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ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery Forming Joint Venture to Launch Streaming Sports Service in the U.S.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) have reached an understanding on principal terms to form a new Joint Venture (JV) to build an innovative new platform to house a compelling streaming sports service.

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Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) have reached an understanding on principal terms to form a new Joint Venture (JV) to build an innovative new platform to house a compelling streaming sports service.
The formation of the pay service is subject to the negotiation of definitive agreements amongst the parties.
The offering, scheduled to launch in the fall of 2024, would be made available directly to consumers via a new app.
Discovery would form a new joint venture to develop, launch and operate a streaming sports bundle of linear networks and certain DTC sports content and services.

Leagues Cup 2024 Unveils New Tournament Format and Groups for second edition of MLS vs LIGA MX Competition

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

NEW YORK AND MEXICO CITY, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer (MLS) and LIGA MX announced the format and groups for Leagues Cup 2024, the second edition of the international soccer competition featuring all 47 clubs from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The month-long tournament, which will crown a winner among MLS and LIGA MX clubs, will unfold from July 26 to August 25, 2024, setting the stage for historic and emerging North American club rivalries.

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NEW YORK AND MEXICO CITY, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer (MLS) and LIGA MX announced the format and groups for Leagues Cup 2024, the second edition of the international soccer competition featuring all 47 clubs from Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Moving forward, the tournament will introduce a tiered Leagues Cup Ranking system, as well as hubs for the highest-ranked LIGA MX clubs.
The Leagues Cup ranking will be strictly based on combined MLS and LIGA MX club performance based on points in the last 34 regular season matches.
This new format, based on the Leagues Cup Ranking, was a joint collaborative effort of the Leagues Cup Organizing Committee, comprising representatives from Leagues Cup, and both MLS and LIGA MX leadership.

RFK Forges Dynamic Partnership with Consumer Cellular

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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CONCORD, N.C., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RFK Racing has announced that Consumer Cellular, a leading force in the wireless communication industry, has joined the team as its ‘Official Communications Provider.’ In addition, Consumer Cellular will serve as a primary partner for Brad Keselowski and the No.

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CONCORD, N.C., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RFK Racing has announced that Consumer Cellular, a leading force in the wireless communication industry, has joined the team as its ‘Official Communications Provider.’ In addition, Consumer Cellular will serve as a primary partner for Brad Keselowski and the No.
“We’re always excited to welcome new partners to not only our team here at RFK, but we’re thrilled to introduce and welcome Consumer Cellular to the sport of NASCAR,” said Keselowski, driver, and co-owner of RFK.
Additionally, all of RFK’s at-track communication devices will be branded Consumer Cellular.
Keselowski has a combined two wins and 34 top-10s in 76 starts at the four tracks where the Consumer Cellular Ford will appear this season.

NIELSEN AND FOX SIGN MULTI-YEAR RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, announced a multi-year renewal agreement with FOX. The deal includes measurement of FOX networks across broadcast (FOX), cable (FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network, FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network) and free streaming (FOX Weather) and includes Nielsen ONE Ads measurement across all FOX properties. Also with this agreement, FOX will continue to license Nielsen's suite of planning and audience measurement solutions to help advertisers and agencies reach audiences at scale for critical live news and sports programming.

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Renewal includes measurement of all FOX properties across broadcast, cable and includes Nielsen ONE Ads
NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, announced a multi-year renewal agreement with FOX.
The deal includes measurement of FOX networks across broadcast (FOX), cable (FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network, FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network) and free streaming (FOX Weather) and includes Nielsen ONE Ads measurement across all FOX properties.
Also with this agreement, FOX will continue to license Nielsen's suite of planning and audience measurement solutions to help advertisers and agencies reach audiences at scale for critical live news and sports programming.
Nielsen also continues to be a measurement provider for digital ad measurement on FOX's streaming platform, Tubi.

FOX CORPORATION NAMES JEFF COLLINS PRESIDENT OF ADVERTISING SALES, MARIANNE GAMBELLI TO RETIRE

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Monday, January 22, 2024

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), today announced that Jeff Collins has been appointed President of Advertising Sales, Marketing and Brand Partnerships for Fox Corporation.

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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), today announced that Jeff Collins has been appointed President of Advertising Sales, Marketing and Brand Partnerships for Fox Corporation.
Collins, who most recently served as Executive Vice President, Advertising Sales for FOX News Media, will now report to Murdoch.
In this role, Collins will oversee the company's Ad Sales efforts across the company's portfolio of brands and platforms, including FOX Entertainment, Tubi, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes, and FOX News Media, which includes FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network.
"I want to thank Marianne for her many contributions to FOX and congratulate her on a phenomenal career," said Murdoch.

