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Better-Bracket.com Unveils New Pool: College Football Playoffs 2024
Inspired by the familiar format of March Madness pools, Better Bracket allows fans to predict the winners of each game of the College Football Playoff. Simply create a "College Football Playoffs 2024" pool on Better-Bracket.com and share it with your friends. - December 08, 2024 - Better-Bracket.com
Better-Bracket.com Launches New Pool: The NBA Cup 2024
Inspired by the familiar format of March Madness pools, Better Bracket allows fans to predict the winners of each game starting with the NBA Cup Round of 8. Simply create a "NBA Cup 2024" pool on Better Bracket and share it with your friends. - December 05, 2024 - Better-Bracket.com
SOCIAL HOUSE® Vodka and TIGMA Unveil Special Edition Vodka; Portion of Proceeds Supporting Local Student-Athletes
SOCIAL HOUSE® Vodka has announced a new partnership with TIGMA (Today I Give My All), an organization dedicated to advancing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for student-athletes at Appalachian State University. This collaboration includes the release of the exclusive SOCIAL HOUSE® Vodka TIGMA Limited Edition bottle, designed to celebrate school pride and provide direct financial support to Appalachian State student-athletes who are affiliated with TIGMA. - October 23, 2024 - Social House Vodka
Big Blue Madness Ushers in a New Era for College Basketball with ASB GlassFloor
The University of Kentucky's Big Blue Madness made history by debuting the ASB GlassFloor, a video sports floor that transforms fan experiences in college basketball. The interactive surface showcased vibrant visuals and custom graphics, creating an immersive atmosphere. This innovation offers new ways for colleges to engage fans, boost brand visibility, and enhance events. ASB GlassFloor's debut signals a new era for NCAA sports, blending technology with tradition to elevate the fan experience. - October 16, 2024 - ASB Systembau Horst Babinsky GmbH
Hoops Legend Lon Kruger Leads Game-Changing Team-Up: Real Estate Pros Join Coaches in Full-Court Press Against Cancer
Hall of Fame Coach Lon Kruger and KWSE member Mark Wiley announce a national partnership between Keller Williams Sports + Entertainment, American Cancer Society, and National Association of Basketball Coaches for Coaches vs Cancer. Kruger, a long-time supporter, calls it a "game-changer." The initiative includes kickoff events in 15 cities and a nationwide social media campaign to raise funds and awareness for cancer research and support programs. - September 30, 2024 - The Mark Wiley Group
Team Dunk Introduces Little Dunk with New Basketball-Themed Song to Celebrate the NBA Season
Team Dunk LLC introduces Little Dunk with a new basketball-themed version of "If You're Happy and You Know It" to celebrate the NBA season. The song will debut on YouTube on September 28, 2024, on the Coach Dunk channel. Founded by Simone Harris and Coach Aliko Dunk, Team Dunk combines education, music, and basketball to inspire kids. Follow Little Dunk on YouTube at @CoachDunk for new videos, music, and updates. - September 20, 2024 - TeamDunk
Alliance Volleyball, The Athlete Lab and Prime Performance Partner to Launch ACL Prevention Program for Middle Tennessee Athletes
The Athlete Lab and Prime Performance partner up with Alliance Volleyball Club to provide Williamson County Athletes a innovative solution to help prevent ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries and improve athletic performance. - September 06, 2024 - The Athlete Lab
The Moral Questions of Sports Launches Podcast on August 1, 2024
The Moral Questions of Sports launches its Podcast on August 1, 2024. In an era of sports media without landmark television shows such as The Sports Reporters, Outside the Lines, and Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, sport journalism has been marginalized. While the main sports stories will always... - July 30, 2024 - The Moral Questions of Sports
Fantasy Sports EVO is Changing the Way Daily Fantasy Sports is Played
Fantasy Sports EVO is a unique team-based daily fantasy sports app. How is it different? With EVO, users pick teams, not players to build their lineups. This one-of-a-kind platform simplifies daily fantasy – making it more accessible to a whole new pool of users who may have been previously intimidated by the amount of time and research fantasy demands. The platform hosts all major professional sports including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and WNBA. EVO is super fun, super easy, and for everyone. - June 18, 2024 - Fantasy Sports EVO
Student-Athletes Compete for Paid NIL Deal with Small Wins Candy Company Owned by Basketball Superstar Jayson Tatum
Small Wins, the famed candy company owned by renowned basketball superstar Jayson Tatum, which has taken an innovative approach to the world of candy, is now pioneering the world of NIL. The same day that Small Wins launched its product into retail stores across the country, it announced an... - May 16, 2024 - Name Image Likeness U, LLC
TeamCalendar.com Revolutionizes Sports Scheduling with Secure Calendar Integration
