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Fantasy Guru Ryan Kramer To Draft 24 Teams In 24 Hours Tuesday To Launch 2022 Season
Ryan Kramer of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network (SGPN), America's leading free content Fantasy Football expert, will conduct a marathon, 24-teams-in-24-hours draft live on multiple video platforms for the second consecutive year in another unprecedented offering to NFL fans gearing up for the 2022 season.
The live stream event, "Draft Day 2.0," is set to begin at noon PT/3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 9, from the Sports Gambling Podcast Network's Los Angeles studio. It will continue until noon PT/3 pm ET Wednesday and be available on You Tube at https://sg.pn/watchdraftday.
The co-host of the prominent Sports Gambling Podcast, Kramer, broke new ground one year ago with his unique offering for Fantasy Football fanatics who can join any time within the day-long window to get his expertise and actual selections plus insights, strategy, entertainment and tips with detailed rationale.
The initiative will also be a platform to raise money via GoFundMe for the medical bills of an SGPN friend and colleague injured earlier this year in a motorcycle accident. Darryl, 31, from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was riding home from work when he was cut off by a box truck, resulting in the loss of his right leg (above the knee) and multiple other injuries, some permanent. The accident happened four days before he was to marry his fiancé. The couple is now putting their lives back together and they appreciate the support of the Sports Gambling Podcast Network community and the Draft Day 2.0 fundraising efforts. In addition to the GoFundMe opportunity, all Draft Day 2.0 merchandise profits will be directed to pay the ongoing medical expenses. Branded apparel is available in the SGPN Merch Store and further information on Darryl's story can be found here.
The format will be "Best Ball Draft" on Underdog Fantasy and Kramer will be joined by multiple guests and SGPN contributors while constructing 24 separate and distinct teams over the full day span, providing viewers with the player selections that he believes will pile up points for the millions of Fantasy participants looking forward to the 2022 season.
"Fortunately, the analytics research is done so I can focus now on news coming out of the camps to sharpen my views and deliver the well-reasoned selections that people need to get an edge in their drafting," stated Kramer, a three-time Top 20 Fantasy Football Players Championship Main Event finisher. "It's a bit of an audacious undertaking, but the growing phenomenon of Fantasy Football deserves this level of commitment and our SGPN audiences always respond."
With over 25 years' experience in the Fantasy Football space, Kramer has put together over 1,000 teams while overseeing 50 leagues and originating 10 more. The content will include hourly raffles and giveaways plus prop-style contests accessible in the SGPN App and live audience interaction, all free in line with the Sports Gambling Podcast Network's wagering picks and analysis on all popular sports available at www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com.
Kramer will be drafting full teams, consecutively, for the full 24 hours with each cycle expected to take slightly less than one hour. He will intersperse the player selections with traditional wagering commentary on the upcoming NFL season plus analytics drawn from his background as a computer engineer and the myriad skills that have enabled his elite fantasy football accomplishments.
Viewers should expect Kramer to be bullish on Najee Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers for the running back position based on volume touches in a run-oriented offense led by Mitch Trubisky. He is high on Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Drake London and new Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota as affordable, point-scoring options. Look for Kramer to stay away from aging Dallas Cowboys running back Zeke Elliott.
"Draft Day 2.0" will also be live on SGPN's Facebook and Twitter.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, In The Biz, NFL, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged fantasy football, sgpn on August 5, 2022 by Jerry Milani.
SGPN Candidate For SBC's Sports Media Company of Year
Sports Gambling Podcast Network (SGPN), the leading independent sports wagering analysis/prognostication content provider offering free user content, is among eight companies selected by SBC Awards 2022 as candidates for Sports Media Company of the Year. The announcement of the winner will take place Thursday as the third annual SBC Sports & Betting Conference Summit North America trade show culminates at Pier 60 in Manhattan, New York City.
SGPN's competition in the category includes some of the most prominent and well-heeled companies in the sports media space, including American Affiliate, Better Collective, Catena North America, MediaTroopers, NBC Sports Next. Playmaker Capital, The Game Day and XLMedia. Almost all are backed by capital resources in the billions or tens of millions of dollars. By contrast, SGPN co-founders Sean Green and Ryan Kramer launched 10 years ago in Green's one-car garage, taking advantage of new technology to push out their content inexpensively and begin building a following.
In 2017, Green won $200,000 in a DraftKings Fantasy Competition and SGPN used the money to turn the corner as a profitable, sustainable business. With the repeal of the Professional Sports and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) that following year, SGPN was well positioned to seize the moment and grow the enterprise that now includes 60 contributors and 23 different podcasts providing analysis and selections on 18 wagerable sports plus special events. SGPN is headquartered at a state-of-the-art studio in Los Angeles.
Other companies that are shortlisted in various categories at the SBC Awards North America 2022 include: Circa Resort & Casino, DraftKings, FanDuel, Penn Interactive, PointsBet, BetMGM, Resorts Digital Gaming and Rush Street Interactive. Awards will be presented in 27 categories as the highlight of the summit finale in front of 600-plus industry executives following two days of events, symposiums and networking sessions at Meadowlands Exposition Centre in Northern New Jersey.
"This is as big as it gets in our industry," said Green, a Philadelphia-area native. "We are going up against some of the biggest brands in the space. We started with personal seed money and have continued to grow through traditional channels. Our candidacy for Sports Media Company of the Year is a testament to all the hard work everyone at SGPN has put in over the last 10 years to deliver a high-quality experience for our followers."
"This is a great way to celebrate our 10th anniversary," added Kramer, who hails from the North Jersey community of Scotch Plains. "We believed we could package sports wagering information in an insightful and entertaining way and it has caught on. It's awesome to see our efforts being recognized."
"With such strong competition among the Awards entrants, just making it on to the shortlists is a real mark of quality, so it will be fascinating to learn who our expert judges select as the big winners on the night," said Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC.
The SBC Awards North America Awards is the culmination of a week of events at the SBC Summit North America, the biggest conference and trade show for the sports betting and iGaming industries in the US and Canada. The awards recognize the achievements of operators, affiliates and suppliers from all the major disciplines including payments, marketing, platform providers and data.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, In The Biz, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged awards, sgpn on July 12, 2022 by Jerry Milani.
Antonio Gates, Fanduel And Lupus Research Alliance Partner On A Daily Fantasy Contest To Fund Research
In support of the millions of people living with lupus, FanDuel has partnered with the Lupus Research Alliance and Legendary Chargers Tight End, Antonio Gates for a "Super Duel for a Difference" daily fantasy contest on FanDuel to help fund research for a cure for lupus.
Duel for a Difference, a signature FanDuel initiative, is a daily fantasy contest where entry fees are donated back to a charity or organization. FanDuel often partners with a celebrity or pro athlete to support these initiatives by playing against customers in the contest, and identify organizations the celebrity is passionate about.
The Super Duel for a Difference contest with Antonio Gates will take place for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers game on Thursday night, 12/16/21. The contest will cost $5 to enter, and FanDuel will be donating all entry fees from the contest back to the Lupus Research Alliance, a cause that has a close personal connection for Gates. Gates will draft his own team and play alongside everyone, and the winner of the contest will receive two tickets to Super Bowl LVI in February.
For more information about Duel for a Difference, and to sign up, donate and play, please visit https://www.fanduel.com/games/68565/contests/68565-253048613/enter.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, NFL, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged fanduel, fantasy football, lupus on December 15, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
SGPN Outpaces Industry Growth Projections With Almost 3 Million Downloads In 2021
Sports Gambling Podcast Network (SGPN), the only major independent sports wagering media network that places a premium on entertainment value and free user content, will clobber industry growth projections with a 30 per cent year-over-year increase in total downloads during the course of 2021.
According to the podcast analytics website Megaphone, SGPN has amassed a total of 2,848,068* downloads since January, led by the popular Sports Gambling Podcast, which focuses on the most prominent games and issues of the day with selections, analysis and opinions of co-founders and rising stars Sean Green and Ryan Kramer. SGPN expects to hit three million downloads by the end of the year.
SGPN launched eight new podcast feeds this year and has seen marked growth in unique visitors, YouTube views and podcast audiences thanks in part to its affiliation with the BlueWire Podcasts distribution network. SGPN's 30 per cent growth over 2020 compares favorably to the industry-wide podcast consumption growth of 17 per cent reported by prominent media research company Edison Research of Somerville, NJ. http://www.edisonresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/The-Infinite-Dial-2021.pdf
Unlike the clutter of football- and basketball-specific podcasts and offerings that leverage the prominence of legacy brand network- or betting house-affiliated offerings, SGPN has grown organically and now provides personalities and content from some 50 expert contributors covering all aspects of 10-plus sports, including international soccer, boxing/MMA and fantasy sports.
