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FanDuel And Turner Sports Enter Multi-Year Agreement

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Today, FanDuel Group announced a multi-year deal with Turner Sports, designating FanDuel as the exclusive sportsbook partner for NBA programming on Turner Sports properties including content integrations across Bleacher Report, the #1 digital sports destination for young sports fans.

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Today, FanDuel Group announced a multi-year deal with Turner Sports, designating FanDuel as the exclusive sportsbook partner for NBA programming on Turner Sports properties including content integrations across Bleacher Report, the #1 digital sports destination for young sports fans.
The deal grants FanDuel access to exclusive integrations within NBA content, including TNT live telecasts and Bleacher Report digital channels including the B/R app.
Well be incorporating FanDuel Sportsbook odds and analysis into Turner Sports live broadcasts and Bleacher Reports digital content, offering a new, enhanced, experience for NBA fans.
Our collective goal is to grow NBA audience via engaging FanDuel interactive gaming experiences integrated across Turner Sports platforms.

ESPN Broadcaster Jessica Mendoza Joins IMPACT! Podcast’s Stellar Fall Season Guestlist

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

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A lineup of experts and impactful thought leaders, including softball legend and ESPN baseball broadcaster Jessica Mendoza, has been announced for the current season of the IMPACT!

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A lineup of experts and impactful thought leaders, including softball legend and ESPN baseball broadcaster Jessica Mendoza, has been announced for the current season of the IMPACT!
Earlier this year, Mendoza became the first woman to serve as a solo analyst on national baseball telecasts with her work during weeknight games for ESPN this season.
She also will become the first woman to serve as a World Series game analyst on national radio this season.
As a player, Mendoza won Olympic gold and silver medals with the U.S. softball team in the 2004 and 2008 Games.

Broadcast’s Showing of Black Panther Delivered Over 8X the Household Audience of Cable

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Friday, September 11, 2020

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Findings show that, once again, broadcast TV overwhelmingly reached more viewers than cable.

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Findings show that, once again, broadcast TV overwhelmingly reached more viewers than cable.
Overall, the ABC stations combined delivered 3,734,000 households, compared to the 440,000 households delivered by TBS the broadcast audience was 8 and a half times that of cable.
In fact, in New York alone, the top ABC market, WABC delivered 404,000 households, almost equal to the entire 56-metered market TBS household total.
Both ABC and TBS aired the hit movie Black Panther on the weekend of 8/29-8/30/20.

NASCAR and BetMGM Announce Multi-year Sports Betting Partnership

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASCAR and BetMGM, a market-leading sports betting and iGaming platform, today announced a multi-year sports betting partnership.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASCAR and BetMGM, a market-leading sports betting and iGaming platform, today announced a multi-year sports betting partnership.
As an Authorized Gaming Operator of NASCAR, BetMGM will collaborate with NASCAR to create and promote engaging sports betting experiences, including introducing in-race betting options, for racingfans across the United States.
BetMGM and NASCAR will introduce cross-promotional opportunities that may include promotion of BetMGM on NASCAR's digital platforms, NASCAR.com, the NASCAR Mobile app, and social media channels.
Beginning in 2021, BetMGM will offer live, in-play betting through a partnership with Genius Sports and live betting product, Betgenius, as the sport continues to strengthen its position around in-play sports betting.

VirTra to Hold Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Call and 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday, August 11, 2020

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Friday, July 31, 2020

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VirTra management will host the conference call, followed by a question and answer period.

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VirTra management will host the conference call, followed by a question and answer period.
A replay of the conference call will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 25, 2020.
The Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time (2:30 p.m. local time) and accessible via a live webcast here .
VirTras mission is to save and improve lives worldwide through practical and highly effective virtual reality and simulator technology.

Yahoo Sports and NBA Bring Future of Sports Entertainment to Life through Virtual Reality, Fantasy and Betting Relationship

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

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This next-gen content is the latest example of how VR can transform sports and entertainment by blurring the lines between virtual and physical.

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This next-gen content is the latest example of how VR can transform sports and entertainment by blurring the lines between virtual and physical.
Working with the NBA to redefine the fans experience of the game has amazing implications for the future of sports and entertainment.
The relationship will also include two shows focused on fantasy and betting to coincide with the NBA Conference Finals and NBA Finals.
NBA Digitals assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.

Everything is Game: Damian Lillard, Zion Williamson and Kobe Bryant are the Cover Athletes for NBA® 2K21

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

On the cover of the current-generation version of NBA 2K21 is five-time NBA All-Star and Portland Trail Blazers' standout Damian Lillard.

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On the cover of the current-generation version of NBA 2K21 is five-time NBA All-Star and Portland Trail Blazers' standout Damian Lillard.
NBA 2K21 is a monumental leap forward for the franchise, stated Greg Thomas, president of Visual Concepts.
This year, NBA 2K21 will offer two editions of the game on digital and physical formats - standard and a special Mamba Forever Edition.
NBA 2K21 will be available for $59.99** on current-generation platforms; the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X version of NBA 2K21 will be available for $69.99.

Nashville Superspeedway to Host the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

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NASCAR and Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) have agreed to host a NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway in 2021.

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NASCAR and Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) have agreed to host a NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway in 2021.
We were energized to see how excited Nashville was to host the NASCAR Cup Series banquet last December, said Denis McGlynn, president & CEO of Dover Motorsports, Inc.
When we built Nashville Superspeedway in 2001 our goal was to one day secure a NASCAR Cup Series race for the venue.
The property played host to the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, NTT INDYCAR SERIES and other racing series in its history.

Verizon Puts NASCAR on the Fast Track

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

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The partnership designates Verizon as the Official Wireless Telecommunications and 5G Mobility Partner of NASCAR, as well as the Official At-Track Wi-Fi Partner of 12 NASCAR-owned racetracks.

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The partnership designates Verizon as the Official Wireless Telecommunications and 5G Mobility Partner of NASCAR, as well as the Official At-Track Wi-Fi Partner of 12 NASCAR-owned racetracks.
As part of this agreement, Verizon will work with NASCAR to upgrade its in-venue wireless communications service, starting with delivering improved Wi-Fi service in 12 racetracks, over the next three years.
NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series), three regional series, one local grassroots series, three international series and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA).
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com , and follow NASCAR on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram ,and Snapchat (NASCAR).

SportsGrid Extends NBA Fantasy Agreement

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid, the nation's first and only 24-hour sports, fantasy and wagering video network, has extended its agreementwiththe National Basketball Association (NBA) to continue providing NBA fantasy content across NBA.com, SportsGrid Networkand theSportsGrid syndication publisher platform.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid, the nation's first and only 24-hour sports, fantasy and wagering video network, has extended its agreementwiththe National Basketball Association (NBA) to continue providing NBA fantasy content across NBA.com, SportsGrid Networkand theSportsGrid syndication publisher platform.
SportsGridwillcontinue toproduce daily short and long-formfantasy video contentforthe followingNBAprograms and features:NBA Tip Drill, NBA Recap,NBAPrimetime Picks, Weekly Season Long, NBA Weekly 6, and the NBA Fantasy Hour.
We are excited to extend our agreement to create engaging and relevant programming for the millions of NBA fans," said Lou Maione, Co-Founder & President of SportsGrid.
SportsGridis the first 24-hournetwork streaming exclusive live original programming providing extensive fantasy sports and wagering coverage of all the major sports and events.