NBA Finals

All-inclusive food and beverage Daily Championship+ Ticket returns as PGA of America and Patina Restaurant Group announce menu highlights for 2023 PGA Championship

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Today, the PGA of America and Patina Restaurant Group, the official catering partner of the PGA Championship, announced a variety of food and beverage highlights – including the return of the popular Daily Championship+ Ticket.

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  • Today, the PGA of America and Patina Restaurant Group, the official catering partner of the PGA Championship, announced a variety of food and beverage highlights – including the return of the popular Daily Championship+ Ticket.
  • The all-inclusive food and beverage program, included as part of the Daily Championship+ Ticket, was first introduced for the championship rounds in 2022 – and 96% of fans surveyed recommended making it an option for future events.
  • At checkout, Championship+ Ticket holders should present their Daily Championship+ wristband to the attendant for a seamless experience.
  • Patina entered the golf hospitality sector in 2021 and has since served fans at annual events such as the PGA Championship, KPMG Women's PGA Championship and KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.

.ONLINE DOMAINS AWARDS MIAMI MOMPRENEUR A FREE COMMERCIAL SPOTLIGHTING HER BUSINESS

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

MIAMI, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- .Online Domains, a leading domain extension for online businesses, has made one Miami mompreneur's dreams come true through a first-of-its-kind contest. Local small business, Radiate Kombucha, will be starring in their very own commercial which will air on TV and digital platforms to over 500K people in the Miami area during the NBA Finals.

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  • MIAMI, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- .Online Domains, a leading domain extension for online businesses, has made one Miami mompreneur's dreams come true through a first-of-its-kind contest.
  • Local small business, Radiate Kombucha, will be starring in their very own commercial which will air on TV and digital platforms to over 500K people in the Miami area during the NBA Finals.
  • .Online Domains launched the Spotlight.online contest in April to support women entrepreneurs in South Florida and shine a spotlight on the incredible online businesses they have built.
  • Speaking about the selection process, Priyanka Panchmatia, Director, .Online Domains, said, "The response to our contest was overwhelming.

Lebron James' infamous "Cramp Game" jersey worn during Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals will be sold at Infinite Auctions!

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Monday, March 6, 2023

This fiery red road jersey was worn by Lebron James during the second half of Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, also known as the "Cramp Game".

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  • This fiery red road jersey was worn by Lebron James during the second half of Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, also known as the "Cramp Game".
  • Consequently, he was forced to leave the game with 7:31 remaining in the fourth quarter due to severe muscle cramping.
  • At Infinite Auctions, CEO Marshall Perkins III is thrilled to offer collectors the chance to own a piece of NBA history with this iconic Lebron James jersey.
  • Don't miss your chance to own a piece of NBA history and be a part of the legacy of Lebron James.

American Public University System's Sports Management Programs Earn Specialized Accreditation from the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) has awarded specialized accreditation to American Public University System's Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and Master of Science in Sports Management degree programs, the university announced today. 

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) has awarded specialized accreditation to American Public University System 's Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and Master of Science in Sports Management degree programs, the university announced today.
  • APUS joins a group of only 35 universities and 54 programs worldwide with this distinction .
  • COSMA is a specialized accrediting body that recognizes and promotes excellence in sport management education.
  • It is the only organization that offers discipline-specific sport management accreditation and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation .

STEPH CURRY, KLAY THOMPSON AND GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS LEAD THE NOMINATIONS FOR 2023 LAUREUS WORLD SPORTS AWARDS

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Monday, February 20, 2023

 LONDON, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The nominations for the 2023 Laureus World Sport Awards have been announced – and this year, the world's pre-eminent sporting Awards ceremony will celebrate not only athletes who thrilled sports fans over the previous 12 months, but several who will end their careers with a claim to be the greatest in the history of their sport.

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  • With a record 12 Nominations, the U.S. nominees include Steph Curry for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for his role in leading the Golden State Warriors to a fourth NBA Championship in eight years, his teammate Klay Thompson, for Laureus World Sports Comeback of the Year following a dramatic comeback from injury and rounding out a Laureus first - three nominees from the same team – the Golden State Warriors for Laureus World Sports Team of the Year.
  • More than 1,400 members of the Laureus Global Nominations Panel decide on all but one category – the shortlist for the Laureus World Sportsperson with a Disability Award was chosen by a panel from the International Paralympics Committee.
  • What makes the Awards unique is the final stage: a vote by 71 Academy members of the Laureus World Sports Academy made up of athletes who redefined their sport and make up the ultimate jury on sporting greatness.
  • Past U.S. winners have included Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Lindsey Vonn, Missy Franklin, Patrick Mahomes, Kelly Slater, and the Chicago Cubs, as well as many more.

