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Banglalink’s digital entertainment platform recorded 2 billion live watch minutes and 20 million monthly active users during the 39-day tournament, as premium sports streaming reaches new heights in Bangladesh Dubai and Dhaka, July 27, 2026 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator, today announced that Toffee, the digital entertainment platform of its Bangladesh operator Banglalink, has concluded its live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, delivering the country’s largest paid digital streaming experience for football fans. During the 39-day tournament, Toffee delivered the FIFA World Cup 2026 to fans across Bangladesh, generating 200 million views and 2…

Iconic Beach Volleyball Tournament Features $150,000 Prize Purse and Free Admission for All Four Days HERMOSA BEACH, Calif., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wedbush today announced that it will return for the third year in a row as title sponsor of the 2026 Wedbush Hermosa Beach Open, with athlete registration now open. Taking place September 10–13, the tournament will once again welcome elite pros, rising stars and qualifying teams from around the world to compete for a $150,000 prize purse in front of thousands of fans along Southern California’s most historic stretch of sand.Registration is officially open, and interested…

HERMOSA BEACH, Calif., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wedbush today announced that it will return for the third year in a row as title sponsor of the 2026 Wedbush Hermosa Beach Open, with athlete registration now open. Taking place September 10–13, the tournament will once again welcome elite pros, rising stars and qualifying teams from around the world to compete for a $150,000 prize purse in front of thousands of fans along Southern California’s most historic stretch of sand.Registration is officially open, and interested athletes may sign up here. “This event is where the next generation gets a shot…

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to announce Nanaimo, British Columbia as the next host city for the 2028 and 2029 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. “The kind of unbridled passion from the Nanaimo planning team is exactly what it takes to hold successful games,” says Dominion President Berkley Lawrence. “There is no doubt that alongside our British Columbia Command, and with local branch support, our hosts will ensure that competitors experience a professionally run sporting event and have a lot of fun in this beautiful city!” Competition will take…

Under 16 and Under 18 Track and Field competition to be held in “The Harbour City” Nanaimo Rotary Bowl Photo credit: City of Nanaimo OTTAWA, Ontario, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to announce Nanaimo, British Columbia as the next host city for the 2028 and 2029 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. “The kind of unbridled passion from the Nanaimo planning team is exactly what it takes to hold successful games,” says Dominion President Berkley Lawrence. “There is no doubt that alongside our British Columbia Command, and with local branch support, our…

Baton Rouge, La., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baton Rouge, La. – REV Fiber, Louisiana’s largest, locally owned fiber-first internet provider, today announced a new multiyear partnership with LSU Athletics, becoming the exclusive Official Internet Partner ahead of the 2026 football season. The year-round agreement will extend across all LSU Sports and reflects REV Fiber’s continued investment in connecting Louisiana communities with fast, reliable internet backed by local support. “Our partnership with LSU Athletics reflects what REV stands for: strong local roots, meaningful community investment, and a promise to deliver the reliable connectivity Louisiana families and businesses depend on…

Louisiana’s largest, locally owned fiber-first internet provider launches a multi-year, all-sports partnership with LSU Athletics ahead of the 2026 football seasonBaton Rouge, La., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baton Rouge, La. – REV Fiber, Louisiana’s largest, locally owned fiber-first internet provider, today announced a new multiyear partnership with LSU Athletics, becoming the exclusive Official Internet Partner ahead of the 2026 football season. The year-round agreement will extend across all LSU Sports and reflects REV Fiber’s continued investment in connecting Louisiana communities with fast, reliable internet backed by local support. “Our partnership with LSU Athletics reflects what REV stands for:…

Commonwealth Champion and Paralympian Kady Dandeneau to carry the Canadian flag while bowls legend Ryan Bester will carry Canada’s Commonwealth Games Baton into the Opening Ceremony Team Canada Flag Bearer Kady Dandeneau Photo Credit: Details Group/Commonwealth Sport Canada Team Canada Baton Bearer Ryan Bester Photo Credit: Details Group/Commonwealth Sport Canada Ottawa, Ontario, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTTAWA – (July 21, 2026) – Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) today proudly announced that Kady Dandeneau and Ryan Bester have been selected as Team Canada’s Flag and Baton Bearers for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.   …

Ottawa, Ontario, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTTAWA – (July 21, 2026) – Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) today proudly announced that Kady Dandeneau and Ryan Bester have been selected as Team Canada’s Flag and Baton Bearers for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.    Dandeneau, a member of Canada’s 3×3 wheelchair basketball team, will serve as Team Canada’s Flag Bearer, while Bester, competing in bowls, will serve as Team Canada’s Baton Bearer as they lead the Canadian delegation into the Opening Ceremony on July 23.   For the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, participating nations and…

First fully in-house hero spot in nearly a decade champions sports fans, builds on award-winning 2025 campaign Car-shopping site Edmunds and Los Angeles Dodger Tommy Edman help consumers make the right call in new ad “The Challenge.” Developed for sports fans, the social-native commercial plays on the familiar concept of challenging a close call. Edmunds uses the concept as an extended metaphor, showing shoppers how its digital tools help them to make a more informed, confident call on their next vehicle purchase. Tommy Edman is the face of Edmunds’ hero ad campaign for a second consecutive season. The partnership coincides…