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SAO PAULO, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KAYAK surveyed 2,000 travellers to find out which football player they’d most want to travel with, and where in Brazil they’d take them. Passport stamped for the Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo was chosen by 60% of respondents, followed by Vinícius Júnior (19%) and Endrick (9%). The reasons? 41% cited personal admiration, 23% want to see what goes on behind the scenes of an athlete’s holiday, and 15% want to live a once in a lifetime experience alongside one of football’s biggest names. The Northeast Steals the Show When asked where they’d take…

Ogden, UT., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Salomon, the modern mountain sports lifestyle brand, is opening its newest New York City storefront in the Flatiron district with a lineup of exciting community events designed to celebrate the city’s vibrant outdoor and sport culture and the people who make it thrive. Wednesday, July 1st – Soft OpeningJoin the Salomon team for the store’s soft opening party at 10AM. Track down the Run Vault on Wheels in the city — a disruptive, can’t-miss pop-up experience where runners can unlock prizes redeemable at Salomon Flatiron. (RSVP here – Live 6/24) Tuesday, July…

BATON ROUGE, La., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CoverFour today announced its emergence as a new force in the sporting goods industry with the acquisition of Chandler Bats, a respected baseball brand known for its high-performing wood bats used by professional and amateur players. Quietly operating and making key investments over the past several years, the acquisition marks a defining moment in CoverFour’s strategy to build a modern, athlete-centric sporting goods platform rooted in performance, authenticity and innovation. Chandler has long been recognized as one of the most trusted names in professional baseball. Its products are used by top…

Feature film chronicles four decades of passion, culture, and community surrounding the Mexican National Team ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexico City, Mexico, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At ages 17 and 16, Mexican-American brothers Luis Alberto Ruiz and Luis Roberto Ruiz have accomplished something unusual: producing a feature-length documentary that explores more than four decades of Mexican identity, culture, and community through the lens of the Mexican National Team and its supporters. No Jugamos Solos Their film, No Jugamos Solos, arrives as Mexico once again takes center stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering a timely reflection…

DALIAN, China, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On June 20, the highly anticipated first home fixture of Dalian in the 2026 Northeast China Super Football League kicked off in spectacular fashion at Suoyuwan Football Stadium. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. The match drew a crowd of 62,826 spectators, setting a new attendance record for Suoyuwan Football Stadium and hitting a new all-time high for the “Northeast Super League”. Before kickoff, an immersive blue-themed laser show unfolded across the venue as the stadium lights dimmed all of a sudden, with dazzling beams…

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHAT:Media are invited to attend the 37th annual Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament press conference. Year after year, The Brick Invitational returns as one of world’s most premier youth hockey tournaments. Since its inception in 1990, the annual tournament has showcased North America’s top nine- and 10-year-old hockey players, with many going on to play in junior, university and professional leagues.   The press conference will welcome the 2026 team Brick Alberta roster and present them with their tournament jerseys.   Puck drop for the opening game is on Sunday, June 28 at 7:30 a.m. at the…

DALIAN, China, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On June 20, the highly anticipated first home fixture of Dalian in the 2026 Northeast China Super Football League kicked off in spectacular fashion at Suoyuwan Football Stadium. The match drew a crowd of 62,826 spectators, setting a new attendance record for Suoyuwan Football Stadium and hitting a new all-time high for the “Northeast Super League”. Before kickoff, an immersive blue-themed laser show unfolded across the venue as the stadium lights dimmed all of a sudden, with dazzling beams of light sweeping through the stands. Thousands of fans raised their mobile phones with…

CALGARY, Alberta, June 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC) announced plans for a significant expansion of its existing facility, marking a major milestone in the Centre’s continued growth as it celebrates its 10-year anniversary serving Calgary and the broader tennis community. The proposed expansion will increase year-round access to tennis, enhance community amenities and further strengthen Calgary’s position as a leading destination for tennis development, competition and recreation in Canada. While the proposed development still needs to complete the appropriate development processes, the expansion is slated to include the construction of eight additional…

San Diego, CA, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ABB NASCAR Grid Control gives fans a real-time peek into race control and operational sustainability – first for the sportActivation enabled by NASCAR, ABB and partners powering NASCAR San Diego Weekend via temporary microgrid system and without reliance on local energy grid Off-grid energy management system delivers energy usage data showcased in ABB NASCAR Grid Control as a key part of NASCAR IMPACT sustainability goals  ABB, the Official Electrification Partner of NASCAR, today announced the launch of ABB NASCAR Grid Control – a new fan experience that gives racegoers a first-ever look…

WUHU, China, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The fervor for the major North American football tournament continues to rise. As the world’s most popular sport, football embodies a spirit of competition and exploration that closely aligns with the adventurous essence of off-road travel. Guided by its “Travel+” strategy, JETOUR continues to advance football development across Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and beyond. Through long-term strategic cooperation with world-famous football clubs, the brand leverages the universal language of football to build closer emotional ties with consumers worldwide. Advancing Latin American Football Culture DevelopmentFootball is deeply rooted in the South…