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Aramark Sports + Entertainment has been selected as the food and beverage service provider for the proposed new A’s ballpark in Las Vegas.

Sports Business Journal said that as part of a 20-year deal, Aramark has had to shell out at least $175 million to land the job, including an equity investment into the team of at least $100 million and a capex investment commitment of at least $75 million, according to sources.

The 33,000-capacity New Las Vegas Stadium is a future fixed-roof ballpark to be built on the site of the former Tropicana Las Vegas (casino hotel) on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada (US).

It is planned as the new home stadium of the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB) after they complete their planned relocation from Oakland, California, to the Las Vegas Metropolitan area.

The A’s give Aramark a second big MLB account win in as many years after it picked up the San Francico Giants last year just before the 2024 MLB season started.

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In addition to the A’s and Giants, Aramark S+E’s MLB portfolio includes PNC Park (Pirates), Daikin Park (Astros), Kauffman Stadium (Royals), Fenway Park (Red Sox), Coors Field (Rockies), Citizens Bank Park (Phillies), and Citi Field (Mets).

Aramark also worked with the A’s as their concessionaire at Oakland Coliseum.

SBJ further stated that five of the sports venue F&B industry’s six biggest companies – Aramark Sports + Entertainment, Delaware North, Legends, Levy, and Sodexo Live – competed for the A’s’ business, beginning late last year.

At least four of those were willing to consider the A’s equity stake request. Oak View Group, which doesn’t have any baseball clients and is already engaged in Las Vegas with its recent takeover of Allegiant Stadium, was the only major player that didn’t compete.

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Delaware North, Levy, and Aramark emerged with the highest/best offers in the last month of the RFP process, which concluded in April.

The A’s Las Vegas stadium project still hasn’t been completely finalized, though it is progressing toward an official groundbreaking in June.

A’s owner John Fisher is reportedly looking to close a stadium funding gap of at least $500 million.

Legends is operating the A’s’ food and beverage service for the next few years at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento while the team waits for its new Las Vegas stadium to be built.

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The A’s announced they’re opening an experience sales center this fall and they’re looking to officially break ground this summer.

Clark County (Nevada) recently put an agreement in place for what happens to the site if the stadium project isn’t finished, though that’s normal procedure for a project of this magnitude, especially for valuable land near the Las Vegas Strip.

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Push30 was selected to join the Al-Farabi Scale-Up Program, a prestigious acceleration initiative held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January to February 2025.

Baku, Azerbaijan, May 30, 2025 — Push30, a next-generation digital wellness platform, is revolutionizing how people and organizations approach healthy living. With a single subscription, users can access an extensive network of fitness and spa centers across different cities and countries — promoting convenience, flexibility, and a healthy lifestyle that fits into even the busiest of schedules.

Founded in 2019 in Azerbaijan, Push30 quickly rose to become the leading fitness tech brand in the country. At its core, Push30 is more than just a gym access app — it is a holistic wellness ecosystem tailored to the needs of the modern urban individual. Whether it’s an early-morning gym session or a lunch break yoga class, Push30 empowers users to integrate fitness into their daily routines with ease.

Push30, a next-generation digital wellness platform, is transforming how companies support the health, motivation, and productivity of their employees. Designed specifically for the B2B sector, Push30 empowers organizations to offer flexible, convenient access to a wide network of fitness and wellness centers across multiple cities and countries —promoting convenience, flexibility, and a healthy lifestyle that fits into even the busiest of schedules.

Founded in 2020 in Azerbaijan, Push30 quickly rose to become the leading fitness tech brand in the country. At its core, Push30 is a holistic wellness ecosystem built around the needs of modern businesses and their teams. Whether it’s early-morning workouts, lunchtime yoga sessions, or evening spa visits, employees can seamlessly integrate wellness into their daily routines — boosting morale and performance along the way.

From day one, Push30’s mission has been to redefine corporate wellness. By offering customizable packages tailored to different company sizes and cultures, the platform has helped organizations improve employee retention, foster engagement, and build stronger workplace communities.

With its dedicated B2B approach and focus on scalable solutions, Push30 is not only improving individual well-being but also driving long-term business success across the region.

Push30 at Al-Farabi Scale-Up Program in Riyadh

As part of its growth strategy, Push30 was selected to join the Al-Farabi Scale-Up Program, a prestigious acceleration initiative held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January to February 2025. This exclusive program brought together top-performing startups from around the region, providing them with an opportunity to network with key players in the Saudi innovation ecosystem.

