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Bally Sports+ Streaming Service to Become Widely Available September 26 

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Diamond Sports Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, today announced its direct-to-consumer streaming service, Bally Sports+, will officially launch across all 19 Bally Sports regional sports network brands (RSNs) on September 26.

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  • Diamond Sports Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, today announced its direct-to-consumer streaming service, Bally Sports+, will officially launch across all 19 Bally Sports regional sports network brands (RSNs) on September 26.
  • Following the June introductory launch of Bally Sports+ in five regions Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Sun and Bally Sports Wisconsin todays announcement means fans residing in regions of the remaining portfolio of Bally Sports RSNs Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest and Bally Sports West will have a new option for watching their favorite local teams.
  • Michael Schneider, COO and GM, Bally Sports+, added, Launching a streaming service like Bally Sports+ across 19 different regions, all with unique content offerings, is an unprecedented undertaking.
  • Its 19 owned-and-operated RSNs include Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports West, and Bally Sports Wisconsin.

Diamond Baseball Holdings Announces Partnership with Silver Lake

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB), today is pleased to announce that Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, will become its new ownership partner.

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  • Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB), today is pleased to announce that Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, will become its new ownership partner.
  • Silver Lake is acquiring DBH from Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.
  • Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment.
  • Silver Lakes portfolio companies collectively generate nearly $254 billion of revenue annually and employ approximately 557,000 people globally.

Endeavor to Sell Diamond Baseball Holdings to Silver Lake

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Professional Development League (PDL) business, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), to Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing (the Transaction).

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  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Professional Development League (PDL) business, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), to Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing (the Transaction).
  • Diamond Baseball Holdings has been operating under Endeavor in its mission to bring value to local Minor League Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment.
  • Under Silver Lakes ownership, Pat Battle and Peter Freund will continue to lead the PDL business as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Baseball Holdings, respectively.
  • We look forward to working closely with Silver Lake and continuing the momentum in championing Minor League Baseball, said Pat Battle, Executive Chairman, and Peter Freund, CEO, Diamond Baseball Holdings.

Bally's Becomes An Official Sports Betting Partner Of The New York Yankees

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Monday, August 1, 2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) announced today a marketing partnership designating Bally Bet as an official sports betting partner of the 27-time World Series Champions. This marks Bally's first sports team partnership in New York after becoming the ninth online sports betting operator in the state in July.

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  • This marks Bally's first sports team partnership in New York after becoming the ninth online sports betting operator in the state in July.
  • Under the agreement, Bally's receives use of New York Yankees trademarks and marketing designations as an official sports betting partner (Bally Bet), an official daily fantasy sports partner (Monkey Knife Fight), an official iGaming partner (Bally Casino), and an official free-to-play gaming partner (Bally Play).
  • Bally's Casino Atlantic City also becomes a proud partner of the New York Yankees.
  • "We are excited to begin this partnership with Bally's," said Michael J. Tusiani, New York Yankees Senior Vice President of Partnerships.

Rawlings® Releases Inaugural NFTs to Showcase Rare Baseball Gloves

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

ST. LOUIS, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., the official base, baseball, helmet, face guard and glove of Major League Baseball®, announced today its first entry into the Web3 world. This new digital venture marks the first of its kind for the long-established baseball and softball brand, with the project centering around its most well-known product category of baseball gloves.

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  • This summer, Rawlings will be producing 461 physical asset non-fungible tokens (NFTs), spread across four tiers of rarity, with physical baseball gloves tied to each NFT.
  • These ultra-rare, limited-edition Rawlings gloves were designed and manufactured exclusively for the 'PRIMUS NFT' project, never to be reproduced.
  • Established in 1887, Rawlings is an innovative leading global brand and manufacturer of premium baseball and softball equipment, including gloves, balls, and protective headwear.
  • Rawlings is the Official Base, Baseball, Helmet, Face Guard and Glove of Major League Baseball, the Official Baseball of Minor League Baseball and the Official Baseball and Softball of the NCAA and the NAIA.

