Major League Fishing Signs O’Reilly Auto Parts as Official Sponsor in Expanded Partnership

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Major League Fishing Signs O’Reilly Auto Parts as Official Sponsor in Expanded Partnership

2025-03-05 03:41 Last Updated At：03:52

BENTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 4, 2025--

Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today an expanded sponsorship with O’Reilly Auto Parts for the 2025 season, with the automotive aftermarket leader now serving as an Official Sponsor across all MLF circuits. O’Reilly Auto Parts will have a prominent brand presence at every Bass Pro Tour and MLF5 event throughout the year, including a marquee role as title sponsor of Stage 4 of the Bass Pro Tour, May 1-4 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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“Our expanded partnership with Major League Fishing is a natural fit as we continue to engage with passionate outdoor and fishing enthusiasts across the country,” said Hugo Sanchez, Vice President of Advertising and Marketing for O’Reilly Auto Parts. “From trucks and trailers to marine and outdoor equipment, O’Reilly Auto Parts is proud to be a trusted source for everything anglers need to stay on the road and on the water. We’re thrilled to support the incredible competition that brings fans closer to the sport they love.”

The agreement provides O’Reilly Auto Parts significant brand exposure on the MLFNOW! livestream and across all MLF platforms. It includes digital content at MajorLeagueFishing.com and a strong brand presence at live events and on-site activations that bring the brand directly to fans. As the title sponsor of Bass Pro Tour Stage 4, O’Reilly Auto Parts will play a central role in one of the most anticipated stops of the season, further strengthening its connection to the fishing community.

“We are excited to build on our strong relationship with O’Reilly Auto Parts and welcome them as an Official Sponsor of Major League Fishing,” said Kathy Fennel, Executive Vice President and General Manager of MLF. “Their commitment to supporting anglers at every level is a strong demonstration of their support for our sport, and we are proud to showcase their brand throughout the 2025 season.”

Fans can catch live coverage of all Bass Pro Tour events, including the O’Reilly Auto Parts Stage 4, and a range of MLF5 events on MLFNOW! via MajorLeagueFishing.com, MyOutdoorTV (MOTV), Rumble and the new Game & Fish TV channel on Samsung TV Plus. Additional television coverage will air on CBS, Discovery, Discovery+, Discovery GO, Animal Planet, Outdoor Channel and VICE as part of MLF’s national broadcast schedule.

To learn more about O’Reilly Auto Parts and its full range of automotive, marine, and outdoor products, visit OReillyAuto.com. For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing, its tournaments and sponsors, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

About O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.
Since 1957, O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has grown from a family-owned business into a leader in the automotive replacement parts industry. With over 6,100 stores across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada, O’Reilly Auto Parts provides professional service, expert knowledge, and quality products to both professional service providers and do-it-yourself customers. For more information, visit OReillyAuto.com.

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 Channel, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network 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.

Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to yield breakthroughs in their contract disputes.

The strike was taking place at The Mount Sinai Hospital and two of its satellite campuses, with picket lines forming. The other affected hospitals are NewYork-Presbyterian and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

About 15,000 nurses are involved in the strike, according to New York State Nurses Association.

“After months of bargaining, management refused to make meaningful progress on core issues that nurses have been fighting for: safe staffing for patients, healthcare benefits for nurses, and workplace violence protections,” the union said in a statement issued Monday. “Management at the richest hospitals in New York City are threatening to discontinue or radically cut nurses’ health benefits.”

The strike, which comes during a severe flu season, could potentially force the hospitals to transfer patients, cancel procedures or divert ambulances. It could also put a strain on city hospitals not involved in the contract dispute, as patients avoid the medical centers hit by the strike.

The hospitals involved have been hiring temporary nurses to try and fill the labor gap during the walkout, and said in a statement during negotiations that they would “do whatever is necessary to minimize disruptions.” Montefiore posted a message assuring patients that appointments would be kept.

“NYSNA’s leaders continue to double down on their $3.6 billion in reckless demands, including nearly 40% wage increases, and their troubling proposals like demanding that a nurse not be terminated if found to be compromised by drugs or alcohol while on the job," Montefiore spokesperson Joe Solmonese said Monday after the strike had started. "We remain resolute in our commitment to providing safe and seamless care, regardless of how long the strike may last.”

New York-Presbyterian accused the union of staging a strike to “create disruption,” but said in a statement that it has taken steps to ensure patients receive the care they need.

"We’re ready to keep negotiating a fair and reasonable contract that reflects our respect for our nurses and the critical role they play, and also recognizes the challenging realities of today’s healthcare environment,” the statement said.

The work stoppage is occurring at multiple hospitals simultaneously, but each medical center is negotiating with the union independently. Several other hospitals across the city and in its suburbs reached deals in recent days to avert a possible strike.

The nurses’ demands vary by hospital, but the major issues include staffing levels and workplace safety. The union says hospitals have given nurses unmanageable workloads.

Nurses also want better security measures in the workplace, citing incidents like a an incident last week, when a man with a sharp object barricaded himself in a Brooklyn hospital room and was then killed by police.

The union also wants limitations on hospitals’ use of artificial intelligence.

The nonprofit hospitals involved in the negotiations say they’ve been working to improve staffing levels, but say the union’s demands overall are too costly.

Nurses voted to authorize the strike last month.

Both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani had expressed concern about the possibility of the strike. As the strike deadline neared, Mamdani urged both sides to keep negotiating and reach a deal that “both honors our nurses and keeps our hospitals open.”

“Our nurses kept this city alive through its hardest moments. Their value is not negotiable,” Mamdani said.

State Attorney General Letitia James voiced similar support, saying "nurses put their lives on the line every day to keep New Yorkers healthy. They should never be forced to choose between their own safety, their patients’ well-being, and a fair contract.”

The last major nursing strike in the city was only three years ago, in 2023. That work stoppage, at Mount Sinai and Montefiore, was short, lasting three days. It resulted in a deal raising pay 19% over three years at those hospitals.

It also led to promised staffing improvements, though the union and hospitals now disagree about how much progress has been made, or whether the hospitals are retreating from staffing guarantees.