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7 days ago
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Major League Fishing, RFD-TV Join Forces to Bring Bass Fishing to National TV
MLF's Team Series to Air Live on RFD-TV Beginning Aug. 24 BENTON, Ky., August 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a landmark move for outdoor sports and Rural Media Group, Major League Fishing (MLF) and RFD-TV announced today an exclusive broadcast partnership that will bring live tournament coverage from the MLF Team Series Presented by Bass Pro Shops to a national television audience for the first time. Starting Sunday, August 24, RFD-TV will air the final period of all 24 Team Series matches live – delivering the most intense, high-stakes moments of MLF competition straight into living rooms across the country. Final-period broadcasts will air from 2:30 to 5 p.m. ET, and unlike any other televised bass tournaments, the winner of each match will be crowned live as teams strive to survive and advance to the championship round. In addition, RFD-TV will kick off its coverage with a special full-day broadcast of Day 1 of the opening Team Series event of the season, the B&W Trailer Hitches Challenge Cup from Port Huron on Michigan's Thumbcoast, airing live from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 24. This partnership is more than just a programming decision. It's a bold step forward for both organizations. It marks MLF's first live presence on a linear television network since Emmy-winning announcer Joe Buck, baseball analyst Bob Brenly and Forrest L. Wood called the action live on FOX during the 1999 Ranger M1 Millennium, the first time a bass fishing tournament appeared live on linear TV. The historic Nov. 7, 1999, broadcast reeled in more than 2 million viewers. The 2025 MLF Team Series heralds Rural Media Group's return to live sports broadcasting, building on a legacy that once included over 600 live rodeo events annually. "This partnership is a major milestone for Major League Fishing and for the sport of professional bass fishing," said Jim Wilburn, President of Sales for MLF. "Our fans will now be able to watch live tournament action unfold on a national broadcast television network. RFD-TV's reach and commitment to rural and outdoor programming make them the perfect partner to help us bring the excitement of the Team Series to more households than ever before." Raquel Gottsch Koehler, Chief Marketing & Creative Officer and Co-Owner of RFD-TV, sees the partnership as part of a broader mission. "This is about more than live sports. It's about honoring tradition while embracing what's next," Koehler said. "At RFD-TV, we've always been committed to amplifying voices and stories that too often go unheard, and the story of professional bass fishing is one of grit, strategy and relentless passion. We're extremely proud that RFD-TV will bring that story live to a national broadcast audience." The 2025 MLF Team Series is made up of four Cups – the Challenge Cup (Aug. 24–29), Heritage Cup (Sept. 14–19), Patriot Cup (Oct. 22–27), and Summit Cup (Nov. 16–21) – each featuring six action-packed matches with Bass Pro Tour anglers paired in two-man teams. Designed for television, the format delivers nonstop action, dramatic swings, and SCORETRACKER® leaderboard shakeups that make for compelling live viewing. Each live broadcast will be produced by MLF's award-winning production partner, Winnercomm, in HD and delivered to RFD-TV, ensuring the same standard of excellence fans have come to expect from MLFNOW!® livestream coverage. RFD-TV will hold exclusive linear broadcast rights during the live airing window, while fans can also stream the final periods live on the MLF and MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) apps, RFD-TV Now, Game & Fish TV, and Rumble. the MLF and MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) apps, and Rumble will stream the entirety of each event. Post-produced episodes of the Team Series will continue to air on the Outdoor Channel, Discovery and Vice. The agreement also includes a dynamic mix of promotional support from both partners, including tune-in spots across MLF digital and linear platforms, dedicated features on RFD-TV's Market Day Report and Rural Evening News, and a one-hour "MLF 101" special airing from RFD-TV's Nashville studios in August. "This collaboration embodies what's possible when tradition meets innovation," Wilburn said. "We're not just broadcasting bass fishing – we're elevating the platform for anglers, sponsors and fans alike, and we're doing it together." For complete details and updated information on the MLF Team Series, visit For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF's social media outlets at Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. About Major League Fishing Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world's largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America's living rooms on CBS, Discovery, Discovery+, Discovery GO, Animal Planet, Outdoor Channel, VICE, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and Game & Fish TV, and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world's