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Charly Arnolt Leaves ESPN to Join OutKick

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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OutKick announced today that Charly Arnolt has left ESPN to join the fastest growing national multimedia sports platform as it continues to expand its lineup.

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  • OutKick announced today that Charly Arnolt has left ESPN to join the fastest growing national multimedia sports platform as it continues to expand its lineup.
  • Arnolt is leaving ESPN after five years and will be co-hosting a new OutKick show currently in development, which will be announced ahead of football season.
  • Arnolt brings years of industry experience to OutKick with her experience as a multi-platform host and reporter with ESPN as well as a host for WWE.
  • In commenting on the announcement, OutKick founder Clay Travis said, “Charly is an outstanding talent and will be a great asset for OutKick.

Make Your Super Bowl LVII The Best One Yet

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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MILFORD, Conn. , Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Super Bowl LVII, Subway is gearing up for its biggest catering day of the year and unveiling all the ways fans can level up their big game celebrations, whether they are at the Super Bowl or hosting a watch party at home with the ultimate Subway Series spread.

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  • Starting February 9 at the Super Bowl Experience at The Phoenix Convention Center, Subway fans can compete against some of the biggest names in football in Subway Series Super Bowl LVII Showdown*.
  • The top-scoring fans each day can win prizes, like autographed merchandise from NFL legends, tickets to the Super Bowl or a one-of-a-kind championship ring.
  • In addition, DoorDash orders over $25 on Super Bowl Sunday will receive a free footlong†.
  • For more information or to place an order for Super Bowl LVII, visit Subway.com, the Subway app or ezCater.com†.

Roberta Flack's Bustin' Loose Soundtrack Set for 2/11/22 Digital Release

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Friday, February 11, 2022
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On Bustin' Loose, Vandross shares vocals with Flack on the set's opening track, "Just When I Needed You;" Roberta sings his composition "You Stopped Loving Me," which reappeared less than two months later on his two-million-selling debut solo album.

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  • On Bustin' Loose, Vandross shares vocals with Flack on the set's opening track, "Just When I Needed You;" Roberta sings his composition "You Stopped Loving Me," which reappeared less than two months later on his two-million-selling debut solo album.
  • At the ceremony, such stars as Khalid, Lizzo, Ana DuVernay, Demi Lovato, Alicia Keys, Chick Corea, and Ariana Grande visited with Roberta to pay their respects .
  • In 1971, she performed at the Soul to Soul Festival in Accra, Ghana, alongside Wilson Pickett and Ike & Tina Turner.
  • Though performing and recording less, she continues to support young talents and musical education through her Roberta Flack Foundation.

Aflac, Coach Deion 'Prime' Sanders and Coach Nick Saban Kick Off College Football Season While Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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In his Aflac debut, Coach Prime stars in three hysterical new ads alongside two fellow legends, Coach Nick Saban and the Aflac Duck.

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  • In his Aflac debut, Coach Prime stars in three hysterical new ads alongside two fellow legends, Coach Nick Saban and the Aflac Duck.
  • We share a vision when it comes to supporting HBCUs and, more broadly, communities of color," Coach Prime said.
  • Challenging and expanding college football fans' knowledge through broadcast, social media and in-stadium integrations of Aflac trivia questions focused on upcoming college football matchups.
  • "Football is one of America's treasured pastimes and brands have historically showcased a monolithic view of the college football experience.

NFL Veteran Shaun King Joins VSiN, The Sports Betting Network

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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King will join co-host Tim Murray to cover sports betting markets around the country each weeknight from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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  • King will join co-host Tim Murray to cover sports betting markets around the country each weeknight from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • King played six seasons in the NFL, including five with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and one with the Arizona Cardinals.
  • From 2007-2010 he served as an ESPN studio analyst for NFL and NCAA football appearing on First Take, NFL Live and ESPNews.
  • King has served as an NFL analyst for NBC Sports Network, Yahoo!