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Women's World Cup logo revealed; Opals legend Jackson named ambassador

MAY 10, 2021 MIES (Switzerland) - Today marked 500 days before the start of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 in Australia, and to signify the occasion, the official logo for FIBA's flagship women's event was revealed along with the event ambassador. International basketball and Opals legend Lauren Jackson took center stage by being named the event ambassador for next year's women's world cup. The creation of the New South Wales Legacy Program was also announced.   FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2006 champion and four-time Olympic medalist Jackson said: "I feel really honored to be the ambassador for this event. I love this sport so much and I am still giving my life to this sport, but being able to be part of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in a different capacity is such a huge honor."

Lauren Jackson, FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 Event Ambassador

The event's logo was also revealed today, representing Australia's heritage and spirit of unity in a design inspired by 14-year-old Aboriginal basketballer and artist Amarlie 'Marlii' Briscoe. Briscoe created a stunning piece of Indigenous artwork titled 'My Story', representing everything she loves in her life, including her biggest loves - 'art', 'basketball', 'culture' and 'country'. These symbols of love from her artwork have been represented within the traditional basketball-shaped logo, which also features the newly launched FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup trophy. Inspired by Briscoe's painting, the logo was created by VMLY&R Branding, based in Portugal, together with Campfire x, an Indigenous Australian led creative consultancy, and the young artist to transform her piece into the brand that will show the world the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022.

FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 official logo revealed

Next year will be the first time the tournament has been staged in Australia since 1994, and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis was pleased to see the event come to life through the creation of a meaningful brand.  Zagklis said: "FIBA is really looking forward to the world-class city of Sydney again hosting the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, 27 years after it was first held in the country when so many legendary players took part. I extend my congratulations to 2006 FIBA Women's World Champion, Lauren Jackson, who will play an important role as event ambassador. Lauren has inspired a huge number of girls not only in Australia but across the world, to play basketball and her contribution to the sport and her achievements are exemplary. "With 500 days to go, today's milestones and the launch of this unique logo, inspired by a very talented young Indigenous artist, are both exciting steps towards next year's tip-off." Attending the launch in Sydney, the Minister for Investment, Jobs, Tourism & Western Sydney, The Hon. Stuart Ayres MP said: "I have no doubt the Australian public will be eager to soak up the atmosphere of this world-class sporting tournament featuring the best international female basketballers in Sydney, and I'm sure the participating nations will feel right at home throughout the competition. "We can't wait to stage this fantastic event as part of the NSW Government's 10 World Cups in 10 Years initiative, which supports our ambition for Sydney and NSW to be the events capitals of the Asia Pacific." Minister for Sport, The Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Lee MP, announced the NSW government's additional investment to deliver a significant legacy to the people of NSW and basketball as a sport. Minister Lee said: "With tournament ambassador and basketball legend Lauren Jackson AO having grown up in regional NSW, we have seen first-hand how important it is to provide opportunities across the State to empower participants to reach their potential. "From delivery of a basketball-specific version of the Daughters and Dads Active and Empowered program, new 3x3 competitions and scholarships for aspiring female leaders in the sport, this investment will ensure people of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to engage with one of the world's most popular sports."

### About the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 The 19th edition of FIBA's most distinguished women's event, the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022, will take place in Sydney, Australia from September 22 to October 1. National teams will qualify for the event via four global qualifying tournaments in February 2022. The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 is supported by the NSW Government through its major events and tourism agency, Destination NSW and the Office of Sport. For further information about the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022, visit womensbasketballworldcup/2022 or follow FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 on facebook.com/FIBAWWC, twitter.com/FIBAWWC, instagram.com/fibawwc and youtube.com/fiba. NBA REFEREE TONY BROWN TO MISS REMAINDER OF 2020-21 SEASON   NEW YORK, May 10, 2021 – NBA referee Tony Brown will not officiate the rest of the regular season nor during the 2021 NBA Playoffs after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month.    “Tony is a beloved member of the NBA family, and in particular, our officiating family,” said Monty McCutchen, NBA Senior Vice President, Referee Development and Training.  “In addition to exemplifying what it means to be a world class referee on the court, Tony also touches so many lives off the court.  The NBA officiating family and the entire NBA family stand behind Tony with thoughts and prayers as he embarks upon this courageous battle.”   Brown, who has officiated 1,109 regular-season games and 35 playoff games – including his first Finals appearance in 2020 – in his 19 seasons as an NBA official, has been undergoing treatment since learning of the diagnosis.    