NYDIG to Partner with New York Yankees for Bitcoin Benefits

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NYDIG, a leading bitcoin company, today announced a multi-year partnership with the New York Yankees to become the team's official Bitcoin Payroll Platform. The deal aligns the world's most iconic sports franchise with the most trusted name in Bitcoin by offering employees of the Yankees organization access to NYDIG's Bitcoin Savings Plan (BSP).

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  • NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NYDIG, a leading bitcoin company, today announced a multi-year partnership with the New York Yankees to become the team's official Bitcoin Payroll Platform.
  • BSP is a workplace benefit that allows for employees to convert a portion of their paycheck to bitcoin via the NYDIG platform.
  • As part of a NYDIG Bitcoin Savings Plan offered by a participating employer, employees do not pay any transaction fees nor any fees for secure bitcoin storage.
  • "NYDIG made it easy to add Bitcoin to our roster of benefits, and we look forward to leveraging the NYDIG platform to offer this opportunity to our employees."

NO HANDS. NO FEET. NO LIMITS. Quad Limb Deficient Teen Showcases the True Power of Sport Through Inspiring Movie Releasing July 12th

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

With the support of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), Landis has overcome extraordinary obstacles and continues to prove that anything is possible.

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  • With the support of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), Landis has overcome extraordinary obstacles and continues to prove that anything is possible.
  • The movie celebrates the power of sport and human spirit.
  • During some tour stops, Landis will give sports-related grants to local kids with physical challenges on behalf of the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
  • Hes changing perceptions about whats possible when your lifelong dream to play baseball and the challenges to do so come true.

BetMGM Expands BetQL Network Relationship as the Presenting Sportsbook Partner

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Monday, June 27, 2022

BetMGM will become the exclusive sportsbook of the BetQL Network, Audacys network of sports betting content heard across its broadcast portfolio and digital platforms.

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  • BetMGM will become the exclusive sportsbook of the BetQL Network, Audacys network of sports betting content heard across its broadcast portfolio and digital platforms.
  • The partnership (The BetQL Network presented by BetMGM) is an exclusive multi-year agreement that significantly expands the current relationship between BetMGM and Audacy.
  • Barely a year old, the BetQL Network has a bright future ahead of it as legalized sports betting continues to expand over the next decade.
  • BetQL Networks weekly lineup will distribute approximately 100 hours of original content per week on the Audacy and BetQL digital platforms.

THREE-TIME MLB ALL-STAR AND NEW YORK YANKEES STANDOUT AARON JUDGE SIGNS WITH BERK COMMUNICATIONS

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berk Communications , an award-winning, independent public relations firm, announced today that it has signed New York Yankees three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Aaron Judge to its roster of athletes and personalities.

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  • NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berk Communications , an award-winning, independent public relations firm, announced today that it has signed New York Yankees three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Aaron Judge to its roster of athletes and personalities.
  • "Aaron Judge is the face of Major League Baseball and a true leader on and off the field for the New York Yankees," said Ron Berkowitz, Founder & CEO of Berk Communications.
  • "I'm thrilled to welcome Aaron to Berk and look forward to working with his team at PSI Sports to amplify his brand on and off the field."
  • Aaron Judge is a veteran right fielder for the New York Yankees, originally selected by the team in the 2013 MLB Draft.

SBI Presents An All-Inclusive Sports Career Development Experience This Month Fordham University to Host innovative Summer Sports Business Career Camp Led by SBI

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Friday, June 10, 2022

LITTLE FALLS, N.J., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sports Business Institute (SBI), an organization of accomplished leaders working with students and aspiring professionals to pursue a fulfilling career in sports, announced today it will be holding its first-ever summer career camp at Fordham University's Westchester Campus in Harrison, New York. This immersive four-day event will cover a wide range of topical initiatives from sports media, athletic management, marketing and communications to identifying career paths and options, educational degrees, resources, and development.

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  • Students interested in an off-the-field career in sports are invited to explore the $800B+ market and its enterprising and diverse opportunities.
  • "The Sports Business Institute is pleased to be working with a world-class university as a partner on our first-ever summer event.
  • Its reputable programs and widespread community impact make Fordham the ideal host for the SBI career camp.
  • For more information and assistance with the SBI event, contact the Fordham team by phone at 914-367-3302 or via email at [email protected] .