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State Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for Sunday January 12, 2025 ( 28 items )  

"First Ball to Last Ball" Coverage of the 2025 Australian Open Live Across ESPN Platforms
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizMedia] Tournament Starts Saturday, January 11, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2 New in 2025: All day 1 matches stream live via ESPN on Disney+ Daily Live Coverage on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes Every Match Streams Live on ESPN+ Day Session Matches in Primetime ET and Night Session Matches at 3 a.m. ET One-hour highlight shows on ABC middle and final weekends   more

ABC, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes Present Supercopa de Espana Final: 259th Real Madrid-FC Barcelona El Clasico on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: Para version en espanol haga click aqui * Kylian Mbappe's first appearance in a Supercopa de Espana Final * FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski joins reporter Martin Ainstein for special Bicycle Diaries interview in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia * Coverage in English and Spanish begins at 1:30 p.m. ABC will broadcast the Supercopa de Espana 2025 Final - the 259th Real Madrid vs  more

Conn. A.G. Tong Announces $5 Million Preliminary Settlement With Stone Academy and Its Owners
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 11 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: * * * Harmed Stone Students to Receive Cash Payments and New Training Opportunities * * * Attorney General William Tong announced today a $5 million preliminary settlement has been reached with Stone Academy and its owners to resolve claims filed by the State and former students involving unfair and deceptive conduct at the defunct for-profit nursing school. Stone   more

Conn. A.G. Tong Announces $608,296 False Claims Settlement With Dentist Over Prohibited Patient Recruiting Fees
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2025: Attorney General William Tong and United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut Vanessa Roberts Avery today announced a $608,296 settlement agreement with Lakshmi Bethi, DMD ("Bethi") and her business entities, New Haven Family Dental LLC, New Haven Family Dental Group LLC; and New Haven Dental LLC and, resolving allegations that they violated state and federal   more

Conn. A.G. Tong Announces States, Justice Department Sue Six Large Landlords for Algorithmic Pricing Scheme That Harms Millions of American Renters
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2025: * * * Landlord Cortland Agrees to Cooperate with Justice Department and Enter into a Settlement to End the Use of Common Rental Pricing Algorithms and Competitively Sensitive Data to Set Rents * * * Attorney General William Tong today joined the U.S. Department of Justice and nine other states filing an amended complaint in its antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, suin  more

Conn. Gov. Lamont Orders Special Elections on Feb. 25 for 2 General Assembly Seats
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 11 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has scheduled Tuesday, February 25, 2025, as the date to hold special elections to fill two vacancies in the Connecticut General Assembly. They include: * the 21st Senatorial District, which consists of portions of Monroe, Seymour, and Stratford, and the entirety of Shelton, and was most recently held by Kevin Kelly; and * the 40th A  more

Debut of TGL presented by SoFi Attracts Average Audience of 919,000 on ESPN
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: The debut of TGL presented by SoFi, the new prime time golf league, drew an average audience of 919,000 on ESPN Tuesday night, with viewership averaging more than 1.0 million 9:15-10:15 p.m. ET, when The Bay was nearing its 9-2 victory. Bay was declared the winner of the match at 10:36 p.m. when it took a 7-1 lead after the 10 th hole. TGL, founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIl  more

ESPN and Big Sky Announce Media Rights Extension Through 2029-30
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 6 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizMedia] ESPN and the Big Sky Conference have announced a five-year extension to their current media rights agreement, which doubles its televised coverage for football and provides a continued platform for the more than 600 Big Sky Conference live events streaming annually on ESPN+ and the ESPN App. "We are proud to continue our wonderful relationship with ESPN and showcase the treme  more

ESPN and PENN Entertainment Expand ESPN BET Sportsbook Brand
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN and PENN Entertainment announced today that 10 additional retail sportsbooks at key PENN properties will be rebranded to "ESPN BET Sportsbook" in early 2025 (subject to all regulatory approvals), increasing the total number of ESPN BET branded sportsbooks at PENN properties to 19. The new ESPN BET locations will serve customers across Pennsylvania, Colorado, Ohio, Iowa, I  more

