Featured Blog Posts - VNewz2024-03-29T16:02:25Zhttps://yourvnewz.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?promoted=1&xn_auth=noA’ja Wilson Earns Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Awardtag:yourvnewz.ning.com,2023-09-22:2961669:BlogPost:1326732023-09-22T21:03:29.000ZVNewz...https://yourvnewz.ning.com/profile/VNewz
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<p><span>The WNBA announced today that Las Vegas Aces forward/center A’ja Wilson is the 2023 Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. The award, which was launched following the WNBA’s inaugural season, is Wilson’s second in as many years, and she becomes the 8th player in league history to take home the award multiple…</span></p>
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<p><span>The WNBA announced today that Las Vegas Aces forward/center A’ja Wilson is the 2023 Kia WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. The award, which was launched following the WNBA’s inaugural season, is Wilson’s second in as many years, and she becomes the 8th player in league history to take home the award multiple times. Along with Defensive Player of the Year, Wilson also was named to the WNBA All-Defensive First Team—her third WNBA all-defensive selection.</span></p>
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<p>Wilson ranked 1st in the W in defensive win shares (3.5) and defensive efficiency rating (93.2), 1st in block percentage (6.0), 3rd in defensive rebound percentage (26.5) and 13th in steal percentage (2.2) as the Aces boasted the most efficient defense in the league this year (97.7). In more traditional statistics, Wilson led the league in blocked shots (2.23) for the 3rd time in 4 years, while finishing 3rd in defensive rebounds per game (7.5) and 10th in steals per game (1.40).</p>
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<p>Although this is a regular season award, Wilson has been even better on the defensive end in the postseason thus far, blocking 4.00 shots, grabbing 8.0 defensive rebounds and picking up 1.50 steals per game. Her defensive efficiency in the 2023 playoffs is 72.0, while her block percentage (11.7), defensive rebound percentage (27.2) and steal percentage (2.6) are all better than her regular season output.</p>
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<p>Wilson received 32 votes from a national panel of 60 sportswriters and broadcasters. For the second consecutive year, Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas finished in second place (24 votes). Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes was third (three votes), and New York Liberty guard-forward Betnijah Laney received one vote.</p>
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<p>Wilson is the only player in franchise history to be named Defensive Player of the Year, but three others have been named to WNBA All-Defensive teams—Jia Perkins (2013 second team), Danielle Robinson (2012, 2013 & 2014 second team) and Sophia Young-Malcolm (2008 first team; 2012 second team). Wilson earned second team honors in 2020, and first team honors in each of the last 2 seasons.</p>
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<p>The Aces continue their playoff run with a WNBA Semifinals series against the Dallas Wings, beginning at home on Sunday, Sept. 24 (2 pm PT on ESPN2) and Tuesday, Sept. 26 (7 pm PT on ESPN2), before traveling to Dallas for Game 3 on Friday, Sept. 29 (5:30 pm PT on ESPN2). If necessary, Game 4 will be played in Dallas on Oct. 1 and Game 5 in Las Vegas on Oct. 3.</p>
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<p><strong><span>2023 WNBA All-Defensive First Team</span></strong></p>
<p>A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun<br />
Brittney Sykes, Washington Mystics<br />
Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty<br />
Jordin Canada, Los Angeles Sparks</p>
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<p><strong><span>2023 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team</span></strong></p>
<p>Betnijah Laney, New York Liberty
Ezi Magbegor, Seattle Storm<br />
Nneka Ogwumike, Las Angeles Sparks<br />
Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx<br />
Elizabeth Williams, Chicago Sky</p>
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<p class="p2">Mark Davis, has officially announced that Tom Brady, seven time Super Bowl Champion, has purchased the WNBA franchise; Las Vegas Aces.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> The first time Brady sat courtside at the teams May 31, 2022 game against the Connecticut Sun, he knew then that he wanted be a part of…</p>
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<p class="p2">Mark Davis, has officially announced that Tom Brady, seven time Super Bowl Champion, has purchased the WNBA franchise; Las Vegas Aces.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> The first time Brady sat courtside at the teams May 31, 2022 game against the Connecticut Sun, he knew then that he wanted be a part of all the action.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> The energy that the Aces spew on the court is enough to make anyone fall in love at first sight. </p>
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<p class="p2">Brady first announced his investment March 23 stating, “since I purchased the Aces, our goal has been to win on and off the court, Tom Brady is a win not only for the Aces, and for the WNBA, but for women’s professional sports as a whole.”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Not to mention a win-win for Las Vegas.</p>
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<p class="p2">He added, “I am very excited to be part a of the Las Vegas Aces organization,” added Brady at the time. “My love for women’s sports began at a young age when I would tag along to all my older sisters’ games—They were by far the best athletes in our house! We celebrated their accomplishments together as a family, and they remain a great inspiration to me.”</p>
