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 • Eight sport disciplines • 100 delegations • 1,500 athletes and Unified partners TURIN, Italy, March 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, the largest sports and humanitarian event of the year, drew to a close yesterday after a celebration of sport and inclusion. The 1,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities and Unified partners without intellectual disabilities – aged 15 to 66 years old – competed in eight sport disciplines from 8 to 15 March: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, DanceSport, Figure Skating, Floorball, Short Track Speed Skating, Snowboarding, and Snowshoeing. Additionally, the Special Olympics Motor Activity Training…

TONALE PASS, Italy, March 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It was already clear that the competitive aspect was once again the beating heart of this fifth edition of the Coppa delle Alpi by Mille Miglia. The drivers deserve credit for having offered an exciting race, which in today’s leg saw Alberto Aliverti and Francesco Polini, in their 1937 508 C, take first place in the standings, ousting rivals Matteo Belotti and Ingrid Plebani, second across the finish line in their 1927 Bugatti T 37 A. Third place went to Francesco and Giuseppe Di Pietra, also in a Fiat 508 C,…

NEW YORK, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brag House Holdings, Inc. (“Brag House” or the “Company”), a premier media technology platform designed for casual college gamers and brands seeking to connect with the Gen Z demographic, today announced that Lavell Juan, co-founder and CEO, and Daniel Leibovich, co-founder and COO, will ring the Nasdaq closing bell on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, NYC. This comes following a successful initial public offering of common stock at $4 per share. “We are extremely excited and honored to ring the closing bell to commemorate our recent initial…

INDIANAPOLIS, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Picklr, North America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchise, headquartered in Kaysville, Utah, announced that its third Indiana club is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026. The 32,000 sq. ft. Picklr will feature 12 courts—including 2 championship-sized courts—with high-quality proprietary outdoor surfacing from Just Courts, the official court layer for The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) and The Picklr; as well as a full pro shop; private community/event room; and a patio for outdoor events. The Picklr Westfield will be located in a newly built, free-span building as part of a retail…

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — There’s still time to get tickets for one of golf’s most prestigious tournaments, THE PLAYERS Championship, happening now in Ponte Vedra through March 16. THE PLAYERS features the world’s best golfers taking on the famed Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. Golfers took to the course on March 11, but the most exciting moments are in the final days of play, including the notorious 17th Island Green hole. Limited tickets are still available on THE PLAYERS primary ticketing site for March 13, 14, and 16, but they are selling quickly. Tickets…

Participating Teams Announced for Premier Season-Opening High School Football Showcase Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic to Feature Marquee Games, Legacy Matchups, and Girls Flag Football Showcase DETROIT, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) today announced Amazon as the new title sponsor for its annual Prep Kickoff Classic (PKC) and revealed matchups for the event’s 20th anniversary. The 2025 Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic is set for Aug. 28-29, 2025, at Tom Adams Field on the campus of Wayne State University. Amazon first partnered with the DSC ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft to support the Sport Commission’s…

Participating Teams Announced for Premier Season-Opening High School Football ShowcaseAmazon Prep Kickoff Classic to Feature Marquee Games, Legacy Matchups, and Girls Flag Football ShowcaseDETROIT, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) today announced Amazon as the new title sponsor for its annual Prep Kickoff Classic (PKC) and revealed matchups for the event’s 20th anniversary. The 2025 Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic is set for Aug. 28-29, 2025, at Tom Adams Field on the campus of Wayne State University.Amazon first partnered with the DSC ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft to support the Sport Commission’s Community Impact Draft,…

DENVER, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tom’s Watch Bar, the rapidly expanding premier venue for sports viewing and entertainment, today announced the opening of its newest location at Seattle Center, next to Climate Pledge Arena. Strategically positioned on Lenny Wilkens Way in Seattle, Washington, Tom’s Watch Bar brings a new destination to the buzzing Uptown neighborhood, just steps from Climate Pledge Arena. This flagship venue represents Tom’s Watch Bar’s commitment to the Pacific Northwest, with a second Seattle location planned for the Stadium District near Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park later in 2025. “For professional sports teams, the entire…

CALGARY, Alberta, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is proud to welcome new federal funding to support the preservation and celebration of Canada’s rich sporting history. This investment will enhance opportunities to share inspiring stories of Canada’s remarkable athletes, ensuring their legacies continue to motivate and inspire future generations. As part of the 2024 Fall Economic Statement, the federal government has allocated funding to enhance and expand Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s programming and operations. These investments will provide Canadians with greater opportunity to engage with the achievements and impact of Canada’s sporting heroes, learn…

NICOSIA, Cyprus, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Cyprus Cycling Federation hosted its prestigious annual awards ceremony last February 7, 2025, celebrating the achievements of the nation’s top cyclists, clubs, and schools. The Cyprus Cycling Federation held the event in honor of Aristides Konstantinidis, Cyprus’ first Olympic gold medalist from the 1896 Athens Olympics. It also brought together key figures in the cycling community. The ceremony recognized outstanding performances in 2024 and highlighted the federation’s commitment to promoting cycling as both a competitive sport and a lifestyle choice. Key figures attended, including Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry Giorgos…