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RECOVER 180™ Announces Partnership with NCAA Star Jared McCain Ahead of March Madness

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the excitement of March Madness approaches, RECOVER 180™, a new organic hydration sports drink from veteran beverage entrepreneur Lance Collins, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Duke University Basketball guard, Jared McCain. This partnership solidifies RECOVER 180 as McCain's exclusive hydration choice to stay gameday ready during one of the most electrifying times of the year in college basketball, when athletes push their limits and fans are on the edge of their seats.

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  • Recognizing the significance of proper hydration in achieving optimal performance, RECOVER 180 is proud to join forces with Jared McCain, a beacon of excellence both on and off the court.
  • "I am thrilled to partner with RECOVER 180, an amazing brand with an excellent product lineup, especially during this time of year for college basketball," said Jared McCain.
  • As the anticipation for March Madness builds, together RECOVER 180 and Jared McCain aim to encourage individuals to demand the best out of their sports drinks.
  • RECOVER 180 and McCain will continue to collaborate year-round on exclusive and exciting promotions for fans and consumers.

SRS Distribution Announces NIL Partnership with Texas A&M Starting Quarterback and 2022 Freshman All-American Conner Weigman for 2023 Season

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”), the nation’s leading distributor of roofing materials and building products, has expanded its Texas A&M partnership to include a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Deal with Texas A&M starting quarterback and 2022 Freshman All-American, Conner Weigman.

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  • SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”), the nation’s leading distributor of roofing materials and building products, has expanded its Texas A&M partnership to include a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Deal with Texas A&M starting quarterback and 2022 Freshman All-American, Conner Weigman.
  • With this recent agreement, SRS continues to have a long-standing relationship with Texas A&M, boasting many former Aggies in its employment ranks.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905246986/en/
    SRS Distribution announces NIL Partnership with Texas A&M Starting Quarterback and 2022 Freshman All-American Conner Weigman for 2023 Season (Graphic: Business Wire)
    SRS is the presenting sponsor of the Texas A&M Military Appreciation programs during football season at Kyle Field, and is currently engaged in a multi-year relationship with the Texas A&M Aggies through LEARFIELD, an athletics multimedia rightsholder for nearly 200 college properties across the U.S.
  • This sponsorship, along with the NIL partnership with Conner Weigman, allows SRS to continue their support of Texas A&M and strengthens their ongoing commitment of recruiting both former Texas Aggies as well as veterans in the workforce.

US Sports Camps-Howard University Partnership Launches with New Nike Basketball Camp

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just as March Madness intensity hits its peak, US Sports Camps (USSC), the official provider of Nike Sports Camps, proudly announces its partnership with Howard University's men's basketball program. One of the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the county, Howard University is the first HBCU partnership for US Sports Camps.

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  • Led by coach Kenneth Blakeney, the Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Howard University brings memorable summer camp experiences to the DC area.
  • One of the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the county, Howard University is the first HBCU partnership for US Sports Camps.
  • The Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Howard University provides extensive opportunities for developing on-court skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and perseverance from one of the most respected head coaches in college basketball.
  • Registration for the Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Howard University is now open.

Team Fastrax™ Skydivers to Wow Spectators at 2022 Military Bowl

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Duke Blue Devils will face off against the UCF Knights for the first time, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD in the long-anticipated Military Bowl. The match-up between the Atlantic Coast and American Athletic Conference starts at 2PM ET, December 28, 2022, and is sure to be an exciting game. Proceeds from the Bowl benefit the USO and Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation's retreat for wounded, ill and injured service members, their families, and caregivers.

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  • Team Fastrax™ will be performing as part of the opening ceremony of the Military Bowl in Annapolis, MD.
  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Duke Blue Devils will face off against the UCF Knights for the first time, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD in the long-anticipated Military Bowl.
  • Proceeds from the Bowl benefit the USO and Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation's retreat for wounded, ill and injured service members, their families, and caregivers.
  • According to the Military Bowl website, Duke (8-4) enjoyed a successful season that resulted in the team's first bowl bid since 2018.

Helbiz Partners with ESPN to Stream the NCAA Football and Basketball Championships on Helbiz Live

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Monday, November 29, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211129005446/en/
    Through this agreement, Helbiz Live will stream two regular season NCAA football and basketball games each week, live and on demand for the upcoming three seasons.
  • The NCAA basketball postseason schedule will feature 20 live and on demand games, including the March Madness tournament, the Final Four and championship game.
  • All NCAA football and basketball championships will be broadcast throughout Italy in Italian and English.
  • Helbiz Live provides all subscribers with access to stream the most popular college sports championships in the United States at no additional cost.

New Season of Mike Krzyzewski's SiriusXM Show Debuts October 21

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Throughout the college basketball season, a new edition of Basketball and Beyond will air every Thursday (6:00 pm ET) on both SiriusXM channel 84 (ESPNU Radio) and SiriusXM channel 371 (SiriusXM ACC Radio).

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  • Throughout the college basketball season, a new edition of Basketball and Beyond will air every Thursday (6:00 pm ET) on both SiriusXM channel 84 (ESPNU Radio) and SiriusXM channel 371 (SiriusXM ACC Radio).
  • "Dave and I are extremely fortunate to start our 17th season of Basketball and Beyond together," said Krzyzewski.
  • "During the demands of a college basketball season, this show is something I truly look forward to each week.
  • Duke tips off its season on November 9 against Kentucky in the State Farm Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden.

Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program Goes Nationwide with the Launch of Interactive Online Training

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

DURHAM, N.C., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program (Duke-UNC TTS), a nationally accredited tobacco treatment certificate preparation program, today reported the completion of its first fully online interactive training program, held in June 2020.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program (Duke-UNC TTS), a nationally accredited tobacco treatment certificate preparation program, today reported the completion of its first fully online interactive training program, held in June 2020.
  • This training represented the complete translation of the organization's on-site curriculum to purely virtual, while still maintaining a highly interactive, skills-based training experience.
  • "We are thrilled with the success of our first virtual course," said James Davis, MD, Co-Director of the Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program.
  • Established in 2016, the Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program is a collaboration of three leaders in tobacco treatment, education, and research: Duke Cancer Institute's Smoking Cessation Program, University of North Carolina Tobacco Treatment Program, and the NC Division of Public Health.