Teton Ridge Announces Landmark, Multi-Year Broadcast Agreement with FOX Sports for The American Western Sports Competitions

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

In response to the rising popularity of Western sports, Teton Ridge announces a new three-year rights deal with FOX Sports for the popular tournament and grand finale of Western sports events.

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In response to the rising popularity of Western sports, Teton Ridge announces a new three-year rights deal with FOX Sports for the popular tournament and grand finale of Western sports events.
The action culminates March 8 - 9 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and will be broadcast on FOX on Saturday, March 16 at 1:30 PM ET.
FS1 will also televise The American Performance Horseman action from Globe Life Field in March giving Western performance horse sports more national visibility than ever before.
Acquired by Teton Ridge in late 2021 and celebrating its 10th year in 2023, The American Rodeo features competitors in all eight traditional rodeo disciplines.

GOVX and DIRECTV Holiday Bowl Announce Inaugural Hometown Heroes Initiative

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Monday, November 20, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GOVX, the online shopping platform exclusively for current and former U.S. military service members, first responders, emergency medical professionals, and other government personnel, is honored to announce an Official Partnership with Sports San Diego, a nonprofit that produces the annual DIRECTV Holiday Bowl, Rady Children's Invitational, California State Games and also serves as San Diego's sports commission. GOVX and Sports San Diego have connected to form the inaugural Hometown Heroes initiative.

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GOVX and Sports San Diego have connected to form the inaugural Hometown Heroes initiative.
"With the advent of the Hometown Heroes Initiative, we're proud that GOVX can help lead the way in recognizing our heroes both here in our hometown and on a national stage."
- Alan Cole, GOVX CEO
Set to be a part of the in-game DIRECTV Holiday Bowl and Rady Children's Invitational experiences, the initiative will feature GOVX as the Presenting Sponsor of the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl pre-game show and festivities, including the national anthem, American flag unfurling, and Hometown Heroes military tribute.
"With the advent of the Hometown Heroes Initiative, we're proud that GOVX can help lead the way in recognizing our heroes both here in our hometown and on a national stage."

Intersport Tips Off Basketball Season with Prolific 2023-24 Schedule

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersport tips off its college basketball season this weekend with its first of 10 nationwide events during the 2023-24 schedule. The award-winning agency will stage 34 games in the span of 51 days with distribution on 11 channels over multiple platforms, bringing an elite lineup to basketball fans nationwide.

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"We have an exciting slate of consequential, non-conference matchups that will shape college basketball this season."
"We have an exciting slate of consequential, non-conference matchups that will shape college basketball this season," said Mark Starsiak, who has served as Intersport's vice president of basketball since 2018.
New this season, Intersport is reintroducing the Women's College Basketball All-Star Game , which is scheduled to take place in Cleveland on April 6, 2024.
For the latest basketball news and behind-the-scenes access, follow Intersport's dedicated basketball account (@IntersportHoops) on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter).

PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION TO GO "BOWLING ACROSS AMERICA" WITH 2024 PBA ON FOX SCHEDULE

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and FOX Sports are pleased to announce the schedule for the highly anticipated 2024 PBA on FOX season, which features over 60 hours of televised competition and a single-season record of eight FOX broadcasts.

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Return of the PBA Playoffs, PBA Elite League season expansion, and the first-ever All-Star Weekend highlight the 2024 PBA on FOX schedule
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and FOX Sports are pleased to announce the schedule for the highly anticipated 2024 PBA on FOX season, which features over 60 hours of televised competition and a single-season record of eight FOX broadcasts.
Furthermore, the PBA will work alongside Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL), the official charity of the PBA, to honor military veterans nationwide.
The PBA will also be expanding the PBA League season — now the PBA Elite League — bringing a new and innovative season-long team structure to professional bowling.
In addition to the PBA on FOX schedule below, the remainder of the PBA Tour schedule will be released at a later date.

Nord Anglia Education celebrates opening of new prestigious schools in Abu Dhabi and Brighton

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools provider Nord Anglia Education celebrated the grand opening of two prestigious educational institutions this August and September: Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) and Oxford International College Brighton (OIC Brighton).

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LONDON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools provider Nord Anglia Education celebrated the grand opening of two prestigious educational institutions this August and September: Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) and Oxford International College Brighton (OIC Brighton).
The addition of these two new schools brings Nord Anglia Education's family of premium international schools to 84 in total, with over 82,000 students worldwide.
Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi's Al Reem Island, NAS Abu Dhabi opened its doors to students this August.
Tess St Clair-Ford, Founding Principal of OIC Brighton, said: "We're proud to be offering unique education experiences to our students here in Brighton.