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World Chess Hall of Fame to Open New Exhibition: “Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions”

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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    World Chess Hall of Fame to Open New Exhibition: “Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions” (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions” explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and Women’s World Chess Championship through a display of artifacts from the collection of the WCHOF, FIDE and loans from world chess champions including World’s No.
  • and New Orleans, La., and won by Grandmaster (GM) Wilhelm Steinitz and will continue to the present world chess champion, GM Ding Liren.
  • It will also track the history of the Women’s World Chess Championship from its first winner, the legendary Vera Menchik who was the first Women's World Champion, to Ju Wenjun, the reigning women’s world chess champion.
  • Programming will include lectures about the history of the World Chess Championship, collaborations with FIDE celebrating their golden anniversary and possible collaborations with current and past champions.

Diamond Sports Group Reaches Multi-Year Distribution Agreement with Charter

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Diamond Sports Group (“Diamond” or the “Company”) today announced that it has reached a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Charter Communications, Inc (NASDAQ: CHTR) (“Charter”) to carry Diamond’s portfolio of regional sports networks (“RSNs”).

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  • Diamond Sports Group (“Diamond” or the “Company”) today announced that it has reached a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Charter Communications, Inc (NASDAQ: CHTR) (“Charter”) to carry Diamond’s portfolio of regional sports networks (“RSNs”).
  • Under the new agreement, customers will continue to have access to live, local MLB, NBA and NHL games and pre- and post-game content on Diamond’s RSN channels through Charter’s Spectrum TV Select Plus package.
  • We expect this agreement to generate value for Diamond, Charter and our team and league partners, and enable us to continue providing high quality broadcasts for passionate local fans.
  • We believe this agreement can serve as a model in the ongoing time-sensitive negotiations with our other distribution partners to reach carriage agreements that work for all parties.”

Nature Made® Serves Up Pickle-Flavored Multivitamin Gummies to Make a Huge Dill of its Favorite Pastime: Pickleball

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Nature Made today announces its release of Nature Made® Pickle-Flavored Multivitamin Gummies.

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  • Nature Made today announces its release of Nature Made® Pickle-Flavored Multivitamin Gummies.
  • Available now on NatureMade.com/Pickleball while supplies last, these uniquely flavored vitamin gummies have been developed to bring joy to everyday wellness, inspired by the lively game of pickleball.
  • Nature Made Pickle-Flavored Multivitamin Gummies and accompanying Nature Made Pickleball Capsule Collection are available exclusively at NatureMade.com/Pickleball beginning April 3, while supplies last.
  • To follow the action and share your thoughts on Nature Made’s Pickle-Flavored Multivitamin Gummies, tag us on Facebook ( @naturemade ), Instagram ( @naturemadevitamins ), and TikTok ( @naturemadevitamins ) and use #ProPickle or #NoPickle.

PENN Entertainment to Report First Quarter Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 2

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will release its 2024 first quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m.

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  • PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will release its 2024 first quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m.
  • ET on Thursday, May 2, 2024 followed by a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 9:00 a.m.
  • ET.
  • The conference call number is 203-518-9843; please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation.

Grand Chess Tour Announces Wildcards and Full-Tour Line-up

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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1 Magnus Carlsen, as well as 2023 Grand Chess Tour champion Fabiano Caruana and former winners of the GCT Wesley So and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave,” said Michael Khodarkovsky, Executive Director of the GCT.

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  • 1 Magnus Carlsen, as well as 2023 Grand Chess Tour champion Fabiano Caruana and former winners of the GCT Wesley So and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave,” said Michael Khodarkovsky, Executive Director of the GCT.
  • Grand Chess Tour is a circuit of international events, each demonstrating the highest level of organization for the world's best players.
  • The legendary Garry Kasparov, one of the world's greatest ambassadors for chess, inspired the Grand Chess Tour and helped solidify the partnership between the organizers.
  • All Grand Chess Tour 2024 events will comply with local and regional COVID-19 restrictions.

