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ST. LOUIS SELECTED TO HOST 2024 UFL CHAMPIONSHIP

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

– March 14, 2024 – The UFL announced today that The Dome at America’s Center, home of the St. Louis Battlehawks, will be the host site of the 2024 UFL Championship Game on June 16, 2024.

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  • – March 14, 2024 – The UFL announced today that The Dome at America’s Center, home of the St. Louis Battlehawks, will be the host site of the 2024 UFL Championship Game on June 16, 2024.
  • “After setting league attendance records for all five St. Louis Battlehawks home games during the 2023 season, we’re thrilled to welcome the UFL Championship game to the Gateway City in 2024,” said Kitty Ratcliffe, President of Explore St. Louis.
  • UFL team season ticket members will have the first opportunity ahead of the general public to purchase tickets for the UFL Championship.
  • Additional details about the UFL Championship Game, including ticket information, will be announced at a later date.

The United States Army and United Football League Announce Exclusive Partnership; U.S. Army Becomes the Presenting Partner of the UFL

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Saturday, April 6, 2024

The United Football League (“UFL”) today announced an exclusive partnership with The United States Army (the “Army”) in which the Army has been named the Presenting Partner of the League.

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  • The United Football League (“UFL”) today announced an exclusive partnership with The United States Army (the “Army”) in which the Army has been named the Presenting Partner of the League.
  • As part of the agreement, the Army logo will be featured on all UFL gameday jerseys as well as on the fifty-yard line at games.
  • There will be Army activations at UFL games, including a spotlight honoring veterans and current Army personnel who have served our nation.
  • No matter the life goal, the Army accelerates the lives of young leaders from all walks of life.

Zebra Technologies Sponsors NFL Health & Safety Summit to Enhance Player Performance

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Monday, March 25, 2024

The Summit brings together medical, athletic training, sports performance, and equipment representatives from all 32 Clubs, the League office, NFL partner organizations, and third-party experts.

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  • The Summit brings together medical, athletic training, sports performance, and equipment representatives from all 32 Clubs, the League office, NFL partner organizations, and third-party experts.
  • “Our partnership with Zebra is enabling the NFL to bring the future to the field faster,” Jennifer Langton, Senior Vice President, Player Health and Innovation, National Football League.
  • For the past ten seasons, Zebra has tracked every player on every team for every game, every week of the NFL season.
  • Zebra Technologies is sponsoring the NFL Health & Safety Summit in Orlando, Fla, showcasing its use of RFID tags in players’ equipment to generate data to support injury prevention and more.

Genius Sports Chosen as Successful Bidder for Exclusive Football DataCo Betting Rights Through 2029

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) and Football DataCo (“DataCo”), the data rights holder of English and Scottish football, have entered into an exclusive period of negotiation to extend their official betting data partnership.

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  • Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) and Football DataCo (“DataCo”), the data rights holder of English and Scottish football, have entered into an exclusive period of negotiation to extend their official betting data partnership.
  • The agreement remains subject to contract and approval of the Leagues and their respective Clubs.
  • Since 2019, Genius Sports has been DataCo’s exclusive supplier of official low latency data from the English Premier League (“EPL”), English Football League (“EFL”) and Scottish Professional Football League (“SPFL”) to the global sports betting industry.
  • The current rights agreement runs until the end of the 2024-2025 season with the new rights cycle being 2025-2029.

Nearly 30,000 young people to benefit from investments in local organizations seeking to dismantle barriers to learning

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

According to the 2021 Census, just under half (49.2%) of Indigenous people aged 25 to 64 years had completed a postsecondary qualification.

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  • According to the 2021 Census, just under half (49.2%) of Indigenous people aged 25 to 64 years had completed a postsecondary qualification.
  • Meanwhile, there also continues to be a significant gap between men and women in educational attainment.
  • "Too many young people in Canada continue to feel disconnected and excluded during their transition from education to employment.
  • This new cohort of funded NGOs will benefit from the opportunity to share ideas and build on each other's successes.

Sportzino.com establishes strong market presence in the U.S after 3 months, partnering with industry-leading gaming partners

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The founders of Sportzino.com are luminaries in the social gaming space, bringing to market the first platform that combines casino-style gaming with a free-to-play social sportsbook.

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  • The founders of Sportzino.com are luminaries in the social gaming space, bringing to market the first platform that combines casino-style gaming with a free-to-play social sportsbook.
  • "Combining Sportzino's market presence and Onlyplay's unique gaming solutions, the collaboration will create an immersive and stimulating gaming environment for players.
  • The gaming industry is evolving rapidly, and strategic collaborations are important in shaping the future of online social gaming," concluded Muratkina.
  • In addition to its growing list of new providers, Sportzino.com releases exclusive games from its partners Pragmatic Play and Evoplay .

