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Sonoma, CA, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — North America’s premier car culture celebration – Velocity Invitational – is welcoming F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda to Sonoma. He will join a distinguished list of automotive personalities, making himself available to connect with fans and take his first hot laps around Sonoma Raceway in some of the historic vehicles from the paddock. This follows last week’s announcement that actor Sung Kang will also attend the weekend activities and preview his new movie DRIFTER on Friday evening. The 25 year-old Tsunoda began his journey in Tokyo racing karts from the age of nine. Rapidly rising…

BEIJING, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From choreographed Spring Festival Gala performances to steady runs in outdoor marathons, China’s humanoid robots are moving beyond controlled demonstrations into more demanding real-world environments, offering a telling glimpse of the sector’s technical advances and a visible tip of the country’s broader industrial ascent. At the 2026 Beijing E-Town half-marathon held recently, a humanoid robot named “Flash” from Shenzhen Honor Smart Technology Development Co., Ltd. finished ahead of all human runners, claiming victory in 50 minutes and 26 seconds in autonomous navigation mode and bettering the human world record of 57 minutes and…

Las Vegas, Nev., May 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  In collaboration with The Champions Collective, the Las Vegas Aces celebrated the reveal of their 2025 WNBA championship ring during an on-court ceremony at T-Mobile Arena ahead of their season opener. “Our valued partnership with the Aces continues with the 2025 WNBA championship ring,” said Chris Poitras, SVP and GM of The Champions Collective. “A ring top featuring three beautiful one-carat diamonds to commemorate their three titles, opens up to reveal a bespoke fashion ring, the first of its kind.” “This ring is a testament to what the 2025 Las Vegas…

Sydney, NSW, May 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The World Pool Association (WPA) proudly announces a landmark achievement for the sport of Billiards with its official inclusion as an invited sport in the upcoming South American Games, set to take place this September in Argentina. This momentous occasion signifies more than just participation; it is a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and passion of countless athletes, officials, coaches, and federations who have tirelessly worked to elevate billiards to the highest international platforms. The World Pool Association is embarking on a major global initiative One Cue One World One Future aiming…

San Diego, CA, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — D1SportsNetwork announced today the launch of its new Player Profiles and Recruiting Portal, a bilateral recruiting platform designed to help athletes and coaches streamline the recruiting process through comprehensive profile data and targeted search functionality. The platform allows athletes to build digital profiles featuring athletic measurements, core sports benchmarks, sport-specific metrics, performance stats, game media, athletic awards, and academic overviews, while coaches can post immediate and forward-looking roster opportunities and review searchable athlete profiles across multiple levels of competition. D1Sports Recruiting Portal Empowers Players & Coaches with Bilateral Recruiting Opportunity “When…

Columbus, OH, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blair Sharpe, Director at the Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, represented sellers, Dick Lepley and Joanne Lepley, in the successful sale of Street Track n’ Trail, a long-established Honda automotive and powersports dealership in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania. The powersports division at Street Track n’ Trail is one of the few locations in the United States to offer Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Polaris, and Honda Powersports all under one roof. The dealership, located at 13723 Conneaut Lake Rd., in Conneaut Lake, PA,…

TORONTO, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the national team playing all three group-stage games on home soil for the first time – but new research from CasinoCanada.com finds that for many outside Ontario, the national licensed betting options simply aren’t built for what’s coming. The analysis, drawing on provincial regulatory data, iGaming Ontario’s annual figures and more, maps out how differently Canadians across the country will experience sports betting during the biggest football tournament the country has ever hosted. The picture in Ontario is relatively healthy. Ontario’s open, competitive market…

STAMFORD, Conn., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CT United FC, MLS NEXT Pro’s newest club, today announced a comprehensive partnership with Yale New Haven Health and its physician partners at Yale Medicine as the club’s Official Healthcare Partner during its inaugural 2026 season. Throughout the season, players will benefit from comprehensive medical oversight, including pre-season physical examinations, ongoing routine care, and the evaluation and treatment of injuries and other medical conditions. Integrated orthopedic services and clearly defined return-to-play protocols will be embedded within the club’s medical structure. Team physicians will also provide on-site coverage on match days, ensuring immediate…

NEW YORK and MIAMI, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prenetics Global Limited (NASDAQ: PRE) (“Prenetics” or the “Company”), the parent company of IM8, the premium health and longevity brand co-founded with David Beckham, today announced a multi-year partnership with Inter Miami CF, the Major League Soccer club owned by Jorge Mas, Jose Mas and David Beckham. Under the agreement, IM8 becomes Inter Miami CF’s exclusive Official Health Supplements Partner. The partnership also includes an equity stake in Prenetics, marking the first time Inter Miami CF has taken an equity position in a brand partner. The partnership brings David Beckham’s…

NEW YORK, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Betterguards, a global leader in injury prevention and recovery innovation, today announced the acquisition of Nextiles, a materials science and wearable sports technology company. As part of the acquisition, Nextiles founder and CEO George Sun will join Betterguards as Chief Technology Officer. The move marks a significant milestone in Betterguards’ mission to deliver science-backed protection and performance technology to athletes worldwide. The integration of Nextiles and Betterguards creates a new wearables ecosystem and data platform designed to unlock capabilities across injury prevention, athlete recovery and performance monitoring. Both Betterguards and Nextiles were…