All sponsorships ceased when 1996 federal government legislation banned tobacco advertising at sporting events
Establishments are required to post signs stating that the sale or distribution of tobacco products and alternative nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, to underage persons is prohibited.6, 9 Underage persons are prohibited from buying, possessing, and using alternative nicotine products unless a parent, spouse, or legal guardian over age 21 accompanies them.6, 9 Vending machine sales of alternative nicotine products is restricted to locations inaccessible to underage persons or under control of the owner
Sharpton and his group, National Action Network, didn't respond to requests for comment, but in the past, they've acknowledged working with and receiving funding from tobacco companies including in fighting in New York state, which has considered a menthol ban
Brett Antolick earned the win for the Pirates after striking out five batters and allowing just one run on three hits over 2 innings of relief
