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AEG Announces Expansion of Relationship With Blue Shield of California, Names the Health Plan as an Official Helmet Partner of the LA Kings and Ontario Reign

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

We can’t wait for our players to don the Blue Shield of California logo on their helmets this coming season.

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  • We can’t wait for our players to don the Blue Shield of California logo on their helmets this coming season.
  • As the Official Helmet Partner of the Ontario Reign, Blue Shield will also engage Reign fans with enhanced signage and custom activations at Toyota Arena on game days.
  • program, now in its sixth year, the LA Kings and Blue Shield have positively impacted thousands of students and families across Los Angeles.
  • Blue Shield will continue to be prominently featured at L.A. LIVE via digital signage throughout the 4-million square foot campus.

LA Kings Announce Mercury Insurance as Team’s First-ever Jersey Patch Partner and Continue More Than Decade-long Historic Partnership

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY ) and National Hockey League (NHL) franchise, the LA Kings, are proud to announce a landmark, expanded renewal agreement.

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  • Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY ) and National Hockey League (NHL) franchise, the LA Kings, are proud to announce a landmark, expanded renewal agreement.
  • As part of the expansive multi-year partnership, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, Mercury will continue as an official partner of the LA Kings in addition to becoming the team’s first-ever jersey patch partner.
  • This is also Mercury’s first-ever jersey sponsorship, underscoring the company’s commitment to Los Angeles and the importance of hockey across the Southern California market.
  • “We're extremely excited and honored to be chosen as the first jersey patch partner in the team’s history,” said Erik Thompson, vice president and chief marketing officer at Mercury Insurance.

Diamond Sports Group and Los Angeles Kings Reach Multi-Year Renewal of Local Television and Digital Rights Agreement

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," "Diamond," or the "Company") and the Los Angeles Kings (“LA Kings”) today announced a new, multi-year market and digital rights agreement that ensures Diamond remains the LA Kings’ exclusive local media partner.

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  • Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," "Diamond," or the "Company") and the Los Angeles Kings (“LA Kings”) today announced a new, multi-year market and digital rights agreement that ensures Diamond remains the LA Kings’ exclusive local media partner.
  • Under the agreement, Diamond’s Bally Sports West will broadcast approximately 65 live games, as well as pre and postgame shows and original programming.
  • Fans will have streaming access via the Bally Sports app, when they authenticate with their pay TV credentials or subscribe to Bally Sports+, the direct-to-consumer (DTC) offering.
  • We are happy this agreement maintains consistency and continues to give our stakeholders informed and intimate coverage of our hockey club.

FuboTV & Sinclair Broadcast Group Announce Comprehensive Carriage Agreement, Including Launch of Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Sinclair) announced today a carriage agreement that will bring Bally Sports’ 19 regional sports networks (RSNs) to Fubo in the coming weeks.

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  • FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Sinclair) announced today a carriage agreement that will bring Bally Sports’ 19 regional sports networks (RSNs) to Fubo in the coming weeks.
  • The Bally Sports RSNs are owned and operated by Diamond Sports Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221220005767/en/
    With this new agreement, FuboTV will provide subscribers with access to their respective local Bally Sports RSN(s), including: Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports West and Bally Sports Wisconsin.
  • “Fubo has been a great partner, and we are excited to continue to grow our relationship to serve our collective viewers.”

Diamond Sports Group Appoints David Preschlack as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," "Diamond," or the "Company"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) ("Sinclair"), announced today that its Board of Managers has appointed David Preschlack as Diamonds Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," "Diamond," or the "Company"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) ("Sinclair"), announced today that its Board of Managers has appointed David Preschlack as Diamonds Chief Executive Officer.
  • David is the ideal person to lead Diamond at this critical point in its development, said Randy Freer, Chairman of DSGs Board of Managers.
  • Prior to joining NBC Sports, David Preschlack built a 20-year career with Disney and ESPN, where he most recently served as executive vice president of the conglomerate's affiliate sales and marketing group.
  • Diamond Sports Group LLC, an unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., owns the Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), the nations leading provider of local sports.