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<p class="p2">“I have always been a huge fan of women’s sports, and I admire the work that the Aces’ players, staff, and the WNBA continue to do to grow the sport and empower future generations of athletes. To be able to contribute in any way to that mission as a member of the Aces organization is an incredible honor.”</p>
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<p class="p2">If the Aces defeat the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals, they will become the first team to win championships for two consecutive seasons in over 20 years.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Game one of the WNBA Finals start Sunday, Oct. 8 at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Stay tuned for broadcasting options and game highlights here.</p>
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<p class="p2"><b>WNBA Finals</b>: Sunday, October 8; Wednesday, October 11; and if necessary, Friday, October 20</p>
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<p><span>The WNBA and AT&T will host Her Time To Play between final games throughout the community. To support the launch of the International Day of the Girl hosted by Ari Chambers and Las Vegas Aces Players Alaina Coats, Sydney Colson, and Cayla George. During the Finals the WNBA will host an event in every city with local teams…</span></p>
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<p><span>The WNBA and AT&T will host Her Time To Play between final games throughout the community. To support the launch of the International Day of the Girl hosted by Ari Chambers and Las Vegas Aces Players Alaina Coats, Sydney Colson, and Cayla George. During the Finals the WNBA will host an event in every city with local teams continuing the WNBA’s commitment to female empowerment through sports. </span><span> </span></p>
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<p><span>During the first two days of the events during the WNBA Finals the youth basketball clinic will focus on basketball fundamentals for girls ages 8-16, and off court sessions that will focus on community building an vision boarding.</span> <span>The event will also feature elements from Her Time To Play’s new set of resources, Belonging in Basketball, that is launching on October 11 as part of International Day of the Girl. The three key areas of focus for the expanded resources are participation, leadership, and visibility, with the goal of helping coaches engage their players in meaningful self-awareness activities, leadership conversations, how to cultivate a sense of belonging for every girl on the team, and help build social and emotional muscles of self-awareness, empathy and connections.</span> <span> </span></p>
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<p><b><span>WHEN: </span></b><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Monday, October 9</span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>4:00 – 6:00 p.m. local</span><span> </span></p>
<p><i><span>Media check in: 3:30-3:45 p.m.</span></i><span> </span></p>
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<p><span>Silvestri Junior High School</span><span> </span></p>
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<p class="p1">Unbeaten Mexican <b>Rafael Espinoza</b> spent 10 years in the pro ranks before his first world title shot. And when the opportunity finally came, he made the most of it.</p>
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<p class="p1">Espinoza (24-0, 20 KOs) captured the WBO featherweight world title with a majority…</p>
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<p class="p1">Unbeaten Mexican <b>Rafael Espinoza</b> spent 10 years in the pro ranks before his first world title shot. And when the opportunity finally came, he made the most of it.</p>
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<p class="p1">Espinoza (24-0, 20 KOs) captured the WBO featherweight world title with a majority decision win against two-time Cuban Olympic gold medalist <b>Robeisy Ramirez </b>(13-2, 8 KOs) Saturday evening at Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida.</p>
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<p class="p1">Espinoza, enjoying significant height and reach advantages, kept Ramirez at bay with long-range punches to start the fight. Ramirez took a few rounds to find his distance, and at the end of round five, he landed a right hook that dropped Espinoza.</p>
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<p class="p1">Ramirez appeared to regain control of the fight, hurting Espinoza again in the following rounds. But by round nine, Espinoza had recovered and began unleashing combinations with as much vigor as he did at the beginning of the fight.</p>
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<p class="p1">Espinoza, sensing that he needed to close the show emphatically, overwhelmed an exhausted Ramirez and dropped him before the final bell.</p>
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<p class="p1">One judge scored the fight 113-113, which was overruled by scores of 114-112 and 115-111 for Espinoza.</p>
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<p class="p1">Espinoza said, “I didn’t think about anything in here. I just thought about winning. I even asked what round we were in. And I knew that I had to drop him in order to win. I just put my heart into it. I always do that. And thank God it happened.</p>
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<p class="p1">“I think I’ve had a broken foot since the second round. But what kept me on my feet was my daughter, my parents, my wife and my family. I knew that all of Mexico was watching me. And I knew that I had to become a world champion.”</p>