"The industry battle for eyeballs and listeners in our space is as fierce as it is among the wagering houses who spend millions of dollars to acquire account deposits," stated Green, the Philadelphia area native now working out of his SGPN Studios in Los Angeles. "SGPN is free. We're happy to serve the growing number of sports wagering enthusiasts at no cost with sophisticated picks, analysis, commentary and deep-dive detail. Now, our growth shows that it is appreciated and we're ready to build on that success using our tried-and-true formula heading into 2022, when we'll be celebrating our 10th anniversary." Green provides NFL picks on a weekly basis for Burb Media in Philadelphia and is a favored sportstalk radio guest on shows around the country.
Also a working stand-up comic in the Los Angeles region, Green used his immersive knowledge to win $200,000 in a DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football (DFS) competition in 2017, enabling him to enhance the SGPN facilities and branding initiatives. The following year, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) was struck down by the courts and the current blizzard of growth ensued. Still, fewer than half of the states have legalized sports wagering, so the industry has tremendous expansion ahead, a huge positive for SGPN and other established players.
cover image: Sean Green, Ryan Kramer (SGPN Photo)
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, In The Biz, Podcasts, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged podcasts, sgpn on December 14, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
Genius Sports, CFL Partner to Grow Fan Engagement and Extend Media Reach Via Sports Data, Global Tech
Genius Sports, the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, today announced a landmark strategic partnership with the Canadian Football League (CFL), the second largest football league globally with over 100 years of history.
Genius Sports will provide a wide range of technology and services that will enable the CFL to accelerate its growth plans and engage new audiences around the world.
As part of the agreement, Genius Sports will have the exclusive rights to commercialize the CFL's official data worldwide and video content with sportsbooks in international markets, replicating the global distribution and success of its official betting products for the EPL and NFL, among others. In connection with the partnership, in addition to the official data rights agreement, Genius Sports and the CFL have also agreed that Genius Sports will acquire a minority stake in CFL Ventures, the new commercial arm of the League, allowing the Company to benefit strategically and financially from the CFL's growth.
The CFL will be provided with one of the widest and most innovative data ecosystems in world sport, transforming its relationships with fans, sportsbooks, and media in North America and globally. Bringing together its recent acquisitions of Second Spectrum, Spirable, FanHub and Sportzcast, Genius Sports will power the entire CFL digital infrastructure. This will include live broadcast augmentation, advanced data tracking tools, highly targeted and personalized fan engagement solutions, cross-platform streaming capabilities, play-by-play and scoreboard data collection technology, coaching analytics products, and integrity services to safeguard the league.
"Our partnership with Genius Sports has the potential to launch a new era for the CFL," said Randy Ambrosie, Commissioner of the Canadian Football League. "It provides access to the technology and tools we need to engage our existing fans, and reach new ones, in exciting, innovative and highly customized ways. This goes beyond transforming our marketing. It can redefine our relationship with fans, partners and other key stakeholders, here in Canada and globally."
"By providing the CFL with an incredible range of sports technology solutions, Genius Sports is setting a new precedent for sports partnerships," said Mark Locke, CEO of Genius Sports. "Together, we will revolutionize the entire CFL product, delivering truly immersive experiences for their existing fans and attracting new audiences who crave year-round, top-flight football action."
This partnership will help facilitate the CFL's growth ambitions, expanding its audience in the U.S., while extending its reach into new international markets. Genius Sports will help the CFL to capitalize on the growth of the North American sports betting market, maximizing revenue and engagement opportunities.
The transaction is expected to become effective in January 2022. An O'Melveny & Myers LLP team, led by partners Charles Baker and Amy Siegel and counsel Eric Geffner and Rob Catmull together with McCarthy Tetrault LLP, advised Genius Sports on this transformative transaction.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, In The Biz, NFL, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged cfl, football, genius sports on December 10, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
FanDuel And Pat McAfee Announce Multi-Year Exclusive Content Partnership Agreement
Lincoln Riley bolted Oklahoma for the sun at USC. Brian Kelly left Notre Dame and added a southern accent at LSU. Pat McAfee? He is staying with FanDuel!
FanDuel Group got its man today, reaching a multi-year agreement with Pat McAfee Inc. (PMI), keeping the sports media industry's fastest-growing star an exclusive partner of America's #1 Sportsbook. The agreement represents a significant expansion of its previous deal and includes a formalized content partnership.
Highlights of the new agreement:
FanDuel will remain the official sportsbook of PMI and the Pat McAfee Show with the two companies continuing to deepen and evolve the integration of odds boosts and other promotions across PMI platforms
FanDuel and the entire team at PMI will attempt to create new shows/segments that are considered above average beyond the daily show content.
Expanded co-branded big brain ideas, and customer promotions such as the first ever crowd sourced Spread the Love campaign
Pat McAfee and FanDuel will create a series of annual special edition shows supporting tentpole events (ex. FanDuel NFL Draft Spectacular)
Development of "epic" live events tour including "on-the-road" shows throughout the year
McAfee and his team to support FanDuel during new state launches
FanDuel will be investing in PMI's content development capabilities including a new campus/complex to support its production efforts. This includes the naming and branding rights for the soon to be redesigned live studio for the Pat McAfee Show. The new complex will be known as "The FanDuel Igloo" and will house production studios, a lounge, basketball court and golf simulator.
"Simply put, Pat McAfee is the sports media industry's fastest growing star and we're thrilled to deepen our relationship with him as our exclusive partner," said Mike Raffensperger Chief Marketing Officer, FanDuel Group. "Pat and his team champion the FanDuel brand and together we've developed groundbreaking content experiences for his audience and our customers alike. Of course, Pat isn't just our best marketing partner, he's also one of our best customers so we expect he will give us some of the money back!"
"This new deal with FanDuel will afford us the opportunity to take things to a different level," said McAfee. "We are incredibly lucky the exclusive Sportsbook of our show remains the #1 Sportsbook in America. I'm excited for the future. With that being said, we still plan on taking every dollar FanDuel has with our Super Boosts, Hammer DAHN picks, and AJ Hawk's big brain."
FanDuel and PMI have been working together for several years and the Pat McAfee Show has become the gold standard of how to effectively integrate and deliver live odds and sports betting insights and commentary. Whether it's branded McAfee odds boosts, enhanced odds or other special promotions the partnership between PMI and FanDuel has fueled a content genre that is now emulated but rarely duplicated across the sports media landscape.
image: credit Flickr/Angie Six
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, In The Biz, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged fanduel, mcafee on December 9, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
National Lacrosse League Launches Pick 'Em Challenge
The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the largest and most successful professional lacrosse property in the world, today announced the launch of the NLL Pick 'Em Challenge for the 2021-22 Season in partnership with Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI). Each week, fans will answer 10 questions relating to the upcoming weekends action for their chance to win cash and other prizes. Fans have the chance to win a weekly $10,000 prize should they answer every question correctly in any regular season week. The free-to-play game is available for fans at www.nllpickem.com/.
"NLL Pick 'Em is another way that fans can stay engaged with the league and its players on a deeper level, encouraging greater knowledge of the game and rewarding our most loyal supporters," said NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz. "And with all of our games more accessible in the U.S. and Canada, following the progress of their NLL Pick 'Em selections will be easier than ever."
NLL Pick 'Em was developed in association with Genius Sports, the official data and technology partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting, and media. Genius Sports was also selected to develop the NLL Summer Polling Challenge which ran during the summer of 2021, asking NLL fans their opinions on a variety of topics.
For the most up to date information and breaking news, sign up for the NLL newsletter at NLL.com. Also follow Deputy Commissioner Jessica Berman and Commissioner Sakiewicz on Twitter @JessicaBerman1 and @NLLcommish, respectively.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged lacrosse, nll on December 2, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
FanDuel Group Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Jordan Spieth
Jordan Spieth, three-time major champion, is joining the FanDuel Group team as part of an exclusive partnership with America's #1 sportsbook.
This new partnership designates FanDuel, an official sports betting partner of the PGA TOUR, as the exclusive sports betting and daily fantasy provider for Jordan Spieth. As part of the relationship, Spieth will be featured in national television commercials and will be the face of FanDuel's golf products. Spieth will work with FanDuel on content for social media and responsible gaming initiatives. FanDuel will also support the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation to continue its great work in the community.
