investment will be used to hire new staff to manage the incredible growth in new athlete attraction.
  • ATHLYT also intends to bring in additional staff to assist with helping small and medium sized businesses connect with college athletes for marketing campaigns.
  • ATHLYT has figured out a long-term way to work with all student-athletes, not just the top names in college sports.

Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Purchased by Sports Betting Giant for $375,000

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Monday, February 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of the world's largest online sports, gaming and casino operators, BetOnline , recently purchased a rare Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT, the company announced today.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of the world's largest online sports, gaming and casino operators, BetOnline , recently purchased a rare Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT, the company announced today.
  • BetOnline bought Bored Ape Yacht Club #320 for 120 Ethereum, which equates to more than $375,000 in U.S. dollars at the time of this writing.
  • The sports betting company joins an exclusive community of Bored Ape members that includes notable names such as Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mark Cuban, Paris Hilton, Shaquille O'Neal and Steph Curry.
  • Four of the league's eight teams are owned by these individual NFT projects: Bored Ape Yacht Club, Knights of Degen, Gutter Cat Gang and 80KI (Steve Aoki).

Fan Controlled Football Drops Groundbreaking "Ballerz Collective" NFT Collection

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

The Ballerz Collective is a first-of-its-kind NFT community where holders get to choose and control one of the four new NFT expansion teams joining FCF in Season v2.0.

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  • The Ballerz Collective is a first-of-its-kind NFT community where holders get to choose and control one of the four new NFT expansion teams joining FCF in Season v2.0.
  • To join the team and get in the game, follow the Ballerz Collective on Twitter and join the FCF Discord .
  • "Our historic NFT mint is the latest in our evolution to be THE league for the digital age fan," said FCF Co-Founder and CEO Sohrob Farudi.
  • FCF's Ballerz Collective is a collection of NFT avatars with never-before-seen utility.