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Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin "Megatron" Johnson Jr. Visits Children and Families at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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Friday, September 1, 2023

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ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL Hall of Fame receiver Calvin "Megatron" Johnson today stopped by the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The former Georgia Tech star was in town to help kickoff Aflac's Kickoff for a Cause game tonight at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta where the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will face the Louisville Cardinals.

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ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL Hall of Fame receiver Calvin "Megatron" Johnson today stopped by the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Johnson, along with Aflac U.S. President Virgil R Miller, visited with children, families and healthcare providers, while posing for photos and delivering Aflac ducks.
He also delivered My Special Aflac Ducks® to several patients who are dealing with cancer and sickle cell disease.
My Special Aflac Duck is a robotic, comforting duck that helps children 3 and over cope with cancer or blood disorders like sickle cell disease.

LITTLE CAESARS® KICKS OFF SECOND SEASON AS OFFICIAL PIZZA SPONSOR OF THE NFL

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Monday, August 28, 2023

DETROIT, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After an incredibly successful rookie season as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, Little Caesars is calling plays for the beginning of the 2023 season that are sure to delight pizza enthusiasts and football fans.

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DETROIT, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After an incredibly successful rookie season as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, Little Caesars is calling plays for the beginning of the 2023 season that are sure to delight pizza enthusiasts and football fans.
To kick off the new season, Little Caesars will celebrate its fans by making all deliveries totally fee-free.
"Little Caesars is the industry leader in value," said Greg Hamilton, chief marketing officer at Little Caesars.
Little Caesars is also partnering with nine NFL teams to feature specialized branding and in-game activations in their local markets throughout the season.

FAMILIES OF HALL OF FAMERS ENSHRINED POSTHUMOUSLY TO RECEIVE RINGS OF EXCELLENCE CREATED BY KAY JEWELERS

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pro Football Hall of Fame will present six Rings of Excellence to the families of enshrinees who in previous years were elected posthumously during halftime of the 2023 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 3, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

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Last year, the Hall of Fame revised its policy regarding the presentation of a Ring of Excellence to enshrinees elected posthumously.
President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Jim Porter, and Divisional Vice President – Kay Jewelers, Jenn Hammond, will present a family representative with their respective Ring of Excellence at the game.
"Continuing this special ceremony is a vital part of welcoming all enshrinees and their loved ones fully into the Hall of Fame family," Porter said.
"KAY Jewelers is happy to continue their long-standing partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to celebrate those entering the Hall of Fame, particularly those being recognized posthumously.

D.C. PICKLEBALL TEAM ADDS SUPER BOWL CHAMPION CLIFF AVRIL TO OWNERSHIP GROUP

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- D.C. Pickleball Team (DCPT), an expansion team of Major League Pickleball (MLP) and D.C.'s newest professional sports team, announced the addition of Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion Cliff Avril to its ownership group.

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WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- D.C. Pickleball Team (DCPT), an expansion team of Major League Pickleball (MLP) and D.C.'s newest professional sports team, announced the addition of Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion Cliff Avril to its ownership group.
"Cliff's passion for playing and growing the sport of pickleball aligns perfectly with the ethos of our team," said Adam Behnke, Chief Operating Officer of D.C. Pickleball Team.
"I was immediately curious about how I could get involved and was thrilled to learn of the opportunity to join D.C. Pickleball Team's ownership group.
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Creative Realities Becomes a Dominant Player in Sports & Entertainment Sector with Fan-Focused Digital Signage Experiences

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Creative Realities has established itself as a trusted partner for delivering exceptional fan experiences and driving revenue growth for a multitude of venues and teams.

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Creative Realities has established itself as a trusted partner for delivering exceptional fan experiences and driving revenue growth for a multitude of venues and teams.
As a key player in the S&E space, Creative Realities offers a range of unique solutions tailored to the industry's specific needs.
Creative Realities further provides intelligent menu board solutions and cutting-edge experiential fan engagement technologies that serve to maximize sales and enhance the overall game-day experience.
These partnerships have enabled Creative Realities to revolutionize digital signage experiences across multiple venues, showcasing its capabilities on a grand scale.

Vivid Seats and Cameo Reveal Football Fandom Across America

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Friday, May 12, 2023

CHICAGO, May 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivid Seats Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAT), a leading marketplace that utilizes its technology platform to connect millions of buyers with thousands of ticket sellers across hundreds of thousands of events each year, together with Cameo, the leading marketplace connecting fans and brands directly with tens of thousands of pop culture personalities, have revealed a new look at America’s love of football.

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While Vivid Seats looked at popularity by game and team, Cameo focused on everyone’s favorite football stars, looking at the personalities most-booked to create personalized Cameo videos for fans in the last year*.
“America’s Team” Defends Its Turf: The Cowboys are the second most popular NFL team in the country with 287 counties in their favor.
NorCal vs. SoCal: From the MLB to the NHL, NorCal and SoCal have their fair share of intra-state sports rivalries.
Most Popular Football Stars on Cameo:
Ben DiNucci (Former Dallas Cowboys Quarterback, Current XFL Player)

Nate Burleson, Co-Host of CBS Mornings and The NFL Today, Inducted Into East-West Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The East-West Shrine Bowl™, college football's oldest all-star game, announced today that former NFL wide receiver and longtime Shriners Children's™ ambassador Nate Burleson will be inducted into the East-West Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame.

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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The East-West Shrine Bowl™, college football's oldest all-star game, announced today that former NFL wide receiver and longtime Shriners Children's™ ambassador Nate Burleson will be inducted into the East-West Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame.
The East-West Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame is home to some of the greatest names ever to play the game.
Burleson will join the elite group the week of February 2, 2023, during NFL Pro Bowl Week and East-West Shrine Bowl festivities.
We are thrilled to have Nate join us in Las Vegas and be enshrined in our Hall of Fame."

Surprises in NFL's Week 1 Affect Lines in Week 2

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Monday, September 13, 2021

In fact, the point spread widened from the look-ahead line offered before Week 1, which had Green Bay as 10-point favorites over the Lions.

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In fact, the point spread widened from the look-ahead line offered before Week 1, which had Green Bay as 10-point favorites over the Lions.
Other Week 2 lines moved, too.
"The first week always brings surprises, but it's easy for NFL fans to overreact to what they've seen," said Brett Collson, lead analyst for TheLines.com.
For this, Week 2 can present interesting and often tempting lines."