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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Duracell Debuts Limited-Edition Lionel Messi Packs & Batteries at Retail Nationwide...

BERLIN & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whenever a major sporting event comes around, online betting operators need to be at the top of their game, and few events are more significant than the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a new larger-than-ever tournament format and a huge surge in North American interest, the stakes have never been higher. Operators will need to navigate multiple currencies and local regulations, while time zones will impact betting patterns — especially in European betting markets, wh...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With millions of international visitors expected to travel to U.S. host cities for FIFA World Cup 26™, new research from NMI®, a global leader in embedded payments infrastructure, finds that payment experiences could play a critical role in shaping how visitors move through cities, spend at events and experience the U.S. According to NMI’s survey of U.S. consumers, nearly half of those surveyed (46%) say payment experiences abroad are faster or easier than in the U.S....

LOWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UKG, a leading global AI platform that unifies HR, pay, and workforce management, today announced that New York Sports Club (NYSC), a prominent fitness brand that operates more than 30 clubs across the Northeastern U.S., uses the UKG Ready® suite to simplify workforce operations — from recruiting and onboarding to scheduling, engagement, and payroll — and provide real-time workforce insights that empower managers and better support frontline employees in their da...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today announced the start of the 31st season of its Home Run Challenge (HRC), a nationwide campaign that has raised $150 million since its inception by turning every Major League Baseball home run into support for lifesaving prostate cancer research, awareness and early detection. Founded by PCF Chairman Mike Milken, the Home Run Challenge was created to “Keep Dad in the Game,” inspiring generations of baseball fans across Ameri...

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lucky Strike Entertainment today announces that Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan will officially become AMF Thunderbowl Lanes....

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TIME named Will Ahmed to the inaugural 2026 TIME100 Sports list, recognizing 100 of the most influential figures shaping the global sports landscape. The recognition comes during a year of significant momentum for Ahmed and WHOOP. Under his leadership, WHOOP expanded its presence across global sports through partnerships with Paris Saint-Germain's men's and women's football teams, the Ryder Cup, and Scuderia Ferrari HP, while continuing to advance its mission of helping...

SEATTLE & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seattle Sounders FC today announced it has selected CrowdStrike and Redapt to strengthen cyber resilience ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™. As Seattle Sounders FC prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026™, the organization is taking a proactive approach to strengthen cybersecurity across its operations, critical systems, and digital experiences. Through strategic advisory services and a virtual CISO engagement, Redapt is helping the club assess risk, identify secu...

ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FIFA today announced that Kraken, one of the world's longest-standing and most trusted cryptocurrency platforms powered by Payward, has become the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The partnership will focus on raising awareness and driving adoption of crypto assets among football fans across North America and Europe, bringing fan-first activations and product experiences to the tournament's largest and most passionate audiences. Football h...

KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Marine continues to build on its Yamaha Blue Life storytelling platform with a new feature focused on Alaska Surf Guides and Captain Scott Reierson, whose passion for surfing, exploration and life on the water offers a rare look at adventure in coastal Alaska. The feature follows Reierson as he navigates Alaska’s rugged coastline in search of remote surf breaks accessible only by boat. Through dramatic scenery, unpredictable conditions and untouched waters...