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<p class="p1">Ramirez said, “We did what we always do. We followed what Ismael Salas told us to do. We scored the knockdown and tried to end the fight, but it didn’t happen.</p>
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<p class="p1">"I thought the fight was won. But he got his second wind. I tried to catch mine. But I’ve got to give him credit. He came after me. He got the knockdown. I didn’t think it would determine the result, but that’s what the judges decided.”</p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>A fight that was 10 years in the making finally showed improved with Efe Ajagba (19-1, 14 KOs) defeating Australia’s Joe Goodall (10-2-1, 9 KOs) for his WBC Silver Heavyweight title in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Ajagba put an end to the fight in the fourth round.…</strong></p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>A fight that was 10 years in the making finally showed improved with Efe Ajagba (19-1, 14 KOs) defeating Australia’s Joe Goodall (10-2-1, 9 KOs) for his WBC Silver Heavyweight title in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Ajagba put an end to the fight in the fourth round.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> The last time these fighters went toe to toe was in 2014 when they were amateurs, Goodall walked away with the victory by decision.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Ajagba proved himself to be the true victor last weekend, now deemed “The Silent Roller.”</strong></p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>Ajagba began the contest by landing jabs and right hands, though Goodall had some success in closing the distance.</strong></p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>The 29-year-old Olympian then began landing right uppercuts in round three that wobbled Goodall. In round four, a one-two combo initiated a series of combos that forced referee Tony Weeks to stop the fight at the :50 mark.</strong></p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>“It’s been long. I was out of boxing for a long time. When I came back with Stephen Shaw {in January 2023}, my confidence was not there. I had just come back from surgery, and I had to get back into shape. But right now, I came back with full confidence. That’s why I took him out," Ajagba said. “{My team} pushed me in training camp. They made me work extremely hard in this camp to make sure I win the fight. I sparred a lot of different guys to make me stay strong.</strong></p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>“Whoever they offer me to fight, I’m ready to go. I will go back with my team to talk about that.”</strong></p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>Muratalla Stops Torres in 8</strong></p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Raymond "Danger" Muratalla (19-0, 16 KOs) put the lightweight division on notice in tonight’s co-feature. The 26-year-old contender defended his regional lightweight titles with an eighth-round knockout over the previously unbeaten Mexican puncher Diego Torres (18-1, 17 KOs).<br/> <br/> Muratalla took the center of the ring from the opening round. He worked off his front foot and stepped out of range to avoid any return fire. In the eighth, he landed a left hook that snapped Torres’ head and sent him to the canvas.<br/> <br/> Torres rose to his feet, but he was deemed unable to continue by referee Celestino Ruiz at 1:45.<br/> <br/> Muratalla said, “I’m here to put on a show. Every day I’m working hard to get these opportunities. And I’m showing out.<br/> <br/> “We put in the hard work, and I’m here to take out these opponents. I can’t wait to see what’s next. I’m here to take whoever. Any champion. I hope my next fight is a title fight.”<br/> <br/> Junior Lightweights: In a battle of standouts, Puerto Rican southpaw Henry Lebron (19-0, 10 KOs) beat William Foster III (16-1, 10 KOs) via 10-round majority decision. Lebron had success early by landing from the outside, though Foster began to connect in rounds five and six. A left hook from Lebron stunted Foster's momentum, and Lebron was able to get the better of the exchanges down the stretch. Scores: 95-95, 96-94, and 99-91.</strong></p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Junior Welterweights: Angel Rebollar (8-3, 3 KOs) tallied an upset unanimous decision win over previously unbeaten Puerto Rican prospect Omar Rosario (11-1, 3 KOs). Rosario was on the hunt for the entire fight, but Rebollar was too elusive for Rosario to land any significant offense. Scores: 78-74 3x.</strong></p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>Junior Welterweights: Lindolfo Delgado (19-0, 14 KOs) authored a career-best victory tonight by stopping Luis Hernandez (23-4, 20 KOs) via fourth-round knockout. Hernandez was unrelenting in the opening rounds while Delgado bided his time. In round four, Delgado stunned Hernandez with a left uppercut before ending the fight with a flurry. Time of stoppage: 1:53.</strong></p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>Heavyweights: Brandon Moore (13-0, 8 KOs) made a successful Top Rank debut by vanquishing Robert Simms (12-4-1, 3 KOs) via eight-round unanimous decision. Moore floored Simms with a chopping right hand in round four, though Simms was able to survive. Scores: 80-71 3x.</strong></p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>Heavyweights: Six rounds could not separate a pair on unbeaten big men, as Antonio "El Gigante" Mireles (8-0-1, 7 KOs) and Skylar Lacy (7-0-1, 5 KOs) fought to a majority draw. Lacy dictated the early rounds with a firm jab through Mireles' southpaw guard. Mireles won the final two rounds on all three judges' cards, but it was not enough to secure the win. Scores: 58-56 Lacy and 57-57 2x.</strong></p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Lightweights: Charlie Sheehy (8-0, 5 KOs) remained undefeated by toppling Jesus Vasquez Jr. (10-2, 2 KOs) via six-round unanimous decision. Sheehy controlled the fight behind a sturdy jab and counter right hands. Scores: 60-54 3x.<br/> <br/> Junior Lightweights: Gabriel Garcia (10-0, 6 KOs) overwhelmed Joshua Montoya (6-4-2) with relentless pressure to notch a six-round unanimous decision victory. Scores: 60-54 and 59-55 2x.<br/> <br/> Middleweights: Javier Martinez (9-0-1, 3 KOs) scored three knockdowns en route to a first-round knockout victory against Isaiah Wise (11-3-2, 6 KOs). Time of stoppage: 2:02.<br/> <br/> Lightweights: Reno-born lightweight Christian Avalos (1-1-2) defeated Estevan Partida (1-2-1) via four-round majority decision. Scores: 38-38, 39-37 and 40-36.</strong></p>
