April 27, 2023 /Sports/ — On April 27, 1993, a Zambian Air Force plane carrying the Zambia national football team crashed into the Atlantic Ocean shortly after taking off from Libreville, Gabon. The plane was en route to Dakar, Senegal, for a World Cup qualifying match. All 30 people on board, including 18 players, were killed. Continue reading
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This Week in Sports News: 12 Stories You Need to See
With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading
AI generated interview with Michael Schumacher
April 19, 2023 /Sports/ — The Schumacher family is likely planning legal action against the German magazine for a number of reasons. First, the interview was published without the family’s consent. Second, the interview is likely to be seen as an invasion of Schumacher’s privacy. Third, the interview could be seen as misleading or fraudulent, as it gives the impression that Schumacher has given an interview when he has not.
The legal implications of this case are still unclear. It is possible that the family could sue the magazine for copyright infringement, invasion of privacy, or fraud. It is also possible that the magazine could be fined or even face criminal charges.
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Turkish Airlines Unites Three Football Legends in its New UEFA Champions League Film
Turkish Airlines, the first airline to become the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, released an exclusive UEFA Champions League film, “Chase the Ball,” before the finals which features Brazilian freestyler Adonias Fonseca’s adventures in the cities that hosted quarter finals and unites three iconic football legends, Ronaldinho, Steven Gerrard and Cafu, for the first time. Continue reading
This Week in Sports News: 11 Stories You Need to See
With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading
TCL PARTNERS WITH ARSENAL TO ENHANCE CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA AND EUROPE
TCL, a Global top 2 TV brand, has announced a new partnership with Arsenal Football Club. The collaboration will give Arsenal supporters in the UK, Middle East and Africa more opportunities to engage with the club, while also increasing TCL’s expanding footprint in sport by becoming the club’s Official Regional Consumer Electronics Partner in those markets.
With a mission to Inspire Greatness, TCL understands the impact sport has on people around the world and the new partnership aims to engage supporters around their common passion for football. Continue reading
This Week in Sports News: 12 Stories You Need to See
With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading
Starlizard Integrity Services supports global fight against match-fixing by offering innovative new data service for free to sports governing bodies
Starlizard Integrity Services (SIS) today announced the launch of Komodo, an innovative online integrity alert system offered free of charge for use by sports governing bodies and enforcement agencies globally in the ongoing fight against match manipulation in sport. Continue reading
Caesars Entertainment Unveils $5 Million “Emperor Package” including five nights in the Nobu Sky Villa at Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace with Superior Views and Access to Events and Experiences During Race Weekend
Offering the ultimate race viewing experience for the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, Caesars Entertainment is taking it to a whole new level with the “Emperor Package.” The extravagant package is a one-of-a-kind, $5 million VIP offering unlike anything else. Promising the most curated experience during the inaugural race weekend, this impressive package includes the most luxe collection of amenities along with five-night accommodations in the award-winning Nobu Sky Villa inside Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace. With its sweeping views of the racetrack and sitting in the heart of the Grand Prix™ straight away, the villa’s terrace provides unparalleled views of the action. Continue reading
StubHub Releases 2022 Year in Live Experiences Report: Global Event Sales Double 2021
StubHub, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of live events, today released its Year in Live Experiences report, citing that it served buyers in more than 175 countries, driving its global event sales to more than double that of 2021. The Year in Live Experiences report highlights the best-selling live music and sporting experiences of 2022 across the globe, including a British invasion in music, spike in demand of major international sports series and top trends to watch for 2023. Continue reading