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Dallas, TX, USA, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) and Major League Pickleball (MLP) are thrilled to announce the formation of PPA Asia and MLP Asia – in a significant milestone for the highest level of pickleball on a global scale. Asia joins the roster of regions hosting premier pickleball events and competitions for both professionals and amateurs. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS AND VIDEO (Credit: Carvana PPA Tour) “Asia has a rich tradition of racket sports, and we are excited to contribute to its sports culture with the arrival of pickleball,” said Connor Pardoe,…

TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Earlier this year, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) launched, changing the game for the future of women’s hockey. It was a milestone moment in professional sports and for women athletes. To honour the players who blazed the trail for the next generation, the PWHL has collaborated with Royale and Canadian artist Briony Douglas to create The Inaugural Six – a striking work of art that was crafted with the very hockey sticks used in the PWHL’s first season. Standing at four feet tall and six feet wide, The Inaugural Six is a…

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rapsodo, the leading developer of golf and baseball ball-flight monitors and simulators, congratulates its technology ambassador, Shohei Ohtani, on being named MLB’s 2024 National League MVP. Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to record more than 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season, propelling him past other baseball stars to secure his third MVP award. As the league’s only two-way player, Ohtani joined Rapsodo as a technology ambassador earlier in the year to further advance the company’s baseball flight monitor technology, as well as advocate for enhanced…

TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Partake Brewing, a leader in the craft non-alcoholic beer space, is thrilled to announce its role as the exclusive NA beer sponsor of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). This partnership marks a significant milestone for both organizations, uniting two trailblazers who are changing their respective fields. Ted Fleming, Founder and CEO of Partake Brewing, shared his excitement: “At Partake, we brew for those who are out there pushing limits and defying odds. The incredible athletes of the PWHL embody this spirit perfectly. We’re proud to support these remarkable women as they continue…

Washington, DC, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ALERT NCAA Female Volleyball Athletes & Coach to TestifyAgainst Mountain West Conference at Emergency Hearing Today, the Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) announced an emergency hearing to address a groundbreaking lawsuit filed by over a dozen women, including volleyball athletes and a coach, against the Mountain West Conference (MWC). The suit alleges First Amendment and Title IX violations tied to the MWC’s “Transgender Participation Policy.” The plaintiffs are demanding the MWC declare a male athlete on the San José State University (SJSU) women’s volleyball team ineligible. They also…

QUÉBEC CITY, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crakmedia is proud to support Mikaël Grenier, an exceptional athlete who embodies values of perseverance and success. With a long and rich experience in motorsport, Mikaël, driving for the Mercedes-AMG GT3 team, has accumulated numerous victories and podiums, making him a reliable and successful driver on the international scene. Mikaël enjoyed an exceptional 2023-2024 season, highlighted by victories in the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Championship and the prestigious 12 Hours of the Gulf. This weekend, the driver once again demonstrated his talent by winning a 4-hour race on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife…

MARIETTA, Ga., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, capped off an incredible 2024 ATV racing season with a series of podium sweeps and championship victories, all while celebrating a major milestone: the 20th anniversary of the legendary YFZ450R. As Yamaha bLU cRU racers dominated across multiple national series, the YFZ450R proved once again why it’s been the leader in ATV racing for two decades. Yamaha also raised $3,700 for breast cancer research at the Yamaha Racing Ironman GNCC, making this season a standout both on and off the track. AMA ATV Motocross ChampionshipThe AMA ATV Motocross…

**VIRTUAL MEDIA AVAILABILITY – Tuesday, Nov. 19 — 10:30 AM ET**ZOOM LINK CINCINNATI, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beginning with the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series racing season, Kroger will move its primary sponsorship to Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing. In addition, RFK Racing will begin fielding a third Ford Mustang in 2025 with Ryan Preece joining the team to pilot the No. 60. Kroger and nearly 20 brands will appear across the RFK Racing cars of Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher and Preece throughout the season. “The Kroger Racing program and collaboration with participating brands has been a successful staple…

Waterville Valley, NH, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Waterville Valley Resort is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Granite Outdoor Alliance (Granite Outdoor) for the highly anticipated 2025 FIS Freestyle World Cup, set to return to Waterville Valley on January 24th and 25th. Through this collaboration, Granite Outdoor will host the Rock City vendor village—a new component of the World Cup experience that offers fans and spectators a dedicated space to connect with a diverse lineup of outdoor brands and lifestyle experiences.  Known as the birthplace of freestyle skiing, Waterville Valley has long led the way in winter sports…

Nike veteran James Osborne joins the brand to expand Swiftwick’s presence in run specialty James Osborne Headshot Swiftwick, the Nashville-based maker of performance socks for endurance athletes, has hired James Osborne as its new Sales Manager, Run Specialty. Nashville, TN, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Swiftwick, the Nashville-based maker of performance socks for endurance athletes, is pleased to announce the hiring of James Osborne as its new Sales Manager, Run Specialty. Osborne has served as sales and community consultant with Swiftwick since earlier this summer. “In his short time with the brand, James has been able to not only…