News by subject: SPORTS

Irving Woodlands, LLC., will return as title sponsor for the March 5 Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog 250-mile race in Fort Kent, Maine. The company has sponsored the event's 250-mile race and awarded the top 12 finishers since 2005. Between...

OverActive Media ("OverActive" or the "Company"), a global sports, media and entertainment company for today's generation of fans, announces Zilliqa, a provider of eco-friendly, leading high-performance, high-security blockchain solutions for...

ESE Entertainment Inc. (the "Company" or "ESE") has recently acquired GameAddik, a Canadian based gaming technology company focused on large-scale user acquisition campaigns. GameAddik is focused on offering performance marketing and technological...

Nuvei Corporation ("Nuvei" or the "Company")? , the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, has today announced that, in association with its partner SMB Global and its client SOLE Fitness, it has made a donation to North American...

The Association of the Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour announced today that the Calgary National Bank Challenger (The Challenger) event will return to the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre from November 6 to 13, 2022. This will be the third...

Global sports, media and entertainment organization OverActive Media ("OverActive" or the "Company") announces Nobis, premium Canadian outwear brand, as the Official Outerwear Partner for OverActive's Canadian professional esports teams, Toronto...

Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province's largest commodity organization representing Ontario's 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers, is pleased to announce Hamilton Tiger-Cats President of Football Operations and Head Coach Orlondo...

Genesis Global, a privately held, certified woman owned staffing and workforce solutions provider, are joining together with The Laurel Foundation to host local transgender/gender diverse youth and youth affected by HIV/AIDS community members at The...

PBA Group of Companies (PBA Group), a full-spectrum real estate company and headversity, a leading provider of preventative mental health training technology for employers, are proud to announce the co-sponsorship of alpine skier Shannon-Ogbnai Abeda...

Dr. Patrick Neary, exercise physiologist and professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, has received more than $500,000 USD from the National Football League (NFL), along with $400,000 of in-kind support...

From ski slopes in British Columbia to snowshoeing trails in Nova Scotia, there is so much to see and do during the winter season. Days Inn is calling all travellers to embrace the beauty of the great outdoors with a last-minute trip to one of our...

OTC Markets Group Inc. , operator of financial markets for over 11,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced Rivalry Corp. , a sports betting and media company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Rivalry Corp. upgraded to OTCQX...

General Tire Canada is delighted to announce that they have renewed their broadcast partnership with The Raceline Radio Network, Canada's National Radio Motorsport Authority, and Canada's only nationally syndicated motorsport radio program, for the...

Two-time Grammy nominated musician and producer Steve Aoki has joined the World Poker Tour® as an ambassador and will play a pivotal role in guiding a full revamp of the WPT® for what promises to be a historic 20th anniversary season. "It's such an...

ESE Entertainment Inc. ("ESE" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its production company, Frenzy sp. z.o.o. ("Frenzy"), will organize and produce Ultraliga, an international League of Legends esports competition with teams from Poland,...

The final two teams are set and Modelo, the Official Beer Sponsor of the College Football Playoff (CFP), is celebrating the fighting spirt of college fans and game-changing plays by teaming up with Desmond Howard around the CFP National Championship....

ESE Entertainment Inc. ("ESE" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its production company, Frenzy sp. z.o.o. ("Frenzy"), will organize and produce the first edition of the VALORANT Regional League ("VRL") esports competition in Europe....

(via Blockchain Wire) nOFTEN, the world's leading Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) marketplace for artists & celebrities, announced its association with WWE champion Khali, world-famous rapper Game and Lothar Matthaus- The FIFA world cup champion to sell...

The Rainbow Griffins RFC is the newest inclusive rugby club to join Rugby in Canada. Founded by the Director-at-Large of Toronto Rugby Ian Royer, rugby coach Lori McCluskey, attorney and rugby player Steven Lewis, and Television & Film producer...

ESE Entertainment Inc. ("ESE" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its production house, Frenzy sp. z.o.o. ("Frenzy"), will organize and produce the broadcast for the third edition of Ultraliga's Polish Championship for Teamfight Tactics...

ESE Entertainment Inc. ("ESE" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its media company, Frenzy sp. z.o.o. ("Frenzy"), has executed a Letter of Intent (the "LOI") with Ekstraklasa S.A. for the production of the EA SPORTS FIFA tournament,...

Athleta, part of San Francisco-based Gap Inc. , opened a new 4,800-square-foot retail store today at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto. The new Yorkdale store is Athleta's second company-operated Canadian location opened over the past two months,...

For immediate release:WHAT: Athleta, part of San Francisco-based?Gap Inc. , will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its new 4,800-square-foot retail store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto. The new Yorkdale...

The Limestone Boat Company Limited ("Limestone") ? owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone® Boats and Boca Bay Boats ? recently added four dealers to its roster: one for Limestone® Boats and three dealers for Aquasport Boats. Limestone®...

Alpha Esports Tech Inc. ("Company" or "Alpha Tech") , , is proud to announce that it has signed an exclusive partnership with the North American Rugby League ("NARL"). The North American Rugby League (NARL) is scheduled to be the only professional...

Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions today announced a multi-year partnership with the European Tour. As an Official Tour Partner and Official Cybersecurity Partner, Fortinet will provide its expertise...

Alpha Esports Tech Inc. , ("Alpha" or the "Company"), a technology company that focuses on emerging markets in esports, mobile gaming, commerce, blockchain, and high growth opportunities, is proud to announce that Alpha and the New Jersey Devils...

The Shaw Charity Classic returned in record fashion in 2021 with Canadians chipping in to raise $14,797,827 for 233 children's charities across Alberta. After receiving the green light to safely bring the stars of the PGA TOUR Champions back to...

ESE Entertainment Inc. (the "Company" or "ESE") is pleased to announce that Trinity Force Puchar Polski, an official League of Legends tournament organized by ESE's acquisition target, Frenzy sp. z.o.o. ("Frenzy"), has entered its final phase. The...

A 100-day Countdown to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, hosted by the Canadian Community Service Association (CCSA) in Downtown Vancouver BC was successfully celebrated on October 27. Leaders from various Canadian sectors gathered in Vancouver to...

The Gaming Community Network ("GCN"), a GameSquare Esports Inc. company ("GameSquare" or the "Company") and Van Wagner are pleased to announce the next edition of The Collegiate Esports International ("CEI"). Registration is now open at...

Alpha Esports Tech Inc. , , ("Alpha" or the "Company") announces the closing of 100% of Heavy Chips and Sports Betting ("Heavy Chips"), a fully operational online gaming site with over 800 popular casino games and over 5,000 sports betting...

With ski season just around the corner, skiers in Banff, Lake Louise, Calgary and Edmonton have a new reason to get excited about hitting the slopes. For the first time, skiers get custom-fitted ski boots and accessories as Pulse Boot Lab and Ski...

House of Kibaa ("HoK" or the "Studio"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Looking Glass Labs Ltd. ("LG Labs"), is pleased to announce that HoK will unveil a non-fungible token ("NFT") in collaboration with Zaire Wade for his "YnG DnA" brand and apparel...

The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) proudly announces the upcoming induction of three new members into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame . Selected from a remarkable group of nominees, the three inductees for 2021...

OvareVentures adds to its portfolio of outdoor and better life brands with its investment in Toronto-based Gull Lake Boat Works, custom builder and restorer of canoes and kayaks. Gull Lake Boat Works was founded in 2008 by owner and operator...

Alpha Esports Tech Inc. , ("Alpha" or the "Company"), a technology company that focuses on emerging markets in esports, mobile gaming, commerce, blockchain, and high growth opportunities, is proud to announce that its online platform, GamerzArena,...

Versus Systems Inc. ("Versus" or the "Company") announced today that the company is partnering with 11 teams from the National Hockey League to power these teams' engagement with their millions of fans around the globe as the new 2021-2022 NHL...

One of Canada's top fundraising events will be taking place on October 7, 2021. For the second straight year, the Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF will be a virtual, high-energy corporate fitness event, bringing out the friendly, competitive...

Continuing their gym revitalization efforts, Modelo, the beer brewed for those with The Fighting Spirittm, along with long-standing partner UFC®, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization and leading nonprofit Rebuilding Together announce...

Opening night is October 13, 2021 for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This is the 55th season since they won the Stanley Cup in 1967. Since that time: 718 players have worn the Leafs jersey,24 head coaches have been behind the bench,15 general managers...

Nuvei Corporation ("Nuvei" or the "Company") , the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced a partnership with PrizePicks, the largest independently owned Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform in North America. The...

Sportsnet continues to redefine the sports streaming experience, officially relaunching SN NOW today with all new pricing and packaging options...

MAD Lions, OverActive Media's professional League of Legends franchise, today revealed their 2021 League of Legends World Championship Jersey. The marketing campaign in support of the special edition jersey was created in collaboration with The...

Versus Systems Inc. ("Versus" or the "Company") announced today that the company is working with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League to bring in-venue engagement to fans. Elks fans can now play a custom version of three-card monte with...

Today, KidSport Calgary and the Calgary Flames Sports Bank launched the Back to Sport Project in hopes of engaging the community in supporting their cause and the thousands of local kids who benefit from their programs. Today's announcement is...

Versus Systems Inc. ("Versus" or the "Company") announced today that the Los Angeles Rams introduced Lotería, a digital Bingo game powered by Versus, during their home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday,...

The Toronto Ultra, OverActive Media's professional Call of Duty esports team and Canada's only Call of Duty Leaguetm franchise, was recognized as Property of the Year at the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada's (SMCC) 2021 Sponsorship Marketing...

The Carlton James Group, an investment management group specialising in recession resistant portfolios and venture debt, is proud to announce its flagship fund has completed an equity investment into the MMA Engagement Platform - Verdict MMA. The...

Versus Systems Inc. ("Versus" or the "Company") announced today that The University of Georgia Bulldogs, currently ranked #2 in the Associated Press Top 25 College Football Rankings, is working with Versus Systems to get over 90,000 fans excited and...