Tony and his entire family wish to express their gratitude for the well-wishes, prayers, support and love which they have received over recent days. NEW ORLEANS’ DAVID GRIFFIN FINED   NEW YORK, May 9, 2021 – New Orleans Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin has been fined $50,000 for public criticism of the officiating and comments detrimental to the NBA, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations.   Griffin made his remarks to the media on May 7.   KYRIE IRVING AND BROOKLYN NETS FINED   NEW YORK, May 5, 2021 – Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving and the Nets organization have each been fined $35,000 for violating league rules governing media interview access, the NBA announced today. The fines result from Irving's repeated refusal to participate in team postgame media availability. NBA AND NBPA ANNOUNCE COVID-19 TEST RESULTS NEW YORK, May 5, 2021 – Of the 492 players tested for COVID-19 since April 28, four new players have returned confirmed positive tests.    Anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test, or has been identified as having been in close contact to an infected person, is isolated or quarantined until they are cleared under the rules established by the NBA and the Players Association in accordance with CDC guidance.  WNBA ANNOUNCES BROADCAST AND STREAMING SCHEDULE FOR LEAGUE’S 25th REGULAR SEASON   –  Regular Season Schedule to Feature 100 National Broadcasts Across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS Television Network, CBS Sports Network and NBA TV –   –  Google to be Presenting Partner of the WNBA “25 for 25” on ESPN, Including Opening Weekend ABC Doubleheader Featuring MVPs Elena Delle Donne, Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart, and A’ja Wilson –   –  CBS Sports Extends Partnership with WNBA with 40 Regular Season Games per Season under Multi-year Deal –   –  Twitter to Stream 12 games and Oculus from Facebook to Stream 20 games –   NEW YORK, May 3, 2021 – The WNBA’s 25th season, which will include a 32-game schedule for each team, will feature 100 national telecasts across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS Television Network, CBS Sports Network and NBA TV.    A link to the current national television schedule, as well as to games to be streamed on Twitter, Facebook Watch, and Oculus from Facebook, can be found here.   Google, recently announced as a premier supporter of the league as a WNBA Changemaker, as well as an Official Technology Partner and the WNBA’s Official Trends and Fan Insights Partner, will be the presenting partner of the WNBA on ESPN. Google has collaborated with ESPN and the WNBA to deliver “25 for 25”, a 25-game schedule of telecasts across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 in celebration of the WNBA’s 25th season.   In addition, as part of the commitment of CBS Sports to the WNBA, the network and the league, which first partnered in 2019, have announced a multi-year extension of their relationship through which CBS Sports will present WNBA regular season games, including 40 contests this season, featuring up to three games on the CBS Television Network that will also stream live on Paramount+.    NBA TV, now in its 19th consecutive year of carrying WNBA games, will feature 35 games during the 2021 season.    In 2021, the WNBA and partners Twitter and Facebook will continue to deliver programming to fans via alternative live streaming platforms.  As Twitter and the WNBA enter the fifth year of their partnership, Twitter will offer a 12-game slate on #WNBATwitterLive, as well as real-time game highlights and post-game interviews. #WNBATwitterLive will also deliver top voices from the sports community and several new ways for fans to engage, including fan Tweets, Q&As, votes and trivia. Facebook, now in its second straight year as a provider of WNBA game action, will present 20 games available on both Facebook Watch and Venues on Oculus Quest.   WNBA League Pass also returns this season offering over 110 games.   “Providing significant opportunities to view WNBA games across traditional and streaming platforms drives expanded coverage to our growing fan base,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.  “Our goal is to deliver as many WNBA games and content to our passionate fans and supporters across platforms that best match the evolution of content consumption. Also, we are grateful to Google and ESPN for collaborating on “25 for 25” and we will continue to look for ways to innovate and shape the future landscape of the fan experience.”  The WNBA will tip off its landmark 25th regular season in the national spotlight on Friday, May 14, with a weekend of action featuring all 12 teams.   The national telecast schedule gets underway on opening day when NBA TV presents Sabrina Ionescu, the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2020, and the New York Liberty hosting the Indiana Fever and Kelsey Mitchell, the WNBA’s sixth-leading scorer last season (7 p.m. ET). Following that game, the action shifts to CBSSN, which will highlight Diana Taurasi, the league’s all-time points leader, and the Phoenix Mercury visiting the Minnesota Lynx, led by back-to-back WNBA Rookie of the Year winners Napheesa Collier and Crystal Dangerfield (9 p.m. ET).  In addition on opening day, Twitter will deliver a matchup of two of the league’s top scorers in 2020 as DeWanna Bonner and the Connecticut Sun visit Chennedy Carter and the Atlanta Dream, whose roster also features Aari McDonald, the No. 3 overall pick in the recent WNBA Draft presented by State Farm® (7:30 p.m. ET).  The final game on opening day is when Facebook carries the WNBA head coaching debut of Vickie Johnson, whose Dallas Wings with 2020 leading scorer Arike Ogumbowale will be in Los Angeles to meet the Sparks, led by a pair of former All-Stars, sisters Chiney and Nneka Ogwumike (10:30 p.m. ET).   The national focus returns Saturday, May 15, with an ABC doubleheader. The spotlight will first shine on two-time league MVP Candace Parker, who will make her debut with the Chicago Sky at Washington against former MVP Elena Delle Donne and the Mystics (1 p.m. ET). Immediately following that game, ABC will turn its attention to Seattle, where reigning WNBA Finals MVP Breanna Stewart, 11-time All-Star selection Sue Bird and the defending champion Storm will receive their championship rings prior to hosting the Las Vegas Aces, led by 2020 regular-season MVP A’ja Wilson and newly acquired All-Star Chelsea Gray (3 p.m. ET).    