EXHIBIT

JOSH DEVLIN

PERIODICAL

OCTOBER 2022

VOL. 1 NO. 10

HEAD PROFESSOR VICTORIOUS AT DRIFT WATERWAY

MAUVILLE BAY, HOENN - Celebrity racer and Head Professor Dr. Eva Morales and Torpedo, her Barraskewda, made their circult debut in the Silver Class on the Drift Highway, and managed to fend off nineteen of the fiercest competitors in her class for the trophy. A complete unknown in the world of Pokémon racing, Dr. Morales' vast knowledge of Pokémon allowed her to pick the perfect Pokémon for the course and know exactly the limits she had to meet. The pivotal moment that led to her victory was her patience at the start of the second lap, saving her Barraskewda's potent bursts of speed for when it really mattered and earning her ticket to the professional Minor Circult, the Gold Class, for the 2023 season.[break][break]

Click here to view the full race results (opens in a new tab).[break][break]

Other notables included Gold Class candidates Raye Higgins, who finished a close second, and Mauville Gym Leader Josh Devlin , Hoenn's Pokémon Racing Federation ambassador, who finished in 15th place. PSPN News' very own Jody Summers conducted a brief interview with the Head Professor shortly after the race.[break][break]

J: Congratulations on your Silver Class victory. So let's start with the big Pokémon in the room. You've had no history with Pokémon racing before, yet you come out to a big event such as this one and take the checkered flag. What got you into Pokémon racing?[break][break]

E: To be honest, I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie! I couldn’t pass up an invite to tear through some wicked turns and test out Torpedo’s speed on a real race course! I do love the rush of the race![break][break]

J: Torpedo is a nice Barraskweda you've got there! The only one in today's field, in fact. You two must have known each other for a long time.[break][break]

E: Torpedo and I have known each other just over a year now, maybe closer to two. He’s one of the first Pokémon I caught when I came to Hoenn. We’ve done some recreational diving together and buzzing around the Water Routes near Lilycove prior to this. We did battle in the Hoenn Star Tournament together![break][break]

J: Now that you've won, what are your plans after your first Silver Class victory?[break][break]

E: “Oh! Well, I haven’t really given it much thought, you know? Wasn’t really uhhh expectin to win. I don’t know . . . I’ll probably enter some more! That was fun! Well, when I have time . . . Head Professor is a pretty demanding job.[break][break]

J: As Head Professor, what are your fields of study? And outside of that, what do you do?[break][break]

E: Well, by trade I’m a veterinarian – but that is a very broad field in and of itself. I uhh mostly study a lot of Hoenn's strange phenomenon. I’ve written a few recently publications on the new pPokémon variants from the distortions and primal energy.[break][break]

J: With people like you studying the large Pokémon that come from the Distortions, your work will inevitably revolutionize the world of Pokémon racing. Such Pokémon have been showing to events in greater numbers, and the community has people like you to thank. With your talent with your Barraskewda and your study of such unusually large Pokémon, have you considered racing full-time? I think you're more than talented enough to turn pro.[break][break]

E: Naahhhh, I can’t abandon my work! But you will certainly see me out on the race track again. Silph Cup here I come!! Watch out![break][break]

J: Truly passionate for your field of study, I see. Hoenn needs more people like you who not only do the work the region needs to be done, but have a drive to do it. There were a couple of rough accidents out there this afternoon, and accidents have brought to light a bit of a controversial topic. There are some who say the rules need to be revised to prevent accidents during races. What are your thoughts?[break][break]

E: It’s certainly heartbreaking when you see a fellow racer and Pokémon hurt themselves. There’s always a top-notch medic team at the ready to give them gold standard care. I think it’s best to critically review the safety standards on a regular basis. Any hiccups or trends should be addressed immediately for everyone’s safety. However, going this fast on Pokémon is inherently dangerous. Each rider knows the risks, along with their Pokémon partner. Obviously, they qualify as well, presenting adequate skill for the course which is also essential to reducing risk.[break][break]