Bally Sports+ Expands Distribution With the Addition of the Roku Platform

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Diamond Sports Group today announced that its direct-to-consumer service, Bally Sports+, is now available on Roku, Americas #1 TV Streaming Platform*.

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  • Diamond Sports Group today announced that its direct-to-consumer service, Bally Sports+, is now available on Roku, Americas #1 TV Streaming Platform*.
  • The addition of Roku to the services distribution lineup coincides with todays official rollout of Bally Sports+.
  • In addition to the Roku platform, Bally Sports+ subscribers can access the service on Amazon Fire, Android TV, Apple TV, mobile and tablet devices: iOS/Android, and BallySports.com .
  • Its 19 owned-and-operated RSNs include Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports West, and Bally Sports Wisconsin.

Bally Sports+ Streaming Service to Become Widely Available September 26 

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Diamond Sports Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, today announced its direct-to-consumer streaming service, Bally Sports+, will officially launch across all 19 Bally Sports regional sports network brands (RSNs) on September 26.

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  • Diamond Sports Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, today announced its direct-to-consumer streaming service, Bally Sports+, will officially launch across all 19 Bally Sports regional sports network brands (RSNs) on September 26.
  • Following the June introductory launch of Bally Sports+ in five regions Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Sun and Bally Sports Wisconsin todays announcement means fans residing in regions of the remaining portfolio of Bally Sports RSNs Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest and Bally Sports West will have a new option for watching their favorite local teams.
  • Michael Schneider, COO and GM, Bally Sports+, added, Launching a streaming service like Bally Sports+ across 19 different regions, all with unique content offerings, is an unprecedented undertaking.
  • Its 19 owned-and-operated RSNs include Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports West, and Bally Sports Wisconsin.

Diamond Sports Group Names Michael Schneider Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Bally Sports Direct-to-Consumer Business

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Diamond Sports Group (Diamond), a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI), today announced Michael Schneider has been named Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Bally Sports+, its new direct-to-consumer (DTC) sports division.

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  • Diamond Sports Group (Diamond), a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI), today announced Michael Schneider has been named Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Bally Sports+, its new direct-to-consumer (DTC) sports division.
  • Schneider also oversaw brand marketing and strategy, audience development, live and licensed content marketing, social media, sports marketing and the day-to-day performance of Hulu + Live TV.
  • He is a terrific addition to the team as we build out the Bally Sports+ offering, its exclusive content and passionate fan community.
  • The 19 regional networks, owned-and-operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, include, Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports West and Bally Sports Wisconsin.

FAST Studios Adds Athletes, Experts to Women's Sports Network Advisory Board, Including Olympian and Activist Allyson Felix

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The Women's Sports Network has already partnered with key leagues including the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), U.S.

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  • The Women's Sports Network has already partnered with key leagues including the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), U.S.
  • FAST Studios CEO Stuart McLean added, "As we prepare for launch, our advisory board is helping to create a robust sports media brand that serves women's sports fans and advertisers.
  • Based in Los Angeles and launched in 2021, FAST Studios (FAST) is a media venture studio specializing in content creation, marketing, distribution and monetization of free ad-supported streaming television channels (FAST).
  • Heather Felix, BECK Media for FAST Studios, 212.993.8670, [email protected]

Global Arena Holding Will Present at the Emerging Growth Conference on February 2, 2022, as the Global Election Services Advisory Board is Formed

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Friday, January 28, 2022

E.M. Kiki VanDeWeghe III is the lead executive primarily responsible for investor relations, ESG initiatives, deal evaluation, and recruiting.

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  • E.M. Kiki VanDeWeghe III is the lead executive primarily responsible for investor relations, ESG initiatives, deal evaluation, and recruiting.
  • Kiki was the NBAs Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations, where he oversaw all aspects of basketball related to the playing of the game.
  • Additionally, VanDeWeghe served as a board member for both the NCAAs Competition Committee and FIBA.
  • Before his time with the league office, VanDeWeghe spent two years with FOX Sports West as a writer and analyst covering the Los Angeles Clippers.