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Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Home Community Coming Soon to Aldie, Virginia

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

ALDIE, Va., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the company’s newest luxury home community, Parkside Village , is coming soon to the D.C. Metro area.

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  • ALDIE, Va., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the company’s newest luxury home community, Parkside Village , is coming soon to the D.C. Metro area.
  • The community will be located near the intersection of Hartland Drive and Fleetwood Road in Aldie, Virginia, and is expected to open for sale later this Spring 2024.
  • Parkside Village will offer an exquisite selection of new luxury single-family homes in Aldie.
  • “We’re excited to build another exceptional single-family home community in Loudoun County,” said Nimita Shah, Division President of Toll Brothers in the D.C. Metro area.

J9 has partnered with the FIBA to create an exciting event for the women's basketball Qualifiers for the Paris 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Manila, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In February 2024, China, Brazil, Belgium and Hungary continuously held women's basketball qualifiers for the Paris Olympic Games.

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  • Manila, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In February 2024, China, Brazil, Belgium and Hungary continuously held women's basketball qualifiers for the Paris Olympic Games.
  • In the stadium, J9 not only met the audience's expectations for a high-quality watching experience, but also held many interesting activities.
  • Through these activities, J9 has successfully created a strong basketball cultural atmosphere and let fans feel the charm of basketball.
  • The cooperation between J9 and FIBA not only brings more exciting peripheral activities for basketball fans, but also adds a different kind of fun to the qualifiers.

SIMONE BILES, JAMAL MURRAY AND COCO GAUFF LEAD THE NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 LAUREUS WORLD SPORTS AWARDS

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Monday, February 26, 2024

London, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureus, the global organization that uses the power of sport to change the world, today announced nominations for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.

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  • London, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureus, the global organization that uses the power of sport to change the world, today announced nominations for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.
  • Florida surfer Caroline Marks is nominated for the Laureus World Action Sportsperson Award after winning her first world title.
  • The Laureus World Sports Awards also honour the work of over 300 programmes supported globally by Laureus Sport for Good, using the power of sport to change the world.
  • For more information, editorial imagery and the full list of Laureus World Sports Awards Nominees, click here .

Trendex Launches Stateside, Bringing International Gaming Platform to US Market

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Trendex, the YCombinator-backed international sports Play-To-Earn (P2E) platform, announced today its expansion into the US market, marking a significant milestone for the company's global expansion efforts.

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  • Trendex, the YCombinator-backed international sports Play-To-Earn (P2E) platform, announced today its expansion into the US market, marking a significant milestone for the company's global expansion efforts.
  • Renowned for its innovation and dedicated following, Trendex connects top athletes, artists, and creators with fans through a gamified experience.
  • “Our vision extends across North America, aiming to transform how fans and talent engage and exchange value on the internet,” says Andrea Bonapersona, CEO of Trendex.
  • To sweeten the deal, TrendEx has officially added NBA Star and Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart of the Memphis Grizzlies to the platform offerings.

EDO Finds Women’s Sports Are Increasingly Effective for TV Advertisers

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

EDO , the TV outcomes company, today released its inaugural Women’s Sports TV Outcomes Report .

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  • EDO , the TV outcomes company, today released its inaugural Women’s Sports TV Outcomes Report .
  • “Naturally, the growing interest in women’s sports presents a major opportunity for TV advertisers,” said Laura Grover, SVP, Head of Client Solutions, EDO.
  • The report also highlights the diversity of advertisers that have capitalized on an increasingly engaged women's sports audience.
  • The top advertisers in 2023 include:
    New Balance ads were 203% more effective than the average women's sports advertiser in 2023.

Exact Sciences and Basketball Great Jamal Mashburn Encourage Americans 45+ to Have a Game Plan Against Colon Cancer

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Exact Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: EXAS), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, is teaming up with iconic pro basketball all-star and Kentucky legend Jamal Mashburn to introduce "Box Out Colon Cancer," in observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the most exciting time in college basketball.

