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Universal Media Group Inc. (UMGP) Announces the New “SUGA & SHERM Podcast” featuring Rashad Evans and Mike Sherman

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Boca Raton, Florida, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Media Group Inc. (OTC Pink: UMGP), currently listed on the OTC Pink Market, is announcing one of their newest and exciting projects; The Suga & Sherm Podcast.

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  • Boca Raton, Florida, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Media Group Inc. (OTC Pink: UMGP), currently listed on the OTC Pink Market, is announcing one of their newest and exciting projects; The Suga & Sherm Podcast.
  • The duo will produce a weekly podcast to dive deep into everything from sports to music, politics, current events, business and everything in between.
  • "I've been excited about the podcast space for a while, so I'm honored and excited to be launching a podcast with one of my best friends Mike Sherman.
  • Details, as announced, can be found on our new Universal Media Group website; www.umediagroupinc.com
    About Universal Media Group Inc.:
    UMGP is a digital media and production company with multiple revenue verticals including Before the Fame, On the Mike, High School Icon, Suga & Sherm Podcast'', and a new NFT Platform looking back at over a decade of interactions.

Modelo and UFC Partner with Rebuilding Together to Strengthen Communities Across the Country

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modelo, the beer brewed for those with The Fighting Spirit™, and long-standing partner UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a new initiative with leading nonprofit Rebuilding Together to revitalize training gyms across the country, boosting the Fighting Spirit and ultimately strengthening these communities. In collaboration with Rebuilding Together, Modelo and UFC are renovating several gyms across the U.S. that play integral roles in positively shaping their local areas.

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  • In collaboration with Rebuilding Together, Modelo and UFC are renovating several gyms across the U.S. that play integral roles in positively shaping their local areas.
  • Modelo, UFC and Rebuilding Together are kicking off the initiative in Cleveland, where longtime Modelo brand ambassador, Ohio native and former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will join in efforts to help revitalize Revolution Fight & Fitness in the suburb of Euclid, Ohio.
  • The community-based initiative also marks the extension of the partnership between Modelo and UFC that first established Modelo as the Official Beer of UFC in 2018.
  • Born in 1925 in the small town of Tacuba, Mexico, Modelo has been bringing distinctive high-quality beer to people ever since, including Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Modelo Chelada Especial, Modelo Chelada Tamarindo Picante, Modelo Chelada Limn y Sal and Modelo Chelada Mango y Chile.

American Ultimate Disc League Teams Up With DraftKings for Free-to-Play Pools Integration and Exclusive Digital Content

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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This exclusive DraftKings content features exciting AUDL match-ups each Friday night during the 2021 regular season.

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  • This exclusive DraftKings content features exciting AUDL match-ups each Friday night during the 2021 regular season.
  • As the official and exclusive free-to-play (FTP) and sports betting provider of the AUDL, DraftKings is featuring an FTP Pool with cash prizes for winners.
  • AUDL and DraftKings have also created a digital preview show entitled AUDL Weekly Presented by DraftKings that airs each Wednesday night during the AUDL season leading into the weekend events.
  • The American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL) was founded in 2012 to introduce and showcase our talented athletes and precision play to a global audience.

Simone Biles Partners with Autograph

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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The Simone Biles Collection will be available exclusively to view on Autograph.io and for sale on DraftKings Marketplace .

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  • The Simone Biles Collection will be available exclusively to view on Autograph.io and for sale on DraftKings Marketplace .
  • "Our Advisory Board is already home tosome of the most iconic athletes ever, and we're thrilled to announce that one of the greatest of all-time, Simone Biles is joining the Autograph team as a leader and content partner," said Dillon Rosenblatt, CEO and Co-founder of Autograph.
  • Following the Simone Biles drop, Derek Jeter will be the next athlete showcased within the Preseason Access Collection on Autograph and DraftKings Marketplace.
  • The start studded Advisory Board includes Derek Jeter, Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles, Tony Hawk, Tiger Woods and more.

Triller Fight Club: LEGENDS II Adds Major Musical Guests for Huge Celebration of Entertainment & Boxing at STAPLES Center on Saturday, September 11

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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Triller Fight Club: LEGENDS II has added huge, star-studded musical guests to the show set for Saturday, September 11 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

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  • Triller Fight Club: LEGENDS II has added huge, star-studded musical guests to the show set for Saturday, September 11 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
  • Musical acts announced today include a performance by Snoop Dogg with Marvin Gaye, plus Anitta, Lunay, Gente de Zona and others to be announced.
  • An amazing night unlike any other; top music, never before seen duets, world class fighting, truly an event not to be missed, said Lythgoe.
  • Doors will open Saturday, September 11 at 2:30 p.m. PT with the first bell at 3:00 p.m. PT.

