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'The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition' Now Streaming on Netflix

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

SINGAPORE, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Championship (ONE) today announced that its highly acclaimed non-scripted reality television program, "The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition," is now available to Netflix subscribers in over 150 countries* around the world.

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  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Championship (ONE) today announced that its highly acclaimed non-scripted reality television program, "The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition," is now available to Netflix subscribers in over 150 countries* around the world.
  • The show is led by ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong, who has built a US$1-billion sports media empire alongside his team.
  • "We are excited to share 'The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition' with Netflix viewers all around the globe," said Sityodtong.
  • "The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition" invites 16 candidates handpicked from around the world to compete in a high-stakes competition involving business and physical challenges.

Telstra and National Hockey League Announce Five-Year Deal for Complete International Distribution of Games via Subsea Fibre, Satellite and IP Broadcast

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Telstra and the National Hockey League (NHL) have signed a five-year agreement to distribute up to 1,400 games per year to viewers around the world using Telstras Global Media Network (GMN).

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  • Telstra and the National Hockey League (NHL) have signed a five-year agreement to distribute up to 1,400 games per year to viewers around the world using Telstras Global Media Network (GMN).
  • The deal will see Telstra deliver NHL games to rights-holders in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with plans to expand to other markets worldwide.
  • Telstra will support the delivery of the NHL content through its Broadcast Operations Centers in Pittsburgh, Sydney and London.
  • Telstra is a leading telecommunications and technology company with a proudly Australian heritage and a longstanding, growing international business.

CANADA GOOSE TEAMS UP WITH SALEHE BEMBURY TO DESIGN A BOLD AND EXPRESSIVE CAPSULE COLLECTION FOR NBA ALL-STAR 2022

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

This capsule combines the quality and function that Canada Goose is renowned for with the cultural richness of the NBA and Salehe's boundless design approach."

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  • This capsule combines the quality and function that Canada Goose is renowned for with the cultural richness of the NBA and Salehe's boundless design approach."
  • The Canada Goose & NBA Collection with Salehe Bembury is rooted in functional heritage and celebrates the juxtaposition of style without rules.
  • The Expedition Parka and Concord Fleece from the Canada Goose & NBA Collection with Salehe Bembury will be made available to all 2022 All-Star players.
  • The Canada Goose & NBA Collection with Salehe Bembury launches February 11 at select Canada Goose retail stores, wholesale partners and online at canadagoose.com, in the United States, Canada and EMEA.

Jon Rothstein Partners Exclusively With FanDuel

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

"I couldn't be more excited to partner with FanDuel," Rothstein said. "The digital media space has drastically changed in the last five years and I've been searching for the right opportunity to bring all of my content to one place --- this is that opportunity. College basketball fans have an insatiable desire for content and I look forward to partnering with FanDuel to give them the best content that they can receive each and every day. There is no ceiling with this marriage and I can't wait to get started."

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --FanDuel Group and Jon Rothstein today announced a multi-year partnership, designating FanDuel as the exclusive sports betting partner of Jon Rothstein.
  • Rothstein will also appear as a frequent contributor on FanDuel's digital shows and programming, contribute articles to FanDuel publications, and collaborate with FanDuel on custom offerings and promotions.
  • FanDuel and Rothstein will collaborate to create fun, custom experiences for college basketball fans in the FanDuel Sportsbook app.
  • "I couldn't be more excited to partner with FanDuel," Rothstein said.

Howard University Men’s Basketball to Compete in Michael B. Jordan-backed Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic in Newark on Dec. 18

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

Washington, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University Mens Basketball will battle North Carolina A&T University in the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic , held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, December 18.

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  • Washington, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University Mens Basketball will battle North Carolina A&T University in the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic , held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, December 18.
  • The Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic will offer a doubleheader of games featuring Hampton University against North Carolina Central University at 1 p.m., followed by the Howard University versus North Carolina A&T University game at 4 p.m.
  • The Howard University Alumni Association is inviting alumni to attend a post-game reception and fundraiser benefiting the Howard University Mens Basketball program on Satruday.
  • Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 14 schools and colleges.

