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DRYWORLD Marches Into the Madness – Announces Partnership With Purdue Point Guard Braden Smith

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DRYWORLD Brands Inc. (OTC: IBGR), a premium performance sports brand, is pleased to announce its partnership with Purdue University star point guard Braden Smith, through a one-year Name Image and Likeness (NIL) agreement making DRYWORLD his official apparel brand and merchandise partner.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DRYWORLD Brands Inc. (OTC: IBGR), a premium performance sports brand, is pleased to announce its partnership with Purdue University star point guard Braden Smith, through a one-year Name Image and Likeness (NIL) agreement making DRYWORLD his official apparel brand and merchandise partner.
  • The collaboration includes a comprehensive merchandise offering and dedicated eCommerce support for fan merchandise sales, set to launch during March Madness 2024.
  • “We're fired up to back Braden, offering him and fans premium basketball gear for March Madness and beyond,” stated DRYWORLD CEO Brian McKenzie.
  • His abilities have garnered national attention, with Smith recently named a finalist for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of The Year and as an Honorable Mention for the AP All-America team.

U. S. Steel and CarbonFree Sign Definitive Agreement to Capture Carbon Dioxide Emissions at One of the Largest North American Integrated Steel Mills

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

United States Steel Corporation (U. S. Steel) (NYSE: X) and CarbonFree , a leader in carbon capture technology, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to capture carbon emissions generated from U. S. Steel’s Gary Works Blast Furnaces in a first-of-its-kind project.

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  • United States Steel Corporation (U. S. Steel) (NYSE: X) and CarbonFree , a leader in carbon capture technology, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to capture carbon emissions generated from U. S. Steel’s Gary Works Blast Furnaces in a first-of-its-kind project.
  • Photo Credit: Fluor Corporation
    U. S. Steel’s involvement aligns with its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions intensity 20% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • In addition, the initial SkyCycle project responds to the increasing demand for low emissions products, such as verdeX™ advanced sustainable steel, from customers.
  • “At CarbonFree, we are pioneering profitable carbon capture utilization through disruptive specialty chemical manufacturing using waste carbon dioxide as a primary feedstock.

Dodge Set to Reveal Brand's Next-generation Charger Muscle Car

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Monday, March 4, 2024

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dodge is on the clock and just a day away from revealing to the world the brand's all-new, next-generation Dodge Charger muscle car.

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  • AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dodge is on the clock and just a day away from revealing to the world the brand's all-new, next-generation Dodge Charger muscle car.
  • Mark your calendars: the global debut of the next era of Dodge muscle is set for tomorrow, March 5, 2024, starting at 11 a.m.
  • For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge.
  • Dodge drives forward as a pure performance brand, offering SRT Hellcat versions of the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Durango, as well as an R/T performance hybrid version of the all-new Dodge Hornet, representing the brand's first-ever electrified performance vehicle.

Media Advisory: Dodge to Introduce All-new, Next-generation Dodge Charger, Three Teasers To Be Released Ahead of Official Debut

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The global debut of the next era of Dodge muscle can be viewed online at dodge.com on March 5, 2024, starting at 11 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • The global debut of the next era of Dodge muscle can be viewed online at dodge.com on March 5, 2024, starting at 11 a.m.
  • For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge.
  • Dodge drives forward as a pure performance brand, offering SRT Hellcat versions of the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Durango, as well as an R/T performance hybrid version of the all-new Dodge Hornet, representing the brand's first-ever electrified performance vehicle.
  • Combined, these four muscle vehicles make Dodge the industry's most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other American brand across its entire lineup.

Billy King Joins Global Talent Firm ZRG and TurnkeyZRG

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Monday, February 12, 2024

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZRG , the global talent firm, and its TurnkeyZRG , sports, entertainment & media division, today announced its continued growth with the hire of Billy King as Managing Director in the Private Equity group and the Sports Group.

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  • ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZRG , the global talent firm, and its TurnkeyZRG , sports, entertainment & media division, today announced its continued growth with the hire of Billy King as Managing Director in the Private Equity group and the Sports Group.
  • Billy was Captain of the Duke basketball team in 1988 and was a part of the 1986 and 1988 Final Four teams.
  • Billy King at Duke, Billy King as a Coach, Billy King in the NBA, and Billy King in his personal journey has always had a knack for spotting talent, getting the most out of talent and creating winning teams with the exact right talent choices.
  • TurnkeyZRG is blessed to have Billy join our team,” said Len Perna, TurnkeyZRG’s Chairman and CEO.

