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Monday, February 3, 2020

#PlaybyPlay; Skechers (NYSE: $SKX) Makes Flagship Racing Flat Available and DICK’S (NYSE: $DKS) Announces Two Grand Openings

#PlaybyPlay; Skechers (NYSE: $SKX) Makes Flagship Racing Flat Available and DICK’S (NYSE: $DKS) Announces Two Grand Openings

Chiefs Win First Super Bowl in 50 Years

Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC Feb 3, 2020 - Investorideas.com, a leader in investor news and research issues today’s edition of Play by Play covering what’s new in sports and e-sports headlines and recent news from publicly traded companies in the sector.

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Skechers (NYSE:SKX) has made its flagship racing flat, Skechers GOrun Speed Elite Hyper, available to all competitive runners for the first time. Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers, explained:

"Our design team and road testers work tirelessly to ensure that our performance running shoes are fast and deliver the latest innovations. The pure result of this effort is the Skechers GOrun Speed Elite Hyper—our flagship technical racing flat that represents everything we stand for in the category. We originally designed this shoe specifically for the elite athletes on our team—giving them the competitive edge to win races. Runners around the world have been asking when they could get a pair. We listened, and the Skechers GOrun Speed Elite Hyper is now available to anyone aiming for the podium. We expect the running community buzz generated by the Speed Elite Hyper will also shine the spotlight on our entire collection of award-winning performance running products."

Possibly as a consequence of this news, Skechers stock is enjoying a modest uptick today with an increase of about two percent trading price.

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) has announced the opening of two DICK'S Sporting Goods stores this month. The two locations will be in Tyler, Texas and Birmingham, Alabama, the latter of which will also include a Golf Galaxy outlet. According to the press release:

For each Grand Opening weekend, customers will receive the chance to win great prizes and participate in fun activities. Customers will have the chance to meet special guests, such as former defensive tackle Randy White in Tyler, TX and former Alabama running back Josh Jacobs in Birmingham, AL.

Chiefs Win First Super Bowl in 50 Years

The Kansas City Chiefs came back from a 20-10 deficit in the fourth quarter to claim their first Super Bowl since 1970 (50 years) against the San Francisco 49ers.. Things went back-and-forth in the first two quarters with the 49ers’ Robbie Gould opening the scoring with a field goal. San Francisco was in control for the third quarter, however, with another field goal from Gould plus a one-yard touchdown run by Raheem Mostert. However, despite throwing his second interception at the start of the fourth quarter, Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahones set up teammate Damien Williams with a 5-yard pass, earning Kansas City a touchdown that put them in the lead. Williams went on to score a 38-yard touchdown that would solidify the Chiefs’ victory with a final score of 31-20.

CNN quotes Mahones, who went on to be named Super Bowl MVP:

"We kept believing. That's what we did all postseason. I felt like if we were down by 10, we weren't playing our best football. The guys really stepped up. They believed in me. I was making a lot of mistakes out there early. We found a way to win it in the end."

This is Kansas City coach Andy Reid’s first Super Bowl win, after he lost against the Patriots in 2004 as coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. A quote from the AP indicates that Reid is already looking forward to another:

“I’m really excited about it. You get one, you want to get another. But we’ve got to backpedal a minute and enjoy this one, and then we’ll get busy on the next one.”

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

#PlaybyPlay; Columbia Sportswear (Nasdaq: $COLM) Appoints President and CEO as Board Chairman and Dover Motorsports (NYSE: $DVD) Reports Q4 2019 and Year-End Results

#PlaybyPlay; Columbia Sportswear (Nasdaq: $COLM) Appoints President and CEO as Board Chairman and Dover Motorsports (NYSE: $DVD) Reports Q4 2019 and Year-End Results

Kobe Bryant - Retrospective of a Legend

Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC Jan 30, 2020 - Investorideas.com, a leader in investor news and research issues today’s edition of Play by Play covering what’s new in sports and e-sports headlines and recent news from publicly traded companies in the sector.

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Stocks discussed: (NasdaqGS:COLM) (NYSE:DVD)

Columbia Sportswear Company (NasdaqGS:COLM) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed company President and CEO Tim Boyle as Chairman of the Board. The Board then formalized a Lead Independent Director role on the Board, appointing long-time serving member Andy Bryant. Tim Boyle, Chairman, President and CEO of Columbia, commented:

"We feel fortunate to have a seasoned leader like Andy as a strong independent voice on our Board. Andy’s wealth of experience at Intel has led him to be a source of tremendous insight for our Board and I look forward to working even closer with him as he serves as Lead Independent Director.”

Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) has reported its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. According to the press release, “Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $20,794,000 compared to $20,751,000 in the fourth quarter of 2018. Operating and marketing expenses were $12,255,000 in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to $12,293,000 in the fourth quarter of 2018.” For the year, revenues were $45,963,000 at the end of 2019, down from 2018’s year-end revenue of $47,016,000. Furthermore, expenses came to $42,288,000 at the end of 2019, which was up from $39,872,000 the year prior.

Kobe Bryant - Retrospective of a Legend

Kobe Bryant died, along with eight others including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant, in a helicopter crash on January 26 in Calabasas, California. The 41-year-old’s tragic demise prompted an outpouring of mourning, condolences and tributes from fans, celebrities, politicians and fellow athletes. NBA legend Michael Jordan described Bryant as “a little brother”, saying:

“We used to talk often, and I will miss those conversations very much. He was a fierce competitor, one of the greats of the game and a creative force. Kobe was also an amazing dad who loved his family deeply – and took great pride in his daughter’s love for the game of basketball.”

-from CNBC

A shooting guard, Bryant became an NBA player straight out of high school in 1996. He played all 20 seasons of his professional career with the Los Angeles Lakers before retiring in 2016. Bryant was an NBA All-Star 18 times, won five championships and was the youngest player in league history to reach 33,000 points at age 37. Bryant still holds the shooting guard records for points with 33,463, free throws with 8,378 and turnovers completed with 4,010. And as a career-long Laker, Bryant set the record for most points scored in one arena with 16,161. These achievements represent only a sample of his prowess as a player. As his retirement loomed, a Reuters article called him “arguably the best player of his generation.”

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Investorideas.com - Sports Brands Updates: Slinger Bag (OTC: SLBG) Announces Partnership with One of the Most Successful Coaches in Tennis History

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

#PlaybyPlay; Slinger Bag (OTC: $SLBG) Partners with Tennis Coaching Legend Nick Bollettieri, V.F. Corporation (NYSE: $VFC) Reviewing Strategic Alternatives for Work Segment

#PlaybyPlay; Slinger Bag (OTC: $SLBG) Partners with Tennis Coaching Legend Nick Bollettieri, V.F. Corporation (NYSE: $VFC) Reviewing Strategic Alternatives for Work Segment, Esports Entertainment (OTC: $GMBL) Announces Upgrade for VIE.gg

49ers Victory on Sunday Puts Them Up Against Kansas City for Super Bowl LIV, 2019 Australian Open Women’s Singles Champ Osaka Posts Win Today as Men’s Singles Champ Djokovic Vies to Defend Title

Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC Jan 21, 2020 - Investorideas.com, a leader in investor news and research issues today’s edition of Play by Play covering what’s new in sports and e-sports headlines and recent news from publicly traded companies in the sector.

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Stocks discussed: (OTC:SLBG) (NYSE:VFC) (OTC:GMBL)

Slinger Bag Inc. (OTC:SLBG) has announced a new partnership with world renowned tennis coach Nick Bollettieri as the latter joins the brand in the role of Head Coach. With some 60 years in the industry, Bollettieri has coached the likes of Andre Agassi, Boris Becker, Monica Seles and Serena Williams. According to the press release, “Bollettieri joins the company in a three-year deal, bringing an unrivalled knowledge of tennis whilst sharing Slinger's dedication to helping players improve their game. In his new role, he will be a major contributor to the 'Coaches Corner' section of slingerbag.com providing insights into practice drills using Slinger, coaching and match tips and general tennis education articles.” Bollettieri commented:

"The key to being successful in tennis is consistency. Consistency is built on repetition. Slinger Bag is so easy to transport and set up that it's available 24/7 for practice and drills. It's the first ball launcher to appeal to the masses and is the perfect tennis partner to build consistency and improve your game."

"The versatility of Slinger Bag's innovative launcher allows tennis players of every level to practice whenever and wherever they are. In my role at Slinger, we will be taking the fundamental concepts that I have used to train some of the top players in the world over the last 30+ years and bring them to Slinger Bag users worldwide."

V.F. Corporation (NYSE:VFC) is conducting a review of strategic alternatives for the occupational portion of its Work segment, which primarily includes nine brands and businesses: Red Kap^®, VF Solutions^®, Bulwark^®, Workrite^®, Walls^®, Terra^®, Kodiak^®, Work Authority^® and Horace Small^®. Steve Rendle, VF’s Chairman, President and CEO, explained:

"Driving and optimizing our portfolio continues to be a top strategic priority for VF, and exploring strategic alternatives for our occupational Work brands is the natural next step in that process. Divesting these brands would leave VF with a simplified portfolio of higher-growth, consumer-focused brands, while providing financial flexibility to fuel further strategic initiatives and enhance shareholder value."

