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Tamika Catchings Joins the UPSHOT League as Advisor and Investor, Alongside Cheryl Miller and Ann Meyers Drysdale
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The UPSHOT League, a new professional women’s basketball league dedicated to expanding opportunities for elite players and strengthening connections within communities, today announced that Tamika Catchings has joined the league as an advisor and investor….
New Memoir ‘The Last Neighborhood: A South Philly Memoir’ Tells a Powerful Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting for Respect
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Author and former professional boxer Mike Rafferty announces the release of his new memoir, “The Last Neighborhood: A South Philly Memoir” (ISBN: 978-1834189406; March 2026, by Tellwell Publishing) a deeply personal coming-of-age story set in the working-class streets of South Philadelphia….
Just in Time for Spring Baseball: DICK’S Sporting Goods Launches Trade-In Program for Bats
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — As millions of baseball and softball families prepare for the spring season, DICK’S Sporting Goods is making it easier than ever to offset the cost of new equipment. The nation’s largest sporting goods retailer today announced the launch of its new trade-in program for baseball and softball bats, powered by SidelineSwap’s industry-leading sports resale technology….
The UPSHOT League Announces its Women’s Professional Basketball Tryouts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new chapter in women’s professional basketball begins on March 1, 2026, as The UPSHOT League hosts its first open tryout for female athletes pursuing a professional pathway. The Hoops Showcase will take place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Novant Fieldhouse in Greensboro, North Carolina. The UPSHOT League is a newly formed women’s professional basketball league built on the pillars of opportunity and community, with a mission to uplift players, fans, and the cities it serves….
University of Los Angeles College of Divinity Announces the Retirement of Coach Michael Miller
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — With the 2025-26 college basketball season underway, long-time university, junior college and high school coach Michael Miller has formally retired from coaching, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than three decades and more than 750 victories, the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity announced today….
Champion Women and Advocacy Groups File Amicus Brief in Ninth Circuit Challenging NCAA Settlement That Entrenches Inequity and Silences Athletes’ Voices
OAKLAND, Calif. — Champion Women, together with Wrestle Like A Girl, the Women’s Golf Coaches Association, and the Women’s Sports Policy Working Group, announced today that they have filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (No. 25-4190). According to Liberty Law, Inc., the filing supports a slew of objectors challenging the NCAA’s proposed $2.8 billion settlement….
TRUEENERGY Socks Expands Its Performance Platform with Premium Merino Wool Powered by Dual-Action Tru-X Technology
HICKORY, N.C. — Grandview Hosiery, LLC announced today that its TRUEENERGY® brand, the leader in performance sock innovation, has unveiled its Premium Merino Wool collection – an industry breakthrough that combines the natural intelligence of Merino Wool with advanced Tru-X Technology….
GOLFTEC Partners with True Sync Media Inc. to Launch GOLFTEC TV, Enhancing the In-Center Experience
DENVER, Colo. — GOLFTEC, the world leader in golf lessons and club fitting, today announced a strategic partnership with True Sync Media, Inc., a leading innovator in digital content solutions. Together, the companies will develop and implement GOLFTEC TV, a dynamic in-center media network designed to enrich the experience for GOLFTEC students and staff….
HANG Media and Wells Fargo Kickoff Fall Fandom Festival
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Wells Fargo, the financial services leader dedicated to serving customers and their communities, and HANG Media, the award-winning fan engagement agency, are teaming up this fall to deliver a series of free virtual watch parties celebrating football and music….
StarknightMT Ignites Independence Day with its 4th of July UTV Sale
NEW YORK, N.Y. — As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, StarknightMT is saluting the spirit of freedom with unbeatable deals for off-road enthusiasts. The company recently announced the launch of its 4th of July Sale, running from June 28 through July 10. And the excitement doesn’t end there-StarknightMT’ s Prime Day Sale kicks off July 5, bringing more deals to fuel your next adventure….