Sports & Outdoor

Madison – November 10, 2026 -- Wisconsin drivers can now meet Badger student-athletes at Mr. Splash Car Wash locations, after the express car wash chain signed a multi-year agreement with Badger Sports Properties to become a Proud Partner of Wisconsin Athletics.

UW Takeover Days put players in the car wash

The deal includes NIL opportunities with student-athletes. Badger athletes will visit Mr. Splash sites through a series of UW Takeover Days, giving customers a chance to meet their favorite players while getting their cars washed.

Mr. Splash will also have an in-game presence at Badgers events throughout the academic year. The company will produce a digital video series featuring Wisconsin athletes as well.

DALLAS – November 10, 2026 -- Topgolf is lowering gameplay rates by an average of more than 20% across all 100+ U.S. venues, effective immediately. The company says it is a permanent change to its pricing structure, not a limited-time promotion, and no code is required.

Guests said cost keeps them from coming back

Over six months, Topgolf surveyed thousands of guests, analyzed social conversations and held in-person interviews at venues. In the survey, 78% of respondents named social connection as a key reason they visit, and 72% named the food, drinks and service. High cost was the number one reason guests gave for not returning more often.

CEO David McKillips joined Topgolf in February and spent his first 100 days visiting its U.S. venues. He heard the same theme throughout: guests rate the experience highly, but the prices were too high. "The cost of fun just got more affordable," he said.

Katy, Texas – November 10, 2026 -- Academy Sports + Outdoors will give bonus cards worth $20 to $500 to the first 100 customers in line at each of its stores on Black Friday, November 27, as the retailer rolls out its 2026 holiday gift lineup and a 5% price-beat guarantee.

Line-Up to Win returns on Black Friday

The bonus cards can be used toward in-store holiday shopping from November 27 through November 29. The giveaway runs at all Academy locations under the retailer's Line-Up to Win activation.

The gift list spans footwear, e-bikes and fishing gear

Academy's holiday assortment includes:

SEOUL – November 10, 2026 -- DIVEROID's WatchDive, a waterproof housing that turns compatible Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch models into dive computers, launches on Kickstarter in December 2026, with Super Early Bird rewards starting at US$149.

The South Korean underwater technology company built the system for recreational divers who take only one or two trips a year. Instead of buying a separate dive computer, they can use a smartwatch they already own. CEO Jay Kim says the goal is to "make diving technology more accessible."

WatchDive works as a primary dive computer without a phone

The system combines a waterproof housing, integrated sensors and the DIVEROID app. It shows real-time underwater information without a smartphone connection. It runs the Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression algorithm, with depth readings accurate to ±0.1 meters, and shows dive calculations and safety information directly on the watch.

San José del Cabo – November 08, 2026 -- Segway Powersports will race two Super Villain UTVs in the SCORE Baja 1000 starting November 13, the brand's first appearance at the off-road endurance event.

The 59th Baja 1000 stays entirely in Baja California Sur

The race begins in San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, and is the final round of the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship. For the first time in the event's history, the whole course runs within Baja California Sur. The nearly 1,000-mile route crosses desert, mountain and coastal terrain before returning to its starting point.

Jacob Zuccone and Justin He are among the drivers representing Segway Powersports.

San José, Costa Rica – November 06, 2026 -- ACR Poker opens its Online Super Series (OSS) on Sunday, November 8, with $20 million guaranteed through November 24. The same day brings the first Day 2 of The Quattro and a satellite that guarantees seven $30,000 Bahamas packages.

The OSS packs four Main Events into $4.25 million

The four Main Events carry buy-ins of $66, $215, $1,050 and $2,650. Qualifying stacks from multiple Day 1 flights combine for Day 2, and the $66 event runs two flights this Sunday.

The $109 Moneymaker Mystery PKO guarantees $1 million and includes a $100,000 top mystery bounty. Its Day 1 flights are already underway, and Day 2 is set for November 22. Separate Day and Evening Series leaderboards add more than $77,000 in cash prizes and tournament tickets.

SEATTLE – November 06, 2026 -- REI Co-op's Holiday Sale runs November 13-23 with thousands of deals on outdoor gear and clothing, including 25% off selected REI Co-op brand items and up to $250 off selected Garmin products.

Brand discounts reach 25% across clothing and footwear

The sale covers favorites from REI Co-op, Smartwool, Garmin, KEEN and Oboz. Highlights include:

• 25% off selected REI Co-op brand clothing and gear
• 25% off Smartwool clothing and socks, excluding Smartloft
• 25% off selected The North Face clothing and accessories, for members only
• 25% off all KEEN and Oboz footwear
• 20% off Thule and Yakima racks, roof boxes and accessories
• Up to $250 off selected Garmin products, with that offer continuing through December 28

A three-day REI Outlet event, November 17-19, takes up to 60% off selected items.

AUSTIN – November 06, 2026 -- BRUCE BOLT is releasing a Pete Crow-Armstrong Signature Series batting glove, with prices from $85 to $105 and early access for BOLT Nation members starting Nov. 15 at noon CT. General sales open Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. CT.

The glove borrows Chicago's colors and grit

The Chicago Cubs center fielder is now a BRUCE BOLT signature athlete. The glove marks the partnership and what the brand calls his historic, record-breaking season.

It has a white base with a two-tone red and blue design inspired by Chicago's colors. A speckled concrete print on the BOLT logo adds what the brand describes as a touch of Chicago grit. Crow-Armstrong's personal mantra, "Be where your feet are," is printed on the bag.

Crow-Armstrong says he has worn BRUCE BOLT all year. He wanted the glove to feel like him and to give something back to the city that made him feel at home.

Big Sky, Montana – November 06, 2026 -- John Summit will play two headline shows at the Big Sky Events Arena on Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14, 2027, and presale tickets open Tuesday, November 10 at 10 a.m. MT.

The weekend, called John Summit Presents Experts Only Big Sky, is Summit's first performance in Montana. It is also the only Experts Only ski weekender in the U.S. in 2027. Outlaw Partners is producing the event.

Two nights of DJs, skiing and wellness sit under Lone Mountain

The lineup combines DJs, live music, skiing and wellness activities. The arena is in Big Sky's Town Center, with 11,166-foot Lone Mountain as the backdrop.

Summit said Big Sky had been on his team's radar for a while and called the choice a "no-brainer." He promised parties all over the mountain.

BERLIN, PARIS AND TOKYO – November 06, 2026 -- AutoFull's new C3 Pro Series gaming chairs are on sale now in the United States, Europe and Japan. The top model cools and warms the seat with built-in fans and heating pads.

Two models split the lineup by comfort features

The C3 Pro Standard offers essential lumbar support for everyday gaming. The C3 Pro Advanced adds active seat ventilation and heating, a larger upgraded seat and a retractable footrest. Both models have adjustable lumbar support, so players can tune lower-back support for gaming, studying or desk work.

The Advanced model pairs dual fans with graphene heating

Dual fans circulate air through the Advanced seat to reduce heat buildup in long sessions. Dual graphene heating pads provide adjustable warmth. Users get three ventilation levels and three heating levels. Safety features include a 15-minute automatic shutoff and overheating protection.