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The UPSHOT League Announces Inaugural Team Rosters Ahead of Historic Opening Season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The UPSHOT League today announced the official rosters for its four founding franchises – the Jacksonville WAVES, Savannah STEEL, Charlotte CROWN, and Greensboro GROOVE – featuring more than 40 athletes with WNBA, international, and elite NCAA experience….
UPSHOT League Announces Founding Partners for Jacksonville Waves Ahead of Inaugural Season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The UPSHOT League on Tuesday announced its founding corporate partners supporting the launch of the Jacksonville Waves, marking a significant milestone in the buildout of the league’s inaugural season and its mission to elevate women’s professional basketball through community-driven investment and innovation….
DUNKMAN, founded by Shaquille O’Neal Provides Gear and Uniforms for the UPSHOT League Ahead of Inaugural Season Launch
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dunkman, the apparel and brand platform founded by basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal, has designed and delivered a new generation of uniforms for the UPSHOT League as the league prepares for its inaugural season tipping off May 15. The UPSHOT League enters the market at a pivotal moment for the sport….
UPSHOT League Unveils First Premier Players Ahead of Inaugural Season with Final Rosters Announced May 8
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The UPSHOT League, a new professional women’s basketball league created to expand elite playing opportunities and elevate communities, today announced its first wave of premier players set to define the league’s debut season. This curated group of athletes brings together standout talent from the WNBA, top collegiate programs, and leading international teams-establishing an immediate and unmistakable standard of excellence….
Larrea Press Announces ‘Miscalculated Risks’ Nominated for Book of the Year
SISTERS, Ore. — Larrea Press today announced its book “Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in The Wild (Just Not All At Once)” (ISBN: 979-8998909504), by Michael Cooper has been selected as a finalist for Adventure, Sports & Recreation Book of the Year by Foreword INDIES – one of the most respected international literary award panels….
Joshua Fagerness Wins Let It Ride 5, Rises to Third in USA EUC National Championship Standings
BOULDER CITY, Nev. — Joshua Fagerness of Rochester, Washington crossed the finish line first at Let It Ride 5, held March 27-29 at Boulder City, Nevada. USA EUC – the national sanctioning body for competitive electric unicycle racing – announced the results of the event, the third stop on the 2026 USA EUC National Championship Circuit, following King of the Motos and King of the Hammers….
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….