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With FIDE, the sport’s governing body, the company applied for the word “chess” in ICANN’s first new-domain round since 2012 — a one-time chance to own the address layer of an entire sportLONDON, Sept. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Every sport runs on infrastructure nobody sees: ratings, titles, broadcast rights, the rulebook. World Chess (LSE: CHSS) has spent a decade building chess’s — the platform where FIDE-rated games are played online, the television league, the championship matches in New York and London. Today it announced the biggest piece yet. Together with the International Chess Federation (FIDE), World Chess has applied…

Malizia 4 Yacht Club de Monaco After Tuiga it’s the turn of Malizia 4 to fly Yacht Club de Monaco’s flag high in New York. MONACO, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Just weeks after the Yacht Club de Monaco’s flagship Tuiga (1909) turned heads by her presence in New York’s harbour during the 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States signing of the Declaration of Independence, alongside Viola (1908), it’s the turn of Malizia 4, launched in July, to proudly fly the Monegasque colours on the other side of the Atlantic. Led by German skipper and YCM member Boris Herrmann,…

ZURICH, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Three weeks before world chess elects its next president, candidate Timur Turlov has asked FIDE’s Electoral Commission to remove another candidate, Wadim Rosenstein, from the ballot — and to suspend the German Chess Federation’s right to vote — over a sponsorship deal signed in the middle of the campaign. The complaint was filed on 28 August by Turlov’s Zurich counsel, 5Gambit Disputes, and sent to Mr Rosenstein and the federation the same day. The complaint describes the following sequence of events, based on the German federation’s own public announcements: In May 2026, the…

TVA Sports to broadcast up to 350 regular-season NHL games Montréal Canadiens: 32 regular-season games and exclusive rights to Stanley Cup Playoffs games in French TORONTO, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications and Quebecor today announced a new 12-year sublicensing agreement for French-language national NHL games, beginning with the 2026-27 season. As an official French-language NHL broadcaster, TVA Sports and TVA Sports Direct will distribute all games covered by the new agreement, with the illico+ platform joining the broadcast ecosystem. Starting with the 2026-27 season, Quebecor will hold the French broadcasting rights for up to 350 regular season…

Orlando’s hometown hospitality company brings fan experiences, halftime excitement and Black & Gold spirit to the Bounce HouseORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As thousands of Knights fans gather for the first home game of the season, Westgate Resorts is ready to join the celebration. Today, Orlando’s hometown hospitality company officially launches its partnership with UCF Athletics as the Official Vacation Resort Partner of the Knights, bringing Westgate’s signature hospitality and fun-filled experiences to Acrisure Bounce House throughout the 2026 football season. The partnership includes a prominent midfield logo placement and sponsorship of the halftime show, giving fans new…

Cristian MINOGGIO wins CCC® CHAMONIX, France, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kailas FUGA ATHLETE Team’s Cristian MINOGGIO from Italy stormed to victory at the 2026 CCC® trail race in Chamonix winning the 107.8km /6,200m course in just 10:21:48. His incredible performance, was followed by teammate Miguel ARSENIO from Portugal who came second in 10:27:25. Following the opening of its new retail store in Chamonix and debut of the new Kailas FUGA EX PRO G, these wins cap an important week for Kailas FUGA in Europe showcasing its products, athletes and retail offering. The CCC® (Courmayeur – Champex – Chamonix)…

Pre-game wagering remains bettors’ first preference, though 84% still typically make live bets at some point, 78% plan to keep betting after their favorite team is eliminated from contention, according to a survey of 926 NFL bettors NFL Bettors’ Wager Preference Optimove Insights survey of more than 900 NFL bettors finds a slight preference for pre-game betting over live betting Most NFL Bettors Make Live Bets Optimove Insights survey of more than 900 NFL bettors finds that 84% made live bets during games in the past year New York, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pre-game wagering is the first…

Sports Veterans Derek Wills and Pat Steinberg to Bring Flames Coverage to Fans Beginning September 14CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QR Calgary 770AM, a property of Corus Entertainment, is thrilled to announce its new programming lineup beginning September 14 following its previously announced broadcast partnership with the Calgary Flames. As the new station home for Flames coverage, the five-year broadcast partnership will bring Flames fans live game coverage with veteran sports broadcaster Derek Wills on play-by-play, and beloved Calgary sports broadcaster Pat Steinberg will host pre-and post-game coverage, along with a new show, Flames Now, bringing listeners…

The “TG1” campaign kicks off Ariat’s biggest football season yet, spanning game-day-ready boots and jeans, a multi-city tailgate tour, and in-store events. Ariat Tailgating 101 Ariat Stakes Its Claim as the Official Uniform of Football Season with New Brock Purdy and Josh Hoover Campaign SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Josh Hoover may have locked down the QB1 job in Indiana, but this offseason, he faced a different kind of challenge: Does he have what it takes to become TG1 — the top tailgater in Bloomington? Ariat, the leading performance Western and workwear brand, is staking its…

Partnership celebrates avocados as the ultimate superfood and guacamole as football’s No. 1 snack.Indianapolis, IN, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avocados from Peru is joining forces with the Indianapolis Colts and existing Colts partner Meijer to celebrate football season while promoting avocados as the ultimate superfood and guacamole as football’s No. 1 snack. Enter for a chance to win! The centerpiece of the collaboration is the AVO-Colts Sweepstakes, running August 21 through October 5, 2026. Fans can enter for the opportunity to win a custom 2026 Toyota Tacoma, a $2,000 Meijer gift card or a VIP Colts experience. Three…