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (OTC:GMBL) has announced the release of an upgrade to its esports wagering platform VIE.gg. The upgrade brings additional betting options, and “significant content enhancements, including real-time streaming and event coverage.” Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group, commented:

"This is another major milestone for our Company. This is our strongest release ever, with every new feature esports gambling enthusiasts could wish for in a platform. Combined with our unsurpassed transparency as a result of our status as a fully reporting public company, we believe VIE.gg is strongly positioned for success in 2020."

49ers Victory on Sunday Puts Them Up Against Kansas City for Super Bowl LIV, 2019 Australian Open Women’s Singles Champ Osaka Posts Win Today as Men’s Singles Champ Djokovic Vies to Defend Title

Following a 37-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers are headed to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2012, where they will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Miami. The 49ers’ wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has played in two Super Bowls previously, once as a rookie in 2011, where his Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Packers, and again in 2015, when he won with the Denver Broncos against the Carolina Panthers. Sanders told ESPN’s Josina Anderson in an interview:

“Obviously, this week is going to be big because when we get to Miami, it's going to be a frenzy, so this week, we've got to practice like it is Super Bowl week just so we can stay focused. Then next week still have that same mentality, but we know it's going to be crazy out there. All the times that I've been, that first week was the most important week, so that's my message to the guys.”

The Australian Open is well underway with superstars Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep, and last year’s champion Naomi Osaka scoring victories today in the Women’s Singles. On the Men’s Singles side, South African Kevin Anderson posted a win today, along with Russian Daniil Medvedev. Last year’s Men’s Singles champion Novak Djokovic faces Japan’s Tatsuma Ito later today.

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#Sports #Stock News - Slinger Bag (OTC: $SLBG) Announces Partnership with World Renowned Tennis Coach Nick Bollettieri, @NickBollettieri

#Sports #Stock News - Slinger Bag (OTC: $SLBG) Announces Partnership with World Renowned Tennis Coach Nick Bollettieri, @NickBollettieri

Maryland, MD, January 21, 2020 (Investorideas.com Newswire) - Slinger Bag (OTC: SLBG), a sports brand focused on innovating game improvement equipment for all ball sports, with an initial focus on the global tennis market announces a new partnership with esteemed coach Nick Bollettieri as he joins the brand in the role of Head Coach.

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One of the most successful coaches in tennis history, Bollettieri is a pioneer of the sport having coached and nurtured the talents of ten former world number one players across his 60 years in the industry, including Andre Agassi, Boris Becker, Monica Seles and Serena Williams. In 2014 he was also inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Bollettieri joins the company in a three-year deal, bringing an unrivalled knowledge of tennis whilst sharing Slinger’s dedication to helping players improve their game. In his new role, he will be a major contributor to the ‘Coaches Corner’ section of slingerbag.com providing insights into practice drills using Slinger, coaching and match tips and general tennis education articles.

The Slinger Bag is the highly versatile and portable ball launcher for tennis players around the world. It is perfect for enjoyable on or off court practice virtually anywhere and is a game-changer for those who are short of a playing partner.

On his new role, Bollettieri said: "The key to being successful in tennis is consistency. Consistency is built on repetition. Slinger Bag is so easy to transport and set up that it's available 24/7 for practice and drills. It's the first ball launcher to appeal to the masses and is the perfect tennis partner to build consistency and improve your game."

"The versatility of Slinger Bag’s innovative launcher allows tennis players of every level to practice whenever and wherever they are. In my role at Slinger, we will be taking the fundamental concepts that I have used to train some of the top players in the world over the last 30+ years and bring them to Slinger Bag users worldwide."

The appointment continues the partnership between the coach and Slinger Bag CEO Mike Ballardie with the pair having previously worked together for over 10 years, during Ballardie’s time at Prince.

Speaking on their relationship Ballardie said: "Nick is the foremost authority on tennis development across the globe. He is a maker of champions - multiple times over - and continues to inspire today’s generation of players. I am excited to once again be working with Nick to bring yet another innovation to tennis."

To discover more, visit https://slingerbag.com

For further information contact Brandnation on +44(0)2079407170

Joe Murgatroyd joe@brandnation.co.uk +44(0)2079407294 or Press@slingerbag.com

About Slinger Bag®

Slinger® is a new sports brand focused on delivering innovative, game improvement technologies and equipment across all Ball Sport categories. With the vision to become a next-generation sports consumer products company, Slinger® enhances the skill and enjoyment levels of players of all ages and abilities. Slinger® is initially focused on building its brand within the global Tennis market, through its Slinger® Tennis Ball Launcher and Accessories. Slinger® has underpinned its proof of concept with over $1 Million in pre-sales and additionally has successfully raised $2.5million from outside investors. Slinger® is now primed to disrupt what are traditional markets. The patented Slinger® Launcher is unique in the Tennis market today and is both highly transportable and affordable.

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