Arizona Pickleball League™ Founders Credit Sport's Popularity to League's Success at Premier Scottsdale Pickleball Venue, The Orchard at Jigsaw Health

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the past two years alone, the number of pickleball players in the US has increased by nearly 40%. There are now 350+ pickleball courts in Arizona alone and is the state with the 15th most pickleball courts in the United States.

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  • There are now 350+ pickleball courts in Arizona alone and is the state with the 15th most pickleball courts in the United States.
  • After seeing its success, yet not having an indoor venue to play nearby, the couple opened The Orchard at Jigsaw Health in 2022, which has since become Scottsdale's premier venue for indoor pickleball events.
  • The Arizona Pickleball League's weekly matches are hosted every Tuesday evening in-season at The Orchard at Jigsaw Health, which are streamed live online to over 10,000 fans each week.
  • Kendra Riley, The Orchard at Jigsaw Health, 1 4802206051, [email protected] , www.OrchardPickleball.com
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TCL Adds the NFL Channel to its Rapidly Growing TCLtv+ Streaming Service

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Monday, March 25, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL®, one of the world's best-selling consumer electronics brands and leading technology companies, today announced an extension of its multi-year partnership with the NFL, bringing the NFL FAST channel and AVOD programs to TCLtv+, its rapidly growing streaming service. The NFL Channel on TCLtv+ marks the most comprehensive FAST sports content partnership for the new and expanding streaming service. More than 500 hours of original and live programing, such as the NFL Report, NFL GameDay Preview, weekly game highlights, full game replays and an always-on channel ticker with year-round NFL news coverage will be featured on the TCLtv+ app available on all TCL Google TVs. NFL Channel's coverage of NFL Draft in April will be the first major event for the NFL Channel and AVOD programs on TCLtv+.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL ®, one of the world's best-selling consumer electronics brands and leading technology companies, today announced an extension of its multi-year partnership with the NFL, bringing the NFL FAST channel and AVOD programs to TCLtv+, its rapidly growing streaming service.
  • The NFL Channel on TCLtv+ marks the most comprehensive FAST sports content partnership for the new and expanding streaming service.
  • NFL Channel's coverage of NFL Draft in April will be the first major event for the NFL Channel and AVOD programs on TCLtv+.
  • "The addition of the NFL FAST Channel and NFL AVOD offerings highlights our unique approach to content collaboration with our trusted partners."

Yunkang Announces 2023 Annual Results, Revenue Reaches RMB892 Million

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Monday, March 25, 2024

HONG KONG, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yunkang Group Limited ("Yunkang" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 2325), a leading medical operation services provider in China, has announced its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "Reporting Period"). In 2023, the Group continued to expand its business network and services across the country, the Group's revenue reached RMB891.5 million. The Group's routine testing business achieved a healthy and steady year-on-year growth of 26.9% during the Reporting Period. Due to enhanced operational and management capabilities and improved cost control, the overall gross profit margin remained stable at 36.5%. The Group further improved its operational and management capabilities and strengthened its cash flow management, resulting in a significant improvement in net cash generated from operating activities as compared with last year. As at December 31, 2023, the Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB1,244.1 million. The Board of Directors resolved to recommend the payment of a final dividend of HK$0.02 per share for the year ended December 31, 2023. 

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  • In 2023, the Group continued to expand its business network and services across the country, the Group's revenue reached RMB891.5 million.
  • As at December 31, 2023, the Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB1,244.1 million.
  • The Board of Directors resolved to recommend the payment of a final dividend of HK$0.02 per share for the year ended December 31, 2023.
  • During the Reporting Period, the Group's investment in R&D amounted to RMB55.3 million, which increased as a percentage of operating revenue to 6.2% for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Harrison Rogers Commits $10 Million Dollars to Secure a Phoenix Franchise in the Global Fight League

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

League officials are thrilled to announce that Harrison Rogers has committed $10 million dollars to secure a GFL franchise in Phoenix, marking a significant step forward for the league's establishment.

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  • League officials are thrilled to announce that Harrison Rogers has committed $10 million dollars to secure a GFL franchise in Phoenix, marking a significant step forward for the league's establishment.
  • Harrison, founder of the United Fight League and F3 Energy Drink, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the MMA community.
  • In an enthusiastic statement, Harrison Rogers expressed his excitement for this global opportunity: "I am honored to join the Global Fight League, this is a historic moment for me as I've always wanted to own a professional sports franchise.
  • GFL Commissioner Darren Owen echoed the enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Harrison Rogers to the Global Fight League.