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<p class="p1"><b>Source: Top Rank/ESPN/ESPN+<br/> </b></p>Janibek KOs Gualtieri in 6 to Unify WBO & IBF Middleweight World Titlestag:yourvnewz.ning.com,2023-10-16:2961669:BlogPost:1326802023-10-16T18:00:56.000ZVNewz...https://yourvnewz.ning.com/profile/VNewz
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<p class="p1"><b>Janibek “Qazaq Style” Alimkhanuly</b> (15-0, 10 KOs) defeated <b>Vincenzo Gualtieri</b> (21-1-1, 7 KOs) via sixth-round TKO to unify the WBO and IBF middleweight world titles Saturday evening at Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas. </p>
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<p class="p1"><b>Janibek “Qazaq Style” Alimkhanuly</b> (15-0, 10 KOs) defeated <b>Vincenzo Gualtieri</b> (21-1-1, 7 KOs) via sixth-round TKO to unify the WBO and IBF middleweight world titles Saturday evening at Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas. </p>
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<p class="p1">Janibek, the 30-year-old fighting pride of Zhilandy, Kazakhstan, took a few rounds to establish his rhythm. But once he figured out Gualtieri, the former IBF champ’s fate was sealed.</p>
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<p class="p1">Janibek, a southpaw, controlled the earlier rounds against Gualtieri, who used lateral movements and occasional bursts of offense. Then, a counter left uppercut from Janibek in the fifth round hurt and dropped Gualtieri. </p>
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<p class="p1">Gualtieri survived the round, but several unanswered shots in round six forced referee David Fields to halt the fight at 1:25.</p>
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<p class="p1">Janibek said, “This is my style of fighting. This is Qazaq style, and this is what I will continue to do.</p>
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<p class="p1">“We knew from the beginning that he wasn’t going to fight back. He was waiting because he thought I was going to get tired. But I didn’t get tired.</p>
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<p class="p1">“We would like to add another two belts to this collection. We hope that our promoter Top Rank can organize that.”</p>
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<p class="p1">Gualtieri said, “Congratulations to Janibek. He was better tonight. But I think it was a little bit early to end the fight. But he was better today.”</p>
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<p class="p1">U.S. Olympic silver medalist <b>Keyshawn Davis </b>(10-0, 6 KOs) continued his rise up the lightweight rankings with a majority decision win over Philadelphia-born contender <b>Nahir Albright</b> (16-3, 7 KOs).</p>
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<p class="p1">After a battle of jabs in the opening round, Davis found a home for his right hand, sneaking it over Albright’s shoulder throughout the fight. Davis also counterpunched Albright with right and left hands, which made Albright less eager to throw punches down the stretch.</p>
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<p class="p1">Davis, however, eased up in the final two rounds, allowing Albright to narrow the scorecards. It was not enough as one judge scored the fight 95-95, which was overruled by tallies of 96-94 and 97-93.</p>
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<p class="p1">Davis said, “I had it as a win for me. That’s all that matters. He was a tough fighter. And this fight today gave me some good experience. I was feeling good. I was just boxing. I was just having fun and doing what I want to do.</p>
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<p class="p1">“I just want to show that I belong at the top of the 135-pound division. I’m working my way up there. If Jose Pedraza is willing to take a fight with me, then let’s do it.”</p>
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<p class="p1"><b>Heavyweight:</b> U.S. Olympic silver medalist<b> Richard Torrez Jr. </b>(7-0, 7 KOs)<b> </b>blasted out San Antonio native <b>Tyrrell Anthony Herndon</b> (21-5, 14 KOs) via second-round TKO. Torrez was aggressive from the opening second, cutting the distance to land short combos from his southpaw stance. Torrez dropped him with a left hand, which began an onslaught that forced referee Alejandro Leon to stop the fight. Time of stoppage: 1:26.</p>
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<p class="p1">Torrez said, "This is a process. Top Rank has the best matchmakers, and I fight whoever they put in front of me. If they say I’m ready to fight eight-rounders next, I’ll be ready.</p>
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<p class="p1">“I’m not expecting knockouts. When I don’t expect them, that’s when they happen. It’s a Catch 22. If I expect the knockouts, then they don’t happen. I just want to show my boxing ability, and I got two rounds in this time. I’m looking forward to the next one.”</p>
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<p class="p1"><b>Heavyweight: </b>Italian standout <b>Guido Vianello</b> (11-1-1, 9 KOs) scored a workmanlike eight-round unanimous decision win against veteran <b>Curtis Harper</b> (14-10, 9 KOs). Vianello struggled to land cleanly on a slippery Harper, but out-landed him in every round. Scores: 80-72 and 79-73 2x.</p>
