McDonald's All-American Game

USSSA Hosts the 3rd Annual Road to the Show, the Biggest USSSA Fastpitch Event, to Coincide with Women's College World Series Weekend in Oklahoma City

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

VIERA, Fla., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), the No. 1 multi-sport association in the country, is proud to organize and host the third annual Road to the Show, its largest youth fastpitch event, June 2 through 5 in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

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  • 1 multi-sport association in the country, is proud to organize and host the third annual Road to the Show, its largest youth fastpitch event, June 2 through 5 in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.
  • Road to the Show coincides with the NCAA Women's College World Series weekend, bringing together pinnacle events in both youth fastpitch and college softball.
  • "Road to the Show has become a premier event for USSSA Fastpitch, growing into the largest single-weekend tournament in our history," said Ryan Highfill, National Director of USSSA Fastpitch.
  • Registration, schedule, venue information, and more are available at the event page on Oklahoma USSSA Fastpitch's website: https://okfastpitch.usssa.com/event/road-to-the-show-wcws-no-stay-to-pla... .

UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND PEACOCK REVEAL EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT THE NEW FEATURE FILM

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Shooting Stars will be released exclusively on Peacock on June 2, 2023.

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  • Shooting Stars will be released exclusively on Peacock on June 2, 2023.
  • The film, directed by Emmy nominee Chris Robinson (Beats, Grown-ish), stars five-star high school small forward Marquis "Mookie" Cook, in his film debut, as a young LeBron James.
  • LeBron James himself played in the same game exactly 20 years ago, when he was in high school.
  • The film is executive produced by Gretel Twombly.

ATI Physical Therapy Announces Official Partnership with McDonald's All American Games

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Monday, March 27, 2023

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Physical Therapy, Inc. ("ATI" or the "Company") (NYSE: ATIP), a nationally recognized outpatient physical therapy provider in the United States, today announced an exclusive partnership with the McDonald's All American Games. Under the two-year agreement, ATI becomes the Official Physical Therapy Partner for the Games, which features the country's premier high school boys and girls basketball players annually in March.

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  • BOLINGBROOK, Ill., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Physical Therapy, Inc. ("ATI" or the "Company") (NYSE: ATIP), a nationally recognized outpatient physical therapy provider in the United States, today announced an exclusive partnership with the McDonald's All American Games.
  • Under the two-year agreement, ATI becomes the Official Physical Therapy Partner for the Games, which features the country's premier high school boys and girls basketball players annually in March.
  • ATI Physical Therapy will provide four dedicated ATI Sports Medicine athletic trainers during the showcase, providing 24/7 medical coverage to the 48 players to help prevent, evaluate and treat sports injuries.
  • It's an honor to be part of the legacy that is the McDonald's All American Games," said Scott Gregerson, Chief Growth Officer, ATI Physical Therapy.

Mikaylah Williams and Isaiah Collier Named 2023 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year Ahead of the McDonald's All American Games

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Williams and Collier will join the rest of this year's finalists at Toyota Center in Houston for the 2023 McDonald's All American Games on Tuesday, March 28.

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  • Williams and Collier will join the rest of this year's finalists at Toyota Center in Houston for the 2023 McDonald's All American Games on Tuesday, March 28.
  • For more than four decades, the McDonald's All American Games has been a steppingstone for basketball's best athletes.
  • The Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year Award has been given annually since 1997 in honor of Morgan Wootten, the late chairman of the Games' Selection Committee and Basketball Hall of Fame Coach.
  • Our 2023 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year, Mikaylah and Isaiah, are no exception," said Vicki Chancellor, Atlanta-based McDonald's Owner/Operator and Chair, McDonald's USA Franchisee Marketing Committee.

USSSA Baseball Set to Hold More than 70 All American Games Tryouts at D-BAT Academies Across the Country, Helping Develop the Next Generation of Baseball Stars

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Monday, February 6, 2023

VIERA, Fla., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- USSSA, America's largest multi-sport association, is proud to announce a partnership with D-BAT Academies, making indoor facilities across the country the host of over 70 USSSA Baseball All American Games tryouts in 2023. This is the first time since 2020 the program will offer tryouts."Through state-of-the-art D-BAT facilities and USSSA's commitment to player development, we know this will be an outstanding event for all players involved," said Steve Hassett, USSSA National Director of Baseball."In addition, it's the first time in program history that athletes will see this many tryouts on the schedule."

