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ESPN APP, INCLUDING ESPN+, NOW AVAILABLE ON LG SMART TVS

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA announced today that the ESPN App, including ESPN+, the industry-leading sports app and streaming platform, are now available on LG Smart TVs1 including its lineup of award-winning LG OLED Smart TVs.

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  • LG Expands Its Sports Entertainment and Content Offerings,
    ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA announced today that the ESPN App, including ESPN+, the industry-leading sports app and streaming platform, are now available on LG Smart TVs1 including its lineup of award-winning LG OLED Smart TVs.
  • The arrival of the ESPN App with ESPN+ on LG Smart TVs also gives users the ability to subscribe to the Disney Bundle Trio, which includes access to Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
  • Today, LG offers the widest lineup of OLED TV's from 42 thru 97 inch screen sizes, as well as innovative OLED TV solutions such as the world's only 42-inch flexible TV, the LG OLED Flex , and unique lifestyle TVs including the LG OLED Pose' .
  • 1The ESPN App, including ESPN+, are now available on 2020 and newer model LG Smart TVs.

Genius Sports Extends Official Betting Data Partnership With Football DataCo and Secures AI-powered Tracking Technology Expansion With the English Premier League and English Football League

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) (NYSE:GENI) has won a major new expansion and extension of its exclusive low latency official data partnership with Football DataCo, the data rights holder of UK football.

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  • Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) (NYSE:GENI) has won a major new expansion and extension of its exclusive low latency official data partnership with Football DataCo, the data rights holder of UK football.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Genius Sports has extended its long-term partnership with Football DataCo to be the exclusive official supplier of low latency live data from the English Premier League (“EPL”), English Football League (“EFL”) and Scottish Professional Football League (“SPFL”), to the global sports betting industry.
  • Genius Sports has been the exclusive distributor of low latency official data from over 4,000 UK football fixtures per season to hundreds of regulated sportsbooks worldwide since the start of the 2019 season.
  • “We are delighted to extend our partnership to continue to power innovation and now to expand it to include our suite of AI-powered Second Spectrum Tracking Data technology for the EFL Championship as well as the Premier League.”

Entrepreneur Kasra Dash Acquires Football Stadium Website, Away Grounds

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

As a passionate football supporter, Dash saw the potential of Away Grounds to help fans across the UK access information to make matchdays more fun and less stressful.

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  • As a passionate football supporter, Dash saw the potential of Away Grounds to help fans across the UK access information to make matchdays more fun and less stressful.
  • Away Grounds provides in-depth guides into all the football away grounds in the United Kingdom, covering all 4 major football leagues: The Premier League, Championship League, League 1 and League 2.
  • Away Grounds offers extensive information on all the football grounds in the UK, from the historic stadiums to modern grounds with more advanced features that are tailored to fans.
  • Away Grounds is aware that changes to grounds happen all the time, with clubs renovating their stadium or completely building a new venue.

Cinedigm and the National Football League (NFL) Sign Contract Extension to Continue Distributing the Super Bowl Championship Film along with NFL Films' Catalog Releases

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Monday, February 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM), the National Football League (NFL) and NFL Films will team up once again to continue distribution of the Official NFL Super Bowl LVII Championship film along with NFL Films' catalog releases.  

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  • See the trailer for the Super Bowl LVII Champions: Kansas City Chiefs film
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM), the National Football League (NFL) and NFL Films will team up once again to continue distribution of the Official NFL Super Bowl LVII Championship film along with NFL Films' catalog releases.
  • Next month, Cinedigm, the NFL and NFL Films will bring fans the most anticipated sports film of the year when Super Bowl LVII Champions: Kansas City Chiefs releases on Digital March 3 & Blu-Ray™ Combo on March 14.
  • Led by two-time league MVP Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs captured the franchise's third world championship with a 38-35 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • The Championship film is loaded with special features available as iTunes Extras and on the Blu-ray Combo:

SponsorUnited Releases 2021-22 European Football Partnerships Report

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SponsorUnited, the leading global sports and entertainment intelligence platform, released their first international marketing and partnerships report. The 2021-22 European Football Partnerships Report is fortified by data from over 7,000 brands across more than 9,000 deals and from 10 of the top European football leagues (Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1, along with each league's corresponding second tier.) This report also contains growth and engagement insights on over 2,750 brands that created collaborative social media content.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SponsorUnited, the leading global sports and entertainment intelligence platform, released their first international marketing and partnerships report.
  • The 2021-22 European Football Partnerships Report is fortified by data from over 7,000 brands across more than 9,000 deals and from 10 of the top European football leagues (Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1, along with each league's corresponding second tier.)
  • Key findings from the report include:
    Construction is the most active sponsorship category for the third consecutive season across European football leagues.
  • For more key insights and access to the complete report, download the SponsorUnited 2021-22 European Football Partnerships Report at SponsorUnited.com .

