The Topps Company announced DigiCon 2020 today, the first virtual convention celebrating collector fandom across all Topps Digital Apps. Taking place from Thursday, August 27 - Sunday, August 30, DigiCon 2020 will feature Topps’ suite of digital collectible apps with hours of live and pre-recorded content alongside at-home participation through partnered panels, Watch … [Read more...] about Topps’ DigiCon 2020 to Celebrate Collector Fandom Across Sports and Entertainment with First Virtual Convention August 27-30
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Jono Carroll Headlines Special Edition of #MTKFightNight Against Maxi Hughes LIVE on ESPN+ August 12
Midweek boxing comes to ESPN+ this Wednesday with the return of former world title challenger Jono Carroll, who will face off against veteran Maxi Hughes in the 10-round lightweight main event. The closed-door #MTKFightNight event will take place at Production Park Studios in Wakefield, England, and will stream live beginning at 2 p.m. … [Read more...] about Jono Carroll Headlines Special Edition of #MTKFightNight Against Maxi Hughes LIVE on ESPN+ August 12
“At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal” Receives Two Nominations for the 41st Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced its nominees for the 41st Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards, which include two nominations for AT THE HEART OF GOLD: INSIDE THE USA GYMNASTICS SCANDAL. Directed by Erin Lee Carr and available on HBO, the documentary was produced by Sidewinder Films, the media division of The … [Read more...] about “At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal” Receives Two Nominations for the 41st Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards
Vision Films To Release Filmmaker Steven Oritt’s Documentary “Accidental Climber” Charting the Journey of 68-Year Old Climber Jim Geiger Summiting Everest August 11
Vision Films will release “Accidental Climber” from filmmaker Steven Oritt (“My Name is Sara,” “American Native”), a captivating documentary charting the journey of Sacramento, California native and climber Jim Geiger summiting Everest - a grueling endeavor, much less for a then 68-year-old who comes face to face with the worst disaster in mountaineering … [Read more...] about Vision Films To Release Filmmaker Steven Oritt’s Documentary “Accidental Climber” Charting the Journey of 68-Year Old Climber Jim Geiger Summiting Everest August 11
EA SPORTS Unveils “The Yard,” A New Backyard Football-Inspired Experience Coming to Madden NFL 21
oday, EA SPORTS announced a brand-new way to play in Madden NFL 21 with The Yard - a fun, dynamic mode for players to experience backyard football with fast-paced, small-sided gameplay. In this exciting new feature, players will be able to create a custom, one-of-a-kind avatar to outfit in gear, unlike any seen in Madden NFL before; pull off game changing … [Read more...] about EA SPORTS Unveils “The Yard,” A New Backyard Football-Inspired Experience Coming to Madden NFL 21
Travis Barker & Teyana Taylor Pair With Renowned Customizers in ‘Slingshot’s Best of the Builders: East vs West’
Polaris Slingshot itself is a statement, but serves as the ultimate form of self-expression with limitless customization opportunities. Few vehicles offer such an approachable and unique canvas for personalization through customization. With the all-new 2020 Slingshot as the playing field, Polaris Slingshot today announced a bi-coastal build-off between two renowned … [Read more...] about Travis Barker & Teyana Taylor Pair With Renowned Customizers in ‘Slingshot’s Best of the Builders: East vs West’
Acura Wins Wet & Wild Road America
Helio Castroneves found traction with his Acura ARX-05 where others could not, as he and his Acura Team Penske co-driver Ricky Taylor prevailed in monsoon-like conditions in the final hour to win Sunday's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at Road America. In the GTD class, Mario Farnbacher survived an off-course excursion on the penultimate lap of the … [Read more...] about Acura Wins Wet & Wild Road America
Tiger Woods, USTA, Disney and Leading Philanthropists Pledge $50 Million Toward Massive Youth Complex Focused on Education Equity and Sports Access in Los Angeles
Tiger Woods’ TGR Foundation, the United States Tennis Association (USTA), The Walt Disney Company, philanthropist Doug Kimmelman and the Karsh Family Foundation have committed $50 million toward the nation’s largest academic and athletic complex dedicated to expanding opportunities for at-risk youth and fostering social equity in the heart of the Los Angeles region. The … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods, USTA, Disney and Leading Philanthropists Pledge $50 Million Toward Massive Youth Complex Focused on Education Equity and Sports Access in Los Angeles
Lyndon Arthur vs Dec Spelman Light Heavyweight Clash Headlines Afternoon of UK Boxing LIVE on ESPN+ July 31
Lyndon “King” Arthur will make the first defense of Commonwealth light heavyweight crown Friday, July 31, against Dec “Kid Nytro” Spelman at BT Sport Studio in London. The scheduled 12-round battle will headline a closed-door card beginning at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT live on ESPN+. Arthur (16-0, 12 KOs) won the vacant Commonwealth title live on ESPN+ last October in … [Read more...] about Lyndon Arthur vs Dec Spelman Light Heavyweight Clash Headlines Afternoon of UK Boxing LIVE on ESPN+ July 31
Heavyweight Destroyer Joe Joyce to Headline Against Michael Wallisch LIVE on ESPN+ July 25
Heavyweight contender Joe Joyce, who is on track for a super fight against fellow undefeated British heavyweight Daniel “Dynamite” Dubois, will take on the battle-hardened Michael Wallisch in the 10-round main event Saturday from BT Sport Studio in London.This closed-door card, promoted by Queensberry Promotions, marks Joyce’s first ring appearance since last … [Read more...] about Heavyweight Destroyer Joe Joyce to Headline Against Michael Wallisch LIVE on ESPN+ July 25