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  • The announcement makes D-BAT Academies the official host of over 70 All American Games tryouts across the country.
  • VIERA, Fla., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- USSSA, America's largest multi-sport association, is proud to announce a partnership with D-BAT Academies, making indoor facilities across the country the host of over 70 USSSA Baseball All American Games tryouts in 2023.
  • The tryout component of the USSSA All American Games is designed to identify elite baseball players in the 8U-16U age divisions.
  • For more information on USSSA Baseball All American Games or to find a tryout, visit https://aagbaseball.usssa.com/ aagbaseball.usssa.com .

The 2023 McDonald's All American Games Final 48 are Set to Suit Up This March

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's almost time for the 2023 McDonald's All American Games' class to hit the hardwood in Houston, as the 48 up-and-coming superstars set to make the final rosters were unveiled by the Games' Selection Committee today.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's almost time for the 2023 McDonald's All American Games' class to hit the hardwood in Houston, as the 48 up-and-coming superstars set to make the final rosters were unveiled by the Games' Selection Committee today.
  • And for the boys, the roster features the first, third generation McDonald's All American – making the Games a true family affair.
  • Catch the best of high school hoops going head-to-head on Tuesday, March 28 at Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets.
  • Throughout Games week, fans will also have the chance to support the RMHC mission through donation opportunities at various Games activities.

KemperSports Launches KemperSports Venues to Deliver Premier Sports Experiences at Youth and Recreation Sports Facilities

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KemperSports announced today the launch of KemperSports Venues , a new business unit that will serve and support its expanding portfolio of youth and recreation sports facilities.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KemperSports announced today the launch of KemperSports Venues , a new business unit that will serve and support its expanding portfolio of youth and recreation sports facilities.
  • KemperSports Venues will deliver premier sports experiences at best-in-class facilities for athletes, parents, coaches, and guests, and bring new programming and events to its managed locations across the country.
  • KemperSports launches KemperSports Venues to support its expanding portfolio of youth and recreation sports facilities.
  • KemperSports has proven experience in operating a host of sports facilities, from small gyms to expansive sportsplexes.

McDonald's® USA Announces the 2022 Morgan Wootten Players of the Year for the McDonald's All American Games

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Monday, March 28, 2022

CHICAGO, March 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Being a McDonald's All American Games athlete is about more than having the best stats or the most-viewed highlight reels – it's about giving back and representing your community with integrity and pride. Continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence, the McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee is proud to recognize Kira 'Kiki' Rice and Dereck Lively II as the recipients of the 2022 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year Award. Rice and Lively were presented with the honor earlier today in front of family and fellow teammates. Both players will take the court on Tuesday, March 29 for the 45th annual McDonald's All American Games in Chicago.

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  • Continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence, the McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee is proud to recognize Kira 'Kiki' Rice and Dereck Lively II as the recipients of the 2022 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year Award.
  • Both players will take the court on Tuesday, March 29 for the 45th annual McDonald's All American Games in Chicago.
  • McDonald's established the award in honor of Morgan Wootten, the late chairman of the Games Selection Committee and Basketball Hall of Fame coach.
  • The McDonald's All American Games will be played at Chicago's Wintrust Arena on Tuesday, March 29.

Gradey Dick Named 2021-22 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player Of The Year

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

BEL AIRE, Kan., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 37th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Gradey Dick of Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kan. is the 2021-22 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Dick won the prestigious award for his accomplishments on and off the court, joining an impressive group of former Gatorade National Boys Basketball Players of the Year who have combined for five NBA MVPs awards, 76 All-Star appearances, 14 NBA championships, 27 NBA first round draft picks and three Hall of Famers.

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  • BEL AIRE, Kan., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 37th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Gradey Dick of Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kan. is the 2021-22 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
  • Boston Celtics forward-guard and 2015-2016 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year Jayson Tatum virtually surprised Dick with the news, while his family, coaches and teammates showed up with the trophy at school.
  • The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the court, distinguishes Dick as the nation's best high school boys basketball player.
  • The Gatorade Player of the Year Selection Committee, which leverages experts including coaches, scouts, media and others to evaluate candidates, selected Dick from nearly half a million other student-athletes who play boys basketball nationwide.