The Pickleball Club to Host Professional Pickleball Players James Ignatowich and Anna Bright

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The Pickleball Club , a firm founded in 2019 that develops and operates private, membership-based high-amenity indoor pickleball facilities throughout Florida, recently announced it will host professional pickleball players and power couple James Ignatowich and Anna Bright in April for a clinic, pro exhibition and Q-and-A session at its Lakewood Ranch club.

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  • The Pickleball Club , a firm founded in 2019 that develops and operates private, membership-based high-amenity indoor pickleball facilities throughout Florida, recently announced it will host professional pickleball players and power couple James Ignatowich and Anna Bright in April for a clinic, pro exhibition and Q-and-A session at its Lakewood Ranch club.
  • In 2023, Ignatowich won two gold medals in the Indoor National Championship on the PPA Tour and earlier this year, he became the first professional pickleball player to claim the No.
  • Players will then work with Ignatowich to focus on two-handed backhand dinks, speedups, one-handed flicks, counters and blocks, and drives.
  • Following the clinics, a pro exhibition will take place with Ignatowich, Bright, Dominique Lemperle, director of programming and instruction at The Pickleball Club and Forest Dennis, head professional at The Pickleball Club at Lakewood Ranch.

Body Fit Training Cements Global Strength with Opening of 300th Studio in Spain

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Body Fit Training (BFT), the global boutique fitness brand offering 50-minute group strength training classes led by highly accredited coaches, announced today the opening of its 300th global studio in Barcelona, Spain.

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  • Body Fit Training (BFT), the global boutique fitness brand offering 50-minute group strength training classes led by highly accredited coaches, announced today the opening of its 300th global studio in Barcelona, Spain.
  • “Our 300th studio opening marks an important milestone for BFT.
  • To continue fueling this rapid growth in North America, Duncan Cork has been appointed as the new President of Body Fit Training.
  • “Body Fit Training is best-in-class when it comes to strength training and boutique fitness, and I am looking forward to ushering in the brand’s next phase of growth and evolution as President,” said Cork.

SafeSport Implementing Improvements to Increase Efficiency and Information Sharing

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced process changes aimed at increasing efficiency, information sharing, and trauma-sensitivity.

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  • The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced process changes aimed at increasing efficiency, information sharing, and trauma-sensitivity.
  • “We are listening to athletes and responding with improvements to better serve them,” Ju’Riese Colón, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport said.
  • “We are proud of the progress we’ve made, but we are clear-eyed about the work ahead of us.
  • Within a 14-day window, Claimants and Respondents may submit a written response and provide any additional relevant information.

Liberty Media Announces Agreement to Acquire Commercial Rightsholder of MotoGP™

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) (Nasdaq: FWONA, FWONK) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Dorna Sports, S.L.

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  • Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) (Nasdaq: FWONA, FWONK) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Dorna Sports, S.L.
  • (“Dorna”), the exclusive commercial rights holder to the MotoGP™ World Championship, from Bridgepoint and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP Investments”).
  • Liberty Media retains an option at its sole discretion to deliver additional cash in lieu of FWONK common stock.
  • Presentation materials to be used during the investor call will be posted to the Liberty Media website in advance.

The Rugby Sevens Light Up Hong Kong Stadium One Last Time Before Beginning an Exciting New Chapter at Kai Tak Sports Park

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Since 1994, Hong Kong Stadium has been home to the Hong Kong leg of the world’s biggest rugby sevens tournament.

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  • Since 1994, Hong Kong Stadium has been home to the Hong Kong leg of the world’s biggest rugby sevens tournament.
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    Hong Kong Stadium has played host to the Hong Kong leg of the world's biggest rugby sevens tournament since 1994.
  • The Melrose Claymores competition, introduced by Hong Kong China Rugby this year, will showcase the top teams in Asian sevens.
  • Looking back at 30 years of Hong Kong Stadium: Hong Kong Sevens’ website
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