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Gray Television’s BEAT THE ODDS and SportsGrid Launch Partnership for National Syndication of Five Sports Betting Specials

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The specials will be part of the “BEAT THE ODDS” nationally syndicated sports betting and entertainment television series produced by Tupelo Media Group and KVVU.

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  • The specials will be part of the “BEAT THE ODDS” nationally syndicated sports betting and entertainment television series produced by Tupelo Media Group and KVVU.
  • The specials begin this weekend for college basketball and will also air on dozens of Gray’s television stations.
  • BEAT THE ODDS’ special coverage will feature breaking news, information and expert gambling analysis from five major sporting events in 2024.
  • The SuperBook at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino will be the title sponsor for these BEAT THE ODDS specials.

Soccer Post, a Portfolio Company of TZP Group, Acquires Soccer Pro and Continues Rapid Growth as Largest Soccer Specialty Retailer in the United States

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Soccer Post, the largest local community focused soccer specialty retailer in the United States and a portfolio company of TZP Group, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Soccer Pro, a leading regional soccer specialty retailer in Northern California.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Soccer Post, the largest local community focused soccer specialty retailer in the United States and a portfolio company of TZP Group, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Soccer Pro, a leading regional soccer specialty retailer in Northern California.
  • Founded in 1988, Soccer Pro operates retail locations across Northern California along with a team uniform business serving local community soccer organizations.
  • With this acquisition, Soccer Post will now have 47 community focused soccer specialty stores across the United States.
  • "We are thrilled to complete the acquisition of Soccer Pro, expand our presence in Northern California, and welcome Soccer Pro to the Soccer Post family," said Blake Sonnek-Schmelz, CEO of Soccer Post.

Toyota Gives Back and Joins the Thrilling Action of the Inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup as a Founding Partner

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Toyota joined in the action as an inaugural and official automotive partner of the competition.

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  • Toyota joined in the action as an inaugural and official automotive partner of the competition.
  • Additionally, Toyota extended its ongoing partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, presenting a donation of $80,000 during halftime of the final game.
  • "We were delighted to continue our partnership with Concacaf during the inaugural W Gold Cup as we continue engaging in programs that bring soccer to life for communities throughout the U.S.
  • Attendees got to see and take photos with the official W Gold Cup trophy displayed during the Fan Zone festivities.

Brera Holdings Signs All-Star Advisory Board to Lead Soccer World’s First Nasdaq-Listed Multi-Club Ownership Model

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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DUBLIN, Ireland and MILAN, Italy, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings”, “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA) is pleased to announce the formation of a top-tier Advisory Board to lead the world’s first publicly-traded multi-club ownership (“MCO”) company in global football (American soccer).

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  • DUBLIN, Ireland and MILAN, Italy, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings”, “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA) is pleased to announce the formation of a top-tier Advisory Board to lead the world’s first publicly-traded multi-club ownership (“MCO”) company in global football (American soccer).
  • Rothenberg was president of U.S. Soccer , the governing body of American soccer during the 1990s and oversaw both the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States and the establishment of Major League Soccer (“MLS”) in 1996.
  • Geller has been a member of the board of directors for numerous Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange listed companies.
  • “Landing an all-star team to join our Advisory Board is a resounding stamp of approval for Brera’s business model.

New York Life and U.S. Soccer Federation Announce Purposeful, Multi-Year Partnership

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer1, and U.S. Soccer today announced a new, multi-year partnership that will make New York Life the federation’s official life insurance partner.

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  • New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer1, and U.S. Soccer today announced a new, multi-year partnership that will make New York Life the federation’s official life insurance partner.
  • The new partnership enables New York Life to celebrate trailblazers of the sport and support the growth of the game from youth leagues to professional levels.
  • Beginning this year, New York Life will become the presenting partner of the federation’s Coach for Community program and U.S.
  • “New York Life and U.S. Soccer have a deep commitment to building strong communities, especially those that are underserved,” said Amy Hu, Chief Marketing Officer, New York Life.

Athleta Partners with Katie Ledecky, the World's Most Decorated Female Swimmer, as Newest Member of its Power of She Collective

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on the first day of Women's History Month, Athleta announces a historic five-year partnership with record-breaking athlete Katie Ledecky, the world's most decorated swimmer.