<p class="p1"><b>Junior Welterweight: </b>Houston native <b>Giovanni Marquez</b> (7-0, 5 KOs) knocked out <b>Donte Strayhorn</b> (12-5-1, 4 KOs) in the second round. Marquez hunted Strayhorn from the opening round, launching power shots and picking off any return fire with blocks and rolls. Marquez caught Strayhorn with consecutive uppercuts in the second round and dropped him. He dropped him once more before a fight-ending flurry. Time of stoppage: 2:47.<br/> <br/> <b>Featherweight: </b>U.S. Olympic silver medalist <b>Du</b>ke Ragan (9-0, 1 KO) overcame an almost one-year layoff to narrowly defeat <b>Jose Perez</b> (11-2-2, 5 KOs) by eight-round split decision. Ragan had trouble shrugging off the ring rust and was even dropped in round five with a left hook. Despite the setback, he came back strong with power shots in the final rounds. Scores: 76-75 2x Ragan and 76-75 Perez.<br/> <br/> <b>Junior Welterweight:</b> <b>Kelvin Davis </b>(10-0, 6 KOs), Keyshawn's older brother, toppled Spanish veteran <b>Narciso Carmona</b> (11-2-1, 6 KOs) via eight-round unanimous decision. Davis controlled most of the fight with quick shots from the outside, though he was stunned late in the seventh round with a right hook as he engaged on the inside. Scores: 80-72, 79-73 and 77-75.<br/> <br/> <b>Junior Welterweight:</b> <b>Alan "Kid Kansas" Garcia </b>(10-0, 8 KOs) tallied a six-round decision victory against <b>Nelson Hampton</b> (10-8, 6 KOs). Garcia had trouble finding Hampton in the early rounds, but he effectively targeted the body by the final rounds. Scores: 60-54 3x.</p>
<p class="p1"><b>Junior Lightweight:</b> <b>Humberto Galindo</b> (14-3-2, 11 KOs) and <b>Oscar Bravo</b> (25-13-1, 11 KOs) fought to an eight-round majority draw. Galindo established an early lead with combinations from the outside, but Bravo came on strong in the later rounds. Scores: 76-74 Galindo and 75-75 2x.</p>
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<p class="p1">For the past five years the Las Vegas Aces have beast their way into the WNBA Playoffs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> The Aces secured a semifinal spot in the playoffs by defeating Chicago Sky in the first round.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> This Sunday the Aces will face the Dallas Wings who…</p>
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<p class="p1">For the past five years the Las Vegas Aces have beast their way into the WNBA Playoffs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> The Aces secured a semifinal spot in the playoffs by defeating Chicago Sky in the first round.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> This Sunday the Aces will face the Dallas Wings who won an impressive sweep in the first round of the playoff series against Atlanta Dream (101-74) Tuesday, Sept. 19. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
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<p class="p1">The game is officially on with the best 3 out of 5 in the semifinal series. </p>
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<p class="p1"><strong>Game 1</strong> - September 24 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at 2 pm PT on ABC. Las Vegas will also play host to Game 2 on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 pm on ESPN2</p>
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<p class="p1">If necessary, Game 5 on Tuesday, Oct. 3 on ESPNU. Games 3 and 4 will be played at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 1, respectively.</p>
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<p><strong>GAME ONE - WNBA PLAYOFFS LAS VEGAS ACES VS CHICAGO SKY</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span>Las Vegas Aces takes first round of the WNBA Playoffs, defeating Chicago Sky 87-59. Game 2 will be this Sunday, Sept. 17 at the…</span></p>
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<p><strong>GAME ONE - WNBA PLAYOFFS LAS VEGAS ACES VS CHICAGO SKY</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span>Las Vegas Aces takes first round of the WNBA Playoffs, defeating Chicago Sky 87-59. Game 2 will be this Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Game 2 starts at 12pm PT and will be broadcast on ABC. Game 3 will be Wednesday, Sept. 20 broadcast on ESPN. Stay tuned for more Las Vegas Aces and WNBA Highlights at <a href="http://www.vnewz.net.%C2%A0">www.vnewz.net. </a>; Follow us on Social Media: Facebook Here Instagram: @vnewz Twitter @vnewz Youtube @vnewz702 TikTok @avnewz</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>GAME TWO - WNBA PLAYOFFS LAS VEGAS ACES VS CHICAGO SKY</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span>LV Aces 92, Chicago Sky 70. Aces sweep the Sky in round 1 of the WMBA playoffs to advance to the semi-finals for the 5th straight year. Aces led the Sky the entire game. The Sky was within single digits in the 3rd quarter, but the Aces rallied and took a commanding lead.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span>The fantastic four (Wilson, Gray, Plum and Young) along with Kiah Stokes and Alysha Clark are all tied for the 3rd-highest playoff scoring output and marked the 11th time in 24 playoff games Clark scored in double figures. A’ja Wilson led the scoring with 38 points beating coach Becky Hammon 35 points in 2008.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span>It is yet to be determined who the aces will face in the best of 5 games in the semi-finals, but based on the teams in the running it’s guaranteed to be an exciting series.</span></p>
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<p>Las Vegas Aces takes first round of the WNBA Playoffs, defeating Chicago Sky 87-59. Game 2 will be this Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Game 2 starts at 12pm PT and will be broadcast on ABC. Game 3 will be Wednesday, Sept. 20 broadcast on ESPN. </p>