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  • Exact Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: EXAS), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, is teaming up with iconic pro basketball all-star and Kentucky legend Jamal Mashburn to introduce "Box Out Colon Cancer," in observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the most exciting time in college basketball.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307418330/en/
    Basketball great Jamal Mashburn is spreading the word about the importance of colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 with the "Box Out Colon Cancer" campaign.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Box Out Colon Cancer” is a direct response to the alarming, increasing rates of colon cancer diagnoses and deaths under the age of 50.3 With support from Mashburn, “Box Out Colon Cancer” is issuing a challenge to some of the nation’s leading college basketball coaches – over the age of 45 – asking them to get screened for colon cancer and encouraging others to do the same.
  • “Both with basketball and colon cancer, the best defense is a good offense,” says Mashburn, who took up the cause in loving memory of his mother, Helen, who battled colon cancer in her lifetime.

Evolv Technology and Footprint Center Announce Partnership

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based weapons detection to create safer experiences, today announced a partnership with Footprint Center to use its state-of-the-art Evolv Express ® screening solution.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based weapons detection to create safer experiences, today announced a partnership with Footprint Center to use its state-of-the-art Evolv Express ® screening solution.
  • “We are excited to partner with Footprint Center to achieve a more sophisticated security posture and elevated fan experience,” said John Baier, Evolv’s vice president of sports.
  • Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, is one of the first NBA arenas to use Evolv Technology, integrated during the start of the 2023-24 season.
  • Footprint Center joins a growing roster of facilities and sports teams using Evolv Technology for weapons detection .

Blue Diamond Growers Partners with Big Ten as the Athletic Conference’s Official Snack

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, today announces a partnership with the Big Ten collegiate athletic conference as the “Official Snack of the Big Ten Conference.”

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  • Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, today announces a partnership with the Big Ten collegiate athletic conference as the “Official Snack of the Big Ten Conference.”
    This press release features multimedia.
  • This makes Blue Diamond almonds a smart snacking choice without sacrificing flavor.
  • “But Big Ten sports are more than just a game – collegiate athletic programs inspire both the players and fans.
  • “We are thrilled to announce Blue Diamond Growers as the Official Snack of the Big Ten Conference,” said Tyler Kupper, Vice President of Sponsorships at the Big Ten Conference.

Corbin Advisors Adds Top Talent to Lead Healthcare Vertical

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Leveraging his experience on the sell side covering the healthcare sector and advising public companies, Mr. Newshel will oversee Corbin's Healthcare vertical, building on the firm's long-standing client relationships across the sector, including biotech, specialty and generic pharma, diagnostics, med tech, healthcare services, and IT.

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  • Leveraging his experience on the sell side covering the healthcare sector and advising public companies, Mr. Newshel will oversee Corbin's Healthcare vertical, building on the firm's long-standing client relationships across the sector, including biotech, specialty and generic pharma, diagnostics, med tech, healthcare services, and IT.
  • "Mike is a long-tenured, Institutional Investor -ranked healthcare expert who brings nearly two decades of sector experience to our specialized talent base at Corbin,” said Rebecca Corbin, Founder and CEO of Corbin Advisors .
  • “His extensive sell-side experience, deep equity market knowledge, and expertise across the broader healthcare ecosystem will create significant value for our healthcare clients.
  • In addition, he brings deep expertise on the U.S. healthcare system, specifically policy and regulation.

3 in 4 CTV Users Watch Live Sports Via Streaming Apps

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229805370/en/
    Stadium to Screen: Streaming Live Sports in 2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The study highlights a significant surge in live sports streaming, with 74% of CTV users opting for streaming applications, a notable increase from 68% in 2023.
  • Moreover, the data shows that 38% of users are utilizing three or more streaming services to catch their beloved sports action.
  • Consumer engagement extends beyond the game: 64% of viewers are likely to pay attention to ads while watching live sports.
  • Matta continued: "CTV environments offer new opportunities for creativity and meaningful connections outside of the typical 30-second format.