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National Football League to Host 4th Annual Madden NFL x HBCU Tournament with Finalists to Compete during Pro Bowl Games in Orlando

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Football League today announced registration is now open for the fourth annual EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 24 x HBCU Tournament, an event designed for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that have a passion for gaming and football. The tournament aims to maintain the tradition of providing students at HBCUs a chance to compete and explore the business of sports through practical learning and job shadowing experiences at the NFL Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Fla., on February 4, 2024.

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  • Students will have three paths to qualify for the HBCU Championship during the NFL Pro Bowl: Open Qualifiers, Women's Qualifiers, and HBCU Video Applications.
  • "We can't wait to give the students access to all the behind-the-scenes action at the NFL Pro Bowl Games in Orlando."
  • The highlights from the tournament will be broadcasted on the NFL YouTube channel ahead of the NFL Pro Bowl Games and Super Bowl LVIII.
  • For more information about the Madden NFL 24 x HBCU Tournament, visit https://hbcutournament.nfl.com/ .

TRUE Cresset Names Brandon Williams and Jon Marc Carrier as Wealth Advisors

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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CHICAGO, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TRUE Cresset | Sports + Entertainment announced today that it has hired Brandon Williams as Director, Wealth Advisor; and Jon Marc Carrier as Associate Director, Wealth Advisor. With extensive experience in professional sports business and operations, Williams and Carrier will work closely with TRUE Cresset's professional athlete clients to identify and create opportunities to build and grow their financial portfolios for the long term.

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  • CHICAGO, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TRUE Cresset | Sports + Entertainment announced today that it has hired Brandon Williams as Director, Wealth Advisor; and Jon Marc Carrier as Associate Director, Wealth Advisor.
  • "Brandon and Jon's extensive experience working with professional athletes and hyper client-focused mindset make them a perfect fit for TRUE Cresset.
  • We are incredibly excited to welcome them to the team," said Doug Raetz , Co-President of TRUE Cresset Sports + Entertainment.
  • I am excited about bringing those passions together at TRUE Cresset," Carrier said.

East-West Shrine Bowl Announces Top 1,000 Candidates for 2024 College Football All-Star Game

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The East-West Shrine Bowl, the nation's oldest college football all-star game, has released its annual Shrine Bowl 1,000 today of top eligible collegiate stars for the upcoming 2024 game.

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  • The nation's oldest college football all-star game, the East-West Shrine Bowl, has released its list of top eligible collegiate stars for the upcoming 2024 game.
  • TAMPA, Fla., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The East-West Shrine Bowl , the nation's oldest college football all-star game, has released its annual Shrine Bowl 1,000 today of top eligible collegiate stars for the upcoming 2024 game.
  • "The Shrine Bowl 1,000 serves as the first look at who may be at the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl," said Eric Galko, Director of Football Operations and Player Personnel for the Shrine Bowl.
  • Eric Galko, Director of Football Operations and Player Personnel for the Shrine Bowl, is available for interviews.

JPI Announces Appointment of Scott Turner as Chief Visionary Officer

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPI announced today that Scott Turner has been named Chief Visionary Officer, a new leadership role focused on the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic vision for the company's growth and expansion.

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  • IRVING, Texas, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JPI announced today that Scott Turner has been named Chief Visionary Officer, a new leadership role focused on the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic vision for the company's growth and expansion.
  • "I am thrilled that JPI has chosen Scott Turner as their Chief Visionary Officer," said Dr. Ben Carson, the former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
  • As the Chief Visionary Officer at JPI, Scott is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive strategic vision to drive the company's growth and expansion.
  • Prior to being named as Chief Visionary Officer, Scott has served as an advisor to JPI for the past two years.

Foster Law Firm Wins Case, Serves Justice as Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The infamous decision in question was releasing a single shot from a loaded firearm -- one that would strike its intended target, Kendrick Cooper, who had made unprovoked, physical, and threatening advances toward the defendant -- and which is now considered an act of self- defense, as newly stated in an order issued by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney on Friday, May 19, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foster Law Firm and client Phillip Thomas, former Associate Athletic Director and Director of Football Operations at Morehouse College, seem like a match made in heaven.
  • This pivotal ruling comes nearly two years to the day after the May 15, 2021, Atlanta, GA, arrest of Mr. Thomas, which resulted from the shooting incident.
  • The law does not require individuals to be defenseless against violent attacks to their persons.
  • We are glad that justice was served."

