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The 3rd Annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean Weekend Raises Over $3.4 Million

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The 3rd annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean weekend, held March 21-24 in Sonoma County’s renowned wine country, raised over $3.4 million.

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  • The 3rd annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean weekend, held March 21-24 in Sonoma County’s renowned wine country, raised over $3.4 million.
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    The V Foundation’s wine country events have raised nearly $170 million for cancer research over the last 25 years.
  • Since the V Foundation’s inception in 1993, the organization has awarded over $353 million in cancer research grants to world-class scientists at top cancer centers nationwide.
  • The 4th annual V Foundation Sonoma Epicurean weekend will take place March 20-23, 2025.

Principal® Announces New Presenting Sponsorship of the John R. Wooden Award

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Principal Financial Group® and the Los Angeles Athletic Club today announced a new presenting sponsorship of the John R. Wooden Award .

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  • Principal Financial Group® and the Los Angeles Athletic Club today announced a new presenting sponsorship of the John R. Wooden Award .
  • The Wooden Award offers a unique opportunity to pair the shared values of Coach Wooden and Principal to support the women, men and coaches who are shaping today’s game.
  • “Principal sponsorship of the Wooden Award is bigger than a financial commitment,” said Beth Wood, Principal executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
  • “The Los Angeles Athletic Club is truly excited to welcome Principal® as our esteemed presenting sponsor,” said Sam Lagana, Chairman of the John R. Wooden Award program.

U.S. Polo Assn. Supports Star-Studded 'Boo-Yah' Night for The V Foundation for Cancer Research

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The V Foundation is named for legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano and was created with one goal in mind - Victory Over Cancer(R).

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  • The V Foundation is named for legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano and was created with one goal in mind - Victory Over Cancer(R).
  • "Boo-Yah, A Celebration of Stuart Scott" raised nearly $2.4 million, bringing the three-year total to over $5 million for game-changing cancer research.
  • "The Boo-Yah event and the V Foundation for Cancer Research are perfectly aligned with U.S. Polo Assn.
  • Not to mention, we are extremely proud to support cancer research with the V Foundation and to have access to this incredible sponsorship opportunity through our strategic partnership with ESPN."

Disney Advertising Scores Great Clips® as Official Hair Salon Sponsor of College Football Playoff

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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Disney Advertising is proud to announce Great Clips, Inc. the world’s largest salon brand, as the new Official Hair Salon Sponsor of the College Football Playoff (CFP).

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  • Disney Advertising is proud to announce Great Clips, Inc. the world’s largest salon brand, as the new Official Hair Salon Sponsor of the College Football Playoff (CFP).
  • This collaboration will see Great Clips take center stage with unique marketing rights and on-site activations, providing fans with an unforgettable experience during CFP National Championship weekend.
  • “There’s no better way to celebrate with fans during CFP National Championship weekend than with Disney’s reach and scale,” said Theresa Palmieri, VP, Sports Brand Solutions, Disney Advertising.
  • Finally, to further support Great Clips’ college football efforts this postseason, the brand is partnering with standout college football players throughout Bowl Season and the College Football Playoff, to help them get game ready.

Intake Health Introduces New Hydration Testing Tech to Pro Sports

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intake Health, a health technology company with cutting edge health monitoring research funded by both the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institute of Health (NIH), has made waves across sports in North America since officially launching it's InFlow hydration testing solution in August 2022.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intake Health, a health technology company with cutting edge health monitoring research funded by both the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institute of Health (NIH), has made waves across sports in North America since officially launching it's InFlow hydration testing solution in August 2022.
  • Research grants won from the NIH and NSF helped Intake Health further pioneer their technology, which will include a toilet version.
  • With the NCAA and NBA basketball seasons kicking off shortly, Bender expects the Intake Health team will remain busy.
  • Beyond pro sports the InFlow technology is in use in facilities supporting military, first responders, as well as industrial health and safety settings around the world.

