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Las Vegas, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LAS VEGAS (July 8, 2026) – Draft Nation today announced that 2012 NFL Most Valuable Player Adrian Peterson, 2008 World Series Champion Jayson Werth, and longtime sports broadcaster Michele Beadle will headline an expanded lineup from the world of sports. The weekend’s entertainment lineup also includes actors James Roday and Thomas Everett Scott, along with Richard Christy, who will participate in a celebrity charity fantasy football draft benefitting Sack Cancer.  Peterson, one of the most accomplished running backs in NFL history, and Werth, a member of the Philadelphia Phillies’ 2008 World Series championship team, will…

New York, NY, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Iron Golf today announced the opening of its newest Flatiron location at 605 Avenue of the Americas, marking a full-circle moment for the brand that first launched just one block away, in 2017. The new 12,250-square-foot, two-level venue represents the next evolution of Five Iron Golf, transforming its original home market into a modern, hospitality-driven destination designed for golfers, social groups, corporate events, and sports fans alike. What began as a single New York City location has grown into a global golf and entertainment brand with 48 locations, more than…

BOSTON, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EARNED is proud to announce the signing of Ford McCarthy, one of the nation’s premier high school baseball players, a Top 20 outfielder in the Class of 2026, and a Boston College commit, as the newest member of Team EARNED. A standout at The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, McCarthy has established himself as one of the country’s top outfield prospects through his athleticism, power, speed, and relentless work ethic. His commitment to Boston College and national ranking among the top outfielders in the country reflect years of dedication, discipline, and consistent performance.…

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scotts, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, the Columbus Crew, Every Kid Sports and Columbus Recreation and Parks Department today announced the launch of Grow Her Game, a transformative soccer initiative for young girls in Columbus, Ohio. Focused on girls ages 4 to 7, Grow Her Game will foster a lifelong love for sports and outdoor play during early childhood by providing vital financial assistance to local, income-eligible families seeking to participate in Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Fall 2026 Girls Soccer League’s Tiny Tots and Pee-Wee divisions. The assistance will remove the financial…

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Thursday, July 9th, the 10th Annual Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the Anchorage Golf Course and will feature celebrity guest Kikkan Randall. A former Olympian with a 20-year international career, Randall earned an Olympic gold medal, 13 World Cup victories, and three World Cup Overall Sprint Championship titles. Randall is also a cancer survivor, works as a motivational speaker, and serves as Executive Director of the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage. Since its founding, the Tournament has raised over $500,000 for Tribal youth programs operated by the…

Greenwood, IN, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Raptor Roofing is proud to continue its support of Center Grove athletics through two meaningful community efforts: returning as the title sponsor of the annual Center Grove Athletic Booster Club Golf Outing for the third consecutive year and completing roofing work on 18 dugouts used by local student athletes. Raptor Roofing team members work on new roofing for Center Grove athletic dugouts as part of the company’s continued support for local student athletes. The 2026 Center Grove Athletic Booster Club Golf Outing was held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Bluff Creek…

Los Angeles, CA, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EBE Productions and Nick Ditri announced today start of principal production on Thank You Mr. Brown, backed by Lauren Zarelli Renaud. The documentary is about cameraman and inventor Garrett Brown and the way he liberated cameras from tripods and cranes, changing the way we see the world forever. Brown’s Steadicam camera stabilizer invention revolutionized the way films are shot, beginning with Hal Ashby’s Bound for Glory, continuing through his iconic shoots among The Shining’s hedges and Rocky’s steps, and even the speeder bike chase from Return of the Jedi. Garrett Brown on the set of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining Brown, who won four Academy…

Manchester, UK, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With England one game from a World Cup semi final, previous research from guest WiFi specialist Purple, drawn from 818 venues across the tournament’s host cities, shows exactly what a home-nation match day does to a venue, and it is bigger, earlier and longer than most publicans plan for. Purple is dressing venue WiFi in the England flag for free What Purple’s research across 818 venues revealed about a match day Fans show up for full-time, not kickoff. Logins begin to spike two hours before kickoff, and a quarter of all match-day…

Signs agreement to buy Kilmer Sports 25% ownership stake in MLSE New global sports and entertainment powerhouse will deliver more for fans and customers  TORONTO, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications Inc. announced today it has signed an agreement to buy the remaining 25% ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) from Kilmer Sports Inc. for C$4.35 billion, increasing Rogers ownership in MLSE to 100%.  “This is a defining moment for Rogers. Our full ownership of MLSE brings together Canada’s premier communications company with Canada’s premier sports and entertainment organization,” said Tony Staffieri, President and Chief Executive…

BRASILIA, Brazil, July 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WePlay, a global social entertainment platform built around lightweight interactive experiences for young users, announced that its operating company, WEJOY PTE. LTD., has donated US$4,990 to Craque do Amanhã, a Brazilian educational and socio-sports project. The donation will support the purchase of sports equipment for the project’s football-centered youth development activities, helping create more opportunities for local children and teenagers to take part in sports, teamwork, and community interaction. Craque do Amanhã, which can be translated as “Tomorrow’s Star,” uses football and sports as educational tools to support the physical, psychological, and…