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Old World Christmas® Kicks off 2023 with Four New Partnerships

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Monday, January 9, 2023

SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Old World Christmas®, the premier brand of Christmas ornaments in the country, today announced four new licensing partnerships for the creation of hand blown glass ornaments. Mars Wrigley, MLB, Norman Rockwell, and Morton Salt will each have a line of delicately hand-painted, hand-glittered ornaments created to capture the spirit of the brands to be released later this year.

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  • Old World Christmas to debut ornaments from Mars Wrigley, MLB, Norman Rockwell and Morton Salt
    SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Old World Christmas® , the premier brand of Christmas ornaments in the country, today announced four new licensing partnerships for the creation of hand blown glass ornaments.
  • "We are excited to continue to grow our licensed portfolio," said Neal Applefeld, President & CEO, Old World Christmas.
  • "Ornaments help a Christmas tree tell a story and we look to partner with brands who can bolster that story."
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Diamond Sports Group Appoints David Preschlack as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," "Diamond," or the "Company"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) ("Sinclair"), announced today that its Board of Managers has appointed David Preschlack as Diamonds Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," "Diamond," or the "Company"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) ("Sinclair"), announced today that its Board of Managers has appointed David Preschlack as Diamonds Chief Executive Officer.
  • David is the ideal person to lead Diamond at this critical point in its development, said Randy Freer, Chairman of DSGs Board of Managers.
  • Prior to joining NBC Sports, David Preschlack built a 20-year career with Disney and ESPN, where he most recently served as executive vice president of the conglomerate's affiliate sales and marketing group.
  • Diamond Sports Group LLC, an unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., owns the Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), the nations leading provider of local sports.

SSON announces Alex Rodriguez and Megan Twohey as keynotes for its 27th annual Shared Services and Outsourcing Week (SSOW)

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alex Rodriguez has had one of the most impressive sports careers of all time—but his hard-earned success did not come without challenges. We are excited and honored to share that he will be joining us at SSOW 2023 in Orlando for a moderated discussion that pulls no punches. Mr. Rodriguez will take audiences through his journey—the rise, fall, and continuous path of resilience and hard work which has helped him to rebuild his role as a team leader and asset to his sport and community. Beyond his retirement from playing as a Yankee, he continues to be a crucial part of the organization as a senior adviser to Hal Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees. Mr. Rodriguez shares anecdotes about the triumphs and troubles that come with balancing sports and celebrity, and he discusses how nothing is more instrumental to success than being a true student of your craft. Join us at the Big Ideas Stage on March 23rd to hear how Alex Rodriguez has overcome multiple challenges and shares his "mindset of a champion" philosophy, and how it applies to success both on and off the field.

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  • SSON is proud to host Alex Rodriguez and Megan Twohey as keynotes for its flagship eventShared Services & Outsourcing Week 2023 at Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, Florida on March 20-23, 2023.
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alex Rodriguez has had one of the most impressive sports careers of all timebut his hard-earned success did not come without challenges.
  • We are excited and honored to share that he will be joining us at SSOW 2023 in Orlando for a moderated discussion that pulls no punches.
  • In 2016, she told the stories of women who accused Donald J. Trump of groping and other sexual misconduct.

Saratoga Casino Holdings, The Chickasaw Nation & Legends Join Thor Equities’ Bid for Coney Island Casino, Hotel & Entertainment Venue

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

New York, NY, Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saratoga Casino Holdings, The Chickasaw Nation, and Legends are joining Thor Equities bid for a comprehensive casino, hotel, and entertainment proposal for Coney Island that will transform the area.

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  • New York, NY, Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saratoga Casino Holdings, The Chickasaw Nation, and Legends are joining Thor Equities bid for a comprehensive casino, hotel, and entertainment proposal for Coney Island that will transform the area.
  • We are thrilled to be partnering with Thor Equities Group, LLC and Global Gaming Solutions, LLC, two world class organizations, to bring a community friendly gaming and entertainment venue to Coney Island.
  • The combined mastery of Saratoga Casino Holdings and The Chickasaw Nation will provide Coney Island with expertise in gaming, coupled with a deep understanding of the importance of meeting local community needs.
  • Legends is proud to work with Thor Equities and our gaming partners Saratoga Casino and The Chickasaw Nation to provide ouroperationaland experiential expertise to bring the preeminent resort casino in New York to Coney Island, said Bill Rhoda, President, Legends Global Planning.

Trevino and Arenado Named Rawlings Platinum Glove Award™ Winners

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the winners of the Rawlings Platinum Glove™ and Team Defense Awards for the 2022 season. New York Yankees' catcher, Jose Trevino, and St. Louis Cardinals' third baseman, Nolan Arenado, each won a Rawlings Platinum Glove Award, presented by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). Both athletes were on hand for the reveal last Fri., Nov. 11, at the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Ceremony held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Their respective teams, the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals, were named as this year's recipients of the Rawlings Team Defense Award.