J: Got a message for your TV fans out there?[break][break]

E: I guess I’d say, step outside your comfort zone! Don’t be afraid to try something new. You might be pleasantly surprised![break][break]

Full video coverage of the race is available on PSPN with a premium subscription to the PSPN News All-Access Pass.[break][break]

HAMMERLOCKE WIZARDS CLINCH PFL PLAYOFF BERTH

CASTELIA CITY, UNOVA - The Hammerlocke Wizards clinched their berth in the PFL playoffs, defeating the Castelia Sabertooths in one of the most exciting finishes in the 2022 football season. Star Hammerlocke kicker Gordy Bledsoe connected from 53 yards on the last play of the fourth quarter to force overtime. On the third play of Castelia's first overtime drive, QB David O'Neal's deep pass floated into the hands of DE Aaron Miles, resulting in a 77-yard interception return and the game-ending touchdown.[break][break]

The Wizards advance to 11-2, still undefeated in their division. At 7-6, the Sabertooths remain in wildcard contention. Full video coverage of the game is available on PSPN with a premium subscription to the PSPN News All-Access Pass.[break][break]

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EXHIBIT

JOSH DEVLIN

PERIODICAL

NOVEMBER 2022

VOL. 1 NO. 11

HOENN RETURNS

OLDALE TOWN, HOENN - The entire region rejoiced as Hoenn's many professional sports leagues announced their return to inter-regional competition for the 2023 season in the wake of the League thwarting the impact of 99943 METENO. Professional sports fans and players throughout the nation likewise celebrated for Hoennians, relieved that the season would not need to be abbreviated due to Hoennian teams not being able to participate.[break][break]

While they will not be able to participate in the 2022-2023 PBBA (basketball) season, Hoennian teams have already committed to rejoining for the 2023-2024 season. Teams have committed to 2023 seasons for the RLB (baseball), PFL (Unovan football), and PLS (football). Individual inter-regional sports, such as the PPGA (golf), the PRF (Pokémon racing), and the Pokéathlon, will also have events located in Hoenn in 2023. An official statement from the regional Council is available on the Hoenn League's website, but League officials have declined further requests for commentary about 99943 METENO.[break][break]

2023 season schedules are forthcoming and will be on each inter-regional sports league's website within the next several weeks. Tickets will go on sale once the schedules are finalized.[break][break]

ISAAC MERLO CROWNED FASTEST IN HOENN

MAUVILLE CITY, HOENN - Isaac Merlo and his green-hued Tauros, Buffaloman, hoisted the 2022 SILPH CUP in front of a capacity crowd at Gym Leader Josh Devlin 's Mauville Racing Grounds. The capacity crowd was on the edge of their seats, sending a message to the nationwide Pokémon Racing Federation that there was more than enough interest in regional high speed sports for Hoenn to have its own division.[break][break]

The young prodigy's performance made him the sensation of the Pokémon racing world, leading almost wire-to-wire, particularly the moment where he skillfully weaved his Tauros through a minefield of EGG BOMBs: almost certainly a moment that would be immortalized in sports highlight reels for the rest of time. Isaac, alongside Raziel Beckett and Gwyar Wledig , earned their cards to compete in PLATINUM CLASS races in the 2023 season, the highest level of competition.[break][break]

No more than a day after the threat of 99943 METENO had been thwarted, the Pokémon Racing Federation gave the green light for a 2023 season to begin, the season's first race to take place in early March at a to-be-determined location within Hoenn. Coverage of that race will be on PSPN and available online at PSPN (dot) com when more details become available.[break][break]

The final results can be viewed here (link opens in a new tab).[break][break]

CASTELIA CLINCHES PFL WILD CARD

CYLLAGE CITY, KALOS - Castelia (10-7), with a decisive, 34-9 road win over Cyllage (5-12) in the PFC West, clinched the first of two wild card spots in the 2022 PFL playoffs. Defense was the name of the game for Castelia, DT Peter Herrera tying a franchise record for most sacks in one game with 8. The Unovan team dominated Cyllage on offense, as well, QB David O'Neal throwing for 335 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions. They will play Hammerlocke (14-3) in the first round of the PFL playoffs, which will be a rematch of the most exciting Week 13 game of the season.[break][break]