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<p>The WNBA announced today that Las Vegas Aces forward/center A'ja Wilson is the KIA WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month for August, 2023.</p>
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<p>The 2-time M'VP led the league in scoring for the month, averaging 24.8 points along with 9,8 rebounds and 2.0 blocked shots. She shot 53.4 percent from the field and 88.4 percent from…</p>
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<p>The WNBA announced today that Las Vegas Aces forward/center A'ja Wilson is the KIA WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month for August, 2023.</p>
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<p>The 2-time M'VP led the league in scoring for the month, averaging 24.8 points along with 9,8 rebounds and 2.0 blocked shots. She shot 53.4 percent from the field and 88.4 percent from the free throw line. She also tied the WNBA record for points in a game when she poured in 53 in Atlanta on August 22. During the month, the Aces also broke the WNBA record for wins in a season, and they are currently 32-6, and in control of their own destiny with regards to the number one seed in the 2023 Playoffs.</p>
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<p>This is the 8th career Player of the Month Award for Wilson, who also picked up the honor in June and July of this year. One of the front-runners to win her third Most Valuable Player Award, Wilson ranks 3rd in the league in scoring (22.3 ppg), 2nd in rebounding (9.8), 4th in field goal percentage (..46), 17th in steals (1.3), and 1st in blocked shots (2.2).</p>
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<p>Since the Aces lost Candace Parker to injury, Wilson has been even better, averaging 24.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 2.3 blocks, while making 57.1 percent of her field goal attempts.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span>Chelsea Gray recorded the franchise’s first points-rebounds-assists triple-double to lead the Las Vegas Aces (28-3) to an…</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span>Chelsea Gray recorded the franchise’s first points-rebounds-assists triple-double to lead the Las Vegas Aces (28-3) to an 88-75 victory over the New York Liberty (24-7) on Thursday night in Michelob ULTRA Arena, extending the team’s home winning streak in regular season games to 21. Gray finished with a game-high-tying 22 points a career-high 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Also scoring in double figures for the Aces were A’ja Wilson (21), Kelsey Plum (18) and Jackie Young (16). Sabrina Ionescu tied Gray as the game’s top scorer with 22 points.</span></p>Las Vegas Aces (63) vs New York Liberty (82) Game Highlights (Commissioner's Cup Championship 2023)tag:yourvnewz.ning.com,2023-08-17:2961669:BlogPost:1325192023-08-17T19:14:31.000ZVNewz...https://yourvnewz.ning.com/profile/VNewz
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span>The Las Vegas Aces’ has a great chance to hold on to their 20 game winning streak during this season, but that can all come to an end tonight as they go head up with New York Liberty at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. This past Tuesday the Aces met…</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span>The Las Vegas Aces’ has a great chance to hold on to their 20 game winning streak during this season, but that can all come to an end tonight as they go head up with New York Liberty at the Michelob ULTRA Arena. This past Tuesday the Aces met Liberty in the Commissioner’s Cup Championship losing 82-63. Bahamian-Bosnian Jonquel Jones led Liberty to victory with 16 points and 15 rebounds, taking home MVP honors. Source: Las Vegas Aces More...<a href="http://www.vnewz.net">www.vnewz.net</a> (Sign Up, Create a Profile and Start Sharing Today for FREE)</span></p>Las Vegas Aces vs Atlanta Dream Game Highlightstag:yourvnewz.ning.com,2023-08-16:2961669:BlogPost:1325172023-08-16T14:23:32.000ZVNewz...https://yourvnewz.ning.com/profile/VNewz
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<p class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><b>Darryl Pitts Presents</b></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><b>9th Annual BET Weekend After Party</b></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><b>& Red Carpet Experience</b></p>
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<p class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><b>Darryl Pitts Presents</b></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><b>9th Annual BET Weekend After Party</b></p>
<p class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><b>& Red Carpet Experience</b></p>
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<p class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><b>Friday, June 23, 2023</b></p>
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<p class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><b>Candela La Brea</b></p>
<p class="p4" style="text-align: center;">831 South La Brea in Los Angeles.</p>
<p class="p4" style="text-align: center;">The doors will open at 9 pm.</p>
<p class="p4" style="text-align: center;">Red Carpet 9pm-11pm</p>
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<p class="p1">Darryl Pitts, the unstoppable force behind the event promotion scene, is set to dazzle attendees once again with his unparalleled vision and expertise.</p>
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<p class="p1">As the mastermind behind some of the most glamorous and highly anticipated gatherings, Pitts is poised to present the 9th Annual BET Weekend After Party and Red Carpet Experience. Known for his keen eye for detail and his ability to create unforgettable moments, Pitts has become synonymous with extraordinary entertainment. From star-studded red carpets to electrifying performances, he consistently raises the bar, leaving guests in awe. With the 9th Annual BET Weekend After Party and Red Carpet Experience, Pitts is ready to take event promotion to new heights, promising an evening filled with glitz, glamour, and unrivaled excitement.</p>