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  • New York Yankees' catcher, Jose Trevino, and St. Louis Cardinals' third baseman, Nolan Arenado, each won a Rawlings Platinum Glove Award, presented by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).
  • This marks the first Rawlings Platinum Glove Award for Trevino and sixth consecutive Rawlings Platinum Glove Award for Arenado.
  • The Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winners are determined by combining votes based on an adjusted SABR Defensive Index (SDI) for each of the ten Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners in each league and from baseball fan votes worldwide.
  • Voting for the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award began at the conclusion of the '2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Announcement Show' that aired on ESPN's 'Baseball Tonight' on Nov. 1 and ended on Nov. 9.

United International Baseball League (UIBL) Announces Name Change to Baseball United in Conjunction with Change in Ownership

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

NEW YORK and DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United International Baseball League (UIBL), a professional baseball league created to serve the Middle East and South Asia, announced today its name change to Baseball United. The new name comes in conjunction with incremental funding from a new round of owners and investors, and builds upon the league's rapid traction amongst Baseball Federations across more than 50 countries worldwide.

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  • In addition to its professional baseball league, the Baseball United ecosystem will encompass youth academies, clothing and merchandise, international content and media, and global non-profit outreach.
  • With its new structure, Baseball United becomes only the second minority-owned professional sports league in American history.
  • Baseball United is the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve the Middle East and South Asia.
  • With over 30 nationalities represented on our team rosters and a new suite of game changes, Baseball United is working to showcase a new future for baseball.

APT PADEL TOUR announces an ownership partnership between Ike S. Franco, partner of the New York Yankees and Fabrice Pastor, international padel circuit owner

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the first time in its history, APT PADEL TOUR welcomes a shareholder, Ike S. Franco founder of Infinity Global as a capital partner of the APT PADEL TOUR, the international padel circuit owned by the Monegasque businessman Fabrice Pastor.

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  • For the first time in its history, APT PADEL TOUR welcomes a shareholder, Ike S. Franco founder of Infinity Global as a capital partner of the APT PADEL TOUR, the international padel circuit owned by the Monegasque businessman Fabrice Pastor.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the first time in its history, APT PADEL TOUR welcomes a shareholder, Ike S. Franco founder of Infinity Global as a capital partner of the APT PADEL TOUR, the international padel circuit owned by the Monegasque businessman Fabrice Pastor.
  • APT PADEL TOUR is an international padel circuit founded in 2020 by Fabrice Pastor, who is also the CEO of Monte Carlo International Sports.
  • Monaco and New York join forces to confirm the status of APT PADEL TOUR as the best padel circuit in the world!

Historic New England Castle Sold - Connected To Boston Red Sox 'Curse of the Bambino'

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Monday, October 24, 2022

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Historic New England Castle Sold – Connected To 'Curse of the Bambino'

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  • With the Yankees, Ruth became the most dominant baseball player of the 20th century, while the Red Sox did not win another World Series title until 2004.
  • According to legend, Frazee sold the Babe in order to finance a Broadway musical he was producing.
  • Located between Boston and New York in Greenwich, Connecticut, the spectacular Hemlock Castle was built in 1913 by James C. Green.
  • The castle leans into the English aesthetic with striking Tudor-style architecture including a gabled roof and stone exterior walls.

Credit One Bank Hiring Spree Includes More Than 150 Open Positions

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit One Bank, one of the fastest-growing credit card companies in the United States, announced it is looking to hire more than 150 new employees. The Las Vegas-based company is looking to expand their national reach and establish a stronger presence in key markets. North Texas is a specific area of focus, as Credit One Bank adds dozens of team members in Dallas-Fort Worth, solidifying the area as one of its primary operational hubs outside of Las Vegas.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Credit One Bank, one of the fastest-growing credit card companies in the United States, announced it is looking to hire more than 150 new employees.
  • Credit One Bank will hold a hiring event on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7:05 p.m. at Globe Life Field as the Texas Rangers take on the New York Yankees.
  • Looking ahead, Credit One Bank intends to continue adding hundreds of employees through 2023.
  • Founded in 1984, Credit One Bank is one of the fastest-growing credit card providers inthe United States.

Haste Arcade launches new Monster Bombs game

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Haste Arcade has released its newest game - Monster Bombs, a space-themed baseball game built on the BSV Blockchain.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Haste Arcade has released its newest game - Monster Bombs, a space-themed baseball game built on the BSV Blockchain.
  • Points are accumulated by not swinging at the bombs, hitting singles, doubles, triples, home runs, and "Monster Bombs" (supercharged home runs).
  • Prior to the release, Haste sold 20 Limited Edition Haste Jerseys, 10 Limited Edition "Tank" shoes, and 125 Limited Edition Haste hats.
  • Joe De Pinto, co-founder of Haste, said: "We are extremely excited with the release of Monster Bombs.