Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc., today announced the appointment of Robert (Rob) Howell to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. In this role, Mr. Howell will oversee supply chain operations, distribution centers, and domestic & international logistics. Mr. Howell will join Academy in February 2024 and report to Sam Johnson, President of Academy. Mr. Howell brings nearly 30 years of supply chain, distribution, and logistics experience to Academy. Pr

Sweetkiwi, a pioneer in the health-conscious dessert industry, proudly announces its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with rising basketball star Mercy Miller potentially worth $1.4 million. This strategic partnership highlights Sweetkiwi's dedication to promoting healthy lifestyles among young athletes and sports enthusiasts. Mercy Miller, known for his impressive basketball talent and influence in the youth sports community, perfectly represents Sweetkiwi's ethos. His

Los Angeles Golf Club is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its world-class player roster, as 20+ worldwide winning PGA TOUR pro Justin Rose officially joins the team. Rose, who has also won Gold at the 2016 Olympic Games joins Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala to fill three of the four positions on TGL's inaugural team, Los Angeles Golf Club. Rose, a former World No. 1 and 2013 U.S. Open champion, brings a wealth of international experience and a history of giving ba

Today, Electronic Arts, Inc. unveiled the EA SPORTS FC Team of The Year including the first ever Women’s TOTY Final XI, honouring the very best players of 2023. Men’s and Women’s Attackers will be available in EA SPORTS FC 24 starting on January 19th, with Midfielders (Jan 21st), and Defenders & Goalkeepers (Jan 23rd) to follow. “It’s an honour to be part of the Team of The Year Final XI alongside some incredible players,” said Manchester City

Gridiron Football made history twice last weekend in Arizona with the first-ever coaches conference and showcase exclusively for girls flag football, and the first-ever youth football tournament for flag football and 7v7 football teams. They were joined by global sports figures, Vanita Krouch, U.S. Women's Flag Football National Team Quarterback, Lyndsey Fry, Olympic silver medalist, and Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals' starting Tight End. "There's been a schism bet

Accel-KKR, a technology-focused private equity firm, today announced that it has reached an agreement with American Express to acquire Accertify, a wholly owned subsidiary. Accertify is a leading provider of fraud prevention, chargeback management, account protection, and payment gateway solutions. Accertify's advanced technologies help protect many businesses and increase their operational efficiency. The customers of the business include 40% of the Top 100 online retailers, major global

When the world converges on Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII, EA SPORTS™ will hit football’s biggest stage with EA SPORTS™ Presents The Madden Bowl, an event that highlights the brand’s unique position at the intersection of sports, culture and entertainment. The multi-dimensional event at the House of Blues on Friday, Feb. 9 features the conclusion of the most-played season in Madden NFL Championship Series history, interactive experiences and unforgettable performances

NBA Champion and global superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo today announced the launch of Improbable Media. The next generation production and brand consulting company will incubate and accelerate content creation for talent and brands. Improbable Media provides infrastructure to bring enduring narratives to global audiences, augment the value of partnerships and grow ecosystems and integrated businesses. Improbable is backed by Verance Capital and GPS Investment Partners, with investme

PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced today that the company has signed an exclusive multi-year partnership agreement with Wave Sports + Entertainment (WSE), the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation. The deal includes exclusive gaming sponsorship of the company's award-winning original series, "New Heights," hosted by football's favorite family duo -- Jason and Travis Kelce. PrizePicks will also continue

Kia America and Riot Games announced today a partnership that will deeply integrate Kia across the League Championship Series competition, virtual, and in-person experiences. The partnership will see Kia integrated into the LCS in the following ways: Kia will be the first-ever sponsor for the multi-lane camera view* Kia will also have digital, in-game banners in the top lane Kia will present the fan-favorite annual LCS MVP awa