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Ottawa, ON, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More than 10,000 hockey fans of all ages will have a chance to witness the Ottawa Senators at play on February 23, 2025 at the annual Sens Skills competition, presented by CAA North & East Ontario. The competition will see the Senators roster split into two squads to compete head-to-head in skill events including the puck control relay, fastest skater, hardest shot, accuracy shooting, skills challenge and the 3-on-3 competition. Every year, CAA North & East Ontario gifts tickets to under-resourced and under-represented groups. This year, the Club is working with girls’…

Washington, DC, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEDIA ALERT ICONS Fact Check of NCAA President Charlie Baker’s Alarming and False Testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee The Independent Council on Women’s Sport (ICONS) is calling out NCAA President Charlie Baker for his false testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Testifying under oath before the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 17, 2024, NCAA President Charlie Baker repeatedly lied and gaslighted the Committee, falsely claiming that the federal courts have upheld the NCAA’s malicious and discriminatory policies which allow men to take women’s places and enter women’s locker rooms in college…

St. Augustine, Florida, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The New Year is right around the corner, and Florida’s Historic Coast is welcoming back a whole host of events, from culinary celebrations and cultural festivals to musical experiences, around which to build an itinerary. For a gastronomic adventure, the 9th Annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam on January 11 brings together a high-stakes BBQ competition adjudicated by the Kansas City Barbeque Society with endless family-friendly activities. The St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival on March 29-30 features traditional seafood dishes and other options to satisfy every palate. The Hasting Cabbage, Potato and…

Minneapolis, MN, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Iron Golf, the global leader in indoor golf and entertainment, is excited to announce the acquisition of Thr3 Jack, a beloved golf and dining venue in Minneapolis’ North Loop. Located at 729 N Washington Avenue, the venue will reopen this December as Five Iron Golf’s 26th location and its first in Minnesota. Building on Thr3 Jack’s renowned design and inviting social environment, Five Iron Golf will introduce its signature combination of advanced golf technology and entertainment-forward experiences. Featuring cutting-edge Trackman simulators and an unmatched sports bar atmosphere, the venue will cater…

Photo courtesy of ARETI Gran Prix Cyprus 2024 LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After months of training and anticipation, the INEX CLUB successfully concluded the ARETI Gran Prix Cyprus 2024. Approximately 140 participants attended the two-day cycling event, which took place last November 9-10, 2024, showcasing their talent while enjoying Limassol’s picturesque surroundings. Mr. Demos Katsis, the deputy mayor of Limassol, officially opened the ARETI Gran Prix Cyprus 2024 by welcoming the participants, their families, and the rest of the attendees. In his opening speech, Mr. Katsis highlighted the city’s perfect climate and infrastructure for cycling events.…

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — San Jose may soon make history as the home of The Bay Area’s first Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) franchise. Following recent WNFC expansion cities Chicago and Jersey Shore, Silicon Valley tech executive Jake Langner is leading a small group of investors who are exploring the opportunity to bring a San Jose team to the growing league. The Bay Area group includes leaders with experience from locally headquartered companies and brands such as Google, Apple, Nest, and more. The move would build on the Bay Area’s reputation as a champion for…

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. JALISCO, Mecixo, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Just ahead of the holidays, Formula 1 Mexican racing icon Checo Perez surprised the entire Oracle Red Bull Racing team by showing up at the ORBR headquarters in Milton Keynes, U.K. with the ultimate holiday gift; the soon-to-be-released prestige tequila PATRÓN EL ALTO. Driving up in a festive PATRÓN EL ALTO wrapped truck, Checo delivered 2,000 bottles of the incredibly smooth, luxurious PATRÓN EL ALTO Tequila, to each and every ORBR employee as a holiday surprise and toast to…

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Charity Classic announced today that the 12th annual tournament raised a record-breaking $25.4 million to support children’s charities across Alberta. The staggering amount surpasses last year’s fundraising total by more than $6 million and brings the total raised since the tournament’s inception to $137.7 million.   “We are proud to make a positive impact on more children and families across Alberta with this record-breaking fundraising effort in our first year as title partner,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO, Rogers. “We believe in the power of sport to unite us and make…

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), is thrilled to announce nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky as the keynote speaker for Qlik Connect® 2025. The premier global customer and partner event will take place May 13-15, 2025 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. Ledecky will deliver a powerful message about how elite performance—whether in Olympic swimming or business—requires unseen but essential preparation. Her perspective resonates with Qlik’s vision for AI: transforming rigorous data integration and analytics work into seamless, impactful results for…

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Brera Holdings PLC (NASDAQ: BREA) today announces its placement in an editorial published by NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”), one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio. InvestorBrandNetwork, a specialized communications platform with a focus on financial news and content distribution for private and public companies and the investment community. To view the full publication, “Strategic Investments Spark Renewed Interest in Multi-Club Ownership Models,” please visit: https://nnw.fm/Nq5V9 The sports industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by shifts in ownership models, global branding strategies, and increasing investment in community-focused initiatives. Multi-club ownership, a rising trend…