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BOSTON, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FantasySpin, a premier Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operator, and FastDraft, the rapidly growing Best Ball platform, today announced a corporate merger. The strategic combination will create a fantasy sports powerhouse offering sports fans an unparalleled, all-encompassing fantasy experience. FantasySpin and FastDraft booked over $1M in contest entries in the first year. The stage is now set for massive 2026/2027 growth as FantasySpin contests will be available to an expanded population of 330 million people across 38 U.S. states and Canada. DFS Innovation Leader FantasySpin, renowned for its groundbreaking contributions to the Daily Fantasy…

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gallant Sports and Media LLC today announced its ownership of the Galle Gallants franchise for Lanka Premier League (“LPL”) Season 6, scheduled for July 10 – August 5, 2026. Galle Gallants will participate in LPL Season 6 — executed via the Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC (“IPG”) platform under urban-gro, Inc. (Nasdaq: UGRO), operating as Flash Sports & Media, Inc. — positioning the franchise within a record-scale Season 6 featuring a 500–600 player registration pool, marquee global talent, and a projected USD 25–30M local economic impact. Gallant is led by Owner…

ROGERS, Ark., May 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With 25 minutes left in Sunday’s Championship Round at Yuengling Light Lager Stage 5 Presented by YETI, Cole Floyd got the news he’d been dreading. Floyd had sat atop SCORETRACKER® for virtually all of Saturday’s Knockout Round and most of the final day on Beaver Lake. Leading Wesley Strader by more than 6 pounds with 30 minutes until lines out, he could taste his first Bass Pro Tour (BPT) win. But Strader – who had closed strong each of the past two days just to make it to the Championship Round –…

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”, “CDI”, “we”) announced today that Golden Tempo claimed the Garland of Roses at the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve under partly sunny skies and the cheers of over 150,000 exuberant fans. Golden Tempo, owned and bred by Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable, trained by Cherie DeVaux, and ridden by Jose Ortiz, raced to the finish to win by a neck at 23-1 odds. Golden Tempo covered the mile and a quarter in 2:02.27 over a fast track. Sired by…

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”, “CDI”, “we”) announced today that Always A Runner captured the Lilies in the 152nd running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks, topping a field of 13 fillies on fast track conditions. Under the lights of Churchill Downs Racetrack, over 103,000 enthusiastic fans gathered to witness America’s premier race for 3-year-old fillies, highlighted by a spectacular twilight finish. NBC Sports and Peacock broadcast the Kentucky Oaks in primetime for the first time, marking a significant step in expanding viewership and reaching new audiences. Wagering from all sources…

EDMONTON, Alberta, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Papa Johns Canada and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) are proud to announce Griffin Seafoot of British Columbia as the recipient of the Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship. The Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship was created to recognize young Canadians who demonstrate outstanding leadership, character, and a drive to excel both on and off the ice. The program awards $25,000 to a youth hockey player making a lasting difference through sport, academics, and service. Selected from nominations submitted across Canada, Griffin stood out for combining excellence in hockey and academics with a genuine commitment…

LONDON, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tottenham Hotspur are facing a financial reckoning unlike any in the Premier League era. With a handful of games remaining and Spurs stuck in the relegation zone, fresh analysis from Bookies.com puts the cost of the drop at an estimated loss of £181.5 million in Year One alone. Bookies.com’s Three Year Cumulative Loss Outlook: Year One Loss: £181.5 millionYear Two Loss: £389 millionYear Three Loss: £636.5 million The biggest blow would come from broadcasting, where central distributions of around £140 million would collapse to a confirmed £49 million parachute payment, a £91 million hit…

Phoenix, ARIZONA, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acceso Latino, a program of the Carlos Slim Foundation, along with Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley, ESPN, Chicanos Por La Causa, and Helios Education Foundation, will host a free two-day youth basketball clinic this weekend in Phoenix. Open to all Valley youth ages 8 to 17, the event runs Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, at the Jerry Colangelo Branch of Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley, located at 1755 N. 34th Ave. Spots are limited to 150 participants and registration is required. Carlos Slim Foundation Acceso Latino…

San Diego, CA, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — D1SportsNetwork.com today announced the official launch of its groundbreaking nationwide platform designed to centralize the fragmented youth sports ecosystem. Built as the only true end-to-end network for youth sports, D1SportsNetwork connects players, parents, coaches, club organizations, tournament directors, officials, and recruiters through seamless event marketing, registration, management, recruiting, and performance tools. D1 Player Profiles compile essential athletic measurements, core sports benchmarks, sport-specific metrics, performance stats, game media, athletic awards, and academic overviews to be shared with coaches at all levels in the D1 Recruiting Portal. Born from the explosive growth of…

New York, NY, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Iron Golf, the global leader in indoor golf and entertainment, officially opened its first location in Saudi Arabia on Friday, April 24, and is now welcoming guests at PIF Tower in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Developed in partnership with Golf Saudi, the flagship venue marks a significant milestone in Five Iron’s international expansion and arrives at a pivotal moment as Saudi Arabia continues to invest in the long-term growth of golf through increased participation, infrastructure development, and more modern, accessible experiences. The opening comes as investment in golf…