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New York, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optimove Insights today released its World Cup 2026 Full Tournament Report, finding that the event expanded the active number of bettors across the US, Europe, and LATAM while driving even stronger growth in first-time depositors.   Optimove Insights is the analytical and research arm of Optimove, the creator of Positionless Marketing and the #1 Player Engagement Solution for iGaming and sports betting operators.  The report establishes World Cup 2026 as a major acquisition event for sportsbooks. Across the full tournament, the number of bettors placing bets averaged 121% of the regular-season baseline in the US, 136% in Europe,…

New York, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optimove Insights today released its World Cup 2026 Full Tournament Report, finding that the event expanded the active number of bettors across the US, Europe, and LATAM while driving even stronger growth in first-time depositors.   Optimove Insights is the analytical and research arm of Optimove, the creator of Positionless Marketing and the #1 Player Engagement Solution for iGaming and sports betting operators.  The report establishes World Cup 2026 as a major acquisition event for sportsbooks. Across the full tournament, the number of bettors placing bets averaged 121% of the regular-season baseline in the US, 136% in Europe,…

Roseville, Calif., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRIDE Industries, the nation’s largest employer of people with disabilities, has been recognized with the Ability Transcends Challenges (ATC) Award from the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS). The award honors organizations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to disability inclusion and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The Ability Transcends Challenges program was developed by PBATS in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). The program’s goal is to highlight the contributions and potential of people with disabilities, drawing inspiration from baseball’s long history of athletes overcoming barriers to achieve success…

Roseville, Calif., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRIDE Industries, the nation’s largest employer of people with disabilities, has been recognized with the Ability Transcends Challenges (ATC) Award from the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS). The award honors organizations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to disability inclusion and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The Ability Transcends Challenges program was developed by PBATS in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). The program’s goal is to highlight the contributions and potential of people with disabilities, drawing inspiration from baseball’s long history of athletes overcoming barriers to achieve success…

William BOFFELLI, 2026 Schnalstal Alpine Trail. Credit: Kailas FUGA UNSER FRAU, Italy, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the 19991 Schnalstal Alpine Trail presented by Kailas FUGA (SAT), elite trail runner Kailas FUGA athlete William BOFFELLI won the 52k/4,300m total elevation ULTRA race in just 6:42:25. Taking place from July 30 – August 1 in the Schnalstal Valley (Val Senales), South Tyrol, Italy, the Schnalstal Alpine Trail organized by Salty, attracted some of the most elite trail runners in Europe. Set in spectacular alpine terrain with steep climbs and technical downhills, there are four categories, including VERTICAL (7.6k/1,252m), SPEED…

William BOFFELLI, 2026 Schnalstal Alpine Trail. Credit: Kailas FUGA UNSER FRAU, Italy, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the 19991 Schnalstal Alpine Trail presented by Kailas FUGA (SAT), elite trail runner Kailas FUGA athlete William BOFFELLI won the 52k/4,300m total elevation ULTRA race in just 6:42:25. Taking place from July 30 – August 1 in the Schnalstal Valley (Val Senales), South Tyrol, Italy, the Schnalstal Alpine Trail organized by Salty, attracted some of the most elite trail runners in Europe. Set in spectacular alpine terrain with steep climbs and technical downhills, there are four categories, including VERTICAL (7.6k/1,252m), SPEED…

ANAHEIM, Calif., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RepSpark, the leading B2B e-commerce platform serving brands and retailers across golf, outdoor and lifestyle apparel, today announced a strategic investment of $22 million from Headlight Partners, a software growth equity firm. The investment will accelerate RepSpark’s platform development, enterprise capabilities and expansion across the specialty retail market. RepSpark powers wholesale commerce for brands across golf, swim, fitness, tactical, footwear and more, providing a unified platform for digital ordering, product customization, digital catalogs, event microsites, accounts receivable and AI-powered insights. The platform serves more than 250 brands and 100,000 retailers worldwide and…

Investment validates RepSpark’s position as the key commerce infrastructure for specialty sport, golf and lifestyle brands.ANAHEIM, Calif., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RepSpark, the leading B2B e-commerce platform serving brands and retailers across golf, outdoor and lifestyle apparel, today announced a strategic investment of $22 million from Headlight Partners, a software growth equity firm. The investment will accelerate RepSpark’s platform development, enterprise capabilities and expansion across the specialty retail market. RepSpark powers wholesale commerce for brands across golf, swim, fitness, tactical, footwear and more, providing a unified platform for digital ordering, product customization, digital catalogs, event microsites, accounts receivable…

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CT United Academy, the only MLS NEXT academy between Boston and New York offering a fully funded professional pathway, opens its 2026-27 season this fall with its most comprehensive program to date. For the first time, the academy fields seven teams from U12 to U19, expanding its commitment to providing elite soccer access and a direct connection to the professional game for players across Connecticut. The academy’s 126-player roster reflects both the depth of Connecticut’s talent and the global nature of the game, with players holding national team eligibility across five…

Coming off a breakthrough spring, the Academy spans U12 to U19, connecting Connecticut talent with a global pathway to professional soccerNEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CT United Academy, the only MLS NEXT academy between Boston and New York offering a fully funded professional pathway, opens its 2026-27 season this fall with its most comprehensive program to date. For the first time, the academy fields seven teams from U12 to U19, expanding its commitment to providing elite soccer access and a direct connection to the professional game for players across Connecticut. The academy’s 126-player roster reflects both…