ESPN Earns Second-Most-Watched Monday Night Football Season in 24-Year History of Airing Historic Television Franchise; Averaged 15 Million Viewers Per Game This Season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizMedia] * 2024 Joins 2023 as the Two Most-Watched MNF Seasons in ESPN Era (2006 - Present) * 112 Million Total Fans Watched Monday Night Football in 2024 * Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli Averaged One Million Viewers; Fourth Consecutive Season Reaching the Benchmark * Nearly All of ESPN's 10 Most-Watched MNF Games Have Occurred in Joe Buck/Troy Aikman/Lisa Salters T  more

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: NBA's Top Two Record Holders Play This Wednesday as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell Host the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 6 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizMedia] ESPN media contacts: ben.cafardo@espn.com and ronce.rajan@espn.com. -30- Tags Cleveland Cavaliers ESPN NBA Full Court Press Milwaukee Bucks NBA NBA Countdown Oklahoma City Thunder San Antonio Spurs *** Original text here: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/01/espn-nba-full-court-press-nbas-top-two-record-holders-play-this-wednesday-as-the-cleveland-cavali  more

ESPN Platforms and ABC Present Supercopa de Espana 2025 from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: Mbappe, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Jude Bellingham to star in Spanish football's midseason classic ESPN platforms and ABC will present Supercopa de Espana 2025 - the 41st edition of Spanish soccer's midseason classic - at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from Wednesday, Jan. 8, through Sunday, Jan. 12. ESPN2 will televise the semifinals on Wednesday and Thursday  more

ESPN Presents Nearly 250 Women's College Basketball Matchups Across Platforms, Jan. 8-13
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 8 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizMedia] * ESPN platforms to showcase six top-25 bouts * Sunday's ESPN doubleheader features No. 5 Texas at No. 2 South Carolina (1 p.m. ET) and No. 21 NC State at Stanford (3 p.m.) ESPN's industry leading coverage of women's college basketball continues with a stacked week showcasing nearly 250 conference matchups across ESPN platforms from Jan. 8-13. Featured conferences include  more

ESPN Re-Signs NFL Draft Analyst Jordan Reid
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 6 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizMedia] * Maintains Role Providing Year-Round NFL Draft Coverage on ESPN.com and ESPN+ * Focus Remains on NFL Prospects Surrounding Marquee College Matchups, All-Star Games and More ESPN has re-signed NFL draft analyst Jordan Reid to a new contract where he will continue to serve as a valuable member of ESPN's year-round NFL draft team. Throughout the year, Reid's analysis and   more

ESPN's College Football Bowl Viewership Reaches Record Highs for 2024-25 Season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * FCS Championship Scores Second-Most-Watched Title Game on Record The 2024-25 college football bowl season on ESPN platforms saw remarkable growth, drawing significant increases in viewership across key demographics. The 33 non-College Football Playoff bowls averaged 2.7 million viewers, marking a 14 percent year-over-year increase and the largest audience since the 2019-20   more

ESPN's Monday Night Vikings vs. Rams Wild Card Presentation Punctuates the Playoff Weekend; Signature NFL Studio Programing & Digital Content to Enhance Start of the Postseason on ESPN
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * Game Relocated to Arizona in the Interest of Public Safety * Buck, Aikman, Salters and Rutledge Call the Game on ESPN/ABC/ESPN+ * Manning Brothers Return to ESPN2 with Belichick; Spanish-Language Telecast on ESPN Deportes * Monday Night Countdown and NFL Live On-Site from State Farm Stadium * ESPN's Full Slate of Wild Card Studio Programming Begins Saturday *   more

ESPN's Signature MegaCast Presentation of College Football Playoff Semifinal Showdowns Set for Thursday and Friday, Jan. 9-10
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizMedia] ESPN will telecast more than a dozen total offerings throughout the College Football Playoff Semifinals on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 9-10. The penultimate round of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff will be presented with the main telecast on ESPN, with additional viewing options on ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, SEC Network, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes and the ESPN App. ES  more

Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: 2025 Opening Drive Continues at Sony Open in Hawaii
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 8 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizMedia] * Coverage begins tomorrow at 12 p.m. ET, continues through Final Round on Sunday, January 12 * Featured Groups include Bradley, Harman, Horschel, Kim, last week's The Sentry winner Matsuyama * Subscribe to ESPN+ on the ESPN App, ESPN.com and connected TV devices PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ remains in Hawaii for the second consecutive week with live, exclusive coverage of t  more