SharpLink Gaming and Quintar Join Forces to Produce Immersive, Personalized Sports Betting Experience at Live Sports Events

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Quintar is a Silicon Valley company focused on Augmented Reality experiences for live sports and entertainment events.

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  • Quintar is a Silicon Valley company focused on Augmented Reality experiences for live sports and entertainment events.
  • Solutions like ecommerce, sports betting, games and NFT marketplaces can also be integrated into the platform to help enhance engagement.
  • SharpLink uses proprietary, intelligent, online conversion technology to convert sports fans into sports bettors for licensed, online sportsbook operators.
  • SharpLink's intelligent C4 Sports Betting Conversion Platform delivers and determines the best sportsbook betting offers and experience for each identified user.

LG, The NCAA, Turner Sports And CBS Sports Join Forces To Provide Unique Experiences To NCAA Fans Of All Generations

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

The exclusive NCAA channel on LG Smart TVs will also offer a unique series featuring behind-the-scenes content from student athletes and their schools in addition torecaps of NCAA championships throughout the year.

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  • The exclusive NCAA channel on LG Smart TVs will also offer a unique series featuring behind-the-scenes content from student athletes and their schools in addition torecaps of NCAA championships throughout the year.
  • From current students to alumni, this unique partnership will bring a live home entertainment viewing experience to a wide array of sports fans.
  • LG, the NCAA, Turner Sports, and CBS Sports will work closely together on integrated marketing activities to celebrate this momentous partnership.
  • Fans can learn more about LG and the NCAA channel on LG Smart TVs, fans can learn more by visiting LG.com .

Invesco QQQ Launches Digital Game "How Not to Suck at Money," the official financial education program of the NCAA®

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Monday, November 8, 2021

ATLANTA, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Invesco, the official asset manager of the NCAA, and Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ), the official ETF of the NCAA, today announced the launch of the innovative digital game, How Not to Suck at Money, the official financial education program of the NCAA.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Invesco, the official asset manager of the NCAA, and Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ), the official ETF of the NCAA, today announced the launch of the innovative digital game, How Not to Suck at Money, the official financial education program of the NCAA.
  • "Invesco and Invesco QQQ have a longstanding commitment to financial education with clients and in local communities.
  • "I'm excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with Invesco QQQ on this unique financial education program that meets the real-life needs of students with different socioeconomic backgrounds," said Grant Hill.
  • Invesco QQQ is an exchange-traded fund distributed by Invesco Distributors, Inc. and is the sponsor of How Not to Suck at Money.

GigLabs Raises $4.5 Million Seed Round Led By Dapper Labs and Panoramic Ventures to Help Brands Launch NFTs

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

GigLabs , a blockchain company that empowers brands such as CNN and Turner Sports to bring their IP to life through non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, today announced a $4.5 million seed round led by Dapper Labs and Panoramic Ventures .

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  • GigLabs , a blockchain company that empowers brands such as CNN and Turner Sports to bring their IP to life through non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, today announced a $4.5 million seed round led by Dapper Labs and Panoramic Ventures .
  • Other investors participating in the round include Collab+Currency , Red Beard Ventures , Eterna Capital , Alumni Venture Group , Gaingels , and Amino Capital.
  • GigLabs technology is championed by some of the biggest names in entertainment, giving customers access to emergent Web3 innovations.
  • GigLabs solutions enable brands and creators to launch new NFT projects, with customizable branded storefronts and marketplaces, as well as metaverse experiences for their communities.

Pokimane Leads RTS as Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

"I keep seeing amazing creators that are doing wonders with their content and streams, but they don't have the support to grow their brand and business operations.

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  • "I keep seeing amazing creators that are doing wonders with their content and streams, but they don't have the support to grow their brand and business operations.
  • "I've gone through the wringer with these experiences, and we're building RTS to be able to provide the support, alleviate the workload, and solve this for creators, developers, and brands.
  • RTS works with the most iconic talent, events, and brands - including Anys herself, Epic Games/Fortnite World Cup, and Facebook.
  • RTS also owns and manages with Sony the Evolution Championship Series (Evo), one of the most pioneering and storied events in gaming.