WILSON® ANNOUNCES PLAN TO SELL FIRST-EVER, 3D-PRINTED BASKETBALL

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Sporting Goods Co. today announces the release of the Wilson Airless Gen1™ – the innovative, first-of-its-kind 3D-printed basketball that never needs to be inflated.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Sporting Goods Co. today announces the release of the Wilson Airless Gen1™ – the innovative, first-of-its-kind 3D-printed basketball that never needs to be inflated.
  • Building off the success of the Airless Prototype debut last year, the limited-edition Wilson Airless Gen1 basketball will be available for purchase on Feb. 16.
  • "Wilson has gone where no brand has gone before with the release of the Airless Gen1 basketball, further inspiring the next generation of sports innovation."
  • The basketball nearly fits the performance specifications of a regulation basketball, including its weight, size and rebound (bounce).

Florida AFL-CIO Grants Dr. Barbara Sharief Prestigious Statewide Early Endorsement

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

This endorsement is a testament to Dr. Sharief's unwavering commitment to championing the rights and interests of Florida's workforce.

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  • This endorsement is a testament to Dr. Sharief's unwavering commitment to championing the rights and interests of Florida's workforce.
  • As a union member herself (while working as a nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital), Barbara knows how important Labor Unions are to everyday workers in Florida.
  • "I am honored to receive the EARLY endorsement of the Florida AFL-CIO," said Dr. Barbara Sharief.
  • With the Teachers and the Statewide AFL-CIO aboard her campaign, Dr. Sharief said " The outpouring of support has left me truly humbled.

PFL CHAMPIONS VS BELLATOR CHAMPIONS

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Riyadh Season has revealed that the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) will host an unprecedented pay- per-view mega event – PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions – from the state-of the-art Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, February 24. This unprecedented Champions vs Champions fight card features four co-main fights of current PFL Champions vs current Bellator Champions. In addition, the card features two compelling match-ups of previous PFL title challenges vs previous Bellator title challengers.

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  • This unprecedented Champions vs Champions fight card features four co-main fights of current PFL Champions vs current Bellator Champions.
  • Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO, said: "We are delighted to once again partner with The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Season for the PFL Champions vs Champions event.
  • Heavyweight Champion vs. Champion Bout: Renan Ferreira (PFL World Champ) vs. Ryan Bader (Bellator Champ)
    Middleweight Champion vs. Champion Bout: Impa Kasanganay (PFL Light Heavyweight World Champ) vs. Johnny Eblen (Bellator Champ)
    Welterweight Champion vs. Champion Bout: Magomed Magomedkerimov (PFL World Champ) vs. Jason Jackson (Bellator Champ)
    Featherweight Champion vs. Champion Bout: Jesus Pinedo (PFL World Champ) vs. Patricio Pitbull (Bellator Champ)
    Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Bruno Cappelozza (former PFL World Champ) vs. Vadim Nemkov (former Bellator Champ)
    Light Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Thiago Santos (PFL title contender) vs. Yoel Romero (Bellator title contender)
    Lightweight Showcase Bout: Clay Collard (PFL title contender) vs. AJ McKee (former Bellator Champ)
    Featherweight Showcase Bout: Gabriel Braga (PFL title contender) vs. Aaron Pico (Bellator title contender)
    Lightweight Showcase Bout: Biaggio Ali Walsh (Pro Debut) vs. Chris Morris (Pro Debut)
    As part of the historic investment agreement announced last year, Professional Fighters League and SRJ Sports Investments ("SRJ") will host multiple PFL PPV Super Fight Division mega-global events in Saudi Arabia each year.
  • PFL has an expansive global vision for the sport and is building the "Champions League of MMA" with PFL Europe, PFL MENA, and more international leagues in development.

Special-edition Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI® Launches Yearlong 'Last Call' for HEMI-powered Durango Models

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Production of all V-8 HEMI-powered Dodge Durango models, including the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat — the most powerful SUV ever, fueled by the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine — as well as the 5.7L HEMI-powered Dodge Durango models, will wrap up at the end of 2024.

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  • Production of all V-8 HEMI-powered Dodge Durango models, including the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat — the most powerful SUV ever, fueled by the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 engine — as well as the 5.7L HEMI-powered Dodge Durango models, will wrap up at the end of 2024.
  • The magic in the Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI vehicle's transformation from a Durango SRT 392 premium model is achieved through an abundant sprinkling, both inside and out, of unique custom content.
  • Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI special-edition vehicle content includes:
    SRT "392" logo embroidered on seatbacks; seats embellished with yellow and silver stitch
    As with previous enthusiast-favorite Dodge Charger and Challenger "Last Call" special-edition vehicles, the Dodge Brotherhood of Muscle won't need a crystal ball to locate the Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI.
  • The 2024 Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI is available at a U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $3,595, in addition to the starting MSRP of the Dodge Durango SRT 392 premium model.