Throughout the 3-month long program, the offline part lasted one month. Push30 engaged with high-level investors, industry veterans, and regional stakeholders, gaining strategic insights into market entry, user behavior, and localization. The program culminated in a highly anticipated Demo Day on February 26, hosted at CODE Riyadh — a central hub for startups and innovation in the region.

Push30’s pitch drew significant attention and further validated its readiness to enter new international markets.

$300,000 Investment Update & Series A Round Progress

One of the highlights of Demo Day was a major investment update: White Hill Capital, Push30’s bridge-round VC investor, signed a letter of intent for a follow-on investment of $300,000 after the acceleration program. This investment signals continued confidence in Push30’s leadership, product strategy, and expansion plans.

Push30’s Series A fundraising round is also progressing rapidly. With a target of $3 million, nearly 50% of the round is already secured, driven by strong interest from both global and regional investors. Existing investors are actively working to increase their commitments, further validating Push30’s long-term vision and market relevance.

International Expansion: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia

Push30 is strategically expanding into new markets with remarkable success. In 2023, the company launched in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and has since partnered with 200+ fitness centers across the city. Further expansion across Uzbekistan is already in progress.

In December 2024, Push30 entered the Kazakhstani market, starting operations in Astana and Almaty, where it onboarded over 200 fitness partners. These milestones demonstrate the platform’s adaptability and universal appeal across diverse markets.

Saudi Arabia is next. The time spent in Riyadh during the Al-Farabi program confirmed strong demand and enthusiasm for the Push30 product. The team is now fully focused on adapting the app to fit local cultural and business norms while preparing for an official launch. Riyadh is set to become a strategic base for further growth in the Gulf region.

Push30 Invites Partners and Investors for Collaboration

Push30 invites partners and investors to collaborate in supporting innovative projects and nurturing future leaders. By working with Push30, partners and investors gain access to new business opportunities and strong networks. Push30 is ready to build mutually beneficial partnerships with every collaborator. 

Finally, an interview with Push30 CEO Adil Gasimov is presented. You can read the full interview by clicking the link below: read more.

Contact : To learn more about investment or partnership opportunities, reach out at contact@push30.app 

Support Email : support@push30.az 

About the company: Push30 is a forward-thinking technology firm rooted in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a growing presence in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia. Known for its innovative solutions and ability to penetrate new markets successfully, Push30 is dedicated to enhancing user experiences and expanding its technological footprint globally.

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Las Vegas is the heart of the global innovation, tourism, sports and entertainment economy. Each year, the city hosts hundreds of major trade shows and thousands of technology-focused corporate events where new products are introduced to the world, visions shared and serendipitous meetings and conversations make magic.

Mobility powers this connectivity, but there’s a threat to our autonomous driving future.

Las Vegas spends billions to establish its global reputation as a place where the future meets the present — and it creates jobs. From Black Fire Innovation at UNLV and advanced tech integrated at Harry Reid International Airport, to robot-assisted hotel rooms, to the autonomous taxis serving the Strip, Las Vegas leans into innovation. That’s not to mention the immersive entertainment and sporting venues creating an unmatched experience for global visitors and Nevadans alike. All that investment, innovation and job creation could be threatened by Senate Bill 395, which would stall autonomous trucking in the state before it revs up.

SB 395 would require a licensed human driver in every autonomous commercial truck. This legislation should concern anyone who believes in the power and promise of innovation. Studies suggest this technology can already be safer than human drivers. Requiring a redundant driver adds huge costs for companies working to innovate the way we move.

This legislation, which passed the state Senate, is likely a reaction to stories from truck drivers worried about their future. While those stories are emotional, data show an alarming gap between the number of drivers available and those we’ll need. This legislation would throw Nevada into reverse, pushing it away from dozens of forward-looking states that explicitly allow degrees of autonomous trucking. Twenty-four states now allow fully driverless vehicles that comply with public safety, none with SB 395’s constraints. If passed, AV companies would bypass Nevada for friendlier markets, taking jobs, infrastructure investment and supply chain solutions with them.

As head of the Consumer Technology Association, owner and producer of CES, I’ve seen the show’s reliance on a finely tuned global supply chain — one that relies on autonomy and smart trucking to help us gather in one place. The 2025 show gathered more than 142,000 people in Las Vegas, and generated so much coverage on social media that it could in theory have introduced every human with an internet connection to the marvels of Las Vegas’ show halls.

