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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is bringing together two of America’s most beloved passions, dogs and football, in a new television series, NFL® Players & Dogs: Life Off the Field. Each original one-hour episode will feature five to seven NFL players and their four-legged best friends. The new series gives viewers a different perspective on their favorite NFL stars by showcasing the important role dogs play in their lives off the field. The first episode premieres Tuesday, September 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2 followed by NFL® Network on September 19th at 10…

BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Australian-born fitness brand brings its global competition home as athletes from across the country descend on Brisbane. Brisbane is set to become the centre of Australia’s functional fitness community this October, with over 1,000 athletes expected to descend on the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre for Fitstop Global Games. Taking place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, the major fitness event will bring together Fitstoppers and athletes from across Australia for a high-energy showcase of strength, speed, stamina and teamwork, marking the Australian finale of Fitstop’s inaugural Global Games tour following events in…

Anchor private-sector sponsorship helping turn Canada’s ‘Playground to Podium’ vision into action Capital Power proposes a sponsorship of $5 million in the first year of its planned partnership with Alpine Canada, followed by up to $20 million of additional support over a proposed five-year term.The Government of Canada applauds this private-sector investment and is also announcing $2.77 million in supplemental funding for Alpine Canada building on their support to date and bringing Alpine Canada’s total funding for 2026-2027 to $8 million, which includes investments to the Whistler, Panorama and Nakiska national training centres. Alpine Canada is inviting additional Canadian winter…

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capital Power and Alpine Canada, joined by the Government of Canada, will make a major announcement on Friday, September 11, on the future of Canadian winter sport. The announcement will include remarks from Avik Dey, President & CEO, Capital Power; Andrew Baker, incoming President & CEO, Alpine Canada; and the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport). Members of Canada’s National Ski Team will be in attendance including Cameron Alexander, Olympian, World Championships bronze medalist, Kitzbühel World Cup third place finisher; Reece Howden, 2x Olympian, 4x Crystal Globe winner, all-time ski…

BEIJING, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On September 10, the 2026 CIFTIS Sports Services Section Main Forum & Conference on Building World-Class Sports Host Cities and High-Quality Development of the Sports Event Economy was held at Shougang Park in Beijing. Under the theme “Sports Event City, Connecting the World,” government representatives, heads of international sports organisations, experts and scholars, and diplomatic envoys from China, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Argentina, France, and other countries gathered to discuss how sports events can serve as a link connecting cities, industries, and the world. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available…

Amanda and her team are launching The Move Club in B.C. this fall with planned expansion to Ontario and the Maritime provinces soon after. Dr. Amanda Wurz Dr. Amanda Wurz A participant in The Move Club, Alberta edition A past participant in The Move Club, which is expanding to B.C., Ontario, and the Maritimes. Chilliwack, B.C., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (Chilliwack, B.C.) September 10, 2026 – For children affected by cancer or blood disorders, staying active might mean performing gentle shoulder circles from a hospital bed. On other days, it could mean racing up and down the stairs…

Three-day gathering, October 2–4, in New Hampshire combines firearms education, personal-safety training and community for women at every experience levelMANCHESTER, N.H., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Women from across the United States will gather in Manchester, New Hampshire, October 2–4, 2026 for the second annual National Iron Rose Rise-Together Weekend, hosted by the Iron Rose Women’s Shooting Club. This three-day event will feature firearms education, hands-on training, personal safety instruction, skill development and community-building. The weekend is designed for women at every stage of their firearms journey. Some attendees will be firing their first rounds, while others are experienced gun…

Agreement includes launch of exclusive Vikings-themed casino game ahead of football season Vikings Big Kick LuckyTap™, a casino game by Design Works Gaming, is available now exclusively at BetMGM Casino in Alberta and Ontario BetMGM Named Official Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner of the Minnesota Vikings in Canada TORONTO, Ont., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, announced a multi-year partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, naming it the Official Sports Betting Partner and Online Casino Partner of the team in Canada. The agreement gives BetMGM rights to use Vikings marks across approved…

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DRYWORLD Brands Inc. (OTC: IBGR) (the ‘Company’), DRYWORLD, the premium performance sportswear brand known for innovation, quality, and athlete-first design, today announced a landmark partnership with GOAT Farms to become the Official Uniform Supplier and Merchandise Partner of the US Army Bowl, widely recognized as the nation’s biggest week in football. See the Sports Illustrated article covering the journey of Chase Guers, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound four-star wide receiver and defensive back from Blue Mountain High School in Pennsylvania, to becoming the first All-American High School Player selected for the 2026 US Army Bowl…

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capital Power and Alpine Canada, joined by the Government of Canada, will make a major announcement on Friday, September 11, on the future of Canadian winter sport. The announcement will include remarks from Avik Dey, President & CEO, Capital Power; Andrew Baker, incoming President & CEO, Alpine Canada; and the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport). Members of Canada’s National Ski Team will be in attendance including Cameron Alexander, Olympian, World Championships bronze medalist, Kitzbühel World Cup third place finisher; Reece Howden, 2x Olympian, 4x Crystal Globe winner, all-time ski…