Through New UFC Partnership, ZipRecruiter Strives to Help a New Wave of Job Seekers Find Their Next Great Opportunity

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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The partnership allows ZipRecruiter to share its innovative technology, which streamlines and eases the job search process, with UFCs millions of fans.

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  • The partnership allows ZipRecruiter to share its innovative technology, which streamlines and eases the job search process, with UFCs millions of fans.
  • More than half of Americans are considering new employment, and we know the job search process can be daunting.
  • Were excited to connect with UFCs fanbase, and anyone who is ready to land their next great opportunity.
  • Were thrilled to welcome ZipRecruiter aboard as a new official partner for UFC, said Paul Asencio, UFC Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships.

Arizona Becomes 44th State Launch for DraftKings Daily Fantasy as National Expansion Continues

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Friday, August 27, 2021
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BOSTON, Aug. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced its daily fantasy sports product is set to go live in Arizona on Saturday, August 28, pending regulatory approval, which would make Arizona the 44th state to offer DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced its daily fantasy sports product is set to go live in Arizona on Saturday, August 28, pending regulatory approval, which would make Arizona the 44th state to offer DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports.
  • There is no better time of the year to launch our leading daily fantasy sports app than ahead of the NFL season, said Matt Kalish, co-founder and president of DraftKings North America.
  • Daily Fantasy Sports require contest participants to draft a team across multiple games by selecting players by position listed in the available Player Pool while remaining under the designated salary cap.
  • DraftKings daily fantasy sports product is available in 7 countries internationally with 15 distinct sports categories.

WNBA Moments to Debut on Top Shot

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), OneTeam Partners and Dapper Labs, the company behind NBA Top Shot and the Flow blockchain, today announced the integration of WNBA Moments into Top Shot, giving fans the ability to own the iconic moments that matter to them.The experience, timed with the WNBA's landmark 25th season, will feature dynamic in-game moments from WNBA players and legends, headlined by 2020 WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie.The new WNBA Moments will be available on the same Top Shot platform used for NBA Top Shot starting today.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA), OneTeam Partners and Dapper Labs, the company behind NBA Top Shot and the Flow blockchain, today announced the integration of WNBA Moments into Top Shot, giving fans the ability to own the iconic moments that matter to them.The experience, timed with the WNBA's landmark 25th season, will feature dynamic in-game moments from WNBA players and legends, headlined by 2020 WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie.The new WNBA Moments will be available on the same Top Shot platform used for NBA Top Shot starting today.
  • "In their monumental 25th season, we couldn't be more excited to debut the WNBA and the players on Top Shot," said Caty Tedman, Dapper Labs' Head of Partnerships.
  • WNBA fans new to Top Shot will instantly be immersed into a world where they can discover great plays, open packs to collect epic WNBA Moments, show off their collections, and trade with their peers from the moment they engage on the Top Shot marketplace, secured by Flow, the blockchain developed for consumer experiences at scale.
  • "Top Shot presents an exciting opportunity for the WNBA to engage passionate fans on a whole new level and celebrate the league as it continues to make history,"said Christy Hedgpeth, WNBA Chief Operating Officer.

DraftKings Agrees to Multi-Year Deal with Simplebet to Expand Sportsbook In-Game Offerings

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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With micro-betting, DraftKings customers will now be able to wager on even more individual moments over the course of a game through the DraftKings Sportsbook.

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  • With micro-betting, DraftKings customers will now be able to wager on even more individual moments over the course of a game through the DraftKings Sportsbook.
  • Were thrilled to be launching our real-money micro-betting products with DraftKings, said Chris Bevilacqua, Co-Founder and CEO of Simplebet.
  • These types of offerings represent the next evolution of sports betting and deliver enhanced opportunities for operators and fans alike.
  • Simplebet announced the completion of a $15 million financing round earlier this year, bringing total funding to $50 million.

KBR and Johnson Matthey sign Alliance Agreement to License Innovative Production Technology

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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"We are extremely proud to deepen our ongoing alliance with KBR by offering this comprehensive UFC technology solution," said John Gordon, Managing Director for Johnson Matthey.

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  • "We are extremely proud to deepen our ongoing alliance with KBR by offering this comprehensive UFC technology solution," said John Gordon, Managing Director for Johnson Matthey.
  • "Our partnership highlights how uniquely positioned the companies are to integrate this technology into both new and established ammonia plants.
  • Both KBR's ammonia technology and JM's methanol and formaldehyde/UFC technology showcase a long history, deep experience, continuous improvements, and cutting-edge performance.
  • Except as required by law, KBR undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.