"As the world of legal sports betting grows rapidly in the U.S, I'm incredibly excited about what's happening in the space and the potential it has to bring new fans to the sport of golf," said Jordan Spieth. "As the PGA Tour and others in the golf world have strongly embraced legalized sports gaming, I look forward to working with FanDuel to find unique ways to engage the fast-growing fanbase."
Spieth's golf career has been one of dominance from his days as a junior golfer to today, where he is one the most recognizable global stars. Very few golfers have entered the professional ranks with the poise and dominance of Jordan Spieth. He was the youngest player to win on the PGA TOUR in 82 years, when he won the John Deere Classic in 2013 at the age of 19. At 21 years of age he won the 2015 Masters and the 2015 US Open and two years later he won the 2017 Open Championship. 2021 has been a great season for Jordan, who is currently 2nd on the Fed-Ex Cup rankings. He has 9 Top-10 finishes this season, including earning his 12th PGA Tour victory at the Valero Texas Open.
"Golf is an incredibly popular sport on the FanDuel platform and we are always looking for new ways to engage the growing golf fanbase and community," said Mike Raffensperger, Chief Marketing Officer of FanDuel Group. "As one of the most universally admired golfers at the top of his game, Jordan Spieth is a perfect fit for our first official golf partner and the face of golf at FanDuel."
Spieth is the newest member of FanDuel's deep roster of exclusive sports betting talent and influencers headlined by Pat McAfee. FanDuel has also formed exclusive sports betting partnerships with blue chip media companies like Pat McAfee Inc., Turner Sports and Bleacher Report. This is all in addition to FanDuel's own sports betting and daily fantasy content offerings that includes numberFire, The Duel, an extensive podcast network with a total of seven podcasts and More Ways to Win on TVG.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged fanduel, golf, jordan spieth, pga, pga tour on August 19, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
FanDuel Unveils Renderings for New Footprint Center Sportsbook in Arizona
FanDuel, the premier online gaming company in the United States, today unveiled the renderings for its new, luxury sportsbook in the Footprint Center, home to the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Arizona Rattlers, in Phoenix, AZ.
Earlier this year, FanDuel was named as the Suns' Official Sportsbook and Daily Fantasy Sports Partner, and the FanDuel Sportsbook at Footprint Center will be one of the first sportsbooks in an NBA arena in the entire country.
Stretching over 7,400 square feet, including an outdoor terrace, the FanDuel Sportsbook at Footprint Center will be fans' one-stop-shop to enjoy Suns games and other sporting events around the world while placing wagers on the action. The sportsbook will feature five betting windows, and one VIP window, 40 HD televisions, a 35-foot video wall, an MVP Room and 26 self-service betting kiosks. The FanDuel Sportsbook will be open daily for patrons to place wagers on a wide variety of events throughout the year.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, In The Biz, Major Sports, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged Arizona, fanduel, Footprint Center, sportsbook on August 12, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
Hall Of Fantasy League Unveils Inaugural Front Office Staff Of Former NFL Standouts
Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company ("HOFV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, today announced the Front Office staffs for the 10 franchises competing in the inaugural season of the Hall Of Fantasy League ("HOFL"), the first national league that allows sports fans to experience a fantasy football team with a community of shared Stakeholders. As a result of HOFV's partnership with StakeKings, fans who purchase a stake in any of the HOFL's teams are eligible to receive their pro rata share of winnings based on the success of their respective franchise during the 2021-22 season. Fans can purchase stakes today by clicking here.
Each franchise will consist of a dedicated Front Office comprised of prominent fantasy experts and former NFL players, who will serve as General Managers and Team Captains. The Front Office staffs will be responsible for the configuration and daily management of rosters as well as regular engagement with their respective franchise's Stakeholders. The Front Office personnel for the 2021-22 season include:
Team Team Captains General Managers
AtlantaHot Wings Harry Douglas· 10-year NFL career· 7 seasons with Atlanta Falcons· Career totals of 310 receptions, 3,759 receiving yards, 10 receiving TDs Joe Dolan· Co-Owner and Managing Editor of Fantasy Points· FantasyPros #1 Cumulative Ranker 2014-2018· Co-Host of SiriusXM Fantasy Football Gameday & the Fantasy Feast Podcast Graham Barfield· Co-Owner and Director of Analytics at Fantasy Points· Formerly worked for Fantasy Guru and NFL Network· Originator of charting process Yards Created
BostonBarflies Patrick Chung· 11-year NFL career – 10 with New England Patriots· 3x Super Bowl Champion· Career totals of 11 INTs and 778 combined tackles John Paulsen· Director of Forecasting at 4for4 Fantasy Football· FantasyPros Most Accurate 2010 & 2014· FantasyPros top 6 accuracy in 9 of last 11 years Jennifer Eakins· Senior Editor and Writer at 4for4 Football· Co-Host of The Most Accurate Podcast (TMAP)· Contributor for Yahoo Fantasy Sports
ChicagoHogmollies Eddie Royal· 9-year NFL career – 2 with Chicago Bears· Career totals of 408 receptions, 4,357 receiving yards, 28 receiving TDs· 4 600+ receiving yard seasons Jeff Ratcliffe· Fantasy Sports Analyst at FTN Fantasy· Host for SiriusXM Fantasy Radio· CBS Sports Network TV Analyst
Los AngelesSidekicks Ricky Proehl· 17-year NFL career – 5 with St. Louis Rams· 2x Super Bowl Champion· Career totals of 669 receptions, 8,878 receiving yards, 54 receiving TDs Christopher Harris· Host of the Harris Football Podcast· FSWA "Best Fantasy Podcast" winner· Renowned for evaluating fantasy via game film on YouTube.com/harrisfootball
New YorkBodega Cats Rashad Jennings· 8-year NFL career – 3 with New York Giants· Career totals of 3,772 rushing yards, 1,469 receiving yards, 23 rushing TDs· Contestant on Season 24 of Dancing with the Stars Scott Engel· Writer at RotoBaller· Host of RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio· FSWA Hall of Famer known in the industry as "The King" Raphael Rabe· Co-Founder of RotoBaller· Host of RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio· Outspoken fantasy sports talking head known as "Real Talk Raph"
OhioGOATS Joe Thomas· 11-year NFL career with Cleveland Browns· 10x Pro Bowler; 6x First Team All Pro Offensive Lineman· NFL 2010s All-Decade Team Michael Fabiano· Senior Fantasy Analyst for Sports Illustrated· FSWA Hall of Famer· Formerly of NFL Network and "The NFL Today" on CBS Bob Harris· Senior Editor for FootballDiehards.com· FSWA Hall of Famer & first-ever Fantasy Football Writer of the Year 2005· Host for SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio
PhiladelphiaPowderkegs Jason Avant· 10-year NFL career – 8 with Philadelphia Eagles· Career totals of 346 receptions, 4,118 receiving yards, 13 receiving TDs· 14th on Eagles all-time receptions list (297) Adam Caplan· NFL Reporter, now in his 20th season· Host on SiriusXM NFL Radio & SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio· Host of "Inside the Birds" Eagles podcast
SeattleHaze Justin Forsett· 9-year NFL career – 4 with Seattle Seahawks· 1x Pro Bowler· Career totals of 3,890 rushing yards, 210 receptions, 19 rushing TDs Melissa Jacobs· Founder and Managing Editor of The Football Girl (TFG)· NFL Columnist at The Guardian· Former Fantasy Analyst at espnW and NFL Editor at Sports Illustrated Pat Fitzmaurice· Winner of FantasyPros' 2020 Ranking Accuracy Contest· Contributor to The Football Girl and Footballguys.com· Host of the Fitz on Fantasy Podcast
TexasY'allers Darren Woodson12-year NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys3x Super Bowl Champ; 5x Pro Bowler: 4x First Team All-Pro SafetyCareer totals of 23 INTs, 12 forced fumbles, 967 combined tackles Sigmund Bloom· Co-Owner of Footballguys.com· Current all-time #1 in the FFPC Pros vs. Joes Competition· Co-Host of The Audible & On The Couch podcasts Joe Bryant· CEO & Co-Founder of Footballguys.com· FSWA Hall of Famer· Mr. Rogers > Aaron Rodgers… and he likes Aaron Rodgers
VegasPocket Kings Marquette King7-year NFL career – 6 with Oakland Raiders1x Second Team All-Pro Punter46.7 yards per punt – tied for 4th all time Jeff Mans· Part-Owner and President of Elite Sports Network· Host for SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio· Has earned over one million dollars in fantasy sports winnings
Terrell Davis, Commissioner of the HOFL and Pro Football Hall of Famer, said, "The HOFL is rolling into its inaugural season with serious momentum as the pre-season ramps up and Stakeholders lay claim to their teams. There is a high level of anticipation for the League within the NFL, fantasy and sports fan communities. I am thrilled to be part of this transformational League season and look forward to the franchise battles and trash talking ahead!"
