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FORT WORTH, Texas, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation (“SEGG Media” or the “Company”), the global sports, entertainment and gaming group, today announced that executives and representatives from Sports.com are participating in Soccerex Europe this week in Amsterdam, hosted at the iconic Johan Cruyff Arena. The Company’s participation follows SEGG Media’s recently announced expansion of its partnership with Soccerex, becoming the official headline sponsor across all global Soccerex events in 2026 and 2027. Soccerex Europe has brought together senior leaders from clubs, leagues, federations, broadcasters, sponsors, investors and technology companies from across the global football…

Sacramento, Calif., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Sacramento Kings and Sutter Health announced a new strategic partnership, uniting two purpose-driven organizations dedicated to community impact, advancing healthy outcomes and long-term investment in the greater Sacramento region. Anchored in Sutter’s clinical excellence and advanced orthopedics and sports medicine expertise across its integrated system of care, the organization brings leading-edge capabilities to the partnership. As part of the collaboration, Sutter Health will become the official healthcare partner, with physicians serving as the team’s doctors, the Kings official jersey patch partner and a community impact partner focused on expanding programs…

MISSISSAUGA, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Expanding on its role as the exclusive Video Assistant Referee (VAR) provider for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Hisense is excited to be a supporting partner of Soccer and Technology from the FIFA Museum, presented by the Province of British Columbia, at Science World in Vancouver during World Cup festivities. The exhibition, making its North American premiere in Vancouver, showcases the game-changing technology and science behind “the beautiful game” — including the state-of-the-art RGB MiniLED Hisense televisions that will be viewed by FIFA officials in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Video Operating Room. “From…

BOSTON, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EARNED, the baseball culture brand built around the mindset, work ethic, and identity of the game, has signed Washington Nationals pitching prospect Miguel Sime Jr. as an official EARNED Brand Ambassador. One of the most electric young arms in professional baseball, Sime has quickly become known across the game for his power fastball, athleticism, and presence on the mound. After being drafted out of high school by the Washington Nationals, Sime rapidly climbed prospect rankings while earning attention for touching 102 MPH and becoming one of the organization’s most exciting young pitchers. The…

Miami, FL, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UTR Sports, a global leader in tennis and pickleball, today announced a landmark collaboration with Fabletics, the world’s largest digitally native activewear brand, to add the Fabletics VIP membership and over $1,000 in premium activewear benefits to the annual UTR Power Membership. Combined with Global Privileges, the Fabletics addition completes a reimagined membership built on three pillars of Play. Stay. Style. that delivers more than $1,450 in combined annual value for just $10 per month. With this expansion, UTR Sports becomes the first racquet sports platform to combine world-class analytics, global travel…

Learn to Play Hockey Participation Surges at Black Bear Michigan Arenas Sunrise, FL, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Bear Sports Group, one of the nation’s premier operators of ice arenas and youth hockey leagues, today announced continued progress in expanding access to youth hockey across its Michigan arenas, where free and low-cost entry-level programming continues to welcome new players to the sport during the 2025-26 season. From July 2025 through February 2026, Black Bear’s Michigan arenas introduced more than 850 first-time players to hockey through the company’s free Take a Shot at Hockey (TASH) program, which is in its inaugural…

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…