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<p class="p1">This exclusive event, known for its star-studded ambiance, will take place on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the prestigious Candela La Brea located at 831 South La Brea in Los Angeles. The doors will open at 9 pm.</p>
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<p class="p1">Darryl Pitts, a well-renowned promoter in the entertainment industry, will bestow a special honor upon the world-famous<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JoPgwEi9J7DNNc-c9OqJm6cXwxEGFpvQgkbnnKPr_GuAO23LjhQcQwRLjmLJy-o7-Wg6bcnDskbtopXZWVqprI9NKcgL1Y_l22GxTkO1GuEc-H-PRlplyciwgsT62iu8Xm4OiRcG1v0UbSLM3VTvkf78KIh2R8IFB9cp4FbXl8vdudM2ZG5zjwhQjWa9hMmCTiQdZMNuZ6x_T6nLVNQt76P9ICbvCGKGV02EMdZjJVJcnza0ttAs0VMydvrltGiiLKySU5ffrUtL-0CfCKHbsVYn_k5MzWnJSGfI_Ervdp8PVpg0m6XUGw==&c=JOvIXwn1KP80n_cO-0jcY8DXLatJ4nvl5iXvtzP_Ag2s36RecO5EeA==&ch=72Cw0qYb_j8BRqQ8WdlThrqRlpRGHt3UloTeS9qIUeNy-O_N0sNvYQ=="><span class="s1"> DJ Kid Capri</span></a> at the highly-anticipated BET Weekend After Party.</p>
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<p class="p1">DJ Kid Capri will be recognized for his exceptional contributions to the hip-hop industry, highlighting his remarkable talent and influence as a DJ.</p>
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<p class="p1">The BET Weekend After Party and Red Carpet Experience have become a symbol of Pitts’ prowess in crafting high-end events that leave a lasting impact on attendees. This exclusive affair has garnered a reputation as the must-attend event for celebrities, music industry executives, and influencers during the BET Awards weekend.</p>
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<p class="p1">Pitts’ extensive experience in event production spans over two decades, during which he has orchestrated memorable gatherings featuring renowned personalities such as Wendy Raquel Robinson, YoYo, Deniece Williams, Michel’le, and many more. Each year, Pitts raises the bar, ensuring that the BET Weekend After Party and Red Carpet Experience transcend expectations.</p>
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<p class="p1">Guests attending the event can expect an unforgettable evening filled with pulsating music, exhilarating dance performances, and opportunities for socializing with industry elites. Live performances from some of the hottest artists in the industry will captivate attendees, guaranteeing an unparalleled entertainment experience.</p>
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<p class="p1">“<i>I am thrilled to host yet another spectacular BET Weekend After Party and Red Carpet Experience,”</i> exclaimed Pitts. <i>“This year’s event promises to surpass all previous editions, and I cannot contain my excitement for everyone to witness the magic we have in store.</i>”</p>
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<p class="p1">Pitts and his dedicated team are tirelessly working to perfect every aspect of the event. Guests can anticipate a lavish red carpet experience, accompanied by premium beverages, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and an exclusive VIP lounge, meticulously designed to provide an exceptional ambiance that exceeds expectations.</p>
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<p class="p3">“<i>We are fully committed to creating an experience that surpasses ordinary expectations,” </i>added Pitts. <i>“Our aim is to ensure that every guest leaves feeling like they were part of something truly extraordinary.”</i></p>
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<p class="p3">For more information about the 9th Annual BET Weekend After Party and</p>
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<p><strong>The 9th Annual BET Weekend Party presented by DP Entertainment:</strong></p>
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<p><span>Date: Friday, June 23, 2023</span></p>
<p><span>Time: Doors open at 9 PM</span></p>
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<p><span>The event will be honoring the world-famous Kid Capri and will feature DJ Rico Anderson alongside the hottest DJ, Paradise. It promises to be an incredible night of entertainment and music.</span></p>
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<p><span>Ticket Options:</span></p>
<p><span>- Early bird tickets: $25 (available for a limited time, offering great value)</span></p>
<p><span>- VIP tickets: $65 (providing exclusive perks and amenities)</span></p>
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<p><span>If you're attending with a group, the following table options are available:</span></p>
<p><span>- 4-top tables: $300 (provides a dedicated space for you and your friends)</span></p>
<p><span>- 6-top tables: $600 (ideal for larger groups)</span></p>
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<p><span>To secure your spot at the 9th Annual BET Weekend Party, you can visit dp-entertainment.com for pre-sale tickets. Alternatively, you can contact DP Entertainment directly at 323-974-1917 for further inquiries or assistance.</span></p>
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<p><span>Mark your calendars, get your tickets early, and prepare for a night filled with electrifying music, incredible vibes, and an unforgettable experience. We can't wait to see you there!</span></p>
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<p align="left">We are excited about the chamber's Afrikfest (African Festival) fundraising event. This year, we celebrate five years for our flagship ultimate cultural exchange event. Our team is working tirelessly to curate a memorable cultural exchange experience like no…</p>
