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Independent Council On Women’s Sports Funds Landmark Lawsuit Against NCAA to Uphold Fairness in Women's Sports

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Friday, March 15, 2024

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“This lawsuit against the NCAA isn't just about competition; it’s a fight for the very essence of women’s sports,” said ICONS Co-Founder Marshi Smith, a collegiate All-American and NCAA national champion swimmer.

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“This lawsuit against the NCAA isn't just about competition; it’s a fight for the very essence of women’s sports,” said ICONS Co-Founder Marshi Smith, a collegiate All-American and NCAA national champion swimmer.
“We’re standing up for justice and the rights of female athletes to compete on a level playing field.
As the funding organization, every donation to the ICONS athlete legal fund will go directly toward the NCAA lawsuit, and other legal expenses defending women’s sports.
You can learn more about ICONS at www.iconswomen.com , and support the NCAA lawsuit at www.TakeOnTheNCAA.com where you can read the full complaint.

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY HONORS LEADERS WITH THE FOURTH ANNUAL COLANGELO SERVANT LEADERSHIP AWARDS

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon University honored four committed leaders who embody the ideal for which Jerry Colangelo is best known – servant leadership – during the fourth annual Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards on Wednesday morning.

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PHOENIX, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon University honored four committed leaders who embody the ideal for which Jerry Colangelo is best known – servant leadership – during the fourth annual Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards on Wednesday morning.
The Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards, presented by Freeport-McMoRan, are named after one of Arizona's most notable business and sports icons who is also the namesake of GCU's Colangelo College of Business (CCOB).
When we pick recipients for The Colangelo Servant Leadership Awards, we are looking for those business leaders in our community who really represent that type of leadership," said Dean of GCU's Colangelo College of Business John Kaites.
The 2023 Colangelo Servant Leadership recipients were Don Cardon, Tommy Espinoza, Dawn Grove and Steve Zabilski.

SoFi Named the Official Banking Partner of the NBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and SoFi today jointly announced a multi-year partnership making SoFi the official banking partner of the NBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) and SoFi today jointly announced a multi-year partnership making SoFi the official banking partner of the NBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.
SoFi, the bank and personal finance company, will also be the official entitlement partner of the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament.
“SoFi is proud to partner with the NBA to cement our brand as a trusted household name through the league's vast reach.
SoFi banking membership comes with a host of benefits including services, content and tools that are designed to help achieve financial goals.

The Week in Press Releases: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, November 3, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

SKIMS NAMED OFFICIAL UNDERWEAR PARTNER OF THE NBA, WNBA AND USA BASKETBALL

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Monday, October 30, 2023

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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and SKIMS today announced a multiyear partnership, making SKIMS the official underwear partner of the NBA, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and USA Basketball.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and SKIMS today announced a multiyear partnership, making SKIMS the official underwear partner of the NBA, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and USA Basketball.
"I am incredibly proud of SKIMS partnership with the NBA, as it is a reflection of SKIMS growing influence on culture," said Kim Kardashian, Co-Founder & Creative Director, SKIMS.
Together, SKIMS, the NBA, WNBA and USA Basketball will leverage the power of basketball to generate excitement and demand, by showing up in unexpected ways.
SKIMS celebrated the launch with a new brand campaign, "Every Body is Wearing SKIMS", starring NBA All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, alongside the brand's official athlete endorsers.

Integrity Summit 12 to Prove Integrity Equals Best Workplaces -Workers are Happier, Respect Each Other, Want to Be at Work, Do Their Best

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

PHOENIX, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Integrity Summit 12, America's number one integrity empowerment event is set to prove its 2023 theme that Integrity Equals Best Workplaces because workers are happier, respect each other, want to be at work and do their best. Iconic leaders will demonstrate how to make integrity the top value in any organization by sharing their integrity stories and guidance, executive panels giving instant integrity solutions to audience questions and table teams tackling integrity at work problem-solving scenarios.

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"The remarkable leaders who walk the talk of integrity at Integrity Summit 12 will prove and show how integrity equals best workplaces," Ostro added.
It's a life-changing morning that starts with a hot gourmet breakfast and time for one-on-one chatting with iconic integrity leaders.
This year's Integrity Summit 12 will be held in-person and virtually on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, from 7:30–11:30 a.m. at Chateau Luxe (1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr., PHX, AZ).
"The remarkable leaders who walk the talk of integrity at Integrity Summit 12 will prove and show how integrity equals best workplaces," Ostro added.

