Author: GLOBENEWSWIRE

TORONTO, CA., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frank’s RedHot is the #1 hot sauce brand in the world* and its turning the Big Game into a full-blown flavour showcase with “Eat The GOAT,” a new campaign starring hip-hop legend Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. The spot blends beats, heat, and humour in a way only Frank’s RedHot can—where the GOAT of hot sauce meets one of hip-hop’s GOATs to prove that flavour always headlines the show. “Eat The GOAT” takes the most iconic acronym in hip-hop and sports culture (Greatest Of All Time) and flips it into something fans can actually…

TORONTO, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Canadians get ready to settle in for Super Bowl Sunday, the data suggests the biggest game of the year doesn’t just draw viewers, it sparks a full night of rituals, from food delivery and salty snacks to beer and sports betting. Vividata shows 8.4 million Canadians will be following the Super Bowl, reinforcing the game’s status as a rare mass cultural moment. New insights from Vividata’s SCC | Study of the Canadian Consumer also show that 56 per cent of Super Bowl viewers are not regular-season NFL watchers, reinforcing how the event…

JINJIANG, China, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Jinjiang Culture & Tourism Group · 2026 “Samaranch Cup” Asian Basketball Masters Invitational Tournament kicked off on Feb. 1 in Jinjiang, a coastal city in Fujian Province in southeast China, bringing together 104 youth and adult teams from across Asia. The six-day event is co-hosted by the Samaranch Foundation and the Jinjiang Municipal People’s Government. The tournament features two categories – youth and adult. The youth competition covers six age groups from U9 to U17, while the adult division adopts the men’s 3×3 format. Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., the vice president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the founder of the Samaranch Foundation, delivered a…

Kansas City, MO, Feb. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One of the winningest coaches in NCAA history, Mark Turgeon has been named the head coach of Kansas City men’s basketball heading into the 2026-27 season, UMKC Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin announced on Sunday. Turgeon is the program’s ninth head coach since elevating to Division I in 1987-88. “We are delighted to welcome Coach Turgeon and his wife Ann to the Roo family. It’s exciting to have them both back home in the Midwest,” Martin said. “Coach Turgeon brings a wealth of credibility and success for our fan…

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) (the “Company” or “SEGG Media”), the global sports, entertainment, and gaming group, today provided an update on its previously announced 90-day execution plan, reaffirming its near-term focus on completing announced acquisitions, strengthening core operations, and allocating capital with discipline and accountability. As part of the Company’s execution roadmap, SEGG Media expects to close on the acquisition of a controlling interest in Veloce Esports Limited (“Veloce”) in February, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company also expects to complete the acquisition of Nook Holdings,…

BOSTON, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With football’s biggest weekend set to bring tens of thousands of fans to Santa Clara, new search data from KAYAK, a leading travel search engine, shows that traveling to the Bay Area for this year’s championship game is significantly more affordable than attending last year’s big game in New Orleans. According to KAYAK, fans flying into the Bay Area are paying an average of $331 for airfare, which is up 12% year over year compared to this time last year. Despite the increase, airfare remains well below what travelers paid to attend last year’s…

OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canada Games Council (CGC) is proud to announce the talented class of inductees who will be welcomed into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in a ceremony on Thursday, March 26, in Quebec City. 2011 Hall of Honour inductee and CGC Chair Catriona Le May Doan, OC, OLY praised the new inductees, who will be honoured as Athletes, Builders, or Distinguished Alumni. “The Canada Games Hall of Honour is a celebration of where so many incredible journeys begin,” Le May Doan said. “I am thrilled to welcome each of our new…

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EF (Education First) is launching an unprecedented and unique opportunity, opening the first naming rights for EF Pro Cycling to an additional partner ready to shape the next era of professional cycling together with EF. EF will remain the team’s owner and long-term anchor partner at an unchanged level of investment. The opening of a title partner position is designed to add resources on top of EF’s existing commitment, enabling the team to compete with the largest budgets in the sport and accelerate its ambitions. This opportunity gives a partner the chance…

San Francisco, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sutter Health today announced a new partnership with Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young and the Forever Young Foundation to expand youth health and wellness through community-based programs that support physical activity, confidence and connection for young people across Northern California. The collaboration will officially kick off with a girls’ youth flag football clinic in Palo Alto on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., hosted by Steve Young. The clinic will welcome local girls ages 7-14 for an afternoon of skill-building, movement, mentorship and connection. The event reflects the shared…

MANAMA, Bahrain, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The DP World Tour has signed a new multi-year partnership with the Bahrain Olympic Committee that will secure the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship on the DP World Tour schedule until at least 2036. The extended agreement was officially unveiled at the Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship, which starts tomorrow at the Royal Golf Club in Bahrain, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Featuring a prize fund of $2.75 million, the tournament follows the Dubai Invitational and the Hero Dubai Desert Classic -…