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Bradenton, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NCSA College Recruiting (NCSA), an online product of IMG Academy and the world’s largest and most successful college recruiting platform, has announced the most substantial recruiting class in its nearly 25-year history. In 2024, NCSA helped more than 30,800 student-athletes continue their academic and athletic journeys. Continuing its trend of growth, NCSA strengthens its place as the industry leader in college recruiting. An impressive approximately 25% of all freshman college roster spots were filled by student-athletes who successfully utilized NCSA’s best-in-class resources. “A college roster spot has never been more valuable than it is…

MIAMI, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Special Olympics Florida will host the Race for Inclusion – Miami on December 14, at Miami’s beautiful Bayfront Park. The 5K run/walk is part of the statewide Race for Inclusion effort supporting more than 75,000 Special Olympics athletes across the state and more than 9,000 athletes in Miami-Dade County. The campaign features races across Florida and seeks to foster inclusive communities, schools, and workplaces where people with intellectual disabilities are supported and empowered to reach their full potential and achieve their dreams – on and off the playing field. The run/walk is at…

Palo Alto, CA, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UTR Sports, creator of the world-class tournament management software and the world’s most accurate pickleball rating system, today announced it has acquired PicklePlay, a popular platform designed to simplify the process for pickleball players and organizers to connect, find local courts, and manage events. The acquisition will help UTR Sports expand its mission of creating more opportunities for players at every stage of the game and deepen its support for local pickleball communities. “We are thrilled to welcome PicklePlay to the UTR Sports family,” said Mark Leschly, Chairman and CEO of…

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TuneIn, the world’s leader in live audio, is bringing Big 12 fans free coverage of the 2024 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship, featuring the Iowa State Cyclones and Arizona State Sun Devils. The championship game kicks off on Saturday, December 7, at 11 a.m. CT from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with pre-game coverage available all week long on Big 12 Radio. Big 12 Radio, TuneIn’s free 24/7 Conference-branded audio station in partnership with the Big 12 Conference, is hosting extended pre-game coverage throughout the week on the station’s flagship morning…

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rapsodo, the company known for giving athletes the tools they need to play like never before, announces the launch of PRO 2.0 Softball – the latest device from Rapsodo expands upon its previously available softball offerings. Attendees of the 2024 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) National Convention, the sport’s premier trade show beginning today in Dallas, Texas, will get the first look at the innovative all-in-one hitting and pitching monitor. PRO 2.0 Softball combines the precision and versatility of Rapsodo’s original softball monitors, HITTING 2.0 and PITCHING 2.0, into a single unit…

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hop Valley Brewing Co. (“Hop Valley Brewing” or “Hop Valley”), a trailblazer in the craft brewing industry and subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), is excited to announce its new partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers and the opening of the Hop Valley Brewing Hop Box bar inside Moda Center. This innovative and vibrant new bar is set to enhance the fan experience at Portland’s premier sports and entertainment venue. Ty Gilmore, President, U.S. Beverages at Tilray Brands, said, “This partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers marks an…

TUKWILA, Wash., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SOUND Behavioral Health is thrilled to announce that NFL star and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf selected SOUND Behavioral Health’s Deaf Services Program as a partner for this year’s NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” fundraiser and awareness campaign. According to the NFL, the My Cause My Cleats initiative allows players to “wear their hearts on their feet” by choosing an organization that personally matters to them and then showcasing that organization on their customized cleats worn during a game in Weeks 13 and 14 of this year’s season (Nov. 28 to…

NEW YORK, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced on Tuesday the expansion of its T2T Student-Athlete Advocate Program, adding two new students to the growing initiative aimed at connecting current student-athletes to the foundation’s mission and ensuring younger Americans “Never Forget” the sacrifice first responders and military members make for our country every day. The two students, Grant Green, a junior lacrosse player at the University of Tampa, and Charlie Tessier, a freshman cross-country runner at Fairfield University, join the list of impressive student-athletes from across the country now representing the Foundation.  The program, launched…

Atlanta, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Porsche X Iron Dames – because every dream matters” is a slogan that represents the close collaboration between Porsche Motorsport and the renowned initiative to promote women in motorsport. The project kicks off with the start of the Asian Le Mans Series next weekend in Sepang, Malaysia. Four fast female drivers will compete in four top series behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3 R. Michelle Gatting from Denmark, Rahel Frey from Switzerland, Sarah Bovy from Belgium and Célia Martin from France will race for the Iron Dames squad in the U.S.,…

Minneapolis, MN, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jostens, the nation’s leading provider of custom-crafted championship jewelry, has designed the National Championship Ring for the University of South Carolina’s 2024 women’s basketball team. This exclusive, dual-purpose ring was presented to players, coaches and staff members during a private ceremony on Monday, December 2. “This South Carolina women’s basketball team showcased remarkable talent, and it was impressive to see them put the finishing touches on a perfect season with another national championship for their program,” said Chris Poitras, SVP and GM of Jostens Professional and College Sports Division. “Jostens is honored…