The second wildcard spot is still up for grabs between the Sinnoh teams of Hearthome (9-8) and Veilstone (8-8-1). That game will be broadcast on PSPN on Monday, December 5, at 8:00 PM HDT. The winner of the game will receive the second wildcard spot and play the 1-seed Heahea in the PFL playoffs' opening round.[break][break]

PFC NORTH

               W   L   T   Pts

Hammerlocke*  14   3   0    42

Hearthome      9   8   0    27

Veilstone      8   8   1    25

Turffield      5  11   1    16

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PFC EAST

               W   L   T   Pts

Goldenrod*    12   5   0    36

Fuschia        8   9   0    24

Blackthorn     8   9   0    24

Saffron        8   9   0    24

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PFC SOUTH

               W   L   T   Pts

Heahea*       15   2   0    45

Konikoni       8   9   0    24

Malie          6  10   0    18

Hau'oli        4  13   0    12

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PFC WEST

               W   L   T   Pts

Mistralton*   12   5   0    36

Castelia**    10   7   0    30

Cyllage        5  12   0    15

Lumiose        5  12   0    15

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* clinched division

** clinched playoff berth

EXHIBIT

JOSH DEVLIN

PERIODICAL

DECEMBER 2022

VOL. 1 NO. 12

PALDEAN CYCLIZAR RACING LEAGUE MERGES WITH HOENN RACING FEDERATION

MAUVILLE CITY, HOENN - After a lengthy negotiation period spanning over a month, the Paldean Cyclizar Racing League will be merging with Hoenn's Pokémon Racing Federation in advance of the 2023 racing season. Mauville Gym Leader Josh Devlin and a prodigal newcomer to the racing scene, Ned Clark , were largely responsible for the success of the merger. With the invisible barrier surrounding the Hoenn region having disappeared in the events of the Meteno operation, the 2023 Chase for the Silph Cup will have stops in the Paldea and Kalos regions. While Cyclizar is expected to be by far the most popular Paldean species on the circuit, experts say Espathra, Kilowattrel, Palafin, Revavroom, and Veluza will also have a significant impact on the Pokémon racing scene.[break][break]


The final schedule for the 2023 Chase for the Silph Cup will be published on the Pokémon Racing Federation's website (linked below) on January 23, 2023, and will be mirrored on PSPN's website as soon as it becomes available. Tickets for the first event are expected to go on sale shortly thereafter. With Paldeans expected to participate in the races in droves, competition is expected to be tougher than ever before.[break][break]

HAMMERLOCKE ADVANCES TO CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS IN MARATHON

CASTELIA CITY, UNOVA - In an exciting and unusual finish, Hammerlocke upset Castelia, 41-38, in the PFC Conference Quarterfinal. The longest postseason game in over a decade, player fatigue was a big factor in the double-overtime bout between two of the strongest offenses in the PFL. The deciding moment was when Castelia RB Ron Boykin fumbled the ball on a tackle by multiple Hammerlocke defenders, DE Drew Lizotte scooping the ball up and running it 83 yards, down to the 4 yard line and setting up a 22-yard field goal for the win. There are already calls from PFL safety advocates to adopt a shootout-type model for extended overtime situations, in an effort to reduce player injury and do away with ties.[break][break]

Hammerlocke will play the winner of the Mistralton-Goldenrod game to advance to the conference finals. Highlights are available on PSPN, and full video coverage of the game is available with a premium subscription to the PSPN News All-Access Pass.[break][break]

Scoring[break][break]

     1  2  3  4  OT  2OT  Total[break]
CAS  7 10  3 18   0    0     38[break]
HAM  0 14  7 17   0    3     41[break][break]

Team Stats[break][break]