Former Syracuse Star Michael Carter-Williams Joins ESPN as Men's College Basketball Analyst
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizMedia] * 2014 NBA Rookie of the Year to appear on ACC Network's Nothing But Net Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the season * Makes debut as game analyst on Jan. 25, calling Clemson at Virginia Tech Former Syracuse star Michael Carter-Williams has joined ESPN as a men's college basketball studio and game analyst. Carter-Williams, who led the Orange to the 2013 Final Four, will  more

Hartford Expands Asia Presence With New Service Company In Singapore Through Its Lloyd's Syndicate 1221
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 8 -- The Hartford, a property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds provider, issued the following news release: * * * The Hartford Singapore to underwrite Financial Lines and Credit & Political Risks coverage * * * The Hartford has opened a new service company in Singapore, extending its expertise to one of the world's largest commercial wholesale markets through its Lloyd's Syndicate 1221 and expanding its presence in Asia. The Hartford has nam  more

Marquee Soccer Content on ESPN Platforms and ABC This Week
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * Arsenal-Manchester United helms 32 FA Cup Third Round matches on ESPN+, Thursday through Monday * Bundesliga on ESPN+ returns from Christmas break with marquee Dortmund-Leverkusen match on Friday * Top matchups in English and Spanish football on Sunday across ESPN+, ESPN Deportes and ABC * 2024-2025 LALIGA season rolls on with Matchday 19 games FA Cup Third Round   more

Monday Night Countdown Finishes the Regular Season Up Year-Over-Year & Delivers Its Most-Watched Episode in Nearly 10 Seasons, Highlighting NFL on ESPN's Portfolio of Studio Show Success
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN's NFL studio shows delivered viewership successes throughout the 2024 regular season, headlined by Monday Night Countdown boosting its audience percentage overall and among key demos, while also airing its most-watched episode since the 2016 season. Sunday NFL Countdown, NFL Live, NFL Primetime and NFL Matchup each added to the success of the NFL on ESPN portfolio, which is  more

Three Exclusive NHL Games This Week on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 6 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizMedia] * Toronto Maple Leafs Face Philadelphia Flyers on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET * Maple Leafs Take on Carolina Hurricanes Thursday at 7:30 on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * ABC Hockey Saturday Matchup Between Boston Bruins and Defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers at 1 p.m. * The Point Returns Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * 45 NHL   more

Transcript: 2025 Australian Open Preview with Rennae Stubbs and John McEnroe
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: [Category: BizMedia] Today ESPN Tennis commentators Rennae Stubbs and John McEnroe previewed the 2025 Australian Open. ESPN's exclusive live coverage in the U.S. begins Saturday, January 11, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Comprehensive coverage will culminate with the Women's and Men's Championships on January 25 and 26, respectively, at 3:30 a.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+  more

Trinity College: Researcher Informs Turtle Conservation Efforts
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 8 (TNSres) -- Trinity College issued the following news: Amber Pitt grew up swimming in New England rivers and lakes alongside freshwater turtles and appreciating their presence. The Trinity College associate professor of environmental science is now among leading tortoise and turtle researchers globally to be recognized for her expertise by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). "Being part of the IUCN is a powerful reminder of the urgent need   more

UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Dern vs. Ribas 2
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: 7 p.m. ET: Main Card | 4 p.m. ET: Prelims To Subscribe to ESPN+ Visit ESPNPlus.com/UFC UFC kicks of its first event of 2025 this weekend at UFC APEX with UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 on Saturday, Jan. 11. The event will air live on ESPN+ (English and Spanish) and SiriusXM Fight Nation, with the main card at 7 p.m. ET and Prelims beginning at 4 p.m. Main Event * Top  more

Venu Sports Will Be Discontinued
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: Venu Sports, the proposed virtual MVPD service from ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery, will be discontinued. The collective decision by the three companies not to move forward with the contemplated joint venture is effective immediately. JOINT STATEMENT FROM ESPN, FOX AND WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY "After careful consideration, we have collectively agreed to discontinue the   more

Vermont Law & Graduate School: Resource Offers Solutions to Address Environmental Injustice for Floodplain Communities
SOUTH ROYALTON, Vermont, Jan. 8 (TNSres) -- The Vermont Law and Graduate School issued the following news release: * * * Move from Fossil Fuel Reliant Peaker Plants to Batteries Could Change Lives, Report Says * * * The Vermont Law and Graduate School's Institute for Energy and the Environment, along with the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation at the University of Connecticut, have created a new resource to help communities in the northeast better respond to climate  more