Michael Crawford, President and Chief Executive Officer of HOFV, stated, "It's the beginning of fantasy football season and we could not be more excited to unveil the Front Offices for the 2021-22 season of the HOFL! The HOFL offers a unique value proposition for fantasy sports fans unlike any other national league. It is the only place where fans can be part of a fantasy franchise that is managed by some of the top fantasy experts and beloved former players, and be eligible for a pro rata share of season winnings. Let the games begin!"
Each franchises' Front Office will take input from their Stakeholders and crowdsource decisions regarding their teams, but will ultimately have sole discretion on all decision-making. General Managers will interact directly with their respective Stakeholders on the HOFL app via their team's feeds, and can take part in exclusive team chats and a direct message feature called "DM the GM." General Managers will also contribute weekly content on the HOFL app by providing commentary and analysis regarding roster decisions, trades, waiver wire pickups and previewing and recapping key matchups, while Team Captains will provide distinct fantasy insights, analysis and perspective that reflects their experience in the League. Team Captains will also periodically engage with Stakeholders on the HOFL app. The HOFL app will be available on the App Store and Google Play in the coming weeks.
The HOFL will leverage its access to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, NFL alumni and fantasy football personalities to create original video, audio and written league-focused content that will be hosted on its platform, helping to entertain, educate and engage team Stakeholders throughout each week of the season. To keep up to date on the latest news surrounding the HOFL – including the date of the first draft in League history – fans can visit www.thehofl.com or listen to The HOFL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud or Spotify. Fans of the HOFL can also purchase team apparel of their favorite franchises via the League website.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, NFL, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged darren woodson, fantasy football, joe thomas, nfl, terrell davis on July 22, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
Live-Action 'Fantasy Football' Film Gets Go-Ahead
Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films today announced the production of new original live-action movie Fantasy Football, executive produced by The SpringHill Company (Space Jam: A New Legacy), the empowerment-led media conglomerate spearheaded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter and in partnership with wunderkind and creative mastermind Marsai Martin and Joshua Martin of Genius Entertainment (Little). In Fantasy Football, 15-year-old Carmen Coleman (Marsai Martin, Black-ish) discovers she can control her professional football player dad's prowess on the field through her video game. Zoe Marshall (Charmed) is writing the Fantasy Football screenplay, based on an original screenplay by Richard T. Jones & Jeremy Loethen and Tim Ogletree. Marshall is represented by JR McGinnis at Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson, Ashley Holland at WME and Adesuwa McCalla at MetaMorphic Entertainment. Spencer Beighley and Jamal Henderson of The SpringHill Company are executive producing along with Carol Martin for Genius Entertainment. Jamila Jordan-Theus will produce for Genius Entertainment as well. Production is set to begin in early 2022.
Additionally, Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films announced production on Hush Hush, a film adaptation of the New York Times best-selling young adult (YA) novels by Becca Fitzpatrick. Hush Hush follows 16-year-old high school student Nora Grey, who befriends new student, Patch, and finds herself drawn to his brooding charm against her better judgment. As Nora starts seeking answers about who Patch really is, she unwittingly gets caught in the crosshairs of an ancient battle between fallen angels and the immortal — a struggle that comes to threaten her life and reveals a shocking secret about her own identity. The Hush Hush screenplay is being written by Monet Clayton (Every Note Played), with production slated for late 2021 in partnership with BCDF Pictures and Entertainment 360. Clayton is represented by ICM, Fourth Wall and attorney Sean Marks.
Both films, led by Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films Studio head Syrinthia Studer, are scheduled to bow in 2022.
Fantasy Football and Hush Hush will debut on Paramount+, the streaming service for ViacomCBS, and follow the upcoming launch of The J Team, which premieres on Paramount+ on Sept. 3. The J Team marked the first production under the Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Live-Action Film Studio.
Following on Awesomeness's live-action movie successes including the smash-hit To All The Boys I've Loved Before film franchise, The Perfect Date, and Before I Fall, the combined studio is diving into the family and YA film market with a dozen titles lined up for 2022 and beyond.
"We are excited to team up with SpringHill and Awesomeness, two creative powerhouses aligned in the mission to celebrate dynamic stories and invoke inspiration within our audiences. Collectively, we are companies that hold the family brand and themes at its core, so this felt like an incredible trifecta to bring Fantasy Football to life. This film is a true reflection of our growing slate: championing new heroes, challenging social 'norms,' and showcasing the power of following your dreams," stated Jamila Jordan-Theus, Head of Motion Picture for Genius Entertainment.
Added Studer, "With the continuing growth of Nickelodeon and Awesomeness's live-action film studio business, we are curating a slate of aspirational, heartfelt films for everyone. From the fantasy and romance themes found in Hush Hush, to the love of sport and family captured in Fantasy Football, we can't wait to entertain audiences everywhere with new YA and family stories about what they already love."
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, In The Biz, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged fantasy sports, movie, nickelodeon on July 13, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
National Lacrosse League Launches Summer 2021 Pick 'Em Game Presented By WOLF Athletics With Daily Prizes
It's not too early to think about the upcoming National Lacrosse League (@NLL) season, and in that spirit, the largest and most successful professional lacrosse property in the world today launched the NLL Summer 2021 Pick 'Em presented by WOLF Athletics, a daily opinion poll game continuing through July 21. The free to play game will let fans cast their votes and express their views on all aspects of the league. Daily prizes such as team and NLL merchandise, memorabilia, box lacrosse gear, 2021-22 single game tickets and an NLL Getaway Weekend Grand Prize including travel, hotel, and the chance to attend a select NLL game in 2021-22 will reward fans for responses to queries like best players by position, league awards, rules, logos, milestones and more.
Each day, NLL Summer 2021 Pick 'Em will pose two to four questions at https://www.nll.com/nll-pick-em/, amplified through the league and teams' social media channels. A player can win daily prizes by playing the game (t-shirt, hats, backpacks, sweatshirts, game-worn jerseys, tickets and more) and can increase their chances of winning the Grand Prize by playing every day.
"NLL Summer 2021 Pick 'Em presented by WOLF Athletics is a great way for fans to continue to engage with the league, teams and other fans as we get ready for the new season," said NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz. "The buzz around recent events like the Expansion Draft and franchise announcements have shown there is a year-round interest in the NLL, and working with our amazing partners FanHub and WOLF Athletics on this game will help keep that excitement going as we work towards Face Off Weekend."
Together FanHub and the NLL will launch an in-season version of the Pick 'Em Challenge, which will focus on game outcomes and trends, and will debut timed to Face Off Weekend (December 3-4th, 2021). Details will be announced closer to the season.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged contest, fanhub, lacrosse, nll, prizes on July 12, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
SGPN's Ryan Kramer To Launch Fantasy Football 2021 With 24-Hour Draft Day Stream
Fantasy football expert Ryan Kramer will host a 24-hour, live "Best Ball Draft" event on multiple video platforms from the Sports Gambling Podcast Network 4K studio in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 13, in a first-of-its-kind offering of input, advice and entertainment for hobbyists and fanatics around the country. The live stream will begin at 1 p.m. PT and will be available on YouTube at http://sg.pn/YouTube.
The co-founder of Sports Gambling Podcast Network (www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com) has been preparing for weeks for this marathon test of knowledge and stamina. Kramer is among America's top experts in the fantasy football space as the 10-time Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) Main Event league winner. He will focus primarily on the prominent "Best Ball" format, an innovative form of season-long fantasy that requires no week-to-week management after the draft. Participants simply select their 18-player team before the season and each week they receive the points of their roster's top-performing player at each position. He will use the popular Underdog Fantasy App and viewers will be able to jump into the stream and interact with Kramer during the historic proceedings.
"Fans are returning to the stadiums, training camps open July 27 and the first pre-season game is August 5," offered Kramer, who is a two-time Draft Kings Best Ball League winner in daily fantasy competition. "There is a perfect storm of peaking interest now as we emerge from the global pandemic with the NFL ready for a new season.
