Press Releases
29 August 2022
Prophet Exchange, the eagerly anticipated New Jersey-based peer-to-peer sports betting exchange, has launched following licensing approval from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, becoming the first sports betting exchange to legally establish in the United States. Founded in 2018 by CEO Dean Sisun and COO Jake Benzaquen, who spent the last four years preparing for a U.S. launch, Prophet Exchange offers a new way of wagering for sports bettors in New Jersey. Pro
Read more...3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest and most impactful youth sports club and event operator, has acquired nationally-renowned Hoop Group, which has been synonymous with youth basketball player development for six decades. Hoop Group’s rich history dates back to 1963 when Bob and Pat Kennedy started a summer camp in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Bob was a successful high school and college coach and Pat was heavily involved in women’s basketball. Soon the cam
Read more...29 August 2022
After reviewing applications from across the United States, Gatorade and Hudl have announced that the NorthStar Foundation (NorthStar) in Omaha, Nebraska, is a 2022 Level the Playing Field grant recipient alongside two other recipients in California and Texas. In its third year, the Level the Playing Field grant recognizes deserving organizations who are making a considerable impact on youth sports in their communities. “NorthStar was chosen as a grant recipient this
Read more...26 August 2022
The Academy of the German Football Association, part of the single largest sports federation in the world will utilise TrackMan’s world-renowned ball flight technology to deliver the most advanced tool for practicing and improving ball striking and ball delivery skills across all aspects of the game. The DFB-Akademie, the single largest sports federation in the world will utilise TrackMan’s world-renowned ball flight technology to deliver the most advanced tool for pract
Read more...26 August 2022
Evolv Technology , the global leader in AI-powered weapons detection security screening, today announced FirstEnergy Stadium is relying on the company’s systems, data and analytics to enhance public safety and create better fan experiences. FirstEnergy Stadium is using Evolv Express® to reduce lines at both of its south entrances, the two most-traversed entrances for Browns games, while also providing enhanced security. Built with powerful sensor technology and AI, Evolv E
Read more...25 August 2022
HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the release of HyperX Armada 25 and HyperX Armada 27 Gaming Monitors. The new HyperX Armada gaming monitors lineup offer higher resolution for more immersive gaming and is compatible1 with NVIDIA® G-SYNC.® The HyperX Armada Gaming Monitors provide an all-in-one package that includes the HyperX Armada Single Gaming Mount with an ergonomic Armada arm2 that is compatible with all HyperX
Read more...New age sports media and talent management brand Playmaker wants to bring one-on-one basketball back to the streets where it belongs. That’s why Playmaker is teaming up with premier audio solutions company Edifier to introduce The Cage, a fast-paced basketball event where the world’s toughest basketball players will get the opportunity to win $10,000 and bragging rights in Miami on Sept. 10. Inspired by the venerable NYC venue, five competitors will compete in a King of
Read more...24 August 2022
Ballogy Inc., the leading skills assessment and development app and exposure platform for youth and amateur basketball players, announced an exclusive partnership with the National High School Basketball Coaches Association (NHSBCA) to offer Ballogy’s innovative player development app to coaches across the country. Ballogy will release a monthly curriculum endorsed by the NHSBCA that gives coaches on the Ballogy app the option to deliver a vetted pre-built training and development plan
Read more...24 August 2022
University of Kentucky Athletics and JMI Sports are excited to announce a new multi-year sponsorship with RoofClaim.com, a national residential roof-replacement company, now servicing the Bluegrass. Through this partnership, RoofClaim.com will have a strong visible presence at both Kroger Field and Rupp Arena, further strengthening their brand presence in the Southeastern Conference. Additionally, RoofClaim.com has committed to work alongside the University to find opportunities to
Read more...23 August 2022
Hooters, the original American wing joint, today announced it has inked deals to celebrate collegiate offensive linemen across the country and partner with the often-unheralded leaders of the gridiron through name, image and likeness (NIL) deals. In addition to spotlighting the unsung heroes of college football, Hooters will double down on its distinctive approach by partnering with offensive line groups rather than individual athletes, underscoring that, like a lineman, bigger is better.
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