Opening weekend wraps up with a pair of games on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) on Sunday, May 16, as the Liberty and Fever will face each other again, this time in Indiana (2 p.m. ET), and the Mercury will visit the Connecticut Sun (7 p.m. ET).   The regular season, currently scheduled to conclude on Sunday, Sept. 19, and to be followed by a traditional playoffs and Finals format, will include a break from July 15 until Aug. 11, during which time the USA Basketball Women’s National Team will be competing for its seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal.   “We have been extremely proud to collaborate with the WNBA since its inception in 1996,” said Carol Stiff, ESPN vice president, programming & acquisitions, “ESPN is thrilled to continue that relationship by programming 25 games during the regular season for basketball fans in honor of the 25th anniversary of the league. We look forward to continuing our support of the WNBA's players by spotlighting both their amazing talents and their commitment to social justice on the national stage.”   “We are excited to extend our partnership with the WNBA for years to come and bring high quality basketball to fans across the nation,” said Dan Weinberg, Executive Vice President, Programming, CBS Sports. “The CBS Sports schedule, highlighted by two broadcast games on the CBS Television Network and three games on CBS Sports Network throughout opening weekend, will bring amazing action featuring some of the biggest names in the league to a wide audience throughout the summer. We are thrilled to be a part of the league’s 25th season celebration and showcase the best players in the world on our networks.”   Highlights of the Broadcast Schedule for the WNBA “25 for 25” on ESPN presented by Google ·       In honor of the WNBA’s 25th season and 25 years of airing WNBA games, ESPN networks – the league’s longest-running broadcast partner – will present 25 telecasts over the course of the regular season, including three on ESPN, 12 on ESPN2, and an all-time high nine on ABC.  ESPN also will air AT&T WNBA All-Star 2021, details of which will be announced in the near future.  ·       Additionally, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 will provide coverage of up to 19 postseason games during the WNBA Playoffs presented by Google and the WNBA Finals 2021 presented by YouTube TV. All ESPN telecasts during the regular season and postseason will stream live on the ESPN app. In addition to airing an opening weekend doubleheader, ABC will present a second doubleheader on Saturday, June 5, featuring Las Vegas at Washington (1 p.m. ET) and the return of Candace Parker to Los Angeles as the Chicago Sky visit the Sparks (3 p.m. ET). In honor of the WNBA’s Inaugural Game in 1997, ESPN will televise a rematch of the Liberty at Sparks on Sunday, June 20 (4 p.m. ET), when Ionescu and New York visit L.A. and 2016 MVP Nneka Ogwumike. ESPN will televise a matchup of the WNBA’s career points leader, Taurasi, against the league’s all-time assists leader, Bird, on Friday, July 9, when the Phoenix Mercury host the Seattle Storm (9 p.m. ET). Playoff seeding could be on the line on the final day of the regular season, Sunday, Sept. 19, when Phoenix hosts Las Vegas on ABC (3 p.m. ET).   Highlights of the CBS Sports Telecast Schedule The CBS Television Network and CBS Sports Network will combine to carry 40 games, including up to three on CBS Television Network, with all CBS Television Network games streaming live on Paramount+. CBS Television Network will feature a rematch between 2020 first-round playoff opponents Connecticut and Chicago on Saturday, June 19 when the Sun visit the Sky (2 p.m. ET), and on Saturday, June 26 will spotlight the 2019 champion Washington Mystics at Dallas, against 2020 WNBA scoring leader Arike Ogunbowale and the Wings, who made history during the WNBA Draft presented by State Farm on April 15, becoming the first team in league history to make the No. 1 (Charli Collier) and No. 2 (Awak Kuier) overall selections (1 p.m. ET). Both matchups will also be streamed live on Paramount+. Following an off-season of unprecedented player movement, CBSSN will present some of the most anticipated action when stars take the court against their former teams for the first time… Las Vegas’ Chelsea Gray, a three-time All-Star during her tenure with Los Angeles, will lace them up against her former team for the first time on Friday, May 21, when the Sparks visit the Aces (10:30 p.m. ET). Chicago’s Candace Parker, a two-time league MVP in her 13 seasons with Los Angeles, will meet her former team for the first time on Friday, May 28 when the Sky host the Sparks (8 p.m. ET). And New York’s Natasha Howard, the 2019 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and a two-time champion with Seattle, will go up against her former team for the first time when the Storm visits the Liberty on Wednesday, Aug. 18 (7 p.m. ET).   Highlights of the NBA TV Telecast Schedule While NBA TV will air the very first game of the season on opening day and carry a total of 35 contests, the network will place a particular focus on the race to the playoffs, delivering 29 telecasts – more than any other national carrier – when play resumes following the in-season break. NBA TV’s coverage will bracket the first part of the WNBA’s 2021 schedule when the network televises the very first game of the season (Indiana at New York on May 14 at 7 p.m. ET) and the final game before the break (Minnesota at Los Angeles on July 11 at 9 p.m. ET).   Highlights of Twitter Content Twitter’s 12-game package, available via @WNBA, will feature in game commentary from basketball insiders, influencers and WNBA legends. On Friday May 21, Twitter will deliver a matchup between the Atlanta Dream and the Indiana Fever (7 p.m. ET). Then on Tuesday, May 25, Twitter will spotlight the WNBA’s two most recent No. 1 overall draft selections when 2021 top pick Charli Collier and the Wings visit the Liberty and Sabrina Ionescu, the No. 1 pick in 2020 (7 p.m. ET). As part of the WNBA’s effort to bring fans closer to live game action, game presentations on Twitter will incorporate fan tweets as an overlay, polls for fans to vote on certain elements of the game, and real-time engagements with the commentators in unique ways.   