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  • "I've long admired Athleta for recognizing and authentically supporting female athletes' individual and collective strengths, and that's why I'm thrilled to partner with a brand that has values that align with mine.
  • I'm looking forward to being part of something that inspires me on a personal level," said Ledecky.
  • Athleta launched the Power of She Collective in 2023 to deepen its relationship with athletes at all stages of their careers.
  • Ledecky as well as other Power of She Collective members will be predominantly featured in various chapters of the campaign.

BrandONE Adds Soccer 5® USA to Growing Portfolio

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandONE, the premier franchise growth and development consultancy in America, is excited to announce the addition of Soccer 5® USA, the leading small-sided soccer fields experience in the U.S., to its portfolio. The strategic partnership comes as Soccer 5® anticipates explosive growth heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with games taking place in 11 U.S. cities.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandONE , the premier franchise growth and development consultancy in America, is excited to announce the addition of Soccer 5® USA , the leading small-sided soccer fields experience in the U.S., to its portfolio.
  • Bringing Compact Soccer Variation to the U.S.
    Soccer 5® was co-founded by Alan Georgeson and his two sons, Scott and Jack.
  • After the Georgeson family moved to the U.S. in 2008, they opened their first Soccer 5® USA location in 2010.
  • "When the Georgesons came to us with their Soccer 5® USA brand, we immediately knew they'd be a perfect addition to our portfolio," said Dave Schaefers, Partner and Chief Development Officer for BrandONE.

Signing Day Sports Announces More than Five-Fold Increase in Paid Subscribers on its App in 2023

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signing Day Sports, Inc. (“Signing Day Sports” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: SGN), the developer of the Signing Day Sports app and platform to aid high school athletes in the recruitment process, today provided an update on the subscriber growth for its Signing Day Sports app.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signing Day Sports, Inc. (“Signing Day Sports” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: SGN), the developer of the Signing Day Sports app and platform to aid high school athletes in the recruitment process, today provided an update on the subscriber growth for its Signing Day Sports app.
  • Richard Symington, President and Chief Technology Officer of Signing Day Sports, commented, “We achieved a greater than five-fold increase in the number of paid subscribers in 2023, which is a testament to our rapid growth and the positive experience we provide for coaches and student-athletes alike.
  • This positive trend has continued into 2024, as we recorded more than 20% sequential monthly growth in paid subscribers in January 2024 compared to December 2023.
  • We are off to a strong start in 2024 and we are excited about what the future holds for Signing Day Sports.”

Signing Day Sports Promotes Holistic Student-Athlete Wellbeing in the Sports Industry

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signing Day Sports, Inc. (“Signing Day Sports” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: SGN), the developer of the Signing Day Sports app and platform to aid high school athletes in the recruitment process, today provided an update on its holistic approach to student-athlete wellbeing, diversification of its revenue sources, and significant subscriber growth.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signing Day Sports, Inc. (“Signing Day Sports” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: SGN), the developer of the Signing Day Sports app and platform to aid high school athletes in the recruitment process, today provided an update on its holistic approach to student-athlete wellbeing, diversification of its revenue sources, and significant subscriber growth.
  • Craig Smith, Chief of Development of Signing Day Sports, stated, “We believe a holistic view of student-athlete wellbeing is important in the sports industry and, as such, helps maintain the Company’s key student-athlete recruitment relationships, which are contributing to significant subscriber growth.
  • Additions like these are expected to create new revenue streams for Signing Day Sports and further deepen the connections we have within our community of users.
  • We believe our approach sets us apart from others in the industry and look forward to welcoming more student-athletes to our platform and user community."

SBLI, Mass Youth Soccer Enter into Partnership to Support Family Wellness and Youth Soccer Development

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Coinciding with Mass Youth Soccer’s 50th anniversary, this collaboration designates SBLI as Mass Youth Soccer’s official life insurance sponsor and grants naming rights for Progin Park in Lancaster, Massachusetts.

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  • Coinciding with Mass Youth Soccer’s 50th anniversary, this collaboration designates SBLI as Mass Youth Soccer’s official life insurance sponsor and grants naming rights for Progin Park in Lancaster, Massachusetts.
  • The industry-leading, 16-field soccer complex will now bear the name “SBLI Fields at Progin Park,” marking the beginning of a multi-year partnership that will support youth soccer in Massachusetts.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome SBLI as one of our key sponsors and partners,” said David Amidon, president of Mass Youth Soccer.
  • SBLI will collaborate with Mass Youth Soccer to provide employee volunteer opportunities for member programs and events aimed at creating safe, fun, affordable, and inclusive playing environments.