WNBA

Atlanta Dream and Gray Television Announce Broadcast Partnership

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The WNBA’s Atlanta Dream has forged a partnership with Gray Television (NYSE:GTN) to broadcast its games during the 2024 season. All Dream non-national exclusive games will air locally on Peachtree TV (WPCH) and Peachtree Sports Network, giving more fans across the Southeast the opportunity to experience Dream games from their homes than ever before. The 2024 WNBA season spans May – September, and the Dream will tip off this season against the Los Angeles Sparks in LA on May 15.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The WNBA’s Atlanta Dream has forged a partnership with Gray Television (NYSE:GTN) to broadcast its games during the 2024 season.
  • Through the Gray partnership, Dream games will be available across the Atlanta market on Peachtree TV’s free over-the-air broadcasts along with its carriage on all major cable and satellite pay-tv systems including Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV, and DISH Network.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with Gray Television to get the Atlanta Dream into even more households across our state and the Southeast region,” said Dream President and Chief Operating Officer Morgan Shaw Parker.
  • Based in Atlanta, Gray Television has made heavy sports investment in its home city, broadcasting Atlanta Hawks and College Park Skyhawks games, as well as high school football, the Atlanta Hustle, Atlanta Gladiators, Savannah Ghost Pirates and Georgia Swarm.

Gotham FC Announces CarMax as Jersey-Front and Marquee Partner

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The new multi-year agreement cements an increased commitment to the club while also increasing brand visibility for CarMax through prominent logo placement on the front of Gotham FC jerseys.

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  • The new multi-year agreement cements an increased commitment to the club while also increasing brand visibility for CarMax through prominent logo placement on the front of Gotham FC jerseys.
  • Continuing elements of the long-standing relationship include CarMax as the presenting partner of the Gotham FC Regular Season, presenting partner of the Gotham FC Player of the Match, and a custom content series that takes fans behind-the-scenes.
  • Gotham FC, CarMax, and the New York Liberty also hosted a “Pass Her The Torch” basketball and soccer clinic for the local community this February.
  • “With CarMax, our Marquee Partner is already deeply invested in women's sports,” said Nan Vogel, Gotham FC Senior Vice President, Partnerships, In-Game Experience, and Community.

Brera Holdings Signs All-Star Advisory Board to Lead Soccer World’s First Nasdaq-Listed Multi-Club Ownership Model

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DUBLIN, Ireland and MILAN, Italy, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings”, “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA) is pleased to announce the formation of a top-tier Advisory Board to lead the world’s first publicly-traded multi-club ownership (“MCO”) company in global football (American soccer).

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  • DUBLIN, Ireland and MILAN, Italy, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings”, “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA) is pleased to announce the formation of a top-tier Advisory Board to lead the world’s first publicly-traded multi-club ownership (“MCO”) company in global football (American soccer).
  • Rothenberg was president of U.S. Soccer , the governing body of American soccer during the 1990s and oversaw both the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States and the establishment of Major League Soccer (“MLS”) in 1996.
  • Geller has been a member of the board of directors for numerous Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange listed companies.
  • “Landing an all-star team to join our Advisory Board is a resounding stamp of approval for Brera’s business model.

EDO Finds Women’s Sports Are Increasingly Effective for TV Advertisers

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

EDO , the TV outcomes company, today released its inaugural Women’s Sports TV Outcomes Report .

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  • EDO , the TV outcomes company, today released its inaugural Women’s Sports TV Outcomes Report .
  • “Naturally, the growing interest in women’s sports presents a major opportunity for TV advertisers,” said Laura Grover, SVP, Head of Client Solutions, EDO.
  • The report also highlights the diversity of advertisers that have capitalized on an increasingly engaged women's sports audience.
  • The top advertisers in 2023 include:
    New Balance ads were 203% more effective than the average women's sports advertiser in 2023.

Comcast Announces Premiere of the Inspiring Black Girls Documentary on Black Experience on Xfinity Platform

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries like Black Girls to showcase Black talent and content creators.

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  • Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries like Black Girls to showcase Black talent and content creators.
  • The Black Experience on Xfinity Channel is the first-of-its-kind, curated destination of Black content, endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227373262/en/
    Black Girls Documentary Premiers on Comcast's Black Experience on Xfinity Channel.
  • Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel 1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling.

Introducing Apple Sports, a new app for sports fans

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Apple Sports gives fans a simple and fast way to stay up to speed on the teams and leagues they love.