  HAM                CAS[break]
  410  Total Yds     534[break]
  213  Passing Yds   351 [break]
  197  Rushing Yds   183[break]
  1/0  Fumbles/Lost  2/1[break]
    3  INTs Thrown   0[break]
    7  Sacks Allowed 3[break]
12/19  3rd Down Conv 13/17[break]
48:28  TOP           40:04[break]
10/72  Penalties/Yds 13/90[break]

PALDEA WINS PLS WORLD CUP IN SHOOTOUT

LEVINCIA, PALDEA - The Paldean football team asserted their dominance in the PLS World Cup Finals after a defense-dominated contest with the Kalosian team left the game scoreless until the third period. With both teams scoring only one goal each, including in extra time, the championship went to a shootout that went to eight rounds to be settled. In nothing short of an exquisite fake-out, the Paldean offense slipped the ball past one of the greatest goalies in the world to secure the victory heard around the globe.

EXHIBIT

JOSH DEVLIN

PERIODICAL

JANUARY 2023

VOL. 2 NO. 1

FORTREE CITY HOSTS RACING SEASON OPENER

FORTREE CITY, HOENN - After lengthy negotiations, the newly-merged Hoenn Racing Federation has announced that the 2023 season opener will take place at the Fortree Rescue & Treatment Sanctuary hosted by Alexei Ivanov . While the 2023 Chase for the Silph Cup will have stops in the Paldea and Kalos regions, Hoenn's Birdfather has expressed excitement and gratitude for his Gym ultimately being chosen to hold the highly-anticipated first race of the season. The race is open to any common Pokémon that can bear a rider's weight in flight. Salamence, Staraptor, Braviary, Kilowattrel, and Bombirdier are expected to be popular choices among the many Paldeans looking to qualify for the big aerial race to take place in the rural city. The top twenty-five qualifying times will advance to the big weekend race featuring one of the largest purses in the history of Pokémon speed sports.[break][break]


The final schedule for the 2023 Chase for the Silph Cup has been posted on the Hoenn Racing Federation's website and on PSPN's website (linked below). Time trials at Fortree will begin on February 20, 2023, and the race will begin on March 6. Tickets are available for purchase on the Hoenn Racing Federation website and at Fortree Rescue & Treatment Sanctuary's website (linked below).[break][break]

GOLDENROD ULTRA BOWL BOUND

HEAHEA CITY, ALOLA - Goldenrod (13-5) pulled off one of the greatest upsets in PFL history, defeating one-seed Heahea (16-2) in one of the most dramatic overtime finishes in any postseason game to date. The defense-dominated game only had ten points scored on each side during regulation, a last-second field goal sending the game to overtime. On the final play of the game, a long pass was fought for in the end zone by Goldenrod WR Daniel Dubuque and Heahea DE Anthony Mason. The play was ruled a touchdown in one of the most tense booth reviews in league history. It will almost certainly be scrutinized by fans for the rest of time.[break][break]

The magical journey of Goldenrod's football team will conclude at the Ultra Bowl in Galar, where they will face Wyndon (14-3-1). Expected to be one of the most highly rated Ultra Bowls to date, this matchup is forecast to be viewed by millions worldwide. The cost of a ticket is a record-setting 78,000 PD, and a 30-second advertisement will exceed 10 million PD for the first time in Ultra Bowl history. The kickoff is scheduled for February 12 at 7 PM local time, and live coverage will be available on your local PSPN television station. A livestream will also be available with a premium subscription to the PSPN News All-Access Pass.[break][break]

EXHIBIT

JOSH DEVLIN

PERIODICAL

FEBRUARY 2023

VOL. 2 NO. 2

VANESSA "SONIKKU" ROSIELLO CLAIMS POLE IN SILPH CUP OPENER

FORTREE CITY, HOENN - After fierce competition in the time trials, Sonikku (vanessa rosiello ) and her Togekiss have flown their way to the pole after a masterful run on the difficult Ordeal course, overcoming a field of thirteen other qualifying competitors. Many foreign competitors came from the Unova and Paldea regions, though they all failed to break into the field that will comprise the late afternoon race on Monday, March 6. While Kilowattrel was a popular species among those who qualified, experts were taken by surprise when not a single one made the field of fourteen. The course will test every skill imaginable, including burst speed, sustained speed, high bank angles, and even inversions. Pokémon selections in the qualifying field were quite diverse, many fans in particular having their eyes on oscar clayton and his Beedrill, as well as kyle lopez and his Braviary that required special approval from the Hoenn Racing Federation to be able to compete.[break][break]



