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Washington, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today marks the most significant day in cannabis history in the last 50 years since its prohibition. The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Administrative Law Justice (ALJ) hearing on its proposal to move “marijuana” from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act to Schedule III is a monumental turning point in the fight for cannabis reform. The 43,000 submissions received during the public comment process—the most in DEA history—is a testament to what it means for patients across the nation. “Today, we stand at the threshold of change,” said Ricky Williams, co-founder of Project…

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rally House, the fastest growing officially licensed sports apparel and merchandise retailer in the nation, announces they have opened their doors to the newest Rally House location in the Twin Cities area with Rally House Maple Grove. Rally House entered the Minnesota market this year with their first location of Rally House Tamarack Village in Woodbury. Now, the company proudly operates five storefront locations throughout the state. Find Rally House in the Maple Grove Crossing shopping mall, between Five Below and Old Navy. Rally House Maple Grove brings high-quality licensed sports gear to…

New York, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This December, hundreds of NFL players are donning custom-designed cleats as part of the 8th annual My Cause My Cleats campaign, spotlighting non-profit organizations and causes close to their hearts. This year, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will be represented by several NFL players, led by 2024 MDA National Spokesperson and Cleveland Browns running back, Nyheim Hines. Hines is joined by fellow mission supporters Raheem Blackshear and Nick Scott of the Carolina Panthers, each raising awareness for MDA’s mission to support families living with muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, aka Lou…

Press release  Atos named Official Technology Partner for the Invictus Games 2025  The company will provide cutting-edge Timing, Results and Scoring Solutions in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada  Paris, France – November 27, 2024 – Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, today announces it has been selected as the Official Technology Partner of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 presented by ATCO and Boeing, to be held from February 8-16 in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada. Atos’ extensive experience in the sports industry, paired with its leadership in cutting-edge technology within the global sports ecosystem, will help take the Invictus Games…

FORT SMITH, Ark., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rally House, a national sports apparel and merchandise retailer, officially opened their doors to their newest Arkansas storefront location on Friday, November 22nd, with Rally House Fort Smith Pavilions. Rally House Fort Smith Pavilions is the company’s fourth new storefront to open in Arkansas this year, bringing their total store count in the state up to seven locations. Find Rally House in the Fort Smith Pavilions shopping center, between Michael’s and Best Buy. Rally House Fort Smith Pavilions helps fill the need of a premier, high-quality sports merchandise retailer in the…

Dallas, TX, USA, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) and Major League Pickleball (MLP) are thrilled to announce the formation of PPA Asia and MLP Asia – in a significant milestone for the highest level of pickleball on a global scale. Asia joins the roster of regions hosting premier pickleball events and competitions for both professionals and amateurs. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS AND VIDEO (Credit: Carvana PPA Tour) “Asia has a rich tradition of racket sports, and we are excited to contribute to its sports culture with the arrival of pickleball,” said Connor Pardoe,…

TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Earlier this year, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) launched, changing the game for the future of women’s hockey. It was a milestone moment in professional sports and for women athletes. To honour the players who blazed the trail for the next generation, the PWHL has collaborated with Royale and Canadian artist Briony Douglas to create The Inaugural Six – a striking work of art that was crafted with the very hockey sticks used in the PWHL’s first season. Standing at four feet tall and six feet wide, The Inaugural Six is a…

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rapsodo, the leading developer of golf and baseball ball-flight monitors and simulators, congratulates its technology ambassador, Shohei Ohtani, on being named MLB’s 2024 National League MVP. Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to record more than 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season, propelling him past other baseball stars to secure his third MVP award. As the league’s only two-way player, Ohtani joined Rapsodo as a technology ambassador earlier in the year to further advance the company’s baseball flight monitor technology, as well as advocate for enhanced…

TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Partake Brewing, a leader in the craft non-alcoholic beer space, is thrilled to announce its role as the exclusive NA beer sponsor of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). This partnership marks a significant milestone for both organizations, uniting two trailblazers who are changing their respective fields. Ted Fleming, Founder and CEO of Partake Brewing, shared his excitement: “At Partake, we brew for those who are out there pushing limits and defying odds. The incredible athletes of the PWHL embody this spirit perfectly. We’re proud to support these remarkable women as they continue…

Washington, DC, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ALERT NCAA Female Volleyball Athletes & Coach to TestifyAgainst Mountain West Conference at Emergency Hearing Today, the Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) announced an emergency hearing to address a groundbreaking lawsuit filed by over a dozen women, including volleyball athletes and a coach, against the Mountain West Conference (MWC). The suit alleges First Amendment and Title IX violations tied to the MWC’s “Transgender Participation Policy.” The plaintiffs are demanding the MWC declare a male athlete on the San José State University (SJSU) women’s volleyball team ineligible. They also…