Highlights of Facebook Watch and Venues on Oculus Quest Content Fifteen games prior to the in-season break and five when the league returns to action will be available on Facebook Watch via the WNBA Facebook page. The broadcasts will feature interactive elements that take advantage of the Facebook Watch social video platform. These same games will be available in 2D through Venues on Oculus Quest headsets (both Quest and Quest 2).  The schedule tips off on opening night, Friday, May 14, when it carries the Dallas Wings who will be in Los Angeles to meet the Sparks (10:30 p.m. ET). Coverage wraps up on Friday, Sept. 17, when Minnesota is at Indiana (7 p.m. ET). A leading virtual reality platform, Oculus is an Official Marketing Partner of the WNBA and an associate partner of the WNBA’s Believe in Women platform.    About the WNBA Entering its 25th season in 2021, the WNBA is a bold, progressive basketball league that stands for the power of women. Featuring 12 teams, the W is a unique sports property that combines competition and entertainment with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social responsibility. Through its world-class athletes, the in-game fan experience, TV and digital broadcasts, digital and social content, and community outreach programs, the league celebrates and elevates the game of basketball and the culture around it.   In 2020, the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) signed a groundbreaking eight-year CBA that charts a new course for women’s basketball – and women’s sports overall – with a focus on increased player compensation, improvements to the player experience, expanded career development opportunities and resources specifically tailored to the female professional athlete. Key elements of the agreement are supported through the league’s new partnership platform, WNBA Changemakers, with AT&T, the WNBA’s Marquee Partner and inaugural Changemaker, as well as fellow inaugural Changemakers Deloitte and Nike. In addition, during the 2020 season, the WNBA and WNBPA launched the WNBA Justice Movement forming the Social Justice Council with the mission of being a driving force of necessary change and continuing conversations about race and voting rights, among other important societal issues.   For more information, visit WNBA.com. Stars of the game unveil FIBA's new Women's World Cup trophy MAY 3, 2021 MIES (Switzerland) - The spectacular new trophy for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup has been unveiled, and it is one that celebrates both the rich history of the competition and today's heroes. Using a unique approach to announce its arrival as the coveted prize for winners of the competition, top players both past and present from countries all over took to social media to inform their followers on Monday, May 3, about the new trophy.   Players from the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2018 in Tenerife took part in the digital launch, as well as legends of the women's game and promising young players representing the future. A number of National Federations joined the digital celebration also.   As part of a global message to celebrate women's basketball and promote the values of diversity, unity and strength, the launch of this trophy also represents the prestige of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and highlights the greatness of the many teams that have joined basketball's elite since the very first edition in 1953. With that in mind, the new trophy has unified diamonds at the base and a crown of infinite energy that flows upwards. It is crafted from gold plated sterling silver, grown over a resin composite with gloss white enamel detailing. It is a true symbol of basketball royalty. FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Trophy Unveiled "We are both proud and excited to have the stars of the women's game unveil this striking new trophy today, and we also take this opportunity to celebrate women's basketball and recognize the many achievements made over the years," said Andreas Zagklis, FIBA Secretary General. "The trophy itself is a unique combination of contemporary engineering and traditional silversmith techniques and it is definitely going to be a big moment next year when it's presented to the winning team at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia." The re-design of FIBA's trophies is part of the ongoing process of enhancing the brand and position of FIBA's competitions, which began in 2017. The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup trophy echoes the iconic silhouette of the Naismith Trophy, which is presented to the winners of the men's FIBA Basketball World Cup. It also shares the signature details of the silverware for the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup and FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup. This magnificent trophy will be awarded for the first time at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 in Sydney, Australia, where 12 powerhouse nations across Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania will compete from September 22 to October 1. National teams will qualify for the event via four global FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 Qualifying Tournaments in February 2022.  The trophy was conceived and designed by WORKS creative agency, which produced the physical trophy with Ottewill Silversmiths and the official launch film. ### About FIBA FIBA (fiba.basketball) - the world governing body for basketball, is an independent association formed by 213 National Basketball Federations throughout the world. It is recognized as the sole competent authority in basketball by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). For further information about FIBA, visit fiba.basketball or follow FIBA on facebook.com/fiba, twitter.com/fiba,  instagram.com/fiba and youtube.com/fiba.