Chalkline Partners with SCA Promotions to Deliver Turnkey Big Game Sports Promotions with Jackpot Prizes to Build Loyalty Databases

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chalkline Sports and SCA Promotions have teamed up to deliver casino marketing teams free-to-play sports prediction games for online and retail customers.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chalkline Sports and SCA Promotions have teamed up to deliver casino marketing teams free-to-play sports prediction games for online and retail customers.
  • SCA Promotions will back promotional prizes for each contest from $10,000 to up to $1,000,000.
  • With casinos engaging patrons and building loyalty through sports-focused promotions, Chalkline and SCA Promotions see a unique opportunity to build robust player databases leveraging the continued strength of sports viewership.
  • Bob Hamman, SCA Promotions Founder and CEO, said:
    "There's one thing I know for sure: casino patrons love big prizes and they love sports.

NBA Greats DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins, Boston Celtics’ Grant Williams, and LA Lakers’ Juan “JTA” Toscana-Anderson on Tap for Season Three of “Outta Pocket,” a BUCKETS Original Presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment

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Friday, December 16, 2022

DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins returns for season three of “Outta Pocket,” a BUCKETS original presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment , the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation.

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  • DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins returns for season three of “Outta Pocket,” a BUCKETS original presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment , the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation.
  • On tap today for “Outta Pocket” is the Vice President of the NBA Players Association and Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams.
  • Williams talks on defending Steph Curry, the 2022 NBA Finals, getting ejected, competitive teammates, and the Celtics’ hot start to the season.
  • “Outta Pocket” turns up the heat next week as LA Lakers’ Juan “JTA” Toscano-Anderson joins “Outta Pocket” on Wednesday, December 21.

Grand Slam: With World Series Appearance, WinCup’s phade® Straw Featured at Every Major Professional Sport’s Championship in 2022

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

These critical venues and many others highlight the growing popularly of the straw at professional sports venues across the country.

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  • These critical venues and many others highlight the growing popularly of the straw at professional sports venues across the country.
  • phade has quickly become recognized as the go-to straw and stirrer, and one of the most environmentally responsible brands in professional sports.
  • Plus, fans love that they can enjoy the game with a sustainable straw without having to sacrifice a positive user experience.
  • TV also certified the material from which the phade straw is made as marine biodegradable.

Marcus Smart Partners With Signd Creating a Unique Memorabilia Experience for Celtic Fans

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Signd offers fans a customized autograph, paired with a personal video experience from a list of hundreds of notable sports, music and entertainment Icons.

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  • Signd offers fans a customized autograph, paired with a personal video experience from a list of hundreds of notable sports, music and entertainment Icons.
  • "Signd combines the fast-growing personal video messaging industry with the multi-billion-dollar autograph/memorabilia industry into one amazing fan experience," said Howard Margolies, Signd CEO and Founder.
  • "Having Marcus join the Signd roster not only provides Celtic fans with an amazing personalized piece of memorabilia, a video of Marcus signing their keepsake, and a memory will last forever; he'll also serve on our Icon advisory board, collaborating with leadership to enhance the Signd experience.
  • For more information, please visit the Signd website: https://signd.com/
    About Signd Signd is the first entrant in the $5.4B memorabilia market to deliver a platform for personalized gift memorabilia with videos from your favorite Icons.

Zion 2.0 and the Celtics’ “Big 3” Double Up In Sports Illustrated’s Dual Cover Basketball Preview Issue

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

The second cover for Sports Illustrateds basketball preview features the Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown, who spoke with Chris Mannix about putting their NBA Finals loss and controversial offseason behind them.

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  • The second cover for Sports Illustrateds basketball preview features the Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown, who spoke with Chris Mannix about putting their NBA Finals loss and controversial offseason behind them.
  • The NBA and College Basketball Preview issue is on sale today at newsstands and at SI.com/issues , with more features below.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221013005348/en/
    The Basketball Preview Issue is available at SI.com and on newsstands today.
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