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Monumental Sports to Partner with Virginia and Regional Leaders on a Proposed Business Expansion to Alexandria

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Monumental Sports & Entertainment's Founder, Chairman, Principal Partner, and CEO, Ted Leonsis, announced the company has reached a framework of an agreement for a public-private partnership to create a world-class Entertainment District in Alexandria at Potomac Yard, pending legislative approval and completion of definitive documents. This would relocate the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards' home arena to Virginia beginning in 2028, should the proposal become finalized. 

Key Points: 
  • This would relocate the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards' home arena to Virginia beginning in 2028, should the proposal become finalized.
  • This world-class Entertainment District is expected to serve as a catalyst to create exceptional experiences, uniting and fostering economic growth throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.
  • Monumental envisions Capital One Arena as maintaining its position as a vital and vibrant point of connection in downtown D.C.
  • We believe this expansion would enable us to uphold our commitment to building an exceptional experience for our fans, employees, and partners."

WWE® Announces Additional Dates to the Summer 2023 Live Event Touring Schedule

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Friday, March 31, 2023

WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced additional live events as part of the company’s Summer 2023 touring schedule.

Key Points: 
  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced additional live events as part of the company’s Summer 2023 touring schedule.
  • Tickets go on sale next Friday, April 7.
  • Saturday, June 3: WWE Supershow – Westchester County Center in White Plains, N.Y.
    Sunday, June 4: WWE Supershow – SNHU Arena in Manchester, N.H.
    Friday, June 16: SmackDown – Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
    Sunday, June 18: WWE Supershow – Charleston Coliseum in Charleston W. Va.
    Friday, June 23: SmackDown – Cajundome in Lafayette, La.
  • Saturday, June 24: Saturday Night’s Main Event – Monroe Civic Center in Monroe, La.

MONUMENTAL SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP OF NBC SPORTS WASHINGTON

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monumental Sports & Entertainment ("MSE") and Comcast Corporation today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which MSE will acquire 100% of the equity interests in NBC Sports Washington by acquiring NBCUniversal's 67% stake in the network. MSE currently owns 33% of NBC Sports Washington, which it acquired in 2016. 

Key Points: 
  • NBC Sports Washington is the exclusive local television rightsholder for Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals games.
  • "We at Monumental Sports & Entertainment are incredibly excited to have reached an agreement to acquire NBC Sports Washington, an important business for our current and future core business operations," said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises, Monumental Sports & Entertainment.
  • "Comcast NBCUniversal has built a strong regional sports network in NBC Sports Washington.
  • "Monumental Sports & Entertainment's interest in full ownership of the network is a unique opportunity," said Bill Bridgen, President, NBC Sports Regional Networks.

NOVA's Spring Commencement Celebrates the Many Unique Stories of Student Achievement

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Friday, May 27, 2022

FAIRFAX, Va., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Sunday, May 15th, Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) held its 56th commencement ceremony recognizing students' hard work and achievement. This year's spring commencement was held at George Mason University's EagleBank Arena in Fairfax.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Sunday, May 15th, Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) held its 56th commencement ceremony recognizing students' hard work and achievement.
  • This year's spring commencement was held at George Mason University's EagleBank Arena in Fairfax.
  • "It is an honor to join you in this important recognition of academic achievement and perseverance," said Steen.
  • NOVA's "Meet the Grad" and "Graduate Spotlight" series chronicles the many diverse and unique stories of student graduates.