Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR) today announced Express’s multiyear expanded partnership with the NBA. Additionally, Express unveiled its second “NBA Game Changers” campaign and Performance Collection featuring NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo (Indiana Pacers), Mo Bamba (Orlando Magic) and Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks), two of this year’s top NBA Draft picks, as well as current NBA stars… Continue reading Express Expands NBA Partnership with Game Changers Campaign
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The Allstate Foundation Debuts PSA Featuring Serena Williams
The Allstate Foundation, today debuted a public service announcement featuring tennis champion, philanthropist and Allstate Foundation Purple Purse program ambassador Serena Williams. Titled “Invisible Weapon,” the new video aims to bring awareness to financial abuse, a controlling tactic frequently used by domestic violence abusers and one of the primary reasons victims stay in or return… Continue reading The Allstate Foundation Debuts PSA Featuring Serena Williams
Dwyane Wade’s PKWY Brand Launches ‘Wade County’
PKWY (Parkway), the sock company founded by Dwyane Wade in partnership with Stance, today released its first lifestyle collection called Wade County. Inspired by Wade’s adopted hometown, the 3-pack pays tribute to the culture, architecture and vibrant color found throughout Miami. PKWY, which came to market in February of this year, was co-founded by Wade… Continue reading Dwyane Wade’s PKWY Brand Launches ‘Wade County’
Harlem Globetrotters Set To Entertain Troops
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters are set to embark on their annual tour of U.S. overseas military bases with a stretch of visits to several bases across the Middle East that will see them entertain troops with 10 shows in 14 days beginning Oct. 1. The trip, made possible by Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment,… Continue reading Harlem Globetrotters Set To Entertain Troops
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love Launches The Kevin Love Fund
Kevin Love, a five-time NBA All Star and 2016 NBA Champion, is launching the Kevin Love Fund with the mission of inspiring people to live their healthiest lives while providing the tools to achieve physical and emotional well-being. The fund strives to promote the search for help with emotional struggles as a sign of strength… Continue reading Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love Launches The Kevin Love Fund
Philadelphia Sixers Hire Elton Brand as General Manager
Fromer NBA player, Elton Brand, is being promoted to the role of General Manager for the Philadelphia 76ers, it has been reported. His recent position was Vice President of Basketball Operations. Brand, who played a total of 17 seasons in the NBA, was also a two-time All-Star.
Curtis Martin to Support Multi-Sport Youth Athletic Field
The City of Pittsburgh, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Dan Towriss, CEO of Group1001, today announced plans to design and construct a new youth athletic field in honor of Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin. Located near the Homewood neighborhood of Pittsburgh where Martin grew up, the new multi-sport synthetic turf field will… Continue reading Curtis Martin to Support Multi-Sport Youth Athletic Field
Reggie Jackson to Host Weekly All-Sports Show on SiriusXM
Legendary Hall of Fame baseball player Reggie Jackson has joined SiriusXM to host a new live weekly all-sports talk show that will be heard by listeners nationwide. The opinionated slugger will host Swing Away with Reggie Jackson every Saturday (11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET/8:00 – 9:00 am PT) exclusively on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio… Continue reading Reggie Jackson to Host Weekly All-Sports Show on SiriusXM
Shaquille O’Neal Joins Communities In Schools National Board of Directors
Communities In Schools (CIS), the national organization dedicated to empowering at-risk students to stay in school and on a path to a brighter future, is delighted to welcome NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal as the newest member of its national board of directors. “Over all the years I’ve known Shaquille, he has always shown himself… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Joins Communities In Schools National Board of Directors
Kevin Garnett Sues Former Accountant for $77 Million
Retired Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics NBA player, Kevin Garnett, is suing his former accountant for purportedly helping a wealth manager steal $77 million from his coffers. Wealth manager Charles A. Banks IV, last year, was sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding former NBA player, San Antonio Spur, Tim Duncan, and was ordered… Continue reading Kevin Garnett Sues Former Accountant for $77 Million
Hazel Clark Joins Bermuda Tourism Authority
Three-time Olympian and seven-time U.S. National Champion track athlete Hazel Clark joined the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) on July 23rd in the newly created role of Director of Sports Business Development. As part of the sales and marketing team, Clark will devise and execute strategies for the growth of sports tourism in Bermuda, including targeted… Continue reading Hazel Clark Joins Bermuda Tourism Authority
Champ Bailey Joins Lasso As Head Of Athlete Relations And Board Member
Champ Bailey, Future Pro Football Hall of Famer and strategic investor, has joined BWHealth, the parent company of Lasso, as an investor, board member, and Head of Athlete Relations. Lasso is the latest product line from BWHealth, which helps to prevent injury and improve performance by using their patent-pending TrueCompression™ technology, which mimics the ankle… Continue reading Champ Bailey Joins Lasso As Head Of Athlete Relations And Board Member
Matt Barnes and Snoop Dogg to Host the Athletes vs. Cancer 5th Annual Celebrity Flag Football Game
NBA Champion Matt Barnes will host the 5th Annual Athletes vs. Cancer Celebrity Football Game on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax High School. In partnership with the legendary entertainer Snoop Dogg, Barnes will kick off the celebrity weekend with a Thursday Cannabis Summit #Smoke4aCure where physicians, scientists, botanists, and more will… Continue reading Matt Barnes and Snoop Dogg to Host the Athletes vs. Cancer 5th Annual Celebrity Flag Football Game
Andre Reed Joins Medical Marijuana, Inc. Subsidiary Kannaway® Sports Team
Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA), the first-ever publicly traded cannabis company in the United States, announced today that Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Reed has become a spokesperson for its subsidiary Kannaway® to help spread awareness on the benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) for athletes, former athletes and those who are looking to achieve an… Continue reading Andre Reed Joins Medical Marijuana, Inc. Subsidiary Kannaway® Sports Team
French Toast Teamed Up With NFL Draft Pick Zaire Franklin To Donate Uniforms
Last Friday, America’s leading schoolwear brand, French Toast teamed up with Indianapolis Colts draft pick Zaire Franklin to donate uniforms to the Kenderton School in North Philadelphia. A Philadelphia native, Franklin knows first-hand the daily struggles of the children in the neighborhood. He wore French Toast as a student and contacted the brand to help… Continue reading French Toast Teamed Up With NFL Draft Pick Zaire Franklin To Donate Uniforms