Announcing the launch of TeamCalendar.com, a new service that revolutionizes how sports fans manage and track game schedules for their favorite teams across major leagues like NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLB. TeamCalendar.com allows users to effortlessly combine multiple team schedules into one personal calendar without needing an account, enhancing both convenience and security. The platform supports one-click additions to Google, Outlook, and Apple calendars. - April 28, 2024 - TeamCalendar.com
Thailand Announces New IYBC 2024 Dates
FIBA’s approved international youth basketball tournament promises young athletes from around the globe a more competitive and challenging competition. - April 14, 2024 - Parent Group of Thai Youth Basketball Players
Milwaukee's Meta House Selected to Receive Major Grant from Bouncing Back Foundation and Nuna Baby Essentials
Former NBA star Vin Baker's charitable foundation announced a grant to support a Milwaukee organization dedicated to helping women and families achieve sobriety. - April 06, 2024 - Vin Baker Bouncing Back Foundation
First NABC Championship Basketball Coaching Clinic in New York Sparks Enthusiasm - April 26-28, 2024; Featuring an Exceptional Coaching Lineup
The NABC Championship Basketball Clinics, in partnership with Championship Productions, bring elite coaching education to New Rochelle, NY, at Iona University from April 26-28, 2024. Featuring legends and rising stars in coaching such as: Bob Hurley, Tobin Anderson, Mark Pope, and Fran Fraschilla, this milestone event includes on-court demos. Hosted by Championship Productions, a global sports instruction leader. - March 03, 2024 - Championship Productions
Virtual Emotional Intelligence/Anger Management Facilitator Certification
COVID-19 has dramatically increased the need for Certified Anger Management Facilitators worldwide, especially for business and industry. Anderson & Anderson, APC has been the leader in evidence-based intervention for impulse control since 1982. - November 09, 2023 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
What Championship Dreams Are Made of: College of Biblical Studies’ Ambassadors Basketball Inaugural Year is Off to a Great Start
The College of Biblical Studies is looking to the future as their men’s basketball team is making history. The Ambassadors have won 4 out of 5 games with as much as a 30-point lead. Their first home game was held Tuesday, Nov. 7 against Kansas Christian, the 2023 NCCAA Southwest Region... - November 09, 2023 - College of Biblical Studies
Sentinel Mouthguards Announces Biggest Sale of the Year: Black Friday Extravaganza Lasts All Month Long
Sentinel Mouthguards, the industry leader in custom mouthguards, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Black Friday sale, which is set to take place throughout the entire month of November, starting from November 1 and ending on December 1. This sale offers customers an exclusive opportunity to save big on premium dental protection and teeth whitening solutions, just in time for the holiday season. - November 07, 2023 - Sentinel Mouthguard Co.
Medium Large Sports Media Announces Strategic Team Expansions & Launch of New Toronto Raptors Digital Platform
Medium Large Sports Media, recognized as a leader in the field of digital sports journalism, has announced a series of key personnel shifts and the exciting introduction of a new platform tailored specifically for followers of the Toronto Raptors. Matthew Moreno's Promotion to Executive... - November 02, 2023 - Medium Large LLC
BEK TV Launches Free Live and on Demand Streaming App
BEK TV, a leading name in live sports and news broadcasting, is announcing the launch of its innovative streaming app, BEK TV+. Designed to cater to viewer’s needs, the app allows users to view BEK TV sports and news broadcasts, both live and on demand, at no cost. Recognized for its... - September 02, 2023 - BEK.TV
iBallin Launches "Play Locally - Win Globally"; iBallin - Around the World Challenge
Attention all basketball lovers! iBallin, the new International Competition platform (start-up) dedicated to celebrating basketball (and other) talents globally, is thrilled to launch the iBallin Around the World (iB-ATW) Challenge in your city. - August 09, 2023 - iBallin
Fanatics 101 Reaches Two Decade Milestone Business Anniversary
Twenty years ago, Keddrain “KD” Bowen opened his first business, KD Urban Wear, at the Mall of Johnson City—from the trunk of his car with only $300, a degree in Sports Management from Tusculum University and a dream. He now operates two sportswear retail stores doing business as... - July 27, 2023 - Fanatics 101
SportsCon: the Largest Interactive Sports Fan Experience on July 14-16 in Dallas, TX
SportsCon, the country's largest sports fan interactive experience, will kick-off its return on July 14 hosting a VIP Party at iCompete, followed by a 2-day action-packed convention from the 15-16 at the Fair Park Automobile Building. The event will host over 150 Professional Athletes and Sports... - July 14, 2023 - SportsCon
The College of Biblical Studies Announces Head Coaches for Men’s and Ladies’ Basketball Teams
