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Manchester, LANCS, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — England’s World Cup semi-final defeat may have broken hearts, but new data from guest WiFi provider Purple shows it filled pubs on a scale no ordinary midweek could match. Pub WiFi log ins were up 140% Analysing anonymised guest WiFi activity across its UK pub venues on Wednesday 15 July, benchmarked against a comparable Wednesday, Purple found:  Visitors were up 82% across the day – and up 150% from 5pm onwards. At the 7pm peak, as fans settled in an hour before kick-off, venues saw 316% more visitors than a normal Wednesday. WiFi…

Charleston, SC, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When James Island Charter School and its three-time state championship baseball program needed an overhaul of their lighting system, the school chose Torrence Sports Lighting to retrofit the lights on the baseball, softball, football and practice fields.  Torrence Sports Lighting lights the field at James Island Charter School Students love the new LED system with red, blue, and green lights. “We have our school colors programmed for home runs. When we win, we turn the lights out and do the dancing colored lights while everyone cheers,” said Matt Spivey, head baseball coach…

Ottawa, Ontario, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTTAWA – (July 16, 2026) – Team Canada is ready to take the world stage as 149 athletes, prepare to represent Canada at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August 2.  Competing under the theme Mighty, Together, Team Canada will feature athletes across nine sports and four para disciplines, bringing together Olympians, Paralympians, Commonwealth champions and the next generation of Canadian sport stars.  Leading Team Canada in Glasgow will be Chef de Mission Erica Wiebe, an Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion whose own Commonwealth journey began in…

NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is proud to announce the creation of the AKC National Champion (ANC) title, a new prefix title that will be awarded to the dog earning Best in Show at the annual AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The AKC National Championship is the largest dog show in North America and the only all-breed dog show hosted by the American Kennel Club. Since its inception in 2001, the event has grown into one of the sport’s most prestigious competitions, attracting thousands of the nation’s top dogs and…

WYCKOFF, NJ, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Accelerate Holdings, a sports business platform that includes Accelerate Sports Ventures, Accelerate Media, and Athlete Capital Sports, today announced the expansion of Athlete Capital Sports. Focused exclusively on revenue generation, Athlete Capital Sports helps colleges identify, structure, and execute new commercial revenue opportunities that extend beyond traditional media rights and sponsorship agreements, creating value for institutions while generating NIL opportunities for student-athletes.  Former IMG and Learfield executive Pat Streko will lead Athlete Capital Sports’ Southern regional office, while former Playfly Sports executive Griffin Mitchell joins Director of Operations Rich Stankewicz and Director of Special Events Wendy Hoover in the…

PHILADELPHIA, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AstroTurf® has completed the installation of a new field at the Philadelphia Phillies Urban Youth Academy, delivering an upgraded baseball environment just ahead of All-Star Week 2026 in Philadelphia. The timing is significant. The city will be one of baseball’s focal points this summer, and the academy field will help extend that spotlight into a space built not for one weekend, but for year-round community use and player development. The field strengthens a facility that already plays a major role in baseball and softball access across the city. The Phillies Urban Youth Academy…

San Diego, CA, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) today announced Alaska Airlines as the Official Airline Sponsor of the 2026 San Diego Triathlon Challenge fueled by Toyota, helping expand travel support for athletes with physical disabilities traveling from across the country to participate in CAF’s signature community event. The sponsorship reflects CAF and Alaska Airlines’ shared commitment to connection, access and opportunity. For many CAF athletes, travel is an essential part of participating in competitions, clinics and community events that build confidence, independence and belonging through sport. Each year, athletes with physical disabilities travel to…

San Diego, CA., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Guardian Initiative, a nonprofit entity of Origin Modern Health, dedicated to expanding access to healthcare for active duty, veterans, first responders, and their families, is calling on businesses, organizations, and philanthropic leaders to become sponsors of its upcoming 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament taking place on Monday, September 28, 2026 at one of San Diego’s top rated golf courses, Maderas Golf Club. As the event quickly approaches, sponsorship opportunities remain available—but time is running short for organizations wishing to demonstrate their commitment to giving back to the heroes who have…

New York, NY, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Iron Golf, the global leader in indoor golf and entertainment, today announced the upcoming opening of its newest international location at Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi, further expanding the company’s growing global footprint and bringing its signature golf and entertainment experience to one of the Middle East’s premier lifestyle destinations. Expected to open in mid-August, Five Iron Abu Dhabi will span nearly 30,000 square feet with 12 Trackman-powered golf simulators, multiple bars, private event spaces, and entertainment offerings designed for golfers and non-golfers alike. The venue will also feature…

IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia appeared at a special media event at Dodgers x Habit Home Base, the Dodgers-themed Habit restaurant in Echo Park, to announce a July 16 fundraiser benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). The event brought together media, baseball creators and community partners to celebrate the upcoming fundraiser and encourage Dodgers fans across Southern California to help make a difference for local children and families. Vesia marked the announcement the Habit way: with a Charbox for One and a special 95 MPH Margarita, a playful nod to the heat…