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Jose Ramírez: "Sé que seré el mejor hombre el 22 de mayo" El enfrentamiento indiscutible por los títulos Junior Welter entre Ramírez y Josh Taylor se llevará a cabo el 22 de mayo desde The Theatre en Virgin Hotels Las Vegas (ESPN, ESPN Deportes y ESPN+, 8:30 p.m. ET)

• Para FOTOS del Campamento de Entrenamiento de Ramírez, Haga Clic AQUÍ  (Cortesía: Top Rank)   LAS VEGAS (10 de mayo de 2021) - La cuenta regresiva ha comenzado y el campeón mundial de peso junior welter del CMB y de la OMB, José Ramírez, está a 12 días de un enfrentamiento indiscutible que definirá su legado, contra Josh Taylor, el monarca escocés de la FIB, AMB y Ring Magazine. Todo sigue como de costumbre para Ramírez, el ex olímpico del Valle Central de California que espera hacer historia al convertirse en el primer campeón indiscutible (de cuatro cinturones) de ascendencia mexicana. Ramírez pasó la mayor parte de dos meses entrenando en Riverside, California, junto a Robert García, quien ha guiado su carrera dentro del ring tras su esfuerzo para ganar el título en marzo del 2018 sobre Amir Imam. Con la semana de la pelea a siete días de distancia, Ramírez (26-0, 17 KOs) es el desfavorecido por primera vez en su carrera profesional, ya que Taylor (17-0, 13 KOs) es un favorito de más de 2 a 1 en la mayoría de las casas de apuestas. Ramírez es consciente de la percepción del público, pero eso no lo desconcentra de cara a la sexta pelea de título mundial de su carrera. Taylor ganó el prestigioso cinturón de Ring Magazine con su triunfo por decisión en octubre del 2019 sobre Regis Prograis, pero el 22 de mayo, el premio más alto del deporte estará en juego. A medida que el campo de entrenamiento termina, estas son las declaraciones de Ramírez: “Nunca he sido el favorito. Esa es mi mentalidad. Estoy peleando por mi lugar en la historia del boxeo. Ningún boxeador de ascendencia mexicana ha tenido los cuatro títulos mundiales. Soy consciente de que la mayoría de la gente no me tiene como favorito, pero eso solo me motiva más". "En mi mente, debo ganar esta pelea. No dejo que el ruido exterior me afecte. No importa lo que hagas o a quién le ganes, siempre habrá alguien más ahí fuera. En este momento, esa persona es Josh Taylor". “Ambos queríamos la pelea y lo respeto por aceptar el reto. Josh y yo queremos hacer historia y sé que seré el mejor hombre el 22 de mayo. Las probabilidades son las que son, pero el mejor peso junior welter, el campeón indiscutible, será coronado el 22 de mayo". Sobre Ramírez vs.Taylor En una promoción de Top Rank, Ramírez vs.Taylor es un enfrentamiento a 12 asaltos por el campeonato mundial indiscutible de peso junior welter, que se llevará a cabo el sábado 22 de mayo en The Theatre en Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. El evento se transmitirá en vivo por ESPN y ESPN Deportes (y se transmitirá simultáneamente por ESPN+) a las 8:30 p.m. ET / 5: 30 p.m. PT La transmisión también contará con una batalla de peso junior welter a 10 asaltos entre José "Chon" Zepeda y "Hammerin" Hank Lundy. Además, en el combate que abre la transmisión de TV, el sensacional junior welter dominicano Elvis "The Dominican Kid" Rodríguez  se medirá a Kenneth "Bossman" Sims Jr en un choque a ocho asaltos. Cuatro eventos de "Top Rank on ESPN" confirmados para Virgin Hotels Las Vegas en mayo y junio   José Ramírez-Josh Taylor (22 de mayo), Shakur Stevenson-Jeremiah Nakathila (12 de junio), Naoya Inoue-Michael Dasmarinas (19 de junio) y Vasiliy Lomachenko-Masayoshi Nakatani (26 de junio) marcarán el comienzo del boxeo de clase mundial en el resort más nuevo de Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (5 de mayo del 2021) — El boxeo de Top Rank on ESPN regresa para un cuarteto de noches de peleas en el nuevo casino resort de clase mundial de Las Vegas, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, parte de Curio Collection by Hilton, propiedad de JC Hospitality, LLC.   El evento debut, el sábado 22 de mayo dentro del The Theatre en Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, presenta el enfrentamiento por el campeonato mundial indiscutible de peso junior welter previamente anunciado entre el campeón del CMB / OMB José Ramírez y el hijo nativo de Escocia, el campeón de la AMB / FIB Josh Taylor (ESPN, ESPN Deportes, y ESPN+, 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT).  En un choque co-estelar de peso junior welter a 10 asaltos, el dos veces retador al título mundial José "Chon" Zepeda se enfrentará ahora al veterano de Filadelfia "Hammerin" Hank Lundy.   