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Commerce, TX, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — East Texas A&M University is proud to announce a historic $8 million gift from alumnus Rene’ Griffin, marking the largest single philanthropic contribution in the history of the university and to Lion Athletics. In recognition of this transformational gift, the new event center, currently under construction on the campus of East Texas A&M, will be named the Rene’ Griffin Event Center. The naming was approved by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents earlier today. The gift from Griffin is now the largest naming rights gift in the Southland Conference’s 63-year history. “For more…

Franklin, Tennessee, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The ROOT Brands, the global wellness and lifestyle company redefining the way people experience health, community, and opportunity, proudly celebrates the start of its sixth year with the launch of its most ambitious advancement to date: a fully connected ROOT Ecosystem designed to power the next era of personalized wellness. Founded by Chief Formulator Dr. Christina Rahm and CEO Clayton Thomas, ROOT began with a bold mission: to merge science, cellular renewal, and community-driven transformation into one revolutionary wellness experience. What started as a breakthrough vision has evolved into a worldwide movement…

2026 Marks Westwood One’s 53rd Super Bowl BroadcastKevin Harlan, Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, Gene Steratore, and Laura Okmin Call the Action Live from Santa ClaraScott Graham and Super Bowl Champion Ryan Harris Anchor Pregame, Halftime, and Postgame CoverageScott Graham and Ryan Harris to Interview NFL Commissioner Goodell During Pregame ShowMike Golic and Mike Golic Jr. Host the All-New Westwood One Tailgate Show Outside Levi’s StadiumWestwood One Will Broadcast the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show with Bad Bunny NEW YORK, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cumulus Media’s (OTCQB: CMLS) Westwood One, one of America’s largest audio networks…

Vail, Colorado, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Continuing a proud Olympic tradition that began 50 years ago in Innsbruck, Austria, physicians from The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) will once again support the world’s best athletes on the global stage. In early February, orthopaedic surgeons Randy Viola, M.D., Thomas Hackett, M.D., Leslie Vidal, M.D., and Sonny Gill, M.D., alongside Internal Medicine Physician David Kuppersmith, M.D. will travel to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, to serve as team physicians for U.S. Ski & Snowboard.  Their involvement carries forward an Olympic legacy established in…

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dave’s Hot Chicken, the cult-favorite brand known for serving the most craveable hot chicken on the planet, is stepping onto the biggest stage in sports with its first-ever Super Bowl commercial, airing in New York and Los Angeles, marking a milestone moment in the brand’s rapid rise from parking-lot pop-up to global phenomenon. The spot showcases what fans know best: the unfiltered, authentic reactions of real guests experiencing Dave’s signature hot chicken. Built from the brand’s viral user-generated content, the ad captures the raw emotion, humor, and heat that have helped Dave’s…

The Snowbirds hosted its fifth annual Golf Tournament Weekend, January 29-31, 2026, at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Photo: Andrea Stinson Oliver. PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Snowbirds hosted their 5th Annual Golf Tournament Weekend January 29-31, 2026, donating $47,500 to benefit youth golf organizations and programs. With more than 200 participants, funds from the annual philanthropic event will expand access to golf for underprivileged youth, equipping them with vital resources, scholarships, and opportunities. Golfers teed off for the tournament on two championship courses at the prestigious PGA National Resort,…

DALLAS, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Socrates Health Solutions (“Socrates”), advancing a purpose-led mission to pursue a better feedback loop for health issues spanning diabetes management, broader health optimization and athletic performance, today announces the development of a proprietary non-invasive glucose monitoring technology designed to be pain-free, convenient, and accessible. Founded by Scott Julian Smith and backed by shareholders, including the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and OneTeam Partners, Socrates also introduces its scientific advisory board to continue the momentum behind the company’s mission. “Health changes when real-time feedback becomes easier to access and easier to act on,”…

Boston, MA, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Project REAP, the nation’s longest-running talent accelerator for commercial real estate, and Hampton University have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch 3P: Pro Players Property, a professional development program designed to prepare active and retired professional athletes for careers in commercial real estate.  Co-Branded 3P Logo Through the partnership, Project REAP will provide curriculum, course content and practitioner instructors drawn from its 30-year history of training commercial real estate professionals. Hampton University, through its Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and HamptonU Global, will provide academic infrastructure, hybrid course delivery, and joint…

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FloQast, the Accounting Transformation Platform created by accountants for accountants, today announced the launch of The 2027 Lockout, a new 8-part original video series exploring the complex financial systems that threaten to derail Major League Baseball. Hosted by FloQast co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire, CPA (inactive, FCA), the series provides a breakdown of MLB’s economics to educate fans and stakeholders before the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expires. While FloQast is best known for automating accounting operations for over 3,500 global organizations, including franchises across major professional sports leagues, this series marks…

Greenville, NC, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a heartwarming gesture to celebrate the big game just a few days away, Bob Babbitt, co-founder of the Challenged Athletes Foundation, has invested in a powerful message of hope and resilience. This one-minute commercial spotlights the inspiring journey of Parker Byrd, a young man who two years ago became the first person to play Division 1 baseball with a prosthetic leg, who since then has inspired countless others to overcome their personal obstacles and pursue their dreams. Parker, who is still playing baseball at East Carolina University, is now also training…