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<p align="left">We are excited about the chamber's Afrikfest (African Festival) fundraising event. This year, we celebrate five years for our flagship ultimate cultural exchange event. Our team is working tirelessly to curate a memorable cultural exchange experience like no other.</p>
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<p align="left">Our community will enjoy two business and cultural exchange days from September 22 – 23, 2023, in beautiful Las Vegas!</p>
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<p align="left">This year's theme is<span> </span><strong>"Partnering for a Prosperous and Resilient Future."</strong><span> </span>Over the two days, attendees can attend a Business Summit/Expo, experience the African Marketplace, taste various authentic African and African-influenced dishes, listen to and dance to African beats, and buy some African artisan crafts. Wrap up the festivities with our annual fundraising event, the Night of African Excellence Awards Gala, where we honor individuals/businesses impacting our community, locally and globally.</p>
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<p align="left"><span>African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (ACCAT) provides several services for our members, including access to workshops, business development opportunities, resources, and advocacy. The Chamber promotes and enhances bilateral trade, economic development, investment opportunities, education, cultural exchange, and technology transfer between Las Vegas and Africa in the U.S Africa Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA). African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism will collaborate with corporations, small business leaders, government agencies, and other organizations in Las Vegas and Africa.</span></p>
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<p align="left">We invite the community to <strong>JOIN US FOR THE ULTIMATE BUSINESS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE</strong>.</p>
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<p align="left">Click the link below to visit our website for event information, sponsorship & partnership opportunities, and vendor application, or call us at 702 649-2000 if you have questions.</p>
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<p><span>In this episode of the Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience: Women in Sports series, host Kate Foley sits down with Ashley Cox, Professional Athlete Manager. Ashley graduated from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Media and Cultural Studies. Ashley was a student-athlete, playing Division 1 Volleyball throughout all four years at UCR.</span><span> </span></p>
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<p><span>In this episode, Kate and Ashley discuss:</span><span> </span></p>
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<li><span>Interning at the NBA Summer League</span><span> </span></li>
<li><span>Women supporting women in the sports industry</span><span> </span></li>
<li><span>How to gain experience early on in your career</span><span> </span></li>
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<p><span>Ashley has been immersed in the business of basketball for several years, working as an intern at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and staff member/team manager with the Adidas Nations Basketball Camp. Ashley has also worked in other types of sports with different full-service sports agencies such as The Landmark Sports Agency, Independent Sports & Entertainment (ISE), and REP1 Sports. Here she's gained experience in marketing and client services/management roles while working closely with NBA & NFL athletes.</span><span> </span></p>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Horse Town Brew N'Que Festival</strong></div>
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<li style="text-align: center;">June 3, 2023</li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span>George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center 3737 Crestview Drive, Norco, CA 92860</span></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span>12am - 7pm</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAM LORD’S CASTLE </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>A WYNDHAM GRAND RESORT …</strong></p>
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<p><span>Thurs - Sun, Oct. 12-15, 2023</span><span> </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAM LORD’S CASTLE </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>A WYNDHAM GRAND RESORT </strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>New Resort Opening Spring '23 </strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span>Hotel Features Include</span><span> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span>All-Inclusive Beach Front Property</span><span> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span>All rooms include large Ocean-View Lanai-Style private balconies</span><span> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span>10 Restaurants including Beach Restaurant and Bar</span><span> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span>4 Swimming Pools, including Lagoon-Style Swimming Pool and Spa Pool</span><span> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span>13,000 Sq Ft Spa with Pool area</span><span> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span>Fitness Center, Tennis Courts, Yoga Studio</span><span> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span>Pool Cabanas and Beach Loungers</span><span> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span>Butler Service and Pool and Beach Concierge Service</span><span> </span></p>
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