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XFL Announces Three Key Hires Ahead of 2023 Launch

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

NEW YORK, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The XFL today announced three new additions to its experienced and growing team.

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NEW YORK, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The XFL today announced three new additions to its experienced and growing team.
"We are excited to have Paul and Anthony back with the league and thrilled to have Amanda join us as we gear up for 2023," said Russ Brandon, XFL President, League and Football Operations.
Amanda Yanwill oversee key financial and accounting functions, including financial systems, financial reporting and analysis, monthly close and internal controls.
The XFL will bring entertainment to world class football, with the goal of advancing the game of football and expanding player opportunities when it launches in February 2023.

Georgia United Foundation Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

DULUTH, Ga., March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Georgia United Foundation is pleased to name six Georgia high school seniors as recipients of their 2022 High School Scholarship Competition.

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DULUTH, Ga., March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Georgia United Foundation is pleased to name six Georgia high school seniors as recipients of their 2022 High School Scholarship Competition.
"The Georgia United Foundation makes it possible for us to continue our long-standing tradition of offering scholarships to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education.
Congratulations to the 2022 Georgia United Foundation Scholarship recipients:
Asfa Karim is a very accomplished young lady who immigrated to America from Pakistan and attends Parkview High School.
ABOUT GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION:
Georgia United Credit Union has had the honor of serving Georgia families and impacting the communities they serve for over 60 years.

Dónde, a Platform for Better Time Off, Raises $3.3 Million Seed Round Led by Kickstart Fund

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Dnde, a platform for better time off, announced that the company raised a $3.3 million seed round led by Kickstart Fund and joined by Next Frontier Capital, Jeremy Andrus, Aaron Skonnard, and others.

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SALT LAKE CITY, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Dnde, a platform for better time off, announced that the company raised a $3.3 million seed round led by Kickstart Fund and joined by Next Frontier Capital, Jeremy Andrus, Aaron Skonnard, and others.
Since launching its product in March 2021, Dnde has brought on 31 customers including Traeger Grills, Lendio, Lucidpress, and Homie.
They use Dnde'splatform to fund travel savings accounts and grant access to a travel marketplace for employees to book epic vacations.
The seed funding will enable Dnde to introduce its platform to the wider market, where countless employers need better ways to attract, retain, and recharge employees amidst mass burnout and record-high resignations.

New Research Shows the Overwhelming Majority of Americans Oppose Horse Slaughter

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Monday, February 7, 2022

"In an era of rare political bipartisan agreement, this research confirms that the overwhelming majority of Americans remain strongly opposed to horse slaughter," said Nancy Perry, senior vice president of ASPCA Government Relations.

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"In an era of rare political bipartisan agreement, this research confirms that the overwhelming majority of Americans remain strongly opposed to horse slaughter," said Nancy Perry, senior vice president of ASPCA Government Relations.
Last year, approximately 23,000 horses were exported for slaughter, and research demonstrates that there exist far better options available for every horse sent to slaughter.
In addition to overwhelming public opposition to horse slaughter, many equine-related industries and interest groups have joined in to help end horse slaughter.
To learn more about the ASPCA's efforts to ban horse slaughter or support the SAFE Act, please visit www.aspca.org .

Break the Love Raises $2.5M Seed Funding Round to Get People Playing Tennis

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

The company plans to use the funding to build out its social networking features, iOS app, grow its team, and expand its geographical footprint.

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The company plans to use the funding to build out its social networking features, iOS app, grow its team, and expand its geographical footprint.
Break the Love aims to solve this pain point.
The idea for Break the Love arose from Co-founder Trisha Goyal's personal understanding of how difficult it was to connect with others and coordinate the logistics when playing tennis.
We believe Break the Love is the solution and will help keep tennis at the forefront of social sports," said Thomas Rudy, Principal of the Lake Nona Fund.

Endeavor to Acquire Sports Betting Company OpenBet From Scientific Games

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Monday, September 27, 2021

This transformational announcement combines OpenBets market-leading sports betting ecosystem with unparalleled access to sports rights, content and data across the Endeavor portfolio, said Jordan Levin, Chief Executive of Scientific Games Digital business.

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This transformational announcement combines OpenBets market-leading sports betting ecosystem with unparalleled access to sports rights, content and data across the Endeavor portfolio, said Jordan Levin, Chief Executive of Scientific Games Digital business.
The team at OpenBet is second to none and were laser focused on the rapid expansion of the global sports betting market.
Aris leadership and vision for the entertainment industry is exceptional and this is supported by Scientific Games commitment to Endeavor through the stock component of this deal.
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) is a world leader in entertainment offering dynamic games, systems and services for casino, lottery, online gaming and sports betting.

Citi Extends Title Sponsorship of Historic Washington Tennis Tournament

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, MDE Sports announced that Citi will continue its title sponsorship of the historic Citi Open Tournament, held annually in Washington D.C.'s Rock Creek Park, through 2023.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, MDE Sports announced that Citi will continue its title sponsorship of the historic Citi Open Tournament, held annually in Washington D.C.'s Rock Creek Park, through 2023.
MDE Sports announced that Citi will continue its title sponsorship of the historic Citi Open Tournament through 2023.
The Citi Open tournament has been Washington, D.C.'s premier tennis event since 1969 and benefits the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF), the tournament's non-profit owner and beneficiary.
The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF) is a premier educational and tennis organization for underserved children in Washington, D.C.

ProtoStar Foundation Launches Matt Stevenson Junior Tennis Tournament (MSJTT) Series As First To Promote Importance Of Mental Health Among Adolescents

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The ProtoStar Foundation announced today the launch of the Matt Stevenson Junior Tennis Tournament (MSJTT) Series the first and only junior tennis tournament events in the country to promote the importance of mental health for adolescents.

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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The ProtoStar Foundation announced today the launch of the Matt Stevenson Junior Tennis Tournament (MSJTT) Series the first and only junior tennis tournament events in the country to promote the importance of mental health for adolescents.
Mental health awareness among adolescents is crucial today as the youth mental health crisis continues to grow in the U.S., exacerbated most recently by the pandemic.
The inspiration behind the MSJTT Series came from the late Matt Stevenson, a young, generous, and passionate tennis professional who ran successful junior tennis programs in the Washington, D.C. area.
The main sponsor of the MSJTT Series is the ProtoStar Foundation, a California nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego.

Wilson Sporting Goods Releases Blade v8 Along With Two New York City-Inspired Racket Designs In Tandem With The US Open

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Blade v8 "returns to the wild" with its innovative look and elevated performance allowing players to celebrate their natural state of play.

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Blade v8 "returns to the wild" with its innovative look and elevated performance allowing players to celebrate their natural state of play.
In Blade v8, it produces a more connected-to-the-ball feel to better complement the modern, vertical swing path used by many of today's competitive players.
Pricing is $229 for the Blade 98 16x19 v8.0 and Blade 98 18x20 v8.0 and $219 for the Blade 98 100L v8.0 and Blade 104 v8.0.
"The Blade has been a dynamic tour favorite for many years," said Hans-Martin Reh, Global General Manager of Racquet Sports at Wilson.

IHG Hotels & Resorts unveils 'Tennis in Wonderland' to kick-off the US Open

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IHG Hotels & Resorts created an epic tennis installation inside a room at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in New York City.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IHG Hotels & Resorts created an epic tennis installation inside a room at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in New York City.
IHG will be surprising and delighting guests on social media, giving them a chance to spend time in the room.
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 17 hotel brands and IHG Rewards , one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has nearly 6,000 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a further 1,800 in the development pipeline.