Tickets for the highly anticipated race are sold out. Live coverage will be available on PSPN2 at 4:00 PM HST, and also available online with a premium subscription to the PSPN News All-Access Pass.[break][break]

QUALIFYING GRID[break]

1. SONIKKU (vanessa rosiello ) / Faye (Togekiss)[break]

2. Julia Davis / Drake (Salamence)[break]

3. Andrea Vaneau / Whiskers (Gyarados)[break]

4. Elise Calcifet / Koko (Noivern)[break]

5. lam logan / Ziti (Talonflame)[break]

6. El Sunderland / Akero (Togekiss)[break]

7. oscar clayton / Lancer (Beedrill)[break]

8. Alexei Ivanov / Gabriel (Salamence)[break]

9. @elio / Leviathan (Gyarados)[break]

10. MATIAS SILPH / Big Aqua (Dragonite)[break]

11. Josh Devlin / Resheph (Dragonair)[break]

12. olliver samovar / Metagross[break]

13. alec foster / Veta (Dragonite)[break]

14. kyle lopez / Braviary[break]

WYNDON ULTRA BOWL LVII CHAMPIONS

WYNDON, GALAR - Wyndon rookie QB BRIAN WESTON led Wyndon's football team to their first Ultra Bowl win in a decade after their star QB RAYMOND HERTZ left his sixth Ultra Bowl near halftime with a concussion. His offensive line led Wyndon to make up an 11-point deficit in a big way, allowing the home team to score 24 unanswered points in the best performance in Ultra Bowl history by a rookie quarterback. He threw 14 for 17 for 202 yards, three TDs, and zero INTs. It is unclear whether Hertz will return for the 2023 season. [break][break]

Highlights of the game are available on PSPN, and full video coverage of the game is available with a premium subscription to the PSPN News All-Access Pass.[break][break]

Scoring[break][break]

     1  2  3  4  Total[break]
WYN  7  3 14 10     34[break]
GOL  7  7  7 10     31[break][break]

Team Stats[break][break]

  WYN                GOL[break]
  402  Total Yds     300[break]
  307  Passing Yds   199[break]
   95  Rushing Yds   101[break]
  1/0  Fumbles/Lost  0/0[break]
    0  INTs Thrown   1[break]
    3  Sacks Allowed 6[break]
 9/13  3rd Down Conv  7/14[break]
38:30  TOP           21:30[break]
 3/20  Penalties/Yds  5/35[break]

EXHIBIT

JOSH DEVLIN

PERIODICAL

MARCH 2023

VOL. 2 NO. 3

SHAWN RICHARDS NAMED INTERIM GYM LEADER

MAUVILLE CITY, HOENN - Mauville Gym Leader Josh Devlin has named Silver Class Hoenn Racing Federation champion SHAWN RICHARDS as Interim Gym Leader at Mauville Racing Grounds until August 31, 2023. He has stated it is due to an internal League matter, and that he is not at liberty to comment further until the matter before the League has been resolved. "While I cannot discuss details of why I have deferred Gym Leader responsibilities to Shawn, I can assure you that he will represent the Gym just as well as I have," he said in an interview with PSPN earlier this month.[break][break]

There is rampant speculation that the temporary transfer of power is due to misconduct and abuse of power after he was seen chasing a young teen through Mauville's streets at a high rate of speed. The League has denied this claim, assured that Josh Devlin is still Mauville's Gym Leader, and is expected to remain so for the foreseeable future. The League has not responded to PSPN DIGEST's request for further commentary.[break][break]

