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Abbotsford, BC, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Former UFV president Joanne MacLean receives national U SPORTS honour Former University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) president Dr. Joanne MacLean has received the Austin-Matthews Award from U SPORTS, recognizing her outstanding leadership and lifelong contributions to Canadian university sport. The award was presented during the 2026 U SPORTS Honours Awards luncheon held June 3 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. MacLean’s career in university athletics and higher education spans nearly five decades as an athlete, coach, administrator, scholar, and institutional leader. Before serving as UFV president from 2018 to 2025, she held numerous…

TORONTO, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The biggest World Cup crowd in Canada will not be inside the stadium. It will be everywhere else. New Vividata data shows 17.5 million Canadian adults plan to watch or follow FIFA World Cup 2026, while 2.3 million aim to attend at least one live match. That points to a scarce-ticket event with a much larger audience gathering in homes, bars, restaurants, public viewing spaces and online. “The World Cup audience in Canada will not be defined by who gets a ticket,” said Pat Pellegrini, President and CEO, Vividata. “It will be defined…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has announced that SWAC TV, the official free streaming platform of the league has joined Mercurius Media Capital (MMC) as a Strategic Limited Partner, becoming the latest media platform to enter MMC’s media-for-equity venture fund. The SWAC counts over one million active alumni, 70,000 current students, and a fanbase that consistently fills stadiums across six states. Its audience is 87% African American, 67% college-educated, and 64% homeowners. It is also a community that mainstream advertising has historically undervalued. Joining MMC gives SWAC TV access to a portfolio…

Chicago, IL, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The refreshed brand, including a new merchandise collection at merch.ptf.org, is live today at ptf.org. “The new branding, marked with 42 and 40, unites Pat’s journey from ASU to the Cardinals to the Army, capturing the full scope of his legacy in one symbol. Every element means something. That intentionality is what makes it instantly recognizable. You see it once, and you understand what it represents,” said Dr. Katherine Steele, CEO and 2014 Tillman Scholar. “Our scholars have built a community worth representing. This brand now matches it,” said Marie Tillman Shenton,…

New York, NY, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Iron Golf, the global leader in indoor golf and entertainment known for its expert instruction, Callaway Tour Fitting, competitive leagues and tournaments, and tour-level simulator technology, is encouraging families to celebrate Father’s Day with experiences centered around the game more Americans are playing than ever before. According to the National Golf Foundation, a record 47.2 million Americans engaged with golf in 2025 through on-course and off-course participation, underscoring the sport’s continued growth and cultural relevance. As the game continues to evolve, golfers are increasingly investing in lessons, club fitting, leagues,…

NEW YORK, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nexxen, the advertising technology platform powered by unique data and media, and V, which operates VIDAA OS, the world’s fastest-growing Smart TV operating system, today announced a partnership to help advertisers reach and engage soccer fans during Summer 2026, through high-impact advertising experiences on VIDAA OS-powered Smart TVs. As audiences increasingly shift and splinter across platforms – from linear TV to streaming services and broadcaster apps – Nexxen research predicts viewing behavior around this year’s World Cup will be more fragmented than ever before. And, with millions of viewers planning to stream…

NEW YORK, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fantasy Sports Entertainment & Productions, a company formed by fantasy football enthusiasts for fantasy football players, today announced the launch of “Draft Nation”, a new annual event celebrating National Fantasy Football Draft Day that brings together thousands of fantasy football fans for a multi-day celebration of fantasy football, its culture and the community that has helped make it one of America’s most popular participatory activities. The inaugural event will take place Aug. 20–22 at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, where thousands of fantasy football players across the country conduct their…

NEW YORK, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nexxen, the advertising technology platform powered by unique data and media, today released the second installment of its FIFA World Cup 2026 predictions and insights series, “FIFA World Cup Predictions and Insights Report: Volume 2.” The report examines how economic uncertainty and media fragmentation are influencing the ways in which Americans are likely to engage with this year’s FIFA World Cup, enabling advertisers to better plan and drive incremental reach around the tournament. Building on Nexxen’s original January 2026 forecast report, the new findings indicate that audiences are expanding in response to…

Philadelphia, PA, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Youth Inc., the digital media network and e-commerce marketplace founded by Greg Olsen, today announced the launch of Crashin’ Practice, a new original series featuring Savannah Bananas star Coach RAC and youth baseball social media personality Coach Ballgame, presented by Players Health. Built around a nationwide nomination campaign that generated thousands of submissions from all 50 states, the series follows the duo as they surprise youth baseball teams across America with high-energy practices, mentorship, premium gear, signed memorabilia and unforgettable experiences designed to reignite the joy of youth sports. Without warning, Coach…

NEW YORK and STAVELOT, Belgium, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Napster, an innovation company powering the next generation of embodied and agentic AI, today announced a partnership with Spa Grand Prix, marking one of the first deployments of agentic AI in live motorsport ticketing. The multi-year collaboration, which kicks off with support for the Belgian Grand Prix from July 17-19, brings an AI concierge named Jack to spagrandprix.com that will give fans worldwide a one-on-one guide to tickets, hospitality, and event planning around one of the most anticipated weekends on the F1 calendar. Live events are emerging as the…