top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 20 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care. About RFD-TV Launched in 2000, RFD-TV is the flagship television network of Rural Media Group, Inc., and the only 24-hour network dedicated to serving the needs of rural America. An independent, family-owned and operated media network, RFD-TV features a mix of agribusiness reporting, equine programs, rural lifestyle shows, and traditional country music. The network produces more than six hours of live news every weekday from state-of-the-art studios located in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards in Texas and on iconic Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee. RFD-TV is available nationwide via DISH, DIRECTV®, AT&T U-Verse, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, and other major providers, as well as online at and through RFD-TV Now, Roku, Firestick, Apple TV, and Sling TV. View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACT:JOE OPAGER SR. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, MLFp: 218.434.0748e: JENNIFER ST. CLAIR COMMUNICATIONS, RFD-TVp: 323.481.6841e: jennifer@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Major League Fishing, RFD-TV Join Forces to Bring Bass Fishing to National TV
BENTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a landmark move for outdoor sports and Rural Media Group, Major League Fishing (MLF) and RFD-TV announced today an exclusive broadcast partnership that will bring live tournament coverage from the MLF Team Series Presented by Bass Pro Shops to a national television audience for the first time. 'This collaboration embodies what's possible when tradition meets innovation. We're not just broadcasting bass fishing – we're elevating the platform for anglers, sponsors and fans alike, and we're doing it together.' Share Starting Sunday, August 24, RFD-TV will air the final period of all 24 Team Series matches live – delivering the most intense, high-stakes moments of MLF competition straight into living rooms across the country. Final-period broadcasts will air from 2:30 to 5 p.m. ET, and unlike any other televised bass tournaments, the winner of each match will be crowned live as teams strive to survive and advance to the championship round. In addition, RFD-TV will kick off its coverage with a special full-day broadcast of Day 1 of the opening Team Series event of the season, the B&W Trailer Hitches Challenge Cup from Port Huron on Michigan's Thumbcoast, airing live from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 24. This partnership is more than just a programming decision. It's a bold step forward for both organizations. It marks MLF's first live presence on a linear television network since Emmy-winning announcer Joe Buck, baseball analyst Bob Brenly and Forrest L. Wood called the action live on FOX during the 1999 Ranger M1 Millennium, the first time a bass fishing tournament appeared live on linear TV. The historic Nov. 7, 1999, broadcast reeled in more than 2 million viewers. The 2025 MLF Team Series heralds Rural Media Group's return to live sports broadcasting, building on a legacy that once included over 600 live rodeo events annually. 'This partnership is a major milestone for Major League Fishing and for the sport of professional bass fishing,' said Jim Wilburn, President of Sales for MLF. 'Our fans will now be able to watch live tournament action unfold on a national broadcast television network. RFD-TV's reach and commitment to rural and outdoor programming make them the perfect partner to help us bring the excitement of the Team Series to more households than ever before.' Raquel Gottsch Koehler, Chief Marketing & Creative Officer and Co-Owner of RFD-TV, sees the partnership as part of a broader mission. 'This is about more than live sports. It's about honoring tradition while embracing what's next,' Koehler said. 'At RFD-TV, we've always been committed to amplifying voices and stories that too often go unheard, and the story of professional bass fishing is one of grit, strategy and relentless passion. We're extremely proud that RFD-TV will bring that story live to a national broadcast audience.' The 2025 MLF Team Series is made up of four Cups – the Challenge Cup (Aug. 24–29), Heritage Cup (Sept. 14–19), Patriot Cup (Oct. 22–27), and Summit Cup (Nov. 16–21) – each featuring six action-packed matches with Bass Pro Tour anglers paired in two-man teams. Designed for television, the format delivers nonstop action, dramatic swings, and SCORETRACKER® leaderboard shakeups that make for compelling live viewing. Each live broadcast will be produced by MLF's award-winning production partner, Winnercomm, in HD and delivered to RFD-TV, ensuring the same standard of excellence fans have come to expect from MLFNOW!