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Enthusiast Gaming’s U.GG Launches VALORANT Desktop App

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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This expansion into VALORANT further solidifies U.GG’s position as the dominant multi-title gaming community and insights platform while providing U.GG with deep insights into the predominantly Gen Z playerbase.

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  • This expansion into VALORANT further solidifies U.GG’s position as the dominant multi-title gaming community and insights platform while providing U.GG with deep insights into the predominantly Gen Z playerbase.
  • The VALORANT desktop application provides players with easy access to data and improvement tools for users of all levels, viewable using a new in-game overlay.
  • Since the game was released in June 2020, VALORANT has become one of the fastest-growing competitive FPS titles in the world.
  • VALORANT support on U.GG is available now and can be downloaded from their website.

Power Up the Holidays with Powersports

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're planning to gift someone who's been extra-good with an electric bike, dirt bike, or ATV, don't forget the gift of gear and training to help them stay safe, have fun, and ride their best. And remember, with powersports, age does matter, especially when it comes to ATVs. Check the manufacturers' labels for age-appropriate vehicles for kids 16 and under.

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  • "Especially for kids — they can feel like a superhero with their helmet and armor.
  • Plus, gear make the perfect accessory gifts, so they're easy to add to a wish list."
  • Look for Department of Transportation-compliant helmets (for both street and off-road riding), which have a DOT sticker on the back.
  • "If you are giving the gift of powersports, make sure to make it a complete gift and remember the gear and training," Yu said.

BETMGM AND NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR NORTH AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP EXTENSION

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. and NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a multi-year North American partnership extension. BetMGM continues as an Official Sports Betting and Gaming Partner and will create specialized VIP fan experiences, utilize NHL imagery to design team and League-branded casino games, and be featured during nationally televised broadcasts.

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  • Expanded partnership to feature League and team-branded casino games, VIP fan experiences, and sponsored branding in national broadcasts
    JERSEY CITY, N.J. and NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a multi-year North American partnership extension.
  • "Our partnership extension with the NHL enables us to enhance the BetMGM product and offer fans unforgettable entertainment built around the game they love," said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt.
  • "We are thrilled about our partnership extension with BetMGM," said Jason Jazayeri, NHL Vice President, Business Development.
  • NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League.

FIBA strategic partnership with Genius Sports to deliver next-gen AI-powered technology for Leagues and National Federations through 2035

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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FIBA, the world governing body of basketball, has expanded its long-term partnership with Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) (NYSE:GENI) to deliver its revolutionary computer vision technology and AI-powered capabilities to Leagues and National Federations around the world from 2025 to 2035.

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  • FIBA, the world governing body of basketball, has expanded its long-term partnership with Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) (NYSE:GENI) to deliver its revolutionary computer vision technology and AI-powered capabilities to Leagues and National Federations around the world from 2025 to 2035.
  • For the first time ever, Leagues and National Federations will have access to an AI-powered automated player tracking system.
  • Since 2004, Genius Sports and FIBA have provided over 200 Leagues and National Federations worldwide with both FIBA LiveStats and FIBA Organizer, helping to collect official play-by-play statistics and drive digital transformation at all levels.
  • “For almost 20 years, FIBA and Genius Sports have joined forces in developing the most innovative tools for Leagues and National Federations across all levels of basketball,” said FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis.

Franklin Sports Announces a Multi-Year Agreement with Pro Volleyball Federation, Naming the Franklin REAL Pro Volleyball the Exclusive Volleyball of the League

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Franklin Sports , a leading manufacturer in the sporting goods industry, announced today a multi-year agreement with Pro Volleyball Federation , North America’s premier women’s professional volleyball league.

Key Points: 
  • Franklin Sports , a leading manufacturer in the sporting goods industry, announced today a multi-year agreement with Pro Volleyball Federation , North America’s premier women’s professional volleyball league.
  • As part of the partnership, Franklin’s newly designed REAL Pro Volleyball will become the exclusive volleyball of the League.
  • To that end, the Franklin REAL Pro Volleyball was designed for Pro Volleyball Federation to rival any other ball played in any other league in the world.
  • “We are incredibly excited to partner with Pro Volleyball Federation and to have Franklin’s REAL Pro Volleyball designated as the exclusive volleyball of the federation.