MCINNES RUNS AWAY WITH PDGL SEASON OPENER

LAVARIDGE TOWN, HOENN - BODDY ("Beast") MCINNES ran away with the PDGL opening event: the Fire Springs Open at the Ledges in Lavaridge Town. After 72 holes of battling a highly technical course wrought with elevation changes and unpredictable wind, the Beast finished a staggering eight shots ahead of runner-up JOSEPH STEIN, closing his round with seven consecutive birdies on a day where the field struggled to shoot under par. His throw-in from the drop zone on hole 12, the reachable par 4 at only 558 feet, gave him momentum to drain putt after putt.[break][break]

The next stop on the PDGL Tour is the Veilstone Open at Lake Valor in Sinnoh. Coverage of that event will be on PSPN on April 6-9, 2023; check your local listings. Coverage will also be available on the PSPN website with a premium subscription to the PSPN News All-Access Pass.[break][break]

EXHIBIT

JOSH DEVLIN

PERIODICAL

APRIL 2023

VOL. 2 NO. 4

MAUVILLE GYM MASSACRE LEAVES FOUR DEAD, FOURTEEN INJURED

MAUVILLE CITY, HOENN - Interim Mauville City Gym Leader SHAWN RICHARDS was killed in early April when the Gym came under attack. He was pronounced dead at the scene after being buried in SCORCHING SANDS. Three other Gym employees lost their lives when one of Team Rocket's most wanted, the Mad Dog dorian westcliff , laid siege to the Racing Grounds and overwhelmed Gym security guards. Among the fatalities was head of security NATHAN MARTINEZ. The other two were a male and a female in their late teens whose bodies have yet to be identified. The cause of death for all three was blunt head trauma.[break][break]

Fourteen spectators and Gym employees were also injured, including Galarian Royal Ambassador Elise Calcifet , who suffered grazes from fire Pokémon attacks. She is undergoing treatment for her burns and is expected to make a full recovery. Two of the fourteen injured are in serious condition. While rumors abound that the Mad Dog's motive for attacking the Gym are related to Leader Josh Devlin 's suspension, the League has vehemently denied these claims. "While we cannot speak of the details of Gym Leader Devlin's suspension, the situation has been handled appropriately by the Accountability Department and by the Hoennian Council," a League spokesperson reported during an interview with PSPN DIGEST.[break][break]

An All-Police Bulletin has been put out for the apprehension of dorian westcliff . Law Enforcement have reiterated for civilians not to approach him under any circumstance. He is armed and dangerous. Any leads on this wanted individual can be reported at tips (dot) league (dot) gov, or toll-free at (XXX) XXX-XXXX. A reward of X,XXX PD has been posted for information leading to Westcliff's arrest.[break][break]

BIRDFATHER VICTORIOUS AT FORTREE'S ORDEAL

FORTREE CITY, HOENN - The "Birdfather" Alexei Ivanov put his mastery of the sky on full display in front of a sell-out crowd at the ORDEAL course at FORTREE CITY GYM. The Gym Leader and his Salamence edged out kyle lopez in the final seconds of the race thanks to a timely Mega Evolution. The Mega-Evolved dragon not only set a new 3-lap course record, but also set a record for the maximum air speed a Salamence had ever achieved in Federation racing history. Mauville Gym Leader Josh Devlin , Julia Davis , lam logan , and Elite Four MATIAS SILPH rounded out the top six.[break][break]

Teams and spectators have raised safety concerns over the Hoenn Racing Federation's high-difficulty courses after collisions left alec foster and oscar clayton and their Pokémon injured post-race. The teams are expected to make a full recovery, but their contention for this year's Silph Cup is questionable at best.[break][break]

The next major stop for racers is Bumpy's Breakers off the coast of Ever Grande City. Coverage of that event will be on PSPN on May 27, 2023; check your local listings. Coverage will also be available on the PSPN website with a premium subscription to the PSPN News All-Access Pass.[break][break]