Fantasy football is bigger than ever, so we're prepared to launch the 2021 edition of the Best Ball phenomenon in a special way." Throughout the stream, Kramer will be giving away 15 free entries to Underdog Fantasy's Best Ball Mania tournament in which participants have a chance to win $1,000,000 in prize money.
With Kramer committing to the 24-hour effort, the Sports Gambling Podcast Network (SGPN) App will conduct a $500 props contest for Draft Day viewers who attend the livestream. In the hours preceding, viewers will be able to answer various prop bet questions regarding Kramer's physical well-being and how many different teams he'll put together during the timespan. The contest, available only on the SGPN App, will include questions like:
• How many times will Ryan Kramer fall asleep – over/under 5.
• Total number of fantasy teams drafted – over/under 20.5.
• Total number of bathroom breaks – over/under 9.5.
The SGPN App is available on all devices and is downloadable at Apple's App Store, the Google Play Store, and from www.SportsGamblingPodcast.com.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, In The Biz, NFL, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged fantasy football on July 9, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
SGPN App Debuts Via Sports Gambling Podcast Network
Sports Gambling Podcast Network™ has taken the next step in providing easy access to its expanding array of assets and content by making available the app "SGPN" beginning this month.
The new, completely free, SGPN app will include content for sports wagerers on the move from over 45 SGPN writers and personalities plus exclusive access to multiple, free audience contests. The SGPN app is available on all devices and is downloadable at Apple's App Store, the Google Play Store, and from www.SportsGamblingPodcast.com. SGPN is the only independently-owned and operated sports gambling media network that places a premium on entertainment value.
"Our industry is exploding. Our followers have been asking for an app and we're happy we're able to deliver. The SGPN app is the perfect tool for the second screen sports gambling experience," stated Sean Green, SGPN co-founder, CEO and co-host of the popular Sports Gambling Podcast. "So many sports gambling networks charge for their content, but all our picks, posts and podcasts are free, so naturally the app is free as well." Green and co-founder Ryan Kramer launched SGPN in 2011 and have since amassed a large audience, consistently ranking amongst the top sports-related offerings on the digital landscape.
The first bonus for all app downloaders is an NBA playoffs contest with a $1,000 winner-take-all cash prize. Open until June 18, $1,000 NBA Playoffs Contest entrants need only identify the 2021 NBA champion, the number of games to be played in the championship series only, and the total number of points scored in those games.
The winner will be the contestant who answers both of the first two questions correctly and is then closest in the point total prediction, which is wildly variable because of all the variable factors. The only requirement for entry into the contest is to have downloaded the app. "We specialize in simplicity," said Green who will oversee the awarding of $20,000 in free contests per year on the app. "The app is easy to use and our contests are even easier."
This entry was posted in Fantasy Sports, Major Sports, Podcasts, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged podcast, sgpn on June 30, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
FanDuel Group Selects Ponce City Market For Atlanta Technology Campus
FanDuel Group has announced a venue selection for its new technology campus which will be located at Ponce City Market in Atlanta, GA. The company selected the historic and revitalized building in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood as the new technology hub for its software engineering, product development, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) teams. The company plans to grow its Atlanta-based workforce to approximately 900 colleagues over the next five years. These colleagues will be housed in a newly built-out 68,000 square foot space on the building's third floor.
"Ponce City Market is the perfect location for our new technology campus and reflects our commitment to becoming a central part of the Atlanta corporate footprint," said Sarah Butterfass, Chief Product Officer for FanDuel Group. "This historic building offers our employees a blend of old-world charm, cutting edge sophistication and modern amenities that will deliver an unmatched working environment. Additionally, its location allows us to build deep ties to Atlanta's diverse pipeline of talent coming from its many top-flight universities."
FanDuel colleagues will benefit from a range of Ponce City Market amenities, including direct access to the Atlanta Beltline, furnished corporate apartments, bike storage and child daycare center on-site, as well as an array of food, entertainment and wellness options.
"Over the last few years, Ponce City Market has become a major employment hub for the City of Atlanta," said Matt Bronfman, CEO of Jamestown, the real estate investment and management company behind Ponce City Market. "FanDuel will add to that important distinction and further grow the property's dynamic ecosystem of tech and creative class companies."
Ponce City Market first opened its doors in 2013 and has since been credited as a catalyst for revitalizing the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. The property currently includes 643,000 square feet of Class-A office, with 300,000 square feet of curated retail, over 75,000 square feet of entertainment, and over 36 food and beverage purveyors. Ponce City Market hosts at least 8-12 events and activations each week. The award-winning building has been recognized as a LEED Gold Building Design & Construction, as well as the 2018 Mixed Use Building of the Year from BOMA TOBY.
Ponce City Market recently unveiled new plans to include 500,000 square feet of new development and neighborhood amenities. Designed with a focus on sustainability and wellness, the site is expected to bring an office building, outdoor courtyard surrounded by 38,000 sq. ft. of shopping and dining, and more than 400 units in a new "hospitality living" concept to the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, In The Biz, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged fanduel, ponce city market on June 14, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
Gehrig Career Simulations and 'What If' Highlight Strat-O-Matic Celebration Of Lou Gehrig Day
Strat-O-Matic, the market leader in sports simulation, today released the results of three simulations tied to baseball's observation of "Lou Gehrig Day" as part of its celebration of the endeavor across the sport. Full details of each simulation are posted at http://www.strat-o-matic.com.
The first is a "Home Run Derby" featuring two pairs of famed Yankee sluggers during their most prolific seasons. Gehrig took on his 1927 teammate Babe Ruth and 1961 "M&M Boys" Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris in a 10 at-bat format. Gehrig hit just one home run in his first four at bats to two by each of the other competitors, but slammed five in his last six times up to win with six bombs to four each by Ruth, Maris and Mantle.
Second is an imagined contest in which all the competitors wore #4 in their careers. In the simulation, which pitted the N.L. vs. the A.L. Gehrig went 0-for-4 against Blake Snell and 1950s journeyman Hal Jeffcoat, but his Junior Circuit squad took a 3-0 verdict behind two home runs by Hall of Famer Goose Goslin and eight innings of four-hit pitching by 1960s lefty George Brunet.
In the final simulation, Strat-O-Matic reimagined Gehrig's career had he not been stricken with ALS, beginning with the 1938 season, during which his numbers were likely reduced in the early stages of the disease. In the replay, Gehrig plays through 1942, his age 39 season, amassing a total of 676 doubles (which would have placed him third at the time of his retirement, instead of 11th), 610 home runs (second, rather than third) and 2488 RBI (first, instead of third).
In addition to conducting the simulations, Strat-O-Matic will donate 10% of net sales today (June 2) to The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter, home region to Gehrig and the game company celebrating its 60th year. June 2 was both the day that Gehrig began his consecutive games played streak in 1925 (first game started), and the date of his death in 1941. In addition to increasing awareness of the disease and fundraising to fight it, Lou Gehrig Day also serves to celebrate those working to end ALS.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, Major Sports, MLB, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged als, baseball, gehrig, simulation, strat-o-matic, yankees on June 2, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
Strat-O-Matic To Celebrate Lou Gehrig Day With Simulations, ALS Association Donation
With the recent announcement that baseball will observe "Lou Gehrig Day" annually on June 2, Strat-O-Matic, the market leader in sports simulation, today unveiled its plans to honor the all-time great first baseman whose untimely passing from ALS cut short his legendary career. In addition to donating 10% of net sales on that date to The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter, home region to Gehrig and the game company celebrating its 60th year, Strat-O-Matic will simulate several scenarios related to the Hall of Famer.
Beginning on Monday, May 31, and continuing through Wednesday, Strat-O-Matic will release three simulations by its research team that include an extension of Gehrig's career past 1939, had he not been stricken with the progressive neurodegenerative disease that often bears his name; a home run derby between Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris; and a contest featuring all-time stars who wore his famed #4.
Lou Gehrig (Met Museum/The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection)
June 2 was both the day that Gehrig began his consecutive games played streak in 1925, and the date of his death in 1941. In addition to increasing awareness of the disease and fundraising to fight it, Lou Gehrig Day also serves to celebrate those working to end ALS.
"Lou Gehrig's accomplishments on the field and impact off the field are immense, and we're pleased to be honoring him as part of baseball's new Lou Gehrig Day across the sport," said Adam Richman, Strat-O-Matic President. "We are proud to incorporate a donation to the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter and we hope fans will enjoy the simulations around one of our most popular historical players."