® livestream coverage. RFD-TV will hold exclusive linear broadcast rights during the live airing window, while fans can also stream the final periods live on the MLF and MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) apps, RFD-TV Now, Game & Fish TV, and Rumble. the MLF and MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) apps, and Rumble will stream the entirety of each event. Post-produced episodes of the Team Series will continue to air on the Outdoor Channel, Discovery and Vice. The agreement also includes a dynamic mix of promotional support from both partners, including tune-in spots across MLF digital and linear platforms, dedicated features on RFD-TV's Market Day Report and Rural Evening News, and a one-hour 'MLF 101' special airing from RFD-TV's Nashville studios in August. 'This collaboration embodies what's possible when tradition meets innovation,' Wilburn said. 'We're not just broadcasting bass fishing – we're elevating the platform for anglers, sponsors and fans alike, and we're doing it together.' For complete details and updated information on the MLF Team Series, visit For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF's social media outlets at Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. About Major League Fishing Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world's largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America's living rooms on CBS, Discovery, Discovery+, Discovery GO, Animal Planet, Outdoor Channel, VICE, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and Game & Fish TV, and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world's top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 20 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care. About RFD-TV Launched in 2000, RFD-TV is the flagship television network of Rural Media Group, Inc., and the only 24-hour network dedicated to serving the needs of rural America. An independent, family-owned and operated media network, RFD-TV features a mix of agribusiness reporting, equine programs, rural lifestyle shows, and traditional country music. The network produces more than six hours of live news every weekday from state-of-the-art studios located in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards in Texas and on iconic Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee. RFD-TV is available nationwide via DISH, DIRECTV®, AT&T U-Verse, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, and other major providers, as well as online at and through RFD-TV Now, Roku, Firestick, Apple TV, and Sling TV.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
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Emerita Appeals Aznalcóllar Exploitation Permit Grant
TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerita Resources Corp. (TSX – V: EMO; OTCQB: EMOTF; FSE: LLJA) (the 'Company' or 'Emerita') has today filed an appeal of the resolution dated May 30, 2025 (the 'Appeal') made by the Delegación Territorial en Sevilla de la Consejería de Economía, Hacienda y Fondos Europeos - Consejería de Industria Energía (the 'Administration') granting the exploitation permit for the Aznalcóllar project (the 'Project') to Minera Los Frailes S.L. ('MLF') (please see the Company's press release dated June 2, 2025 for further details). The Appeal is a separate and distinct legal process from (i) the ongoing Aznalcóllar criminal trial which is scheduled to conclude in July 2025, (ii) the administrative case regarding the various alleged irregularities by the Junta in adjudicating the Tender which the Company initiated in 2015 (please see the Company's press release dated May 2, 2022 for further details), and (iii) the recently filed appeal by the Company with the Tribunal Supremo (please see the Company's press release dated June 25, 2025 for further details). Emerita shall continue to exercise all available rights and remedies to protect its interest and the interest of its shareholders. Pursuant to the Appeal, Emerita has requested that the Permit and the resolution awarding the permit to MLF be deemed null and void. Emerita's grounds for the Appeal are numerous and include, but are not limited to, the following allegations: MLF did not participate in the public tender for the Aznalcóllar project and should not have been awarded the rights to the Project nor should it have the legal right to apply for, or be awarded, an exploitation permit. There is no formal authorization from the Administration granting MLF the rights to the Project as required by Spanish law; Emerita has asked the Administration to clarify which party participated in the tender as it remains unclear whether the mining project/plan was presented by Minorbis S.L. or a consortium comprised of Grupo Mexico with Minorbis. The project/plan submitted in the public tender, including the proposed discharge of water into the Guadalquivir river, is completely different than the mining project/plan presented by MLF to obtain the exploitation permit; and Various breaches of administrative and mining laws and regulations. The Appeal was made by Emerita to the Administration pursuant to Spanish administrative law. About Emerita Resources Corp. Emerita is a natural resource company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Europe, with a primary focus on exploring in Spain. The Company's corporate office and technical team are based in Sevilla, Spain with an administrative office in Toronto, Canada. For further information, contact: Ian Parkinson +1 647 910-2500 (Toronto) info@ Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Information This press release contains 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, without limitation, statements regarding the prospectivity of Aznalcóllar, the awarding of the public tender, the Company's Appeal, timing and impact of the Aznalcóllar litigation and administrative processes and the Company's future plans. