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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 .

U.S. Polo Assn. Supports Collegiate Partnership Program for Sixth Consecutive Season

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Another contribution this year includes a 4ocean bracelet that will be given to all student-athletes, highlighting U.S. Polo Assn.

Key Points: 
  • Another contribution this year includes a 4ocean bracelet that will be given to all student-athletes, highlighting U.S. Polo Assn.
  • Sanctioned by the USPA, collegiate polo teams compete in the Fall and Spring with the official season beginning Fall 2023 and running through April 2024.
  • This season will conclude with the National Intercollegiate Championship (NIC) hosted at the Virginia Polo Center in Charlottesville, VA, from April 8-14, 2024.
  • Back for the second year, the College Polo Tour, an exchange program for collegiate polo players, continued throughout 2023 with tours to Morocco, Spain, and Argentina.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

2024 UCA & UDA COLLEGE CHEERLEADING AND DANCE TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS TOP TEAMS

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition – is pleased to announce that the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Memphis cheerleading teams, and Louisiana State University, The Ohio State University, and University of Minnesota dance teams, among others, secured first place finishes at the 2024 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, respectively. The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.

Key Points: 
  • The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.
  • Last week, college cheerleading and dance teams traveled from across the U.S. to compete at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in hopes of winning a national title.
  • Cheerleading teams are judged on their stunting and tumbling skills, crowd-leading ability, and overall performance, while the dance competition is judged on choreography, technique, execution, and overall effect.
  • "This year's UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship marks our 30th year with our partners at The Walt Disney World Resort," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit.

FAST STUDIOS ANNOUNCES KEY APPOINTMENTS AT WOMEN'S SPORTS NETWORK

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Friday, October 13, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FAST Studios, the leading premium content studio specializing in free, ad-supported streaming television, announced today two key executive appointments of sports industry trailblazers at its network, Women's Sports Network (WSN), the first and only 24/7 platform dedicated exclusively to female athletes. Carol Stiff, a 30-year veteran executive of ESPN Programming and Acquisitions and a tireless advocate for women's sports, has been named President of Women's Sports Network, while Raquel Braun, a former EA Sports and FOX Sports executive integral in negotiating unprecedented global media partnerships and developing new business opportunities, joins as Chief Business Officer.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FAST Studios, the leading premium content studio specializing in free, ad-supported streaming television, announced today two key executive appointments of sports industry trailblazers at its network, Women's Sports Network (WSN), the first and only 24/7 platform dedicated exclusively to female athletes.
  • As President of Women's Sports Network, Stiff will oversee the direction and continued expansion of the network, content development, and manage key league and athlete relationships.
  • I know WSN is in the right hands as she extends her impact as President of the network."
  • Join us at the Women's Sports Network as we ride this wave of progress, carrying the momentum forward and build a network for everyone to witness," said Carol Stiff, President of Women's Sports Network.

Buffalo and Colorado March to the National Lacrosse League Finals, Again

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

Philadelphia, PA, May 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The defending National Lacrosse League (@NLL) champion Colorado Mammoth and the Buffalo Bandits advanced to the 2023 NLL Finals following Colorado’s 9-7 thrilling victory over Calgary in Saturday’s NLL West Conference Final Game 3.

Key Points: 
  • Philadelphia, PA, May 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The defending National Lacrosse League (@NLL) champion Colorado Mammoth and the Buffalo Bandits advanced to the 2023 NLL Finals following Colorado’s 9-7 thrilling victory over Calgary in Saturday’s NLL West Conference Final Game 3.
  • This season’s championship battle begins Saturday, May 27 at 7pm ET/5pm MT at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, with live coverage on ESPNU, TSN, ESPN+ and TSN+.
  • A deciding Game 3, if necessary, heads back to Buffalo on Saturday, June 3 at 7:30pm ET/5:30pm MT and broadcast live on TSN, TSN+ and ESPN+.
  • 2023 NLL Finals Schedule – Colorado Mammoth (W4) vs. Buffalo Bandits (E1)
    Game 3 (if necessary): Saturday, June 3, 7:30pm ET, KeyBank Center, Buffalo; TSN, TSN+, ESPN+
    To view the 2023 NLL Playoffs bracket, visit https://www.nll.com/standings/ .

Teqball USA Secures Year 2 Programming Agreement with ESPN

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teqball USA, the fastest growing global soccer-based sport, is thrilled to announce an extended rights agreement with ESPN to carry 15 live events, along with eight recap shows across ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3, for the second consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • "We are delighted to continue working with ESPN to showcase the best players in the world" said Ajay Nwosu.
  • After successfully collaborating during 2022, Teqball has renewed its rights agreement with ESPN, increasing the deal to 15 live events, up from 12 included in the 2022 deal.
  • Teqvoly tournaments will now be showcased at all Teqball tournaments.
  • "As Teqball continues to grow in popularity across the globe, we are thrilled to give fans - new and current - coverage of the tournaments across ESPN platforms," said Ajay Nwosu, President of the US National Teqball Federation and CEO of Teqball USA.

National Lacrosse League Playoffs Begin Friday, May 5, Schedule Features Two Games on TSN and ESPNU

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Sunday, April 30, 2023

The Bandits earned the #1 overall seed by virtue of its win over Albany.

Key Points: 
  • The Bandits earned the #1 overall seed by virtue of its win over Albany.
  • Each conference's second seeds – the Toronto Rock (13-5, East) and Calgary Roughnecks (13-5, West) – will also host games next weekend.
  • New this year are the Rochester Knighthawks (10-8) and Panther City Lacrosse Club (10-8), both making their franchise debuts in the postseason.
  • ESPNU will also carry the Saturday playoff doubleheader starting with Buffalo hosting Rochester followed by the game at Calgary.

2023 UDA NATIONAL DANCE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS TOP TEAMS

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Monday, February 6, 2023

The National Dance Team Championship, produced by the Universal Dance Association, a Varsity Spirit brand, celebrates the power of school spirit, community, athleticism, and talent.

Key Points: 
  • The National Dance Team Championship, produced by the Universal Dance Association, a Varsity Spirit brand, celebrates the power of school spirit, community, athleticism, and talent.
  • All teams invited to perform at the championship received a bid at a Varsity Spirit Camp in 2022.
  • The National Dance Team Championship was the first of its kind in 1983, created to recognize and reward dance teams for their hard work and abilities.
  • For more information on the National Dance Team Championship, please visit Varsity.com .

U.S. Polo Assn. Supports Collegiate Polo Teams for the 2023 Polo Season

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

There will also be a "Collegiate Social Media Contest" where teams will have the opportunity to win additional prizes for their creative social media posts.

Key Points: 
  • There will also be a "Collegiate Social Media Contest" where teams will have the opportunity to win additional prizes for their creative social media posts.
  • Sanctioned by the USPA, collegiate polo teams compete in the Fall and Spring with the official season beginning September 2022 and running through April 2023.
  • This season will conclude with the National Intercollegiate Championship (NIC) hosted at the Virginia Polo Center in Charlottesville, VA, from April 10-15, 2023.
  • "We look forward to an exciting 2022/2023 Collegiate Polo Season and are grateful to have the support of the official brand of the United States Polo Association for these important polo programs across the United States."