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, In The Biz, MLB, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged als, baseball, gehrig, simulation, strat-o-matic, yankees on May 27, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
Captain Morgan, Fanduel Announce Exclusive Soccer Contest Partnership
Captain Morgan and FanDuel have announced today the launch of the Captain Morgan Soccer Pick 'Em contest series as one of the most highly anticipated seasons in the history of the United States and Canada's top-flight professional soccer league gets underway. Fans across the country have been waiting months to settle back into their gameday routines, and this season, they'll be able to play for a chance to win cash prizes as they cheer on their teams each week.
On Saturdays (and other designated days) throughout the 2021 regular season and postseason, the Captain Morgan Soccer Pick 'Em contest series will offer fans 21 and up the chance to win cash prizes† by making quick predictions about the day's matches and earning points for each correct pick. Prizes will be awarded each week, and even if you don't score with all of your picks, you could still take home a share‡ of up to $3,000 in total winnings!†
"Enthusiasm for the game of soccer in America is at an all-time high, and we're so excited to be working with Captain Morgan as our first soccer partner ahead of what will undoubtedly be a season to remember," said Alyssa Zeleznik, VP of Sponsorship & Advertising Sales, FanDuel. "We are fully aligned with Captain Morgan in that we both strive to give fans a fun and engaging way to enhance their viewing experience, and we can't wait to get this season going with the Captain Morgan Soccer Pick 'Em."
"All of us at Captain Morgan have been looking forward to this season for several months now, and we know there are millions of soccer fans out there who are as eager as we are to see teams back in action at their home stadiums once again," said Sam Salameh, Vice President Captain Morgan. "We know soccer fans are some of the most passionate in all of sports, and we can't wait to help fuel that passion. We're so thrilled to have found a partner in FanDuel that will help us offer fans new ways to consume and engage with the game we all love this season."
In addition to the Captain Morgan Soccer Pick 'Em contest series, Captain Morgan will also be activating across various platforms throughout the season to remind soccer fans to Sub in the Captain for any monotonous, bland or just plain boring elements of their gameday routines that may be in need of a refresh. As soccer fans know best, substitutions are a key part of any match – managers must make the decision to bring on the right players at the right times, whether it be for tactical reasons or to give the team a necessary spark.
This season, Captain Morgan encourages fans to take the same approach when managing their drink choices. When your gameday routine becomes flat and sluggish, introduce some variety and spice things up by subbing in a Captain Morgan cocktail that's fun and delicious. With a new season comes an opportunity for new traditions, new experiences and making new memories, so no matter what team you're rooting for this year, be sure to Sub in the Captain and make it one to remember with Captain Morgan.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured, Soccer and tagged contest, soccer on April 22, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
NFL Announces Official Sports Betting Partners
The National Football League (NFL) today announced their first-ever U.S. sportsbook partnerships naming three exclusive partners. As part of the multi-year agreement, FanDuel becomes an Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL and will have the ability to leverage NFL marks within the sports betting category and activate around retail and online sports betting. The company will also engage with fans through NFL-themed free-to-play games.
FanDuel, becomes the NFL's newest partner and will have a series of content integrations including both in-game and post-game highlights directly available within its sportsbook and fantasy sports platforms this coming season. The company will have access to footage rights that bring the NFL's excitement to FanDuel's owned and produced content across its various platforms and will work with the League on pre-game integration opportunities on the NFL Network for the seven regular season games the network will air in 2021.
"On Superbowl Sunday we got a glimpse at how powerful the combination of the NFL's excitement and our platform can be in delivering an enhanced fan experience. We are delighted to make that combination official by pairing America's #1 sportsbook with America's #1 sports league," said Matt King, Chief Executive Officer at FanDuel. "This partnership provides our shared customers with a new level of innovation and unmatched premium content directly within our platform ultimately enhancing every gameday."
Additionally, FanDuel will have the right to integrate relevant sports betting content directly into NFL Media properties including NFL.com and the NFL App. FanDuel will enhance fan experiences with NFL highlights, footage and Next Gen Stats content.
"As the sports betting landscape has continued to evolve in the United States, we have been thoughtful with our strategy and are excited to announce three partners who share the NFL's vision and goals," said Renie Anderson, Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Vice President of NFL Partnerships.
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, In The Biz, In The Law, Major Sports, NFL, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged fanduel, nfl on April 15, 2021 by Jerry Milani.
FanDuel Group Collaborates with MotorCity Casino As Official Gaming Partner Of Tigers, Red Wings
FanDuel Group today announced a new collaboration with MotorCity Casino that provides FanDuel Sportsbook with official gaming partner status with the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, two of Detroit's most iconic professional sports franchises.
FanDuel Sportsbook will be prominently featured on static and digital signage at both Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena – including the outfield wall and on dasher boards – and be featured on the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings Radio Networks, which reach fans across the state of Michigan.
In collaboration with MotorCity Casino, FanDuel Group recently launched a fully integrated, real money online gaming experience for residents and visitors to the state of Michigan. The FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino app and the standalone FanDuel Casino app are both available for iOS and Android.
"After a very successful launch in Michigan, we are excited to continue our momentum by partnering in this way with two of the most iconic sports organizations in the country," said Mike Raffensperger, CMO of FanDuel Group. "To celebrate, we are offering a $25 registration bonus for all eligible Red Wings and Tigers fans that use the code DETROIT after registering for a FanDuel Sportsbook account."
This partnership with the Tigers is part of FanDuel Group's continued strategy of aligning with Major League Baseball teams in markets where mobile gaming is permitted. FanDuel is recognized by Major League Baseball as one of roughly fifteen MLB Authorized Gaming Operators. FanDuel is also an official sports betting partner of the National Hockey League.
The Tigers and Red Wings are also marketing partners with MotorCity Casino. MotorCity Casino is FanDuel Group's sports betting and casino collaborator in Michigan, and the home of the state-of-the-art FanDuel Sportsbook at MotorCity Casino in Detroit that opened in March 2020. Little Caesars Arena, home of the Red Wings, features the MotorCity Casino Club where fans in select seating locations will, when safe to do so, be able to enjoy a lively VIP experience with gourmet food and beverage options. For select Red Wings road games, MotorCity Casino, when safe to do so, will be hosting viewing parties featuring food, drink, giveaways, and the occasional appearance by a Detroit sports legend. Comerica Park features the MotorCity Casino Tiger Club. Baseball fans will also be able to grab a cold drink at the MotorCity Casino Hotel "Off Ramp Bar" located inside Comerica Park.
For more information on the FanDuel Sportsbook and sports betting content, follow @FDSportsbook on Twitter. All core services affecting wagering for online gaming and sports betting will be administered by FanDuel, in compliance with gaming law and sports league rules.
cover image: Pixabay/bk_advtravlr
This entry was posted in Bottom Featured, Fantasy Sports, Featured, Footer Featured, MLB, NHL, Press Releases, Sidebar Featured and tagged detroit, fanduel, red wings on April 5, 2021 by Jerry Milani.


Analyst Upgrades: Barrick Gold Corporation, Freeport-McMoRan Inc, and DuPont
Analysts upwardly revised their ratings and price targets on Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (ABX), Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX), and DuPont (DD)
Alex Eppstein
Oct 3, 2016 at 9:17 AM
Analysts are weighing in on mining stocks Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (NYSE:ABX) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX), as well as industrial conglomerate DuPont (NYSE:DD). Here's a quick roundup of today's bullish brokerage notes on ABX, FCX, and DD.
ABX saw its rating raised to "buy" from "hold" at Deutsche Bank. Such enthusiasm from the brokerage crowd is relatively rare, considering 12 of 15 analysts rate the shares a "hold" or a "strong sell" -- leaving plenty of room for additional upgrades. By no means is today's show of positivity unwarranted. In fact, Barrick Gold Corporation has surged 140% year-to-date to trade at $17.72, and is pointed another 0.5% higher ahead of the open. Meanwhile, it remains a great time to purchase premium on short-term options, considering ABX's Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) of 41% ranks in the low 5th percentile of its annual range.
FCX also was upgraded to "buy" from "hold" at Deutsche Bank, sending the shares 2.2% higher pre-market, relative to Friday's settlement at $10.86. This comes despite a labor dispute that's broken out at the mining firm's Papua, Indonesia, copper mine. On the charts, Freeport-McMoRan Inc has been chopping mostly between $10-$13 since mid-April, but remains over 60% higher on a year-to-date basis. If today's boost materializes and helps FCX break out of its sideways pattern, additional upgrades are a definite possibility. After all, 10 of 13 analysts consider the long-term outperformer either a "hold" or a "strong sell." Then again, the stock has historically struggled during the fourth quarter, so late-year gains are far from guaranteed.
