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OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association today released the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award semifinalists. This list includes 15 of the nation’s best defensive backs, representing six conferences and one independent university. The semifinalists are selected by a screening committee whose members compile a list of up to 15 players based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character. This list is not final, and unlisted players who continually...

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Priority Commerce today announced a new multi-year partnership with the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals to provide ticketing payment processing. “As the landscape in professional sports continues to evolve, organizations need payment technology partners that capture hidden profits and operating efficiencies,” said Tom Priore, CEO of Priority Commerce. “Our partnership with the Bengals builds on Priority Commerce’s momentum across professional and collegiate sports, an...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Electronic Arts (EA) and the National Football League (NFL) announced the EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL Virtual Stadium Sponsorship Program. Starting this season, official sponsors of all 32 NFL clubs and league partners have the opportunity to bring their real-world stadium presence into the matching Madden NFL stadiums, on console and mobile. Pond Lehocky, the largest work injury law firm and an Eagles partner, will be the first brand to take p...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QALO, the wearable health technology company built for people who work, train, and live hard, today announced that Super Bowl champion quarterback, entrepreneur and CBS Sports and The NFL Today analyst Russell Wilson and multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning global icon and entrepreneur Ciara have joined QALO as co-owners and investors. Russell Wilson and Ciara will work closely with QALO’s leadership team as the company continues its evolution from the brand that pioneered...

CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axis Communications today highlighted Mercedes-Benz Stadium's deployment of a modernized camera system that gives the venue and its public safety partners greater real-time visibility through high-resolution video. The upgraded system improves situational awareness to support faster emergency response, enhanced crowd management, and more efficient visitor exits, helping to create a safer, more welcoming experience for fans and the broader community it serves....

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scott Vicknair Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that NFL star and Louisiana native Justin Reid recently joined founding partner David Vicknair on the Overruled podcast to discuss his journey through professional football, his return to Louisiana, and his commitment to making a difference in the community. During the episode, Reid reflected on his NFL journey, sharing insights into the experiences, challenges, and lessons that have shaped his career. The...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) recognized Gainesville firefighters this week for work that begins long before an emergency call comes in. Ahead of the Florida-South Carolina game, Bloom visited Gainesville Fire Rescue Station 1 and presented a $10,000 donation to Gainesville Professional Firefighters. The organization supports the firefighters and families behind Gainesville’s emergency response. The visit was part of Bloom’s season-long partnership with ESPN Radio’s...

PLAINFIELD, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schutt F7 Pro, the most advanced football helmet ever produced by Schutt Sports, has been named to TIME's annual list of the Best Inventions of 2026. The recognition places the F7 Pro, the fastest-adopted helmet in NFL history, among 300 innovations TIME identified as changing the way we live. “To have TIME recognize the F7 Pro alongside the year's most important innovations is validation of something we believe deeply: that protecting athletes is one of t...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ballogy & Dave Campbell’s Texas Football honor 60 high school coaches for the 2026 Game-Changing Coach Award, celebrating athlete development....

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Priority Commerce today announced a multiyear agreement to be the official NIL Orchestration Partner of Rally, which serves Notre Dame Athletics’ student-athletes in the name, image and likeness (NIL) space.Rally will use GameTime, Priority Commerce’s NIL management platform, to administer payments for NIL agreements. Designed specifically for college athletics, the platform combines banking and treasury services, payments, contract management, budget-gap financ...