La acción continúa tres semanas después, el sábado 12 de junio, cuando el invicto ex campeón mundial de peso pluma Shakur Stevenson, de Newark, Nueva Jersey, se enfrenta al contendiente namibiano Jeremiah Nakathila por el título mundial interino de peso junior ligero de la OMB.  El sábado 19 de junio, el invicto monarca japonés Naoya "Monster" Inoue defiende sus títulos mundiales peso gallo de la FIB y la AMB contra el contendiente número 1 de la FIB, el filipino Michael "Hot and Spicy" Dasmarinas.   La gran final en Virgin Hotels Las Vegas muestra el regreso de la leyenda viviente y ex campeón mundial de tres divisiones Vasiliy Lomachenko, quien busca regresar a la ruta ganadora contra Masayoshi Nakatani en el evento principal a 12 asaltos en el peso ligero.   Los fanáticos podrán ingresar al lugar de las cuatro carteleras de pelea en Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.  Un número limitado de boletos para Ramirez-Taylor, con un precio de $300, $200, $100 y $50, saldrá a la venta HOY, 5 de mayo a las 12 p.m.  PT, y se puede comprar visitando Etix.com.  La información de los boletos para las tres últimas carteleras se anunciará pronto.    "Las Vegas es sinónimo de campeonato mundial de boxeo y estamos orgullosos de llevar esa emoción a Virgin Hotels Las Vegas a través de nuestra asociación con el célebre Top Rank, que ofrece a nuestros huéspedes del resort y fanáticos del boxeo una experiencia inolvidable", comentó Gary Scott, director de operaciones de JC Hospitality, LLC, propietaria de Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.    "Top Rank tiene el honor de debutar el boxeo en el nuevo y hermoso Virgin Hotels Las Vegas con muchas de las estrellas más importantes del deporte en peleas sensacionales", dijo el legendario promotor de Top Rank, Bob Arum.  "Comenzamos el 22 de mayo con una súper pelea genuina, un precursor de la gran acción que vendrá en junio". • 12 de junio Stevenson vs. Nakathila ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT El medallista de plata olímpico de Estados Unidos en el 2016, Stevenson (15-0, 8 KOs), encabezará en Las Vegas por tercera vez mientras busca capturar un título mundial en una segunda categoría de peso.  Stevenson, uno de los mejores talentos libra por libra del mundo, tiene la tarea de hacer retroceder a Nakathila (21-1, 17 KOs), quien ha ganado 10 peleas consecutivas por nocaut desde la única derrota de su carrera.   • 19 de junio Inoue vs. Dasmarinas ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT La estrella japonesa Inoue (20-0, 17 KOs) ya ha cimentado su legado como uno de los grandes peleadores de su nación, ganando títulos mundiales en tres categorías de peso y luciendo un récord de 15-0 con 13 nocauts en peleas de campeonato.  Hizo su debut en Las Vegas en octubre pasado y noqueó al contendiente australiano Jason Moloney con una recta de derecha que se convirtió en el nocaut viral instantáneo.  Dasmarinas (30-2-1, 20 KOs) tiene marca de 12-0-1 desde la última derrota de su carrera, una racha que incluye un nocaut en el 2018 sobre el tres veces campeón europeo de peso gallo Karim Guerfi.   • 26 de junio Lomachenko vs. Nakatani Transmitiendo en exclusiva por ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT ¡“Loma” está de regreso! La superestrella ucraniana y futuro miembro del Salón de la Fama pelea por primera vez desde el enfrentamiento de octubre pasado contra Teofimo López por el título mundial indiscutible de peso ligero.  El regreso de Lomachenko llega contra Nakatani (19-1, 13 KOs), un veterano contendiente japonés que recientemente noqueó a Felix Verdejo en una de las mejores peleas del 2020. Lomachenko (14-2, 10 KOs) ganó un par de medallas de oro olímpicas  antes de convertirse en profesional en el 2013, y luego procedió a ganar títulos mundiales en tres categorías de peso en sus primeras 12 peleas.  El "Picasso libra por libra" cederá aproximadamente cinco pulgadas de altura y seis pulgadas de alcance al Nakatani, que es naturalmente más grande.   