CES isn’t the only big tech show in Las Vegas. APAA, AWS re:Invent, HPE Discover, NAB, MWC, NBAA, SEMA and dozens of other shows center on innovation and technology. Hundreds more tech-oriented companies host major national and global meetings in Las Vegas. With nearly every company now branding itself a “tech company” and Las Vegas well-established as the world’s premier convention city, the City of Lights is poised to shine brighter — if it retains its status as an innovation hub.

Beyond the Las Vegas lights, autonomous trucking will deliver benefits for all Americans. This technology will improve supply chains and contribute to efficient global trade. That lowers costs and helps get the products you order to your door more quickly, reliably and sustainably.

Fortunately, forward-thinking legislators in the Assembly have recognized the dangers of this bill and are leading the charge to keep Nevada on the cutting edge. By rejecting unnecessary restrictions on autonomous technology, they’re ensuring our state remains a beacon of innovation — not a relic of the past. Let’s support their efforts to build a smarter, more efficient future for Nevada and the nation.

Gary Shapiro is CEO and vice chair of Consumer Technology Association, and the author of books including “Pivot or Die.” CTA owns and produces CES.

The sports broadcasting world has seen plenty of talk about innovation over the years. Some new technologies have become widely accepted, like the first-down line in football and Hawk-Eye tracking in tennis and hockey. Others, like Fox’s NHL glow puck, fizzled out quickly.

One of the latest innovations is the use of virtual reality (VR) to have studio analysts break down highlights. For example, on ESPN’s coverage of Game 5 of the NHL Western Conference Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars, analyst P.K. Subban used a VR headset to explain a key Connor McDavid goal:

P.K. Subban uses VR on ESPN to break down the Connor McDavid goal in Game 5. #NHL https://t.co/NZ0O9eII9a pic.twitter.com/7mtQGdwk2o

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 30, 2025

ESPN previously did this on their coverage of Game 5 of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves-Oklahoma City Thunder Western Conference Final on Wednesday, putting analyst Tim Legler on the (virtual) floor for a breakdown.



This technology is similar to what ESPN has used in animated broadcasts, such as the NFL with The Simpsons or the NHL with Big City Greens, or the NBA with Dunk The Halls, where announcers are inserted into animated environments. But, rather than converting the players into animated figures, they look more like standard video-game representations here.

The main new feature is that analysts like Subban can view the play from different ice- or court-level perspectives, helping them explain the action as if they were right there on the floor or rink.

ESPN announced this VR initiative on Thursday. It combines Hawk-Eye’s limb-tracking data with Beyond Sports’ avatar technology. Analysts wear Meta Quest Pro headsets to enter these immersive environments. ESPN’s Andrea DiCristoforo said this will be used for both NHL and NBA playoff coverage.

“Once we saw what Beyond Sports could do with tracking data, we realized we could show the action from any angle and immerse our analysts directly in the environment — something we felt would create a unique and engaging experience for fans,” said Phil Orlins, VP, Production.

…“I feel like this tech was made for guys like me who really want to teach the game,” said NBA commentator Tim Legler. “It lets me show viewers what players are actually processing in real time, which gives you a deeper understanding of their decision-making. Hopefully, it helps fans notice things the next time they watch a game — stuff they might’ve missed or not fully understood before.

“It changes the perspective from being in studio to actually being on the ice, which allows me to break down the play a lot more accurately…,” added NHL analyst P.K. Subban. ”Standing on the ice, you have a better understanding of spacing where the puck is in angles, so it really gives us a big advantage.”

…“As real-time data becomes faster and more precise, and as avatar realism continues to evolve — much like the progression of video game graphics — we’re unlocking the ability to put fans and analysts directly into the game environment,” said Orlins. “Over time, these experiences will only get more immersive and lifelike, making this kind of virtual, data-driven storytelling an increasingly important and common part of how fans engage with live sports.”

It’s notable that ESPN is experimenting with this technology not just in animated broadcasts but also in standard ones, and across multiple sports. While its NHL coverage is now complete for the year (TNT has the Stanley Cup Final), it’ll return with the NBA Finals on ABC starting June 5. It’ll be interesting to see if VR technology takes a bigger role then.

• The 2nd annual Golfweek Tech Lab, presented by T-Mobile, was held in Charlotte.
• 18 startups competed for awards in five categories, plus a grand prize.
• Wicket, a facial recognition ticketing system, won the grand prize.
• Other category winners included VRTL, Platform Golf, and Play Anywhere.

If the first Golfweek Tech Lab, held in 2024 at the PGA of America’s new Frisco headquarters, proved the perfect starting point for a new festival focused on golf innovation, this year’s gathering in Charlotte — just days before the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow — cemented the event as a major player in the yearly golf calendar.