Straight Down Fall Classic

Aramark Sports + Entertainment Prepares For “Win-Win” as Astros and Phillies Advance To 2022 MLB World Series Presented by Capital One

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

The 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series presented by Capital One will be a winning combination for Aramark Sports + Entertainment (Aramark, NYSE: ARMK) as the American League Champion Houston Astros compete against the National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies, beginning with Game 1 in Houston on Friday, Oct. 28.

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  • The 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series presented by Capital One will be a winning combination for Aramark Sports + Entertainment (Aramark, NYSE: ARMK) as the American League Champion Houston Astros compete against the National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies, beginning with Game 1 in Houston on Friday, Oct. 28.
  • The 2022 World Series is an extraordinarily exciting time for Aramark Sports + Entertainment as the foodservice partner at both venues, the retail provider in Philadelphia, and the facilities operator in Houston, said Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports + Entertainment.
  • We look forward to continuing our postseason momentum and delivering an immersive and unforgettable World Series experience for baseball fans in the days ahead.
  • Culinary leaders from Houston and Philadelphia will travel with the teams to serve their favorite hometown dishes during this years championship series.

T-Mobile to Donate Up to $1 Million to Hurricane Recovery this MLB Postseason

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Throughout the MLB Postseason, T-Mobile will donate $5,000 for every home run and with games already underway, thats $265,000 already in the pot.

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  • Throughout the MLB Postseason, T-Mobile will donate $5,000 for every home run and with games already underway, thats $265,000 already in the pot.
  • Thats why were accelerating Team Rubicons recovery efforts, said Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile.
  • "Their contributions helped us launch multiple large-scale response operations following Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona, providing relief for thousands of people.
  • T-Mobile also will donate $5,000 per home run hit this postseason, up to $500,000, for a total donation of up to $1 million.

FREE DORITOS® LOCOS TACOS ARE BACK IN A DELICIOUS NEW WAY FOR TACO BELL'S® 11TH STEAL A BASE STEAL A TACO

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Back for the 11th year, Taco Bell is teaming up with MLB to celebrate passionate baseball and taco fans across the country through the highly-anticipated tradition of 'Steal a Base, Steal a Taco' during the 2022 World Series presented by Capital One. As always, Taco Bell will honor the player that steals a base in the Fall Classic as America's Taco Hero, scoring free tacos for fans nationwide. But now, Taco Bell is stepping up to the plate with a new twist on the classic promo: Rewards members can now redeem their free taco the same night the base is stolen and predict this year's Taco Hero for even more rewards!

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  • As always, Taco Bell will honor the player that steals a base in the Fall Classic as America's Taco Hero, scoring free tacos for fans nationwide.
  • Once the base is stolen, Taco Bell Rewards members across America can celebrate with a free Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos*.
  • Before the World Series, Taco Bell Rewards members can predict on the Taco Bell app who they think will steal the first base and become America's 2022 Taco Hero.
  • To become a Taco Bell Rewards ** member, simply download the Taco Bell app and sign up for an account.

Candy Digital Launches MLB Secondary Marketplace

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Candy Digital, the next generation digital collectible company, launched its Secondary Marketplace on January 15th which gives customers the opportunity to buy and sell previously released Officially Licensed Major League Baseball NFTs.

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  • Candy Digital, the next generation digital collectible company, launched its Secondary Marketplace on January 15th which gives customers the opportunity to buy and sell previously released Officially Licensed Major League Baseball NFTs.
  • New users can register on www.candy.com to purchase products that have dropped since October, including Play of the Day, MLB 2021 ICONs, the 2021 World Series Collection and the Team Candy Digital Jersey.
  • The launch of the Secondary Marketplace is an exciting milestone on our roadmap as we create a hub for the Candy community to engage with one-another on a daily basis, whether it be buying, selling or assessing the value of a particular NFT or collection, said Scott Lawin, CEO of Candy Digital.
  • Candy Digital is a next generation digital collectible company formed by three executive partners: Michael Rubin, CEO, Fanatics; Mike Novogratz, founder and CEO, Galaxy Digital; and Gary Vaynerchuk, Serial Entrepreneur and Investor.

Elliot A. Resnik Joins Masur Griffitts Avidor LLP as Partner and Chair of Entertainment

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Masur Griffitts Avidor LLP (MGA) is pleased to announce Elliot A. Resnik has joined the firm as Partner and Chair of its new Entertainment Group.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Masur Griffitts Avidor LLP (MGA) is pleased to announce Elliot A. Resnik has joined the firm as Partner and Chair of its new Entertainment Group.
  • Most recently and since 2009, Mr. Resnik was Senior Counsel with Herbsman Hafer Weber & Frisch LLP.
  • "It is with great pleasure and a view towards the future that I join my new colleagues at Masur Griffitts Avidor and look forward to growing their current transactional entertainment practice group," said Mr. Resnik.
  • Masur Griffitts Avidor LLP (MGA) is a forward-thinking law firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles.

The Costacos Collection Announces Inaugural NFT Drop with Baseball Legend Willie Mays, Who Will Donate All Proceeds to the Say Hey Foundation

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Friday, October 22, 2021

Today, the Costacos Collection announced its inaugural drop will feature one of the most respected legends in professional sports, Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays.

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  • Today, the Costacos Collection announced its inaugural drop will feature one of the most respected legends in professional sports, Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays.
  • For the fifth year, the MVP of the Fall Classic will be recognized as the Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211022005483/en/
    The Making of a Giant - Willie Mays 90th Birthday Celebration Drop will take place this Sunday, October 24, via the Costacos Collection.
  • Willie will be donating all proceeds to his Say Hey Foundation.

Farmers Insurance® Announces Sponsorship Of APGA Tour's Fall Series

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Monday, August 30, 2021

The APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Fall Series will include:

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  • The APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Fall Series will include:
    Sept. 20-22 APGA Tour Valley Forge, Bluestone Country Club , Blue Bell, PA, $25,000 purse
    Oct.17-19 APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Atlanta Championship White Oak Golf Club at the Clubs of Peachtree City , Atlanta, GA, $25,000 purse
    Nov. 7-9 APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Fall Series Finale Wilshire Country Club , Los Angeles, CA, $30,000 purse
    The APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Fall Series will also feature a $15,000 bonus pool that pays an additional $7,500 to the player who is awarded the most points from each of the three events.
  • Additionally, the top-3 ranked players from the Fall Classic, who aren't previously qualified for the 2022 APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Invitational will be invited to play in the 2022 APGA Tour event at Torrey Pines that is played opposite the PGA TOUR's Farmers Insurance Open.
  • The three APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Fall Series tournaments will each feature two separate youth-focused events.
  • Sponsoring the APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Fall Series is the latest in a series of actions Farmers has taken to help advance its commitment to diversity and growth in the game of golf.The national insurer has provided funding for APGA TOUR events and the organization's athletes, sponsored players including Kamaiu Johnson and Willie Mack III, hosted the first-ever APGA event at a PGA TOUR tournament at the 2020 Farmers Insurance Open and provided Mack with a sponsor's exemption into the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open.