Sobre Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Virgin Hotels Las Vegas es un casino resort reinventado y reconceptualizado. La propiedad forma parte de Curio Collection by Hilton. El complejo integrado mezcla la pasión por la comida y la bebida con la música y la cultura y cuenta con tres torres de hotel que suman más de 1.500 cámaras y suites; el Mohegan Sun Casino de 60,000 pies cuadrados, operado por Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment; un oasis de piscina en el desierto de cinco acres que incluye un césped multifuncional para eventos; teatro de entretenimiento y música en vivo con capacidad para 4,500 personas; 24 sala de exposiciones de Oxford con capacidad para 650 invitados; una cartera exclusiva de doce lugares de comida y bebida que incluyen Olives de Todd English, Night + Market de Kris Yenbamroong, el legendario Nobu, Michael y David Morton's One Steakhouse, Kassi Beach House del restaurador Nick Mathers, Casa Calavera de la compañía hotelera global Hakkasan Group, los deportes entretenimiento, vida diurna y lugar de vida nocturna Money, Baby! de Justin Massei y Mikis Troyan de Clive Collective, el famoso Afters Ice Cream, Pizza Forte de la familia Ferraro y restaurantes y bares exclusivos de Virgin Hotels, incluidos The Kitchen at Commons Club, The Bar at Commons Club, The Shag Room y Funny Library Coffee Shop. La propiedad es propiedad de JC Hospitality, LLC, en asociación con Juniper Capital Partners, Virgin Group, LiUNA, Fengate Asset Management, Dream y Orlando Development. El patio de recreo fuera de Strip está ubicado en 4455 Paradise Road. Para obtener más información, visite www.virginhotelslv.com.   Sobre Virgin Hotels Virgin Hotels es una marca hotelera de estilo de vida que combina un servicio sincero, un valor directo y una experiencia hotelera personalizada y sin interrupciones con el historial de innovación y disrupción inteligente en el que Virgin Group global de Sir Richard Branson ha sido pionero durante 50 años. Cada propiedad mezcla la pasión por la comida y la bebida con la música y la cultura, fusionándose con el paisaje local y brindando un ambiente vibrante e inclusivo tanto para los viajeros como para los lugareños. Virgin Hotels Chicago - nombrado el "Hotel # 1 en los Estados Unidos" en 2016 y el "Hotel # 1 en Chicago" en 2016, 2017 y 2020 por los premios Readers 'Choice Awards de Conde Nast Traveler - Virgin Hotels Dallas - nombrado el "# 16 Hotel en Texas "- Virgin Hotels Nashville y Virgin Hotels Las Vegas ya están abiertos. Ubicaciones en Nueva York, Nueva Orleans, Miami, Edimburgo y Glasgow a continuación. Virgin Hotels continúa explorando las conversiones de hoteles y oficinas y el desarrollo desde cero en Boston, Los Ángeles, Austin, Seattle y Londres.   Sobre Curio Collection by Hilton Curio Collection by Hilton es una cartera global de casi 100 hoteles y resorts únicos en su tipo. Las propiedades de Curio Collection ofrecen a los viajeros experiencias auténticas y seleccionadas a través de ofertas claramente locales y comodidades elevadas, al tiempo que brindan los beneficios de Hilton y su galardonado programa de fidelización de huéspedes Hilton Honors. Lea las últimas historias de marcas y hoteles en newsroom.hilton.com/curio y conéctese con Curio Collection en Facebook, Instagram y Twitter. Amanda Serrano defenderá su invicto en las artes marciales mixtas    Brooklyn, Nueva York - Una de las boxeadoras más exitosas en la historia del boxeo profesional femenino Amanda Serrano, de Carolina, realizará su tercera pelea en las artes marciales mixtas (MMA, por sus sigles en inglés) el viernes 11 de junio en Los Mochis, Sinaloa, México, desde el Auditorio Benito Juárez.    Serrano, enfrentará a la mexicana Valentina García, en duelo que será transmitido en vivo por la plataforma de ‘UFC Fight Pass’, como parte de evento promovido por iKON Fighting Federation.    “Gracias a Dios, la preparación ha sido muy exitosa con la ayuda de mi gran amiga, la peleadora de MMA Pearl González y mi entrenador y manejador Jordan Maldonado. Se que mi oponente es muy buena en kick boxing, es agresiva, pero entiendo que tengo todo lo necesario para ganarle en su tierra. Para eso es que trabajo muy duro”, dijo Amanda Serrano.    ‘Mis dos peleas de MMA fueron contra mexicanas y solo puedo decir que esperen otra guerra latina entre dos países que les apasiona el deporte de contacto. Vamos con todo menos con miedo”.    La pelea está pactada a tres asaltos de cinco minutos y en el peso de las 125 libras.    “Luego de la pelea contra Daniela Bermúdez, descansé unos días y regresé de lleno al gimnasio porque este año promete grandes peleas y no puedo bajar la guardia”, sentenció Serrano  Sobre los futuros planes de Serrano, el manejador Jordan Maldonado indicó que, “después de esta pelea vamos a seguir unificando títulos de las 126 libras en el boxeo. Ya Amanda tiene los títulos de la OMB, IBO y CMB, pero le faltan los títulos de la FIB y AMB para ser campeona indiscutible, que es una de nuestras metas para nuestra gente boricua. Amanda quiere que se sientan orgullosa de ella y ya verán que lo logrará”.     #EstrellaTV COMUNICADO CON FOTO    “TU-NIGHT COM OMAR CHAPARRO” DE ESTRELLATV PRESENTA UN PROGRAMA ESPECIAL DEL “DÍA DE LA MADRE” EL LUNES 10 DE MAYO A LAS 9 PM HORA DEL ESTE Y 8 PM HORA DEL CENTRO El defensa lateral de Los Angeles Chargers Mike Davis y su madre Teresa, el cuatro veces campeón mundial de boxeo Abner Mares y su madre Belén y el cantante de reggaeton Joey Montana celebran el “Día de la Madre” con Omar Chaparro  10 de mayo de 2021, Los Ángeles, California – El programa de EstrellaTV “TU-NIGHT CON OMAR CHAPARRO” recibirá a dos figuras destacadas del mundo de los deportes y a sus madres para un episodio especial del “Día de la Madre”. El programa especial, que se transmitirá esta noche a las 9 PM hora del este y 8 PM hora del centro, contará con la participación del defensa lateral de Los Angeles Chargers Mike Davis y su madre Teresa, el cuatro veces campeón mundial de boxeo en tres divisiones y comentarista de TV Abner Mares y su madre Belén y el cantante de reggaeton Joey Montana junto al anfitrión Omar Chaparro. Con juegos, música y datos divertidos sobre sus hijos que solo una madre puede saber, el episodio ofrecerá momentos dulces y entretenidos para seguir celebrando el Día de la Madre.   "TU-NIGHT CON OMAR CHAPARRO" se emitirá esta noche, 10 de mayo, a las 9 PM hora del este y 8 PM hora del centro.     De izquierda a derecha figuran: Gonzo Zaz, copresentador de “Tu-Night con Omar Chaparro”, Joey Montana, Teresa Martínez, Mike Davis, Abner Mares, Belén Martínez y Omar Chaparro.   Con más de 50 millones de visualizaciones digitales, "TU-NIGHT CON OMAR CHAPARRO" se convirtió en una plataforma donde los fans del entretenimiento en español pueden ver a las más destacadas celebridades de Hollywood, las figuras del entretenimiento latino, invitados musicales y sketchs de comedia con los principales comediantes de EE.UU. y México. Omar Chaparro es uno de los actores y comediantes latinos más queridos y populares de México y EE.UU. Sus casi 10 millones de fieles seguidores en las redes sociales y digitales demuestran su cualidad de cercanía con el público, su ingenio y humor para abordar la vida y su atractivo en la pantalla.       Acerca de Estrella Media, Inc.    Estrella Media, Inc., es una empresa hispana líder de medios que desarrolla contenido de video y audio para distribución multiplataforma en la Unión Americana y alrededor del mundo. Estrella Media es una de las productoras más grandes de contenido de video en español en los Estados Unidos, produciendo más de 4,000 horas anualmente de programación de noticias y entretenimiento en sus Estrella Studios y cuenta con un catálogo de más de 20,000 horas de programación original de entretenimiento.   Estrella Media informa y entretiene al público de habla hispana de la Unión Americana a través de su cadena nacional de televisión EstrellaTV, sus estaciones propias en mercados hispanos importantes y a través de plataformas gratuitas de streaming con anuncios publicitarios que se transmite por medio de KSDX-EstrellaTV. Asimismo, el público puede acceder Estrella News, la primera cadena de noticias 24/7multiplataforma en español en Estados Unidos. EstrellaTV es un canal nacional, ofrecido por la mayoría de los principales proveedores de televisión por cable y transmitido por streaming desde cualquier parte en Samsung TV+, The Roku Channel, Xumo y FuboTV. Con 15 estaciones de TV propias u operadas y más de 30 afiliadas en los principales mercados hispanos, el canal también se posiciona en los principales proveedores de TV por cable de EE.UU. y en plataformas de streaming gratuitas y sustentadas con publicidad que transmiten EstrellaTV. El público también puede acceder a Estrella News, el primer canal de noticias multiplataforma en español y que se transmite 24/7 en EE.UU. Estrella Media es también una de las principales productoras de programación de audio en español y de eventos. La distinguida programación radial de Estrella Media se transmite por medio de sus propias estaciones de radio en los mercados hispanos más importantes de Estados Unidos y también se puede bajar en plataformas digitales. Adicionalmente, Estrella Media también produce festivales musicales, conciertos y eventos especiales a grande escala por toda la Unión Americana.  Para obtener más información actualizada de la empresa, favor de visitar Estrella Media. 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