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  • Apple Sports gives fans a simple and fast way to stay up to speed on the teams and leagues they love.
  • Fans can easily navigate between scores and upcoming games; explore play-by-play information, team stats, lineup details, and live betting odds;1 and tap to go to the Apple TV app to watch live games from Apple and connected streaming apps.2 Apple Sports will also seamlessly sync with favorites selected within the My Sports experience including in the Apple TV app and Apple News.
  • Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.
  • Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple.

The WNBA has a new Ally: Las Vegas Aces and Ally Financial Announce Multi-Year Deal, Aces Players Join Team Ally

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C. and LAS VEGAS, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), a leading brand in women's sports, and the Las Vegas Aces, the reigning back-to-back WNBA Champions, today announced a new multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal. Among the terms of the agreement, Ally becomes the first-ever official retail banking partner of the Aces.

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  • Among the terms of the agreement, Ally becomes the first-ever official retail banking partner of the Aces.
  • Ally intends to be close to 50/50 by the end of 2024, but there's still work to be done.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Ally Financial—a like-minded brand that aligns so significantly with the Las Vegas Aces' culture and values," said Aces president Nikki Fargas.
  • Team Ally also advises from a player-perspective on how Ally can create the biggest impact with its investments in women's sports.

FAST COMPANY GRILL RETURNS TO SXSW

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Company will return to SXSW with its annual Fast Company Grill in Austin, TX, from March 9-11, located at Cedar Door (201 Brazos Street). This exclusive hub will be open daily with panels, demos, and interactive experiences, giving audiences a window into the wide-open future of business, tech, entertainment, and beyond. An all-star lineup of speakers will include "Game of Thrones" creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, Nick Kroll and his collaborators on the upcoming film "I Don't Understand You", award-winning chef and philanthropist José Andrés, and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Fast Company is thrilled to partner with Canva, the event's first-ever presenting sponsor.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Company will return to SXSW with its annual Fast Company Grill in Austin, TX, from March 9-11, located at Cedar Door (201 Brazos Street).
  • In addition to insightful programming, it wouldn't be the Fast Company Grill without high-impact networking moments and stellar live entertainment from buzzworthy artists including Sudanese-American singer-songwriter, Sinkane.
  • "The Fast Company Grill is a mainstay of SXSW, a place that festival-goers look forward to returning to year after year," says Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan.
  • "The Fast Company Grill has become an indispensable part of SXSW, and Canva is thrilled to take part in meaningful conversations which bring business, creativity, and tech closer together.

PlayersTV Introduces The "No Media Show" Featuring NBA Champion Jason 'White Chocolate' Williams and Comedian Jerry 'Bubba Dub' Morgan

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

DALLAS, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayersTV, the premier destination for sports lifestyle, culture and entertainment, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest original series, The No Media Show, presented by Ford. This groundbreaking program, hosted by NBA Championship Jason 'White Chocolate' Williams and renowned comedian Jerry 'Bubba Dub' Morgan, is set to revolutionize the way fans engage with sports narratives.

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  • This groundbreaking program, hosted by NBA Championship Jason 'White Chocolate' Williams and renowned comedian Jerry 'Bubba Dub' Morgan, is set to revolutionize the way fans engage with sports narratives.
  • Jason 'White Chocolate' Williams, a legendary figure in the basketball world, brings his unparalleled experience and charisma to the table.
  • Joining Williams is Jerry 'Bubba Dub' Morgan, a Texas-based comedian with a social media following exceeding two million.
  • Stay tuned for new episodes every week, as Williams, Morgan, and a lineup of special guests tackle the biggest topics in sports and beyond.

PlayersTV Unboxes New Sneaker Talk Show: "Sneaker Lounge" Starring NBA Champion PJ Tucker

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Friday, March 1, 2024

In the Sneaker Lounge, sneakerheads share their most intriguing and untold sneaker stories, exploring what motivates their love for sneakers.

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  • In the Sneaker Lounge, sneakerheads share their most intriguing and untold sneaker stories, exploring what motivates their love for sneakers.
  • PJ invited some of the world's top sneakerheads into the Sneaker Lounge to talk about all things kicks and culture.
  • NBA Champion, PJ Tucker stands as a beacon within this realm, recognized as the Sneaker King in the NBA.
  • The lounge showcased rare sneaker closets belonging to PJ Tucker as well as NBA stars, Kyrie Irving, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Paul.