Citigroup raised its opinion of DD to "buy" from "neutral," and bumped its price target up to $76 from $72. However, the European Union (EU) is resuming its probe into the $130 billion merger between DuPont and Dow Chemical Co (NYSE:DOW). Amid the mixed news, DD shares have managed a 1.4% gain ahead of the open. Longer term, though, the stock is more or less flat in 2016, at $66.97. On the sentiment front, short sellers recently rushed the equity. By the numbers, short interest spiked nearly 46% during the last two reporting periods to 14.5 million shares, which would take more than a week to cover, at DD's typical trading rate.
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Andropogon virginicus - Broom Sedge
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Description: Broom Sedge "has green leaves and stems turning dark red-purple then bright orange in late fall. This plant is not recommended for a formal garden and does not tolerate heavy mulch however, it is long-lived. It is a vigorous plant that while it provides excellent ground cover it is not grazed by livestock or wildlife but is good used in managed rural areas." (North Carolina Extension)
Habitat: "Savannas, flatwoods, maritime wet grasslands, disturbed pinelands, other wetlands; var. virginicus: old fields, roadbanks, disturbed sites." (North Carolina Extension)
Andropogon Virginicus Botany By Dr. John Hilty
"The preference is full sun, dry conditions, and a barren soil containing clay, sand, gravel, or rocky material. However, partial sun and more mesic conditions are also tolerated. The dried-out foliage of this grass remains erect and persists throughout the winter into the summer of the following year. This warm-season grass has a C4 metabolism, enabling it to withstand hot dry weather. Most growth and development occurs during the summer and early fall. There is some evidence that the decayed foliage is phytotoxic."
"Various insects feed on Broom Sedge. These insects include the leafhoppers Stirellus bicolor and Polyamia caperata, the piglet bugs Bruchomorpha dorsata and Bruchomorpha jocosa, the scale insect Aclerda andropogonis, the thrips Plesiothrips andropogoni and Eurythrips hindsi, the leaf beetles Chaetocnema denticulata and Myochrous denticollis, Sphenophorus destructor (Destructive Billbug), caterpillars of Hesperia metea (Cobweb Skipper), and Dissosteira carolina (Carolina Grasshopper). Because of the persistence of the dried-out foliage throughout the winter and into the summer of the following year, this bunchgrass provides shelter for various insects during the winter. It also provides cover and nesting habitat for the Bobwhite Quail, Greater Prairie Chicken, and other wildlife. Birds eating the seeds of Broom Sedge during the winter include the Slate-Colored Junco, Field Sparrow, and Tree Sparrow. The young foliage of this grass is palatable to cattle, deer, buffalo, and other hoofed mammalian herbivores, although older foliage declines in value as a source of forage."
(1) The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) eats the seeds of Broom Sedge during the winter.
(2) The caterpillars of Cobweb Skipper (Hesperia metea) feed on the foliage of Broom Sedge.
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(2) By jrcagle - https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/63203982, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=104586524
North Carolina Extension plant description: Andropogon Virginicus (Beard Grass, Bluestem, Broomsedge, Broomstraw, Old-Field Broomstraw) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/andropogon-virginicus/. Accessed 2 Feb. 2022.
John Hilty botany, cultivation, faunal associations: John Hilty, "Broom Sedge", Illinois Wildflowers, the publisher, Copyright 2004-2019. Accessed 2 February 202


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Rumor killer on 'leaked' WWE WrestleMania 36 card
Big name ruled out as Brock Lesnar's WWE WrestleMania opponent
Vince McMahon has yet to decide on key matches for WWE WrestleMania
Two big names ruled out as Brock Lesnar opponents for WWE WrestleMania 36
SPOILER: WWE plans on adding at least three more matches to WrestleMania 35
If you thought this year's WrestleMania has too many matches, then your jaw might drop when you hear about that WWE plans on adding at least three more matches to the card.
John Pollock at Post Wrestling is reporting that the latest plans, as of Saturday, are for a Raw Tag Team Title and SmackDown Tag Team title match to be added to WrestleMania 35. That would explain why guys like Aleister Black, Ricochet and The Revival were not announced for the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Over on SmackDown, it looks like The Usos will be in a match with The New Day at WrestleMania.
Pollock noted that the SmackDown Tag Team Title match would be a multi-team match. He also noted that the decision to add Raw Tag Team Title match was made after it was decided to move the SmackDown Women's title to the main event.
As previously noted, John Cena has agreed to return for WrestleMania 35 and he will be wrestling but it won't be against Kurt Angle. Click here for more on that story.
Those three matches would bring the match card total up to 17 matches. As noted earlier, this show may end up being the longest pay-per-view in WWE history.
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Birth Day: 1963-01-19
Place of birth: Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Martin Bashir is a British television journalist. He has worked both in the UK and United States. His revealing 1995 interview with Princess Diana made his name internationally known, while subsequent revelations of the lies and subterfuge he employed to obtain the interview resulted in a public apology and repudiation by the BBC and Bashir's resignation.
The Princess (2022)
As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Diana: The Interview that Shook the World (2020)
As Self (archive footage)
The Last 100 Days of Diana (2017)
As Himself
Major Fraud (2003)
As Host
Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special (2003)
The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant To See (2003)
As Self
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Rachel Baum, PhD
Associate Professor and Associate Chairperson | Art History and Museum Professions; History of Art
Business and Liberal Arts Center, Room B650A
BA, Bryn Mawr College
Fellow, Whitney Museum Independent Study Program in Critical Studies
Dr. Baum has been a member of the department since 2012. She is a specialist in modern and contemporary art, new media, and cultural and critical theory. Dr. Baum teaches subjects across many fields and periods, with an emphasis on social and economic history, politics, and identity.
Professor Baum is Writing and Research Consultant at Los Angeles contemporary art gallery there-there. She has written recently on the work of contemporary artist Slater Bradley, published in the book Sundoor (.pdf) (Berlin: Kerber, 2018).
Sundoor (.pdf) (Berlin: Kerber Verlag, 2018) ISBN-10: 3735605265
Skinning: The Art of Kim Joon (.pdf), Sundaram Tagore Gallery, New York, NY (2010)
Hiroshi Senjus Alternative Materialism (.pdf) in Hiroshi Senju (Skira, 2009) ISBN-10: 8861307973
Daniel Joseph Martinez and the White Wall/Black Hole System (.pdf) in Daniel Joseph Martinez: A Life of Disobedience (Hatje Cantz Verlag, 2009) ISBN-10: 3775723056
The Mirror of Consumption (.pdf) in Andy Warhol by Andy Warhol (Skira, 2009) ISBN-10: 8861308007
HA 111 History of Western Art and Civilization: Ancient Prehistory Through the Middle Ages
HA 112 History of Western Art and Civilization: Renaissance to the Modern Era
HA 214 Art in New York
HA 231 Modern Art
HA 234 Warhol and Pop Art (Creator)
HA 331 Contemporary Art and Culture: 1945 to the Present
HA 382 Beauty: The Human Ideal in Visual Culture (Creator)
HA 411 Western Theories of Art


Home Medicine Drugs Hospital Acquired Infections: Distribution and Spread of Bacteria in the Hospital
Hospital Acquired Infections: Distribution and Spread of Bacteria in the Hospital
Medical News Bulletin
Hospital acquired infections are rampant today. Understanding their origin and how they spread is key to avoiding infection. A recent study characterized bacteria found on hospital surfaces, patients and staff in a new hospital over a 1 year period.
An individual's immune system protects them from foreign bodies and organisms. For an immune system to be strong, it needs to be exposed to as many micro-organisms as possible so sufficient immunity can be developed. However, today in the developed world people spend most of their time indoors. This containment can lead to under-developed immune systems. Microorganisms found in this confined environment are few and as a result, the incidence of immunological diseases such as allergies, asthma, and other types of immune-induced connective tissue disorders have increased.
Lax, Simon, and colleagues studied the origin and growth of bacteria found on hospital surfaces, patients and staff. Many studies have assessed bacteria present in intensive care units and neonatal departments; this study aimed to explore the hospital in its entirety. The researchers studied the bacterial diversity throughout the newly built Centre for Care and Diversity hospital under the umbrella of the University of Chicago. It is a hospital that admits patients for a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. They investigated by taking samples from different parts of the building two months before its opening and continued that for a year after its opening. In total 6523 samples were collected from multiple places in the hospital.
