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TKO Appoints Dwayne Johnson to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO”), a premium sports and entertainment company, has appointed Dwayne Johnson to its Board of Directors, effective today.

Key Points: 
  • TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO”), a premium sports and entertainment company, has appointed Dwayne Johnson to its Board of Directors, effective today.
  • Vince McMahon, Executive Chairman of the Board, TKO, said: “Very few people on the planet understand the convergence of sports, entertainment, media, and business like Rock.
  • We are proud to have him join the TKO board to help take our company to new heights.”
    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, said: “My grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, and my dad, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson, would’ve never thought this day would come.
  • The addition of Johnson, as well as today’s appointment of Brad Keywell to TKO’s Board of Directors, will increase TKO’s board from 11 to 13 members.

Hyperice Expands IP Enforcement Action, Files Percussion Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against Sharper Image, HoMedics, Ekrin Athletics, and Over a Dozen Others

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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11,857,482, which claims technology dating back to 2013 that is utilized in nearly all massage guns on the market today.

Key Points: 
  • 11,857,482, which claims technology dating back to 2013 that is utilized in nearly all massage guns on the market today.
  • Hyperice sells numerous products embodying the patented technology, including its Hypervolt Go 2, Hypervolt 2, and Hypervolt 2 Pro.
  • In the coming weeks, Hyperice intends to file additional lawsuits against many other sellers and retailers believed to have infringed on this patent.
  • Hyperice has also filed a series of related patent applications to further enhance the scope and scale of protection around the percussion category at large.

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE AND AIR FORCE RESERVE RENEW PARTNERSHIP

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced a renewed agreement with Air Force Reserve, marking five consecutive years of partnership.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced a renewed agreement with Air Force Reserve, marking five consecutive years of partnership.
  • As part of the renewed partnership, PFL personalities will visit various Air Force Reserve bases, meet airmen and experience life on these respective bases throughout the 2024 PFL Regular Season.
  • "The Professional Fighters League is honored to continue our partnership with Air Force Reserve for a fifth consecutive year," said Bryan Calka, Chief Commercial Officer at PFL.
  • "In 2024, the Air Force Reserve marks five solid years of powering up alongside the PFL.

NBC Sports and Cosm Partner to Deliver Live Premier League Matches and More in "Shared Reality"

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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STAMFORD, Conn. and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NBC Sports and Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announced a multi-year partnership wherein NBC Sports will bring an expansive offering of live Premier League soccer matches, along with additional live sports content from NBC Sports' world-class portfolio, to Cosm's forthcoming immersive venues.

Key Points: 
  • The sports media rights agreement marks the first time that these professional league soccer, college football, and blockbuster horse racing events will be available in Shared Reality.
  • Additionally, it marks the official debut of internationally staged events at Cosm's new venues in the United States.
  • Through this tremendous partnership with NBC Sports, sitting pitch side on weekend mornings in LA, Dallas, and beyond will be possible.
  • Details of the schedule of events upon the opening of its venues will be shared at a later date.

UFC Fighters, 'The Ferocious' and 'The Machine' joins Flash Motors as Brand Ambassadors

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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PAPHOS, Cyprus, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the UFC fighters Charalampos Grigoriou, known as 'The Ferocious'  and Merab Dvalishvili, known as "The Machine," were acting as ambassadors and showcasing the electric hyper scooter, the Infinity X of  Flash Motors Corporation (Flm), rising prominence in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • This was the breakthrough showcased by Flash Motors controllers during the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
  • UFC fighter Charalampos Grigoriou, known as "The Ferocious," emphasized the significance of Flash Motors' controllers, stating, "The very important thing about Flash Motors is the controllers.
  • This is why we see a very strong combination between CES, Flash Motors, and UFC."
  • In an interview with Flash Motors, Grigoriou expressed excitement about his upcoming UFC fight on March 16th in Las Vegas, highlighting his pride in representing Cyprus.

PFL CHAMPIONS VS BELLATOR CHAMPIONS

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Boingo Wireless Launches First Wi-Fi 7 Public Venue Network

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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At CES 2024, Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of cellular distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, announced the successful deployment of the first-ever Wi-Fi 7 network at a public venue.

Key Points: 
  • At CES 2024, Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of cellular distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, announced the successful deployment of the first-ever Wi-Fi 7 network at a public venue.
  • The network is live at the Las Vegas Monorail Boingo Station at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will be on display during CES at the Boingo Innovation Center.
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    Boingo Wireless launches Wi-Fi 7 network at the Las Vegas Monorail Boingo Station at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • Boingo’s Wi-Fi 7 deployment adds to its wireless firsts, including launching the first commercial DAS network, first Passpoint network, first CBRS airport private network and first Wi-Fi 6 network at an airport.

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE BOLSTERS GLOBAL EXECUTIVE TEAM, ANNOUNCING JEROME MAZET AS GM OF PFL MENA

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest-growing and most innovative sports league, has today announced Jerome Mazet as General Manager of PFL MENA, which when launched in 2024, will become the preeminent MMA league in the Middle East. He will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • Leading a transformative period of growth for the sport as it creates the Champions League of MMA, PFL MENA is the brand's second international expansion league outside of the United States.
  • "We welcome Jerome Mazet as General Manager of PFL MENA as we prepare to launch our second international expansion league in 2024," said PFL CEO Peter Murray.
  • 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.
  • The incoming PFL MENA League remains at the forefront of this, with major events being brought to Saudi Arabia and the wider region as part of the investment agreement.

VEGAIN Announces Endorsement Partnership with Pro MMA Fighter Ian Machado Garry

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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NANAIMO, BC, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - VEGAIN, the innovative plant-based sports nutrition brand based in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, announces its exclusive endorsement partnership with undefeated UFC Welterweight fighter, Ian Machado Garry.

Key Points: 
  • NANAIMO, BC, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - VEGAIN, the innovative plant-based sports nutrition brand based in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, announces its exclusive endorsement partnership with undefeated UFC Welterweight fighter, Ian Machado Garry.
  • Ian Machado Garry, known for his achievements in the UFC Welterweight division and his vegan diet, has chosen VEGAIN as his exclusive supplements partner.
  • VEGAIN's collaboration with Ian Machado Garry is more than a partnership; it's a shared mission to challenge the status quo in sports nutrition and showcase plant-based supplements' role in peak athletic performance.
  • For updates on Ian Machado Garry's journey with VEGAIN, follow @IanGarry on Instagram.

Master Your Life Transformative Personal Development Event Comes to Birmingham, UK, on January 27th, 2024

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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The event invites individuals to unlock their full potential at Birmingham's Symphony Hall with a day of transformation.

Key Points: 
  • Birmingham, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - January 4, 2024) - Master Your Life is thrilled to announce its full-day personal development event scheduled for January 27th, 2024, at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
  • ActionCOACH designed this personal development event for those seeking positive change and growth in various aspects of their lives.
  • The Master Your Life event adopts a three-step approach to personal development:
    Identify Your Barriers: Uncover and conquer the obstacles that have been holding you back.
  • Seize the opportunity for change by reserving a spot and embarking on a personal development journey at Master Your Life on January 27th, 2024.