SAFR SPORTS AND THE USFL TEAM UP TO MAKE PLAYERS SAFER

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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SAFR Spokesman Ikem Ekwonu, who wore a SAFR Helmet Cover during his All-American career at North Carolina State and now plays for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL, added, "It's great that the USFL is taking this important step in protecting their players -- when I wore my SAFR Helmet Cover in college, I never walked off the field with even a headache."

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  • "Our league is committed to player health and safety and our decision to partner with SAFR Sports demonstrates that commitment," said Daryl Johnston, USFL President of Football Operations.
  • It's obviously better than a helmet alone and we felt that it was a beneficial compliment for our players."
  • "We are proud to partner with the USFL, and applaud their effort to make their players safer on the field," said SAFR Sports President & CEO John Zeglinski.
  • "Families and friends of players who are wearing a SAFR Helmet Cover have more peace of mind when watching them play – it's a no brainer for everyone."

NFL FLAG-IN-SCHOOL KICKS OFF 10th YEAR OF ENGAGING STUDENTS IN THE LOVE OF SPORT

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Football League (NFL), GENYOUth, and NFL FLAG are celebrating the 10th year of GENYOUth's NFL FLAG-In-School program with the opening of national applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Beginning today, educators and community-based organizations can apply for a free NFL FLAG-In-School flag football kit to strengthen and enhance their physical education curriculum and equipment. Applications will close Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

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  • Through a renewed commitment of $1.5 million from the NFL Foundation, NFL FLAG-In-School continues to offer opportunities for physical activity to students of all genders, abilities, and skill levels.
  • NFL FLAG-In-School is a proven resource, both scalable and sustainable, that inspires boys and girls to participate in school-based sports.
  • The need for NFL FLAG-In-School and the critical opportunities it provides for students to be physically active has never been greater.
  • To learn more about NFL FLAG-In-School, or to find or start an NFL FLAG league in your community, visit https://flag.genyouthnow.org .

UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE TRADING CARD DEAL WITH THE UNITED STATES FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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CARLSBAD, Calif., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, today announced a new exclusive trading card deal with the United States Football League (USFL). Through this agreement, Upper Deck serves as the sole producer of officially licensed physical and digital trading cards featuring the league's current athletes and fan-favorite moments on the field.

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  • New USFL Trading Cards Now Available on Upper Deck e-Pack® as second season kicks off Saturday, April 15 on FOX
    CARLSBAD, Calif., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, today announced a new exclusive trading card deal with the United States Football League (USFL).
  • Through this agreement, Upper Deck serves as the sole producer of officially licensed physical and digital trading cards featuring the league's current athletes and fan-favorite moments on the field.
  • "USFL is an exciting addition to our roster, especially to expand our offerings for one of the most popular American sports," said Jason Masherah, president of Upper Deck.
  • Ahead of this weekend's kickoff, Upper Deck launched its United States Football League Preview Set today on e-Pack ®, a 16-card set featuring prominent players across all eight teams.

Zebra Technologies Extends Partnership with National Football League

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced the renewal of its partnership with the National Football League, extending Zebra’s role as the Official Real Time Location Solutions Provider of the NFL through at least the 2025 football season.

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  • Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced the renewal of its partnership with the National Football League, extending Zebra’s role as the Official Real Time Location Solutions Provider of the NFL through at least the 2025 football season.
  • The panel will feature NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations, Troy Vincent and Zebra’s Senior Vice President of Integrated Marketing and Channels, Rob Armstrong.
  • Since 2015, Zebra has worked with the NFL on an innovative player and ball tracking solution, helping to enable a new era of football data and analytics known as NFL’s Next Gen Stats .
  • “We are excited to extend our relationship with Zebra Technologies, allowing us to utilize their best-in-class capabilities to capture data which enable next generation data insights and expanded visibility into every NFL game,” said Matt Swensson, Senior Vice President, Product and Technology, National Football League.

MEETKAI ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH LOS ANGELES CHARGERS THAT BRINGS CONVERSATIONAL AI TO THE WORLD OF PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MeetKai, the Conversational AI company, announced today that it has partnered with the Los Angeles Chargers to create new and exciting experiences using conversational AI and other leading technologies.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MeetKai, the Conversational AI company, announced today that it has partnered with the Los Angeles Chargers to create new and exciting experiences using conversational AI and other leading technologies.
  • "This partnership marks the beginning of a new kind of NFL fan experience that MeetKai is very happy to ignite."
  • We are extremely excited about our partnership with the Los Angeles Chargers, and I believe this will lead the pack for the sports industry."
  • Now in their 64th season, the Los Angeles Chargers continue to stretch the imagination and put on the most exciting show in football.