Researchers observed that after opening the hospital, surfaces in the lobbies and the nurse's station seemed to carry a high number of bacteria compared to other close by surfaces such as the floor or the walls. It was interesting to note that the type of bacteria dominant at the nurse's station was the same bacteria that is found in high quantities on the skin. Also of interest was that the pre-opening bacteria present on the nurse's station reduced in number, while the new bacteria grew. While the number of bacteria on the nurse's station increased, it diversified. Diversity was observed in samples of bacteria collected from the floor of the lobby.
In comparison, operating rooms (OR) contained low quantities of highly diverse bacteria mainly due to footpaths in-and-out of the OR. Moreover, the bacterial diversity and number were similar on all surfaces. Within patient rooms, the researchers checked for correlations found in bacterial diversity present on different surfaces and patients. The aim was to demonstrate potential pathways that could be responsible for the spread of hospital acquired infections. They found that the bacteria present in patient rooms matched the bacteria seen on the patient's skin within a day of admission, with the highest amounts of bacteria found on bed-rails. Decreased movement of patients was correlated with reduced similarities between the bacteria found on the patient and bed rails.
The diversity of bacterial differed from patient to patient depending on the treatment that the patient was undergoing. Pre-admission antibiotics and chemotherapy were noted to influence the bacterial composition present on the patient. Interestingly, the researchers found that the bacterial composition of patients admitted through the emergency room was lower than patients who were admitted via physician appointment.
The results of the study are fundamental to understanding the distribution and spread of bacteria in the hospital. Additional investigation is needed to determine the various routes through which a patient can potentially contract a hospital-acquired infection. These results do chart out the beginning of a discussion that is critically important as it increases the awareness of health-care professionals to the distribution of bacteria in a hospital setting.
Written By: Dr. Apollina Sharma, MBBS, GradDip EXMD
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Ecological Facilitation between Two Epiphytes through Drought Mitigation in a Subtropical Rainforest
Pei Yu Jian, Feng Sheng Hu, Chiao Ping Wang, Jyh min Chiang, Teng Chiu Lin
Department of Life Science
Positive species interactions (facilitation) play an important role in shaping the structures and species diversity of ecological communities, particularly under stressful environmental conditions. Epiphytes in rainforests often grow in multiple-species clumps, suggesting interspecies facilitation. However, little is known about the patterns and mechanisms of epiphyte co-occurrence. We assessed the interactions of two widespread epiphyte species, Asplenium antiquum and Haplopteris zosterifolia, by examining their co-occurrence and size-class association in the field. To elucidate factors controlling their interactions, we conducted reciprocal-removal and greenhouse-drought experiments, and nutrient and isotope analyses. Forty-five percent of H. zosterifolia co-occurred with A. antiquum, whereas only 17% of A. antiquum co-occurred with H. zosterifolia. Removing the fronds plus substrate of A. antiquum reduced the relative frond length and specific leaf area of H. zosterifolia, but removing fronds only had little effect. Removing H. zosterifolia had no significant effects on the growth of A. antiquum. H. zosterifolia co-occurring and not co-occurring with A. antiquum had similar foliar nutrient concentrations and δ15N values, suggesting that A. antiquum does not affect the nutrient status of H. zosterifolia. Reduced growth of H. zosterifolia with the removal of A. antiquum substrate, together with higher foliar δ13C for H. zosterifolia growing alone than those co-occurring with A. antiquum, suggest that A. antiquum enhances water availability to H. zosterifolia. This enhancement probably resulted from water storage in the substrate of A. antiquum, which could hold water up to 6.2 times its dry weight, and from reduced evapotranspiration due to shading of A. antiquum fronds. Greater water loss occurred in the frond-clipped group than the unclipped group between days 3-13 of the drought treatment. Our results imply that drought mitigation by substrate-forming epiphytes is important for maintaining epiphyte diversity in tropic and subtropic regions with episodic water limitations, especially in the context of anthropogenic climate change.
Published - 2013 May 31
Haplopteris
Evapotranspiration
Jian, P. Y., Hu, F. S., Wang, C. P., Chiang, J. M., & Lin, T. C. (2013). Ecological Facilitation between Two Epiphytes through Drought Mitigation in a Subtropical Rainforest. PloS one, 8(5), [e64599]. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0064599
Ecological Facilitation between Two Epiphytes through Drought Mitigation in a Subtropical Rainforest. / Jian, Pei Yu; Hu, Feng Sheng; Wang, Chiao Ping; Chiang, Jyh min; Lin, Teng Chiu.
Jian, PY, Hu, FS, Wang, CP, Chiang, JM & Lin, TC 2013, 'Ecological Facilitation between Two Epiphytes through Drought Mitigation in a Subtropical Rainforest', PloS one, vol. 8, no. 5, e64599. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0064599
Jian PY, Hu FS, Wang CP, Chiang JM, Lin TC. Ecological Facilitation between Two Epiphytes through Drought Mitigation in a Subtropical Rainforest. PloS one. 2013 May 31;8(5). e64599. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0064599
Jian, Pei Yu ; Hu, Feng Sheng ; Wang, Chiao Ping ; Chiang, Jyh min ; Lin, Teng Chiu. / Ecological Facilitation between Two Epiphytes through Drought Mitigation in a Subtropical Rainforest. In: PloS one. 2013 ; Vol. 8, No. 5.
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INTRODUCING KENNETH THOMPKINS'
SONATAS, SONGS AND SPIRITUALS
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Congratulations on your new recording. I just finished taking a listen, and it's everything you would expect and more from a world-class artist. "Sonatas, Songs and Spirituals" is a masterclass in beauty of tone, legato, and phrasing, packaged in a creative offering of standards, fresh new works, and great arrangements that take me back to church. Thanks for sharing your gifts with all of us! This is great!
Weston Sprott, Metropolitan Opera Trombonist
Just finished listening to Kenneth Thompkins' new album, "Sonatas, Songs and Spirituals." WOW! What gorgeous music making by all involved!! I found particularly fascinating the 2 new works on the recording: Alto Trombone Sonata by Philip Wharton (which I co-commissioned with Ken and several others) and Ocean of Air by Stephen Andrew Taylor
James Nova, Second Trombone Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
There is one word that comes to mind upon listening, and that word is "Inspirational." Not only are the technical aspects of your playing inspirational, but the message you convey on every composition is inspirational as well. In other words your playing is impeccable in every technical sense (pitch, tuning, tonguing, range, rhythm, flexibility–), but beyond this you deliver a musical and personal message in a beautiful manner. And this inspirational message is delivered, of course, in the Spirituals and Songs but also in the standard classical pieces such as the Carlos Salzedo "Piece Concertainte" and in the Alex Wilder "Sonata."
Dr. Irv Wagner
Past-President of the International Trombone Association
Kenneth Thompkins's new recording has it all–a varied and imaginative program with great musicianship (including spectacular alto trombone playing), wonderful collaborators and excellent recorded sound. Kenneth Thompkins is one of the most satisfying trombonists of our time.
Ralph Sauer
Los Angeles Philharmonic Principal Trombone (retired)
Ken Thompkins'recent contribution to the library of trombone solo recordings is an intimate musical portrait of the principal trombone of the Detroit Symphony, the orchestra in residence of one America 's most important, yet recently, most troubled cities. From the cover pictures to the choices of repertoire, the album is seemingly a homage to tradition combined with a warm and beautiful prayer for the coming fresh and revitalized.
Denson Paul Pollard
Metropolitan Opera Bass Trombone, Indiana University Professor of Music
Kenneth Thompkins was appointed Principal Trombone of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra by Neeme Järvi. Prior to this appointment, he held positions in the Buffalo Philharmonic and the Florida Orchestra and performed with the New World Symphony under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas. A former participant in the Detroit Symphony's African American Fellowship Program, he has been a mentor to several Orchestra Fellows over the years.
Thompkins has been invited to perform and conduct master classes at many music schools, including the Curtis Institute of Music, Mannes College, the University of Michigan, and Interlochen Arts Academy. An active chamber musician, Thompkins performs frequently in recital and is a member of Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings. Thompkins has performed concertos with both the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and New World Symphony.
Thompkins has toured Europe with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and has also performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, New York Philharmonic, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He can be heard on recordings by Detroit Chamber Winds, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He has also contributed a chapter to The Brass Player's Cookbook: Creative Recipes for a Successful Performance.
A native of Severna Park, Maryland Thompkins received his bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and Master of Music degree from Temple University. His principal teachers include Frank Crisafulli and Eric Carlson. Kenneth Thompkins is an S.E. Shires Trombone artist.
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