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CORALVILLE, Iowa, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC), a subsidiary of Xtreme One Entertainment (OTCQB: XONI), today announced the final fight card for its return to Wrestle Town, USA, including its XFC World Welterweight Championship. XFC 54: Ascension takes place Saturday, April 25th at Xtream Arena in Coralville outside Iowa City, one of the most iconic wrestling communities in the world. Limited tickets are still available for purchase via XtreamArena.venue.net. The main event at XFC 54, the league’s fourth major event in the Hawkeye State, will feature a Welterweight World Title fight between top contenders Sarek “Berserker” Shields…

OSLO, Norway, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The World Pool Association (WPA) today announced that the WPA Junior & Parasport Heyball World Championships 2026 will be held in Oslo, Norway, from June 12–17, 2026. From emerging junior talent to elite parasport athletes, Oslo will showcase the full spectrum of Heyball’s future. Both events will take place at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, a world-class venue for sport and high-performance training. The 2026 WPA Junior’s Heyball World Championship (U19) will bring together the world’s top junior talent, with boys’ and girls’ divisions of 32 players each. The championship is…

Los Angeles, CA, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Claire’s Place Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis (CF), invites families, friends and supporters to light up the coast at the 12th Annual Glow Ride, taking place Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM at the Hermosa Beach Pier. Held during Mother’s Day weekend and Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, this year’s Glow Ride will spotlight mothers, especially those in the CF community, honoring their strength, love and resilience. As Claire’s Place Foundation marks its 15-year anniversary, the event continues its…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With 2 ½ hours left to fish in Bass Pro Shops REDCREST Presented by Mercury & Lowrance, Jacob Wheeler sat on the front deck of his bass boat and made a phone call. Trying to distract himself from the fact that the $300,000 prize and REDCREST trophy that had long eluded him were within reach, Wheeler FaceTimed his wife, Alicia, and their two children, Olivia and Hudson, during the final period break. At that point, Wheeler led his nearest pursuer by more than 17 pounds. With postfrontal conditions making for a tough…

JANESVILLE, Wis., April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SunFire, the only U.S.-made diesel-fired radiant heater manufacturer, announced a partnership with Joey Gase Racing for two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races this spring. SunFire branding will appear on Gase’s car at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, 2026, and at Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, on May 2, 2026. The partnership links SunFire’s American-made heating products with one of motorsports’ most demanding competitive stages. SunFire manufactures radiant heaters for shops, garages and job sites that require dependable, odor-free and fume-free heat. “We are thrilled to partner with Joey Gase…

Concord, NC, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global soccer will meet American horsepower as Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing and Trimble collaborate with Liverpool Football Club at Sonoma Raceway on June 28. Celebrating the shared ownership of the two iconic sports organizations under Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Chris Buescher’s No. 17 Trimble Ford Mustang will feature a commemorative Liverpool FC paint scheme for the weekend’s race. Buescher’s striking design will incorporate Liverpool FC’s distinct red colorway sweeping across the car’s body with RFK Racing’s signature pillars taking on the soccer team’s white and green accent color. Positioned on the…

San Francisco, California, USA, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — US Capital Global Securities LLC, the SEC-registered broker-dealer affiliate of the global financial group US Capital Global, is pleased to present eligible investors with the opportunity to participate in a $10 million preferred equity offering for G.O.A.T. Fuel (the “Company”). G.O.A.T. Fuel is an emerging leader in the fast-growing healthy energy and functional beverage category, offering clean, all-natural performance drinks designed for health-conscious consumers seeking sustained energy without artificial additives. Co-founded by Jerry Rice, the brand combines natural caffeine from green tea with functional ingredients including cordyceps, lion’s mane, beetroot juice…

San Diego, CA, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fueled by the belief that movement creates momentum, purpose, and possibility, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) proudly announces its 2026 Grant Distribution, providing 4,033 grants totaling more than $7 million to athletes with physical disabilities worldwide. Through access to adaptive sports equipment, sports prosthetics, training, coaching, and competition travel expenses, CAF continues to empower individuals of all ages to pursue active, athletic lifestyles. This year also marks a milestone for the organization: more than $200 million raised since its inception 33 years ago. Through funding for adaptive sports equipment, sports prosthetics,…

NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the host countries prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Verizon has been instrumental in designing and delivering the connected experience that will power the world’s most anticipated soccer tournament. As the “Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for FIFA World Cup 2026™” and “Official Tournament Supporter for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™”, Verizon’s advanced technology and robust network infrastructure are being deployed across stadiums, FIFA Fan Festival™ locations and various operational aspects to transform the way fans, officials, broadcasters and local communities engage with the FIFA World Cup 2026™. “Our partnership with…

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Yerusalem Lanier is preparing to take on the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon on April 25, 2026, for the second year alongside her daughters and husband. For Dr. Lanier, running has become both a path to personal wellness and a shared family pursuit. Dr. Yerusalem Lanier is a board-certified podiatrist and owner of multiple Nashville-based practices, including Cutting Edge Foot and Ankle Clinic. Returning to the series is more than just a race for the Lanier family—it’s a celebration of health, endurance, and family tradition. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series…