The College of Biblical Studies’ Athletic Department announces the appointment of Danny Evans as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Patricia Luckey as the Women’s Head Coach for their inaugural season in fall 2023. - May 05, 2023 - College of Biblical Studies
Mike Reed’s New Book, "Coach, Caddy, Ref," Follows the Author Through Half a Century of His Incredibly Fulfilling Career Working in Sports, from Coaching Baseball to Golf
Fulton Books author Mike Reed, who worked in three professional sports and coached high school and college baseball, has completed his most recent book, “Coach, Caddy, Ref: My 50 Years in Sports”: a fascinating collection of the many stories that have occurred over the author’s... - March 13, 2023 - Fulton Books
Thailand Ready to Place Youth Basketball on the International Map
Launching the first-ever International Youth Basketball Championship to offer competitive and exciting experiences to players around the globe. - February 10, 2023 - Parent Group of Thai Youth Basketball Players
The 9th Annual Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic
The Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic Basketball Tournament which first started in the mid-1970’s returns to the court with equal billing for the girls and boys teams. - January 05, 2023 - Commonwealth Motors
Dappz Sports to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Their New Shop in Los Angeles
After grossing over 5 millions dollars in 2021, Dappz Sports has graduated out of the owner’s bedroom and is opening a brick and mortar store on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California, where fans can purchase cards in person, meet other collectors and attend events where they can get their cards signed by special guests and their favorite sports players. - October 21, 2022 - Dappz Sports
betPARX Teams with Greenmount OTB in Hampstead
betPARX, an interactive subsidiary of Pennsylvania's leading revenue producing gaming property, announces an agreement to enter the Maryland sports betting market through a multi-year strategic partnership with Greenmount OTB, which is located within Greenmount Station Restaurant in Hampstead,... - October 13, 2022 - betPARX Sportsbook
Retired NBA Player, George Lynch Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament for Disadvantaged College Students, Presented by GUICE Wealth Management
August 22, 2022 was the first annual George Lynch Golf Invitational benefitting HBCU Heroes to help disadvantaged college students enter and remain in college. It was a day of champions, as fellow UNC alum, friends, family and supporters rallied together to make a difference. - September 02, 2022 - GUICE Wealth Management
OddsTrader.com Adds BetSync Technology for Seamless Customer Experience
Overdrive Marketing, Inc. announced today the launch of BetSync Technology to its US-focused sports handicapping portal, OddsTrader.com. OddsTrader offers odds comparison, statistics, computer picks, live scores, and injury reports. BetSync technology allows sports bettors using OddsTrader to track... - August 31, 2022 - Overdrive Marketing, Inc.
Infinitybet.ag Raises the Stakes in Online Gaming with the Addition of its Online Poker Platform InfinityPoker.io
Online Casino Sports Betting Firm Launches Poker Platform. - August 29, 2022 - Infinitybet.ag
iNPOWERiQ’s Sports Performance Division, KONGiQ, Signs Varsity Players at National High School Powerhouse Football Program to Name, Image & Likeness Agreements
Each St. John Bosco High (CA) Player Will Have the Opportunity to be an Influencer for the KONGiQ App, Sports Performance Wellness Technology & Smart Weight Rack Equipment - August 22, 2022 - KONG IQ
NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom to Speak for the Rohingya People at Chicago Non-Profit
NBA player and human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom will address the genocide of the Rohingya people. The event has been collaboratively organized by the Rohingya community and is being held at FORA (Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America) in Chicago. “The Rohingya people have been persecuted for far too long. It is time that the people around the world stand up and call this what it is, a genocide. And I will be their voice,” Freedom said. - July 05, 2022 - Rohingya Women Development Network-RWDN
Visional Supports Immersive Activation at 2022 Special Olympics Games
To project manage one of the largest activations ever produced on the ESPN’s Wide World of Sports campus, the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games organizers turned to Visional, a multidisciplinary experience focused creative production agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. Visional is serving as the... - June 07, 2022 - Visional
401Sports and Ministry of Sport $4 Million Deal Will Bring "the Stock Market for Sports" to Australia
401Sports and MOS Corporation, owner of Ministry of Sport, have announced a US $4 million deal that will license a world-first "stock market for sports" platform to Australian consumers. - June 06, 2022 - 401Sports
2022 California Sports Hall of Fame Induction
The California Sports Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2022 members featuring 5 California sports legends, Al Davis - Raiders * John Madden – Raiders * Roy Firestone * Ted Robinson - Media * Bill Plaschke – LA Times. The 14th annual Induction Ceremony is scheduled on Sunday, June 26th 4:00 p.m., at the Ontario Convention Center, CA. - June 01, 2022 - California Sports Hall Of Fame
