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PITTSBURGH, March 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rally House, proudly serving Pittsburgh fans as a go-to destination for local and officially licensed merchandise, is excited to announce the opening of its newest store on Forbes Avenue in the heart of Oakland.  Located along the vibrant Forbes Avenue corridor a short distance from University of Pittsburgh, this new location places Rally House in one of Pittsburgh’s most energetic and high-traffic areas. The store joins the lively neighborhood on the corner of Forbes and Atwood, next to McDonald’s and across the street from Starbucks. Rally House Forbes Avenue continues the brand’s growing…

New York, NY, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New York, NY – With the 2026 FIFA World Cup expected to bring millions of international visitors to North America, transportation providers in the New York metropolitan region are preparing for one of the largest travel surges in the area’s history.Several tournament matches will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey—just minutes from Manhattan—making the New York–New Jersey region one of the primary gateways for fans, teams, sponsors, and international media traveling to the event.In anticipation of the influx, Legends Limousine Worldwide, a New York–based luxury chauffeur transportation…

HONG KONG, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hong Kong is gearing up for an extraordinary season of world-class mega-events this March and April. As part of the Hong Kong Mega 8 campaign, visitors can experience an exhilarating blend of eight sports, arts and culture events that showcase vibrant energy and global appeal in the Events Capital of Asia.  In the exciting event line-up, four major international sporting fixtures – Hong Kong Sevens, Hong Kong Derby, Champions Day, and 2026 UCI Track World Cup, Hong Kong, China – will bring elite athletes, passionate fans and unforgettable entertainment throughout the city. Together, these events capture the spirit of Hong Kong — fast-paced, dynamic and unmistakably international.  Rugby icons and party anthems take centre stage at the Hong Kong Sevens 2026 17–19 April…

London, UK, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Novuna announced new scenario modelling indicating that a successful summer of British sport in 2026 could be associated with up to £400 million in gross match and medal-linked consumer spending across the UK, driven by a strong GB medal haul and a deep World Cup run for a home nation. At the top end of the range, this is equivalent to approximately £14 per UK household. The analysis highlights how sporting success could influence discretionary spending in sectors such as hospitality, food and drink, and sports retail during key periods of national…

ATLANTA, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (OTCQB: CMLS), one of the largest audio networks in America, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have entered into a multi-year renewal, maintaining Westwood One’s place as the official network audio broadcast partner of the NCAA for several years to come. Westwood One has broadcast the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament since 1982 and every game of NCAA March Madness® on multiple platforms since 2005. Under the terms of the deal, Westwood One retains exclusive broadcast radio and digital audio distribution and licensing rights for the following NCAA Championships:…

Austin, TEXAS, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hackney Publications announced today that it has published the sixth annual “100 Law Firms with Sports Law Practices You Need to Know About,” which is a directory that serves as a resource for those in the sports industry who need experienced and capable legal counsel.As in years past, the law firms are listed alphabetically, a testament to the difficulty in ranking such firms. The other challenge, according to Holt Hackney – the founder of Hackney Publications and editor of Sports Litigation Alert, is that “more firms than ever are launching sports law practice…

CINCINNATI and NEW YORK, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In another milestone move for women’s professional sports, Scripps Sports and the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) will bring the PWHL Walter Cup Finals, presented by Scotiabank, to national linear television for the first time in the United States. Official game dates will be announced once the final teams are confirmed, with the championship series scheduled for May. Live coverage of the PWHL finals will be available to fans in the United States through ION — accessible over-the-air, via pay TV, connected TV and free streaming platforms. With distribution reaching…

NEW YORK, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teads Holding Co. (Nasdaq: TEAD) (“Teads” or the “Company”), the omnichannel outcomes platform, today released new global research showing how major sporting events capture audience attention across multiple screens before, during, and after games. The findings show that sports are no longer just live broadcasts, but extended moments of engagement that create meaningful opportunities for brands to drive real impact. Key global findings include: 56% of sports viewers use a second screen while watching games47% say seeing a brand advertise during sports moments strengthens their connection to that brand49% are more likely…

BERLIN, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As marathon participation rises, runners increasingly require equipment that replicates the rigor and precision of road racing. To meet this demand, UREVO launched the CyberMega Smart Treadmill across the DACH region on March 5th. Engineered for high-intensity endurance training, it delivers the uncompromising road feel of outdoor running while insulating training plans from unpredictable weather. The treadmill is available now on UREVO’s official German website and Amazon for €999.99. Native AI Coaching and Localized Support A key innovation is the integrated AI Smart Marathon Coach, now featuring full support for the German language.…

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High Point University surprised a local family made up of HPU superfans with an all-expenses-paid trip to watch the Panthers play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Portland, Oregon. Jimmy Ford, wife Alexis Ford and three of their children were escorted onto the basketball court inside the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center during HPU’s special NCAA Tournament watch party on March 15. They were surprised to learn only a few minutes before the start of CBS’s Selection Show that HPU is sending them to the…