Sport & Leisure

San Jose, Costa Rica – September 11, 2026 -- Americas Cardroom's Online Super Series XL (OSS XL) launched Sunday with a $600,000 GTD High Roller that drew 1,118 entries, built a $670,800 prize pool and paid winner BADGERING $130,209.51.

The opening day generated over $1.8 million across six featured tournaments.

A $2,650 buy-in event paid nearly $100,000 to its winner.

The $109 buy-in Moneymaker drew 3,373 entries, with WilliamRed winning $62,933.20 from a $400,000 prize pool. The $16.50 Sunday Splash pulled in 4,752 entries, with lukewarmwater collecting $10,952.96.

Chicago – September 11, 2026 -- The city of Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson are bringing back the Chicago River Swim for a second year, expanding the event from 500 to 750 qualified swimmers and reviving "The Big Jump" as part of a three-day weekend from September 18 to 20, 2026. Registration is open now at ChicagoRiverSwim.org for both the swim and the jump.

The Big Jump kicks off the weekend on September 18

The event gives registered participants a sanctioned chance to leap into the river while raising money for ALS research and youth swim education. Mayor Johnson will serve as master of ceremonies alongside Dutch Olympic gold medalist Maarten van der Weijden, Czech ice-swimming world champion Max Munson, Dublin Mayor Daryl Barron, former Chicago Bears player Charles Tillman, and Grammy-winning producer DJ White Shadow.

Leipzig – September 11, 2026 -- The Lagovida resort on Störmthaler See, roughly 20 minutes from Leipzig, will run its ice-stock shooting rink from October 15, 2026, through March 14, 2027. The activity, a traditional winter sport similar to curling, requires only an ice stock and sturdy shoes to join in.

Visitors can warm up with lakeside dining after the rink

After a round on the ice, the on-site restaurant Casa Marina serves regional and seasonal dishes with views over the lake. The resort's See-Sauna, located directly on the water, adds a wellness option with direct lake access for guests seeking extended relaxation.

Virginia Beach, Va. – September 11, 2026 -- British Swim School has launched the Jump On In Sweepstakes, giving families across the U.S. and Canada a chance to win a full year of free swim lessons plus a swim gear prize package.

The sweepstakes runs from September 8 to September 30, 2026, as part of the company's "Back to Pool" campaign aimed at getting families back into the water for the fall season.

Two winners will be chosen, one child and one adult

Because British Swim School serves swimmers of all ages, organizers will select two winners: one entrant under 18 and one adult aged 18 or older.

Arlington – September 11, 2026 -- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has acquired ArieForce One, the acclaimed steel roller coaster that closed at Fun Spot America Atlanta in August, and will reinstall it at one of its parks during the 2028-2029 seasons.

The coaster built a cult following in just three years

ArieForce One opened March 31, 2023, in Fayetteville, Georgia, and closed August 2, 2026. Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction, it stood 154 feet tall, dropped 146 feet, reached 64 mph and ran roughly 3,400 feet of track with four inversions over about two minutes. Its signature elements included the world's largest zero-gravity stall, a Raven Truss Dive and an outward-banked airtime hill.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Fitness brand Merach used its IFA Berlin 2026 appearance to launch the UltraWalk W60 Plus walking pad in Europe, alongside a new knee-protection cushioning system called KneeGuard(TM).

The W60 Plus ships September 20 with an early-bird discount

The UltraWalk W60 Plus, flagship of Merach's W60 series, is built for home offices and light indoor training. It goes on sale September 20, 2026 for a recommended retail price of 459.99 euros, with pre-orders available until then at an early-bird price of 379.99 euros through merachfit.de.

The device runs on a brushless motor rated for up to 15,000 hours of use, with noise capped at 53 decibels. Its running surface measures 420 by 1,050 millimeters and supports electric inclines up to 8.75 percent across twelve settings. Extras include an RGB light bar, a 5-watt Bluetooth speaker, and a triple-LED display tracking six metrics.

Misano – September 10, 2026 -- Cycling brands evolve and ELITEWHEELS presented their latest high-performance bike and wheel developments at the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) 2026, held September 4-6 at the Misano World Circuit.

The two brands welcomed cyclists, media, industry professionals and enthusiasts at Stand W3, where product innovation met professional racing experience.

evolve highlights its CIMA Road and CIMA GR Gravel platforms

evolve showcased newest developments in its data-driven approach to weight, stiffness, aerodynamics and handling. The brand continues expanding its lineup with race-ready engineering, including the CIMA Road and CIMA GR Gravel platforms, while preparing further developments in additional categories.

Misano – September 09, 2026 -- Cycling brands evolve and ELITEWHEELS showcased new performance-focused bikes and carbon wheel systems at the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) 2026, held September 4-6 at the Misano World Circuit.

The two brands shared booth W3, drawing riders, media, retailers and fans throughout the event.

evolve pushes data-driven frame design across road and gravel lines

evolve presented updates to its CIMA road bike range and CIMA GR gravel line, built around measurable performance metrics covering weight, stiffness, aerodynamics and handling. The brand is preparing further product development in additional categories for upcoming seasons.

Garching – September 09, 2026 -- Appliance maker Gorenje has announced a new partnership with handball player Mathias Gidsel, unveiled at IFA 2026. The deal ties the European home appliance brand to one of the sport's top current athletes.

Gidsel brings a trophy case built on Olympic and World titles

Gidsel is a three-time IHF World Handball Player of the Year, an Olympic champion, and a multiple World Championship winner. Gorenje frames the partnership around a shared belief that peak performance and personal success start at home, rather than focusing solely on his on-court achievements.

Gorenje's management links the deal to its brand mission

Janko Stern, a member of the Hisense Europe Management Board, said Gidsel represents discipline and authenticity, and that Gorenje aims to ease daily routines so people have the freedom to focus on what matters most.

Paris – September 09, 2026 -- French enduro champion Mathias Bellino is opening a new chapter in his off-road career with support from Segway Powersports, which has provided him with a Super Villain SX20T side-by-side vehicle.

Bellino built a decorated career before a 2018 crash ended professional racing

Bellino won the Enduro Junior World Championship in 2012 and the Enduro E3 World Championship in 2015. He was also part of French teams that won the ISDE Junior World Trophy three consecutive years, from 2011 to 2013. Raised in a family passionate about motorcycles, he started riding at age four before moving through motocross into elite enduro competition.

In August 2018, during his first cross-country rally, the Desafío Ruta 40 in Argentina, Bellino crashed and suffered severe spinal injuries while working toward his goal of competing in the Rallye Dakar. The accident ended his career as a professional racer.