SponsorUnited Releases 2021-22 European Football Partnerships Report

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SponsorUnited, the leading global sports and entertainment intelligence platform, released their first international marketing and partnerships report. The 2021-22 European Football Partnerships Report is fortified by data from over 7,000 brands across more than 9,000 deals and from 10 of the top European football leagues (Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1, along with each league's corresponding second tier.) This report also contains growth and engagement insights on over 2,750 brands that created collaborative social media content.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SponsorUnited, the leading global sports and entertainment intelligence platform, released their first international marketing and partnerships report.
  • The 2021-22 European Football Partnerships Report is fortified by data from over 7,000 brands across more than 9,000 deals and from 10 of the top European football leagues (Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1, along with each league's corresponding second tier.)
  • Key findings from the report include:
    Construction is the most active sponsorship category for the third consecutive season across European football leagues.
  • For more key insights and access to the complete report, download the SponsorUnited 2021-22 European Football Partnerships Report at SponsorUnited.com .

Sports Facilities Companies Selects New General Manager to Lead Hoover Met Complex

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

HOOVER, Ala., Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Hoover has hired Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) employee Shannon James Ealy as the General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of Hoover Met Complex in the Hoover, AL.

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  • HOOVER, Ala., Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Hoover has hired Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) employee Shannon James Ealy as the General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of Hoover Met Complex in the Hoover, AL.
  • The Finley Center is located at the Hoover Met Complex, a state-of-the-art 155,000 sf sports complex and event venue.
  • "Shannon will bring a wealth of experience as the General Manager of the Hoover Met," says Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato.
  • Hoover Met Complex is a member of the SF Network, the nation's largest and fastest-growing network of sports facilities and is operated by the industry-leader in outsourced operations, Sports Facilities Companies.

D.C. United Expand Ownership Group, Headlined by Multiplatinum Musician and Record Executive Yo Gotti

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Monday, September 27, 2021

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- D.C. United today announced that the club expanded their ownership group with the introduction of four new owners, headlined by multiplatinum musician, record executive, and philanthropistMario "Yo Gotti" Mims.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- D.C. United today announced that the club expanded their ownership group with the introduction of four new owners, headlined by multiplatinum musician, record executive, and philanthropistMario "Yo Gotti" Mims.
  • Along the way, Gotti formed his own record label, CMG Records, where he has discovered and developed the next generation of superstars, like Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg and EST Gee.
  • Kal Ross along with Jordan Stuart spearheaded the partnership between Yo Gotti and D.C. United.
  • "I was introduced to the game by my son and watched how quickly it has grown in our country, so I'm honored to join the D.C. United ownership group," said Yo Gotti.

LV BET Sportsbook Forges Sponsorship Deal With West Bromwich Albion FC

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Friday, August 27, 2021

As part of the sponsorship deal, LV BET will also run an exciting weekly competition with fan-favourite prizes including matchday experiences and team merchandise up for grabs.

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  • As part of the sponsorship deal, LV BET will also run an exciting weekly competition with fan-favourite prizes including matchday experiences and team merchandise up for grabs.
  • Marcin Jablonski, CCO of LV BET, welcomed the collaboration, saying: Partnering with a storied club like West Bromwich Albion presents us with a unique opportunity.
  • Simon King, Commercial Director at West Bromwich Albion commented: LV BET have demonstrated a history of sponsorship in football to date but have yet to partner with a UK Club.
  • Additionally, LV BET is highly active across Europe, including in Poland where the bookmaker is the main sponsor of Wisla Krakow FC and Slask Wroclaw FC.

Ultimo GG Signs E-Sports Partnership with Birmingham City F.C.

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Monday, August 16, 2021

Calling it a "dream" to work with Birmingham City F.C., Ben has expressed his gratitude towards the club for understanding their aims, trusting their vision, and welcoming them wholeheartedly.

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  • Calling it a "dream" to work with Birmingham City F.C., Ben has expressed his gratitude towards the club for understanding their aims, trusting their vision, and welcoming them wholeheartedly.
  • The Ultimo GG platform NFT marketplace allows creators to not only sell NFTs for FIAT & ULTGG but also mint new ones directly.
  • It is a currency that could be used across the entire Ultimo GG ecosystem and be exchanged for real money.
  • To discover raw esports talents, Ultimo GG aspires to become a one-of-a-kind, complete framework, enabling the stars of tomorrow to shine under its banner.