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'plans', 'expects' or 'does not expect', 'is expected', 'budget', 'scheduled', 'estimates', 'forecasts', 'intends', 'anticipates' or 'does not anticipate', or 'believes', or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will be taken', 'occur' or 'be achieved'. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Emerita, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, geopolitical and social uncertainties; the actual results of current exploration activities; risks associated with operation in foreign jurisdictions; ability to successfully integrate the purchased properties; foreign operations risks; and other risks inherent in the mining industry. Although Emerita has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Emerita does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASEError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fibre2Fashion
20-06-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
China shifts to short-term tools in monetary policy overhaul: Nomura
China is transitioning its monetary policy framework to resemble Western models, focusing on short-term policy rates and reducing reliance on medium-term lending tools. China is reshaping its monetary policy, shifting from the medium-term lending facility to short-term tools like the 7-day reverse repo rate. The PBoC is creating a narrower interest rate corridor and using DR001 as a key benchmark. However, policy transmission remains weak, and open market operations are still developing amid lingering challenges. The People's Bank of China (PBoC) has de-emphasised the one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF), instead elevating the seven-day open market operations (OMO) reverse repo rate as the primary policy rate, according to Nomura. To enhance clarity and improve rate transmission, the PBoC is establishing a narrower interest rate corridor with temporary overnight repo rates acting as the floor and reverse repo rates as the ceiling. The DR001 rate—overnight repo for depository institutions—has emerged as a key interbank benchmark. The shift comes amid growing limitations of the MLF, which has constrained bond market liquidity by tying up large volumes of Chinese government bonds (CGBs) at the central bank. In response, the PBoC resumed direct CGB trading and launched outright reverse repos to manage liquidity more efficiently. Despite this shift, challenges remain. The PBoC does not commit to unlimited lending at the corridor's ceiling. Transmission from policy and interbank rates to bank lending and deposit rates remains weak, with window guidance still critical. Open market operations are also in a formative stage, as shown by the suspension of CGB purchases shortly after resumption. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Fibre2Fashion
03-06-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
PBoC likely to cut key rate further as policy eases, says Fitch
People's Bank of China (PBoC) is expected to make further cuts to its seven-day reverse repo (RR) rate in 2025, following a reduction from 1.5 per cent to 1.4 per cent on May 9, according to Fitch Ratings. The move aligns with the central bank's shift from a 'prudent' to a 'moderately loose' monetary stance, as announced in December 2024. The PBoC also reduced the Reserve Requirement Ratio for large banks to 9 per cent from 9.5 per cent. Fitch has updated its Global Economic Outlook (GEO) to reflect the seven-day RR as China's primary policy interest rate, replacing the Medium-Term Lending Facility (MLF) rate due to structural changes in its implementation. If MLF rate forecasts were applied mechanically, the RR rate could fall to as low as 0.5 per cent by the end of 2025, Fitch said in a press release. Despite a move towards a more price-based policy framework, the PBoC continues to use both price- and quantity-based tools. The central bank reaffirmed the role of the seven-day RR rate as its main policy rate and has created a tighter corridor for interbank rates, with overnight repo and reverse repo operations pegged 20 basis points below and 50 basis points above the RR rate, respectively. PBoC may implement further cuts to its seven-day reverse repo (RR) rate in 2025, following a reduction to 1.4 per cent in May, according to Fitch Ratings. This aligns with its shift to a 'moderately loose' monetary stance. Fitch now considers the seven-day RR as China's main policy rate. Although deep cuts are projected, easing could be constrained by recent US-China trade de-escalation. While aggressive easing is anticipated, the recent easing in US-China trade tensions may moderate the extent of future rate cuts. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)