Visa and U.S. Soccer Announce Multi-Year Partnership Extension Ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

“We’re excited to continue and expand our long-standing partnership with Visa as we head into a pivotal moment in time for soccer in the United States,” said U.S. Soccer Chief Commercial Officer David Wright.

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“We’re excited to continue and expand our long-standing partnership with Visa as we head into a pivotal moment in time for soccer in the United States,” said U.S. Soccer Chief Commercial Officer David Wright.
For years Visa has been a supporter of equity, inclusion, and creating meaningful connections with athletes and the U.S. soccer community.
For the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, Visa will double down on efforts to uplift women:
U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) Designer Collaborations: On July 17, the USWNT announced collaborations with five unique brands ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup2023™.
Visa is giving $500,000, in total, in grants to small businesses in the winning athlete’s host market throughout the tournament.

Trinity University (Texas) Basketball Players to Represent U.S. on World Stage at Tournament in China

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

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San Antonio, TX., June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the Trinity University men’s basketball team have been selected to represent Team USA in competition at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 U21 Nations League Asia-Pacific Conference from June 23-29 in Handan, China .

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San Antonio, TX., June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the Trinity University men’s basketball team have been selected to represent Team USA in competition at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 U21 Nations League Asia-Pacific Conference from June 23-29 in Handan, China .
The Tiger contingent of six players, along with Tiger’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Jimmy Smith, will represent Team USA in six three-game tournaments over a span of seven days.
Since then, the relationship between Trinity and USA Basketball has continued to grow, leading to the Tiger team representing the U.S. at the upcoming events.
The USA 3x3 Men's and Women's Nations League Teams attended training camp in Miami Lakes, Florida, from June 17 to June 19, prior to leaving for China.

Michelob ULTRA Becomes NBA’s First-ever Global Beer Partner

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Michelob ULTRA became the Official Beer Partner of the NBA in 2020, highlighted during the NBA Restart in Orlando, FL with “Michelob ULTRA Courtside,” an award-winning digital experience that allowed fans to appear virtually inside the arena and share in the excitement of the game at a time when joy was deeply craved.

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Michelob ULTRA became the Official Beer Partner of the NBA in 2020, highlighted during the NBA Restart in Orlando, FL with “Michelob ULTRA Courtside,” an award-winning digital experience that allowed fans to appear virtually inside the arena and share in the excitement of the game at a time when joy was deeply craved.
Core elements of the global agreement include the following:
A Global Expansion: Michelob ULTRA’s global marketing rights with the NBA, previously limited to the United States, Canada, and Brazil, have expanded across all the league’s global territories.
The beer brand will serve as a presenting partner for select NBA Global Games and the global expansion will additionally tip off Michelob ULTRA’s marketing partnership with the Basketball Africa League (BAL), beginning with its fourth season in 2024.
A Renewed Commitment across the WNBA: Continuing Michelob ULTRA’s commitment to increase visibility for women's sports, Michelob ULTRA will serve as a partner across every WNBA marquee event.

S+C Communications Announces New East Coast Office, Appoints Former NBA Executive Kim Mandara EVP and Managing Director

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

“At our core, S+C Communications is a team of coaches, counselors and confidantes. We pride ourselves on forming lasting relationships with our partners and their causes. When we started this expansion process, we were searching for a kind, talented executive who puts their mind and heart into all of their relationships -- and Kim embodies that mentality each and every day. She is the perfect person to lead our new East Coast hub and grow our S+C village,” Co-Founder Dave Cieslak said.

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The office will be led by former NBA executive Kim Mandara , who has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Communications & Business Development.
She will also serve as Managing Director of S+C’s NYC office based out of the iconic One World Trade Center.
Mandara brings 20 years of strategic communications experience in sports, entertainment, media, hospitality and global brands.
Mandara spent 13 years of her career at the National Basketball Association (NBA), where she directed the league’s corporate communication practice for the NBA, WNBA, NBA G-League, NBA 2K League, and USA Basketball.