Legendary Legless AZ Athlete Dave Stevens set to Headline Abilities Expo September 8-10

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The  Abilities Expo announced today, Dave Stevens who was born without legs, made NCAA college football and professional baseball history, is returning to home state of Arizona, where he started his inspiring high school and collegiate athletic career to host a series of Abilities Expo events,  September 8th to 10th.  

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  • Stevens is teaming up with former ASU Hall of Fame & NFL kicker; Luis Zendejas to appear at the Dave Stevens ProStantz Ability football camp Sunday, September 10th at 11:45am as part of the Abilities Expo.
  • Admission and parking to Abilities Expo are free and show hours are Friday and Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm.
  • At the Abilities Expo debut of Dave Stevens' "All Ability Football" event, youth of all levels of ability will run drills, pass the ball, score a touchdown and discover the sport of football.
  • Accessible, round-trip transportation from Ability360 in Phoenix to Abilities Expo will be provided free-of-charge to expo-goers.

CLASHTV NAMES GRAMMY-NOMINATED ARTIST FAT JOE AS THE COMPANY'S FIRST 'STREETBALL COMMISSIONER'

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ClashTV, the interactive livestreaming digital platform built to connect fans with the creators, content, and culture they are most passionate about, announced today that it has named Grammy-nominated artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Fat Joe as its inaugural Streetball Commissioner.

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  • As ClashTV's Streetball Commissioner, Fat Joe will provide creative guidance to the livestreaming platform as it develops additional Streetball content, blending high-passion sports with music, entertainment, fashion and more.
  • Fat Joe will also have an ownership stake in ClashTV and join the organization's board of advisors.
  • In our mission to own the category of Streetball, there is no one more suited for this role than Fat Joe.
  • Launching the companies first original intellectual property and programming, "ClashTV Courtside," a SportsCenter-style weekly recap show, highlighting the best in on-platform streetball.

Make-A-Wish and ESPN showcase the power of sports through the annual "My Wish" series

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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PHOENIX, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish and ESPN have joined forces once again for the 16th edition of the "My Wish" series that airs on SportsCenter. The multi-day series will highlight four inspirational stories of children with critical illnesses whose wishes to meet their sports heroes provided them with hope and strength in the midst of their medical battles.

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  • The first feature will continue to be shown during successive SportsCenter programs until 6 p.m.
  • A digital version of each "My Wish" story will be available on the ESPN and Make-A-Wish websites.
  • "It's always a privilege to work with the best-in-class storytellers at ESPN to share these inspiring and uplifting stories with their audience."
  • For more information about Make-A-Wish and the ESPN "My Wish" series, visit wish.org/mywish .

Renowned Interviewer and Sportscasting Legend Dan Patrick Partners with Full Sail DC3 to Debut 6-Week Online Interviewing Course

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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WINTER PARK, Fla., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Full Sail DC3 announced the launch of its online course in partnership with sportscasting legend and talk show host, Dan Patrick.

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  • WINTER PARK, Fla., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Full Sail DC3 announced the launch of its online course in partnership with sportscasting legend and talk show host, Dan Patrick.
  • The online course titled, The Art of Interviewing with Legendary Sportscaster Dan Patrick, prepares individuals to thrive in any interview situation – from long form sit-down interviews to short three-question quick formats, and more.
  • Dan Patrick's historied career spans TV, radio, and publications including ESPN, CNN, NBC, and Sports Illustrated to name a few.
  • To learn more about the course, The Art of Interviewing with Legendary Sportscaster Dan Patrick, visit fullsaildc3.com .

Charly Arnolt Leaves ESPN to Join OutKick

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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OutKick announced today that Charly Arnolt has left ESPN to join the fastest growing national multimedia sports platform as it continues to expand its lineup.

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  • OutKick announced today that Charly Arnolt has left ESPN to join the fastest growing national multimedia sports platform as it continues to expand its lineup.
  • Arnolt is leaving ESPN after five years and will be co-hosting a new OutKick show currently in development, which will be announced ahead of football season.
  • Arnolt brings years of industry experience to OutKick with her experience as a multi-platform host and reporter with ESPN as well as a host for WWE.
  • In commenting on the announcement, OutKick founder Clay Travis said, “Charly is an outstanding talent and will be a great asset for OutKick.