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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…

WYCKOFF, N.J., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Accelerate Media today announced that former IMG and Playfly executive John Willi has been named president and that the company has formally launched the Accelerate Sports Network (ASN), a new prep sports media and streaming platform, providing high-quality broadcasts for the New York and New England region starting in Fall 2026.   Accelerate Media’s growing sports media and streaming portfolio includes the Super Football Conference Network (SFCN), which launched during the 2025 high school football season, and quickly emerged as one of the most comprehensive and fastest-growing conference-branded high school football media platforms in the country. Built in partnership with leading…

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The story of one of the world’s most celebrated youth hockey tournaments is now being told in a new book, When They Were Ten: The Remarkable Story of the Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament. The book chronicles the extraordinary journey of The Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament, a competition conceived by entrepreneur Bill Comrie and built for ten-year-old hockey players. What began as a modest tournament played in a shopping mall skating rink has grown into a world-class hockey phenomenon that has helped launch the careers of countless elite players and future NHL stars.…

OYAMA, Japan, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FUJI SPEEDWAY — Batmobile Racing is proud to announce a landmark dual partnership with premium brands Fasoul and Lightec, debuting a striking new livery for the upcoming round of the renowned Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia series at the iconic Fuji Speedway in Japan. The team enters this round as the championship leaders in the highly competitive Pro category, with drivers William Tregurtha (United Kingdom) and Jonathan Cecotto (Monaco) at the wheel of the formidable Car #3. About Fasoul Fasoul is a technology-driven brand dedicated to innovation in the heat-not-burn (HNB) sector. Through…

Champions Rise Together as Historic WPA Junior and Parasport Heyball World Championships Conclude in Oslo. Oslo, Norway, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The inaugural WPA Junior (U-19) and Parasport Heyball World Championships in Norway concluded in spectacular fashion with world champions crowned across five divisions after four days of elite international competition in Oslo. From first-time competitors to newly crowned world champions, the athletes of Oslo 2026 demonstrated why the future of cue sports has never looked brighter. In partnership with the Norwegian Billiards Federation, the event featured 122 athletes from 42 countries, competing on 20 tables, celebrating youth…

Bradenton, Fla., June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand, today announced a new partnership with Aetrex, Inc., a global leader in foot scanning technology, orthotics, and foot health solutions. Through the collaboration, Aetrex becomes the Official Foot Scanning Technology and Athletic Insole Partner of IMG Academy. As part of the partnership, IMG Academy will install five Aetrex Albert Pro 3D foot scanners across campus and provide complimentary Aetrex athletic insoles to every student-athlete arriving this fall. The initiative reflects IMG Academy’s ongoing commitment to providing personalized performance solutions that support student-athletes in every…