Las Vegas – September 21, 2026 -- Amped Fitness has announced plans to open its first Nevada location at 2160 N Rainbow Blvd in Las Vegas, bringing its signature "Amped Universe" concept to the state for the first time.
Windham, N.H. – September 21, 2026 -- SQAIRZ has added Black and White colorways to its 2026 XRZ2 Pickleball footwear line, available now at SQAIRZ.com in both men's and women's sizing. The two new looks join four existing color options already offered across both lines.
The XRZ2 includes a patented toe box built to let toes spread naturally, aimed at improving balance and enabling sharper cuts during pickleball play. Four stability outriggers support lateral movement and rapid direction changes, while Blumaka cushioning technology is designed to provide energy return. Sta-Put traction is intended to help players maintain a secure grip on the court.
Atlanta – September 20, 2026 -- Parents deciding between private and group swim lessons for their kids now have a clearer roadmap, thanks to a new HelloNation article breaking down which format best builds water safety, skill, and confidence.
The article highlights that small group swim lessons in Atlanta typically run with two to four children per instructor. This size allows for individual feedback while letting kids watch peers attempt skills, hear instructions repeated, and stay engaged in a social setting.
For toddler swim classes specifically, observation plays a major role in early skill-building. Seeing another child complete a skill often motivates a young swimmer to try it themselves, according to the article.
Belgrade – September 19, 2026 -- AskGamblers has opened voting for its first-ever Sportsbook Showdown, letting bettors pick their favorite sports betting site from a full lineup of brands listed on the platform.
Every sportsbook on the AskGamblers website is eligible to compete, but only 10 will make the leaderboard. Each bettor can cast a single vote, and everyone who participates receives Loyalty Program tokens as a thank-you.
The top 10 vote-getters will be revealed once voting closes, with the overall winner announced at the start of November. That brand will be crowned bettors' favorite sportsbook of the year.
Elkhart, Ind. – September 19, 2026 -- Bennington has unveiled its model year 2027 pontoon lineup, marking the brand's 30th anniversary with a redesigned R-Series, a new high-performance package and a wave of comfort and technology upgrades across its S-One, R, RX, Q and QX models.
The anniversary boats come in Midnight Blue or Sunset Red graphics packages with exclusive 30th-anniversary badging, addressable RGB headlight startup animations, custom furniture and a self-centering logo steering wheel.
Rocky Hill, Conn. – September 19, 2026 -- Henkel has opened a sweepstakes for U.S. soccer fans, running from September 16 to November 13, 2026, offering signed U.S. Women's National Team jerseys, soccer balls, and hats from two-time World Cup champion Alex Morgan.
Morgan made 224 appearances and scored 123 goals for the national team. The promotion ties into Henkel's existing partnership with Morgan, which included the release of her 'Letter to a Soccer Nation' in spring 2026.
Beyond the signed memorabilia, entrants can win Henkel product sample boxes featuring Persil and all free clear laundry detergents, göt2b hair products, Dial bar soap, bodywash and hand soap, and Loctite adhesives.
London – September 19, 2026 -- Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen passed all 100 rival karts in Red Bull's Max vs 100, the largest go-kart race ever staged, finishing the job on lap 14 of 30 at Silverstone.
Verstappen started 101st on a grid built specifically for the event and cleared the entire field in 35 minutes. The race streamed live on Disney+ and the ESPN App.
A driver was eliminated the instant the rear of Verstappen's kart drew level with the front of theirs. The 100-strong field included Red Bull athletes, content creators, streamers, journalists and fans selected from around the world, racing on a temporary circuit at Silverstone designed by Race Director David Terrien.
Irvine, Calif. – – September 19, 2026 -- Irvine Spectrum Center opens its new Spectrum SunWheel to the public on Saturday, September 19, with a 9:45 a.m. ribbon cutting followed by a full day of festivities starting at 10 a.m.
The Spectrum SunWheel takes the place of the center's Giant Wheel, which first opened in 2002. Manufactured by Italy-based Fabbri Group, the new structure features 27 gondolas that each seat up to six passengers.
Each gondola includes an enhanced in-gondola audio system. The wheel itself is outfitted with programmable LED technology across its rim and spokes, and operators redesigned ride operations to cut down on wait times.
Chicago – September 19, 2026 -- United Airlines passengers can now watch live football games on seatback screens during flights, thanks to a new partnership with DISH announced this week. The service launches on more than 220 Starlink-equipped mainline aircraft, covering roughly 700 flights per day, and will run through the Super Bowl in February.
Travelers in every class of service can stream ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, FS1, ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network and Thursday Night Football on Prime Video directly from their seat. United expects to expand Starlink to nearly 700 mainline aircraft by early next year, with full installation completed before the end of 2027. The service is free for MileagePlus members.
Beijing – September 19, 2026 -- Chinese outdoor footwear brand CGX has launched two dedicated obstacle racing shoes, the R1020 and R1010, debuting them at the UIPM 2026 Obstacle World Championships held in Beijing from September 2 to 6. The shoes went on sale in China on September 7 at RMB 1,099 per pair.
The R1020 is built for the explosive 100-metre sprint format, while the R1010 is designed for 400-metre and 3-kilometre obstacle races. Both use a Vibram outsole with Megagrip compound, Traction Lug technology and Litebase construction, paired with a dual-zone midsole, heel-lock structure and performance-woven upper to handle running, climbing, jumping and rapid direction changes.