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Manchester, UK, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With England one game from a World Cup semi final, previous research from guest WiFi specialist Purple, drawn from 818 venues across the tournament’s host cities, shows exactly what a home-nation match day does to a venue, and it is bigger, earlier and longer than most publicans plan for. Purple is dressing venue WiFi in the England flag for free What Purple’s research across 818 venues revealed about a match day Fans show up for full-time, not kickoff. Logins begin to spike two hours before kickoff, and a quarter of all match-day…

Signs agreement to buy Kilmer Sports 25% ownership stake in MLSE New global sports and entertainment powerhouse will deliver more for fans and customers  TORONTO, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications Inc. announced today it has signed an agreement to buy the remaining 25% ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) from Kilmer Sports Inc. for C$4.35 billion, increasing Rogers ownership in MLSE to 100%.  “This is a defining moment for Rogers. Our full ownership of MLSE brings together Canada’s premier communications company with Canada’s premier sports and entertainment organization,” said Tony Staffieri, President and Chief Executive…

BRASILIA, Brazil, July 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WePlay, a global social entertainment platform built around lightweight interactive experiences for young users, announced that its operating company, WEJOY PTE. LTD., has donated US$4,990 to Craque do Amanhã, a Brazilian educational and socio-sports project. The donation will support the purchase of sports equipment for the project’s football-centered youth development activities, helping create more opportunities for local children and teenagers to take part in sports, teamwork, and community interaction. Craque do Amanhã, which can be translated as “Tomorrow’s Star,” uses football and sports as educational tools to support the physical, psychological, and…

EDMONTON, Alberta, July 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHAT:Join us for the 37th annual Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament championship game! Following an exciting week of elite youth hockey, Team Minnesota and Detroit Jr. Red Wings will face off for the 2026 Brick Cup in the tournament finale.   This final matchup caps one of the world’s premier minor hockey tournaments, showcasing the talent of some of North America’s top youth hockey players.   The championship game will take place at the West Edmonton Mall Ice Palace at noon on Sunday July 5. Coach of the Western Selects team and former LA Kings Captain, Anže…

Las Vegas, NV, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Gaming League (GGL), the groundbreaking gaming entertainment league combining gaming, celebrities, music, sports, and culture, today announced the launch of GGL PRIMES — a new kind of global gaming competition platform built to give gamers everywhere a real opportunity to compete, improve, get discovered, and ultimately earn their shot at joining celebrity-owned teams in the Global Gaming League. GGL Primes is now live. Take a look. Unlike traditional tournament platforms that simply organize competitions, GGL PRIMES was built to create a complete ecosystem where gamers can compete daily, earn recognition,…

Carleton University’s Jose Ramirez Alvarez selected to represent the next generation of global voices during FIFA World Cup season Jose Ramirez Alvarez participated in a Carleton University Model Parliament in the Senate of Canada in 2024, where this photo was taken. On July 8, 2026, he will be a participant in the Doha Debates in Toronto as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. TORONTO, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When 19-year-old Jose Ramirez Alvarez takes the stage in Toronto on July 8, he won’t just be speaking about football, he’ll be representing the perspective…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the grand 2026 North American football spectacle unfolds and captures global attention on the pitch, powerhouse Portugal takes to the field once again. Ahead of the tournament’s kickoff, Changan Automobile entered into a landmark global strategic partnership with the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), becoming the Official Global Partner of the Portugal National Football Team. Rooted in the shared brand ethos of Stay in the Game, Portuguese football boasts profound youth training heritage, consistently nurturing top-tier football talents and demonstrating unyielding perseverance and enterprising spirit on the pitch. This sporting…

Kailas FUGA Team’s Ha Thi HAU paced by teammate Max KING. Credit: Kailas FUGA GUANGZHOU, China, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kailas FUGA Team’s Ha Thi HAU demonstrated that victories can be personal when she broke her own 100k record at Western States Endurance Run (WSER) and qualified for a 2027 Golden Ticket to return to this prestigious race next year. Finishing in a time of 16.40.45 hours, she was paced by Kailas FUGA Team’s Max KING and finished 9th overall. During the past year HAU’s wins have included Hong Kong 100 Full, Wenling Golden Coast 50M, Kailas FUGA…

London, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flexjet and Formula 1® today announce a multi-year partnership, bringing together two leading global brands at the pinnacle of luxury private aviation and motor racing, and naming Flexjet as the Official Private Aviation Supplier of Formula 1®. Defined by a commitment to performance, precision and extraordinary experiences, the exclusive partnership officially launches ahead of this weekend’s FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026 at Silverstone, where luxury private aviation leader Flexjet – which operates a global fleet of over 340 ultramodern private jets including one of the world’s largest and most refined collection…

Novi, Mich., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Learning Care, a nationwide provider of early education and childcare, is bringing the excitement of the world’s greatest sporting event straight to the classroom. This summer, Learning Care has partnered with Soccer Shots, the industry leader in youth soccer for children ages 18 months to 8 years across North America, to bring the Global Goals campaign to 165 Learning Care schools nationwide. Through movement, play and exploration, thousands of children at Learning Care are discovering cultures, countries, flags, and the spirit of the global game. At the heart of the program is the…