ASPIRE’s A2RL Debuts Autonomous Racing Car in Abu Dhabi

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Sunday, November 26, 2023
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ASPIRE’s grand challenge, the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League - A2RL, has for the first time revealed its autonomous, highly modified Super Formula SF23 development car.

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  • ASPIRE’s grand challenge, the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League - A2RL, has for the first time revealed its autonomous, highly modified Super Formula SF23 development car.
  • The same venue will play host to the inaugural A2RL racing event scheduled for next April.
  • A2RL represents an investment that will contribute to building an autonomous mobility ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, showcasing safe deployment and encouraging OEM investments for widespread adoption, ultimately enhancing road safety.”
    Stephane Timpano, CEO at ASPIRE, commented: “We are thrilled to debut the A2RL autonomous racing car to global media.
  • A2RL will be the largest autonomous racing league in the world, shifting focus from drivers to the engineers, scientists, and programmers behind brilliant autonomous racing systems.”
    The inaugural A2RL race will take place at Yas Marina Circuit in April 2024.

American Flag Football League Reveals Core Players

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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The American Flag Football League (AFFL), today announced the core players for its four teams as the League prepares for its inaugural season launching on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

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  • The American Flag Football League (AFFL), today announced the core players for its four teams as the League prepares for its inaugural season launching on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231121872317/en/
    Many of the core players have competed for USA Football’s U.S. Men’s National Team.
  • The National Team has won gold at five IFAF Flag Football World Championships, The 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Ala., and the 2023 IFAF Americas Continental Flag Football Championship in Charlotte, N.C.
  • “Our players are the most elite in the game, as many are either past or current members of the USA Football’s world champion U.S. Men’s Flag National Team and are potential members of the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team.

AVP Announces Professional Beach Volleyball League

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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The AVP, the premier U.S. pro beach volleyball league, announces an expansion and evolution with the creation of the AVP League, a professional beach volleyball league.

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  • The AVP, the premier U.S. pro beach volleyball league, announces an expansion and evolution with the creation of the AVP League, a professional beach volleyball league.
  • The AVP League will feature eight teams with equality for both men and women in competition and compensation.
  • “The introduction of the AVP League is a transformational change for the sport of volleyball and the AVP, which has grown continually for 40 years,” says Robert Corvino, Chief Operating Officer of the AVP.
  • In addition to the new League, AVP is reimagining its traditional two-player team tournaments into the AVP Heritage Series.

Champions Emerge: PlayVS Celebrates the Biggest Esports Winners of 2023, On and Off the Screen

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Nebraska's Central High School also found new meaning through esports this year: Student Miles Severe found new avenues for team sport participation, despite battling ongoing health challenges. Miles participated in a few sports throughout his life, but none were a fit like esports -- where he quickly became one of his team's top players in Super Smash Bros. Central is ranked fourth overall in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • While many of this season's winners will take home a trophy, the real winners are those who've tapped the power of esports to overcome obstacles while growing their character.
  • Facing tremendous adversity, the esports team persevered not only by salvaging their gear and completing their season -- but by reaching the Arkansas State Championship in League of Legends.
  • Nebraska's Central High School also found new meaning through esports this year: Student Miles Severe found new avenues for team sport participation, despite battling ongoing health challenges.
  • On-screen, PlayVS is celebrating its official State and Regional Champions across the most popular gaming titles.

New Report from Next 10 Finds Many California Cities Need Additional Staffing, Planning to Capitalize on Historic Influx of Federal Climate Cash

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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About a third of cities and counties responded to the survey, representing more than half of the state’s population.

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  • About a third of cities and counties responded to the survey, representing more than half of the state’s population.
  • Only about half of responding jurisdictions had adopted an official climate action plan, areas that tended to be larger and wealthier.
  • Local governments will automatically qualify for some of the new state and federal funding, but large pots of money are allocated through competitive grants.
  • But researchers found that many municipalities, especially smaller, rural cities and counties, may struggle to capitalize on this historic moment.