North Dakota's only professional indoor football team announces that it is changing its name. Known as the Bismarck Bucks since the team began, the team will now be known as the Dakota Bucks, effective immediately. "This rebranding initiative reflects the organization's commitment to embracing its fan base from across the entire state of North Dakota and fostering unity among football enthusiasts throughout the region," says Greg Schuh, General Manager of the Dakot

JTB Corporation today announced that it has entered into an international partnership with Major League Baseball (“MLB”). First, we will be offering an exclusive hospitality package for the opening game of the Soul Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. His two-game series, to be played on March 20th and 21st at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, will be the Dodgers debut for Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. As an official partner of the MLB World

NFP, a leading property and casualty (P&C) broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a new multiyear North American partnership, naming NFP the Official Business Insurance Brokerage Partner of the NHL. The new partnership provides NFP with an array of exclusive marketing rights and designations that will connect the brand with the NHL and its fans through the NHL's vast marketing, digita

NBC Sports and Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announced a multi-year partnership wherein NBC Sports will bring an expansive offering of live Premier League soccer matches, along with additional live sports content from NBC Sports' world-class portfolio, to Cosm's forthcoming immersive venues. In addition to Premier League games throughout the season, Cosm will produce and present select Notre Dame Football and Big Ten Football g

Today, Maxfli®, a distinguished golf brand with a century-long legacy in performance and quality, announced its exclusive golf ball endorsement agreement with professional golfer Lexi Thompson. This partnership signifies a major milestone as Thompson commits to playing and endorsing the Maxfli Tour Series golf ball throughout the 2024 season, while also acting as an ambassador and spokesperson for the brand. Thompson, entering her 13th year on the LPGA Tour, will begin playing t

KV Capital’s Private Equity team is excited to announce the acquisition of UTV Canada Inc. (UTV Canada)—one of Canada’s top distributors and retailers of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) parts and accessories. The deal will see UTV Canada merge with Mountain Sports Distribution (MSD), the full-service powersports distributor that joined the KV Capital Fund II portfolio in 2023. “UTV Canada and MSD have a complementary relationship,

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