IlliniGuys.com Teams Up with the Illini Guardians as the New Name, Image & Likeness Initiative Kicks Off with a Large Crowd at the Sold-Out Fundraising Event
IlliniGuys.com, an independent multimedia sports portal launched by media, sports, business and legal professionals with more than 100 years of collective experience, announces, today, its collaboration with the Illini Guardians. On May 23, 2022, more than 300 Fighting Illini fans, coaches and... - May 26, 2022 - LMBC Sports, LLC dba IlliniGuys
Music Therapist A-Stone Releases "Get on Up," a Tribute to His Favorite Team, The Miami Heat
Today, Music Therapist Alvin “A-Stone” Jackson releases his new, unofficial Miami Heat anthem and single “Get On Up,” which features funky R&B/Soul and Gospel Vibes to make you clap your hands and stomp your feet. A-Stone’s new single is derived from his E.P.,... - May 13, 2022 - A-Stone
2022 Juneteenth Golf Classic Benefiting the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Partners with Dallas Mavericks as Presenting Sponsor
The Juneteenth Golf Classic is proud to announce the Dallas Mavericks as the presenting sponsor for the 2022 Juneteenth Golf Classic. The Classic will take place on Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Golf Club of Dallas. The Dallas Mavericks will support the 2022 Juneteenth Golf Classic under their Mavs... - May 10, 2022 - Juneteenth Golf Classic
Former Indiana Pacer and 2004 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Winner, Fred Jones and Wework Co-Founder, Miguel McKelvey Announce Shoot 360 Naperville Opening
Join the team for a free demo and workout to unlock your game. - April 24, 2022 - Shoot 360 Naperville
JKS Financial Donates to United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Through Rebound Rewards
Partnership aims to increase employment opportunities, financial security, and independent living for Pittsburgh community. - March 16, 2022 - JKS Financial
401Sports Closes Series A Groundbreaking Fantasy Sports Platform
401Sports today announced it has finished fundraising its round of Series A funding. “We’re very excited and proud to partner with all of our investors,” says David Wu, CEO at 401Sports. “Our first six months have proven that 401Sports is an innovative and fun way to play... - March 12, 2022 - 401Sports
Author W.D. Wolfe Releases New Christian Fiction Book Series
Meet Randy “Red Hot” Bowman and Ethan Thomas. Together, these 2 boys face the challenging battles of school, bullies, and doubters. Through it all, they discover that friends stay together no matter what. - March 11, 2022 - Author W.D. Wolfe
Morehouse Athletics Trains with Metric Mate
Morehouse College Basketball and Volleyball teams use Alumni-Founded Metric Mate to Fuel Runs Toward History. - February 26, 2022 - Metric Mate
15th All-Star Gospel Celebration (ASGC) Was a Slam Dunk During NBA All-Star Weekend, as NBA Celebrated 75 Years; an Encore is Slated for This Sunday, Feb. 27, 4 PM EST
Performances by Maverick City Music, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Mali Music, Saxophonist Angella Christie, DOE, Red Hand Band and New Artist Anthony Hall & Keyla Richardson. Hosted by 3X NBA All-Star Host Jacinda Jacobs and NBA Veteran & Former National Basketball Players Association Vice President Maurice “Mo” Evans. - February 24, 2022 - RCM Media Productions
Slam Dunk – RAMPF & Tigers Tübingen
Sponsoring partnership with professional basketball club. - December 24, 2021 - RAMPF
Naismith's 130th Basketball Birthday Bash - 12/21/21
The Naismith International Basketball Foundation wants to educate and celebrate the day that basketball began. This is a special year because basketball is 130 years old. - December 21, 2021 - Naismith International Basketball Foundation
The Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic is Back in 2021
2021 Commonwealth Scholars Recognized at Pre-Tournament Banquet - December 17, 2021 - Commonwealth Motors
HBCU Invesco Legacy Classic Week - New Jersey Alumni of Hampton U, Howard U & NCCU “Fun”-Raise for Student Scholarships
In an unprecedented move, the local New Jersey Alumni Chapters of Hampton University, Howard University and North Carolina Central University have collaborated to “fun”-raise and give back to New Jersey students leading up to the Michael B. Jordan fronted Invesco QQQ HBCU Legacy Classic, taking place at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. - December 16, 2021 - HBCU Black Classic Excellence Weekend 2021
Seven Long Islanders to Receive 2021 WVI Dolphin Foundation Spirit of Youth Sports Awards
WVI Dolphin Foundation, a 501(c)3 dedicated to furthering veterans and “sports for good” causes, has announced its 2021 honorees for the Spirit of Youth Sports Awards on Long Island. Those to be recognized include Barry Baker, Jr., Bob Catell, Amanda Ferranti, Guy Leggio, Nick & Tony Luisi and Jennifer Marks. All to be feted at Riverhead Gala hosted by Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine on November 18. - October 12, 2021 - WVI Dolphin Foundation