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Cool Innovation: WM technics’ IceSense Brings Smart Data to Perfect Ice at FSB 2025

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 22, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 22, 2025 – Ice rinks may soon have their smartest upgrade yet. At FSB 2025 in Cologne, Italian company WM technics is unveiling IceSense, a breakthrough system that transforms ice maintenance into a fully data-driven process. Designed for professional arenas and local ice halls alike, IceSense promises smoother surfaces, lower energy costs, and greener operations — all through the power of precision data.

A new era of ice perfection

Keeping an ice rink in top condition has always been an art. But with IceSense, it becomes a science. The system’s core is a high-precision temperature sensor that continuously monitors the ice during maintenance. Linked with IPS coordinates, the data creates a detailed thermal map visible in the WM Connect app, showing operators exactly where the ice may be too warm, uneven, or energy-draining.

NOVA Eroica 2025: Event Calendar and Exciting New Additions

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 21, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 21, 2025 – Race. Ride. Relax. The spirit of NOVA Eroica is captured in these three words: a gravel event in pure Eroica style, designed to experience the magic of strade bianche on modern bikes, with a touch of competition. In just a few years, NOVA Eroica has become a benchmark for gravel and cycling enthusiasts in Italy and beyond, attracting riders drawn to the beauty of the routes, the meticulous organization, and the NOVA spirit—bringing together those who love to push the pedals and those who seek adventure, fun, and camaraderie. The 2025 calendar will take cycling enthusiasts to some of the most stunning locations in Italy and beyond. Two new destinations—Ivrea and Istria—promise breathtaking landscapes and thrilling routes.

2025 Event Calendar

Eyewear Collection from auto motor und sport and Mister Spex – Inspired by Formula 1

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 21, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 21, 2025 – "Looks that are one step ahead of everyone else" - that's what the new eyewear collection from auto motor und sport x Mister Spex stands for. The clear number 1 in circulation and reach of car buying magazines in the DACH region* and the innovative eyewear brand have joined forces for a long-term cooperation and are presenting the new sunglasses and prescription glasses as well as the matching cases from today.

The Collaboration

"The topics of cars and glasses are linked, not least from a safety perspective," says Markus Eiberger, Managing Director of Motor Presse-Vermarktung. "In many situations, for example when the sun is low, sunglasses are indispensable when driving. And many drivers also first notice that their eyesight needs to be corrected with glasses when driving in the dark."

Design and Inspiration

Tedy Bruschi: A Champion on a Heart Health Journey

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 21, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 21, 2025 – Tedy Bruschi can talk football all day long. He did it as a linebacker (and three-time world champion) for the New England Patriots, and now he does it for a living as a commentator for ESPN.

Football and Heart Health: A Shared Passion

If you ask him for his favorite football statistic, he’ll probably tell you “366.” It’s a number that belongs to Bruschi, in fact. And it means a lot to him because it relates to the other subject he can talk about all day: heart health.

A Stroke Survivor's Inspiring Comeback

Bruschi is a stroke survivor. His first stroke threatened to end his playing career. Instead, he made an inspiring comeback, from a hospital bed all the way back to the gridiron. This remarkable journey has made him a powerful advocate for heart health awareness.

Joining the HeartMates Program

Super Bowl LIX Coverage Wins Best of AP Award

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 19, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 19, 2025 – The Associated Press (AP) has awarded its prestigious "Best of AP – First Winner" to the team responsible for the comprehensive coverage of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. This recognition highlights the exceptional multiplatform reporting that went beyond the playing field, capturing the magnitude of this global event.

A Collaborative Effort Across Departments

The Super Bowl is more than just a game; it's a cultural phenomenon. Recognizing this, AP assembled a diverse team of journalists from various departments, including Sports, Photo, Entertainment, Video, Business News, Lifestyles, Audience, Audio, and U.S. News. This collaborative approach ensured a comprehensive and multifaceted report, taking AP’s coverage to new heights. As one team member noted, "The scale of the Super Bowl demands a massive effort, and that's precisely what we delivered."

Unilever Scores Big with UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Sponsorship

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 6, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 6, 2025 – Unilever and The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have announced a major partnership, naming several of Unilever’s leading Foods and Personal Care brands as Official Sponsors of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. This exciting collaboration builds on Unilever’s successful activation during UEFA EURO 2024, which spanned 16 brands, 24 markets, and over 126,000 stores. The upcoming tournament is projected to be the most-watched and attended UEFA Women’s EURO in history.

A Winning Combination: Unilever’s Power Brands Join the Lineup

BAM! European Cyclists' Meeting Lands in Italy for 2025 Edition

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 5, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 5, 2025 – The highly anticipated European cyclists' gathering, BAM!, is set to take place in the picturesque setting of Piazzola sul Brenta, Padua, Italy, from June 6th to 8th, 2025. This prestigious event will unfold within the expansive park of Villa Contarini, a landmark nestled in the heart of Veneto's extensive cycling network. Cyclists from across Europe are invited to converge on this historic site and celebrate their shared passion for cycling and travel.

A New Home in a Venetian Paradise

TOYOTA Teams Up with Young Creators to Shine Spotlight on Athletes

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is launching the GTTA DIRECTORSCUT, a collaborative project with global para-athletes and creators, driven by the desire to support athletes striving to overcome all kinds of barriers.  

TOYOTA DIRECTORSCUT is a collaborative project to share the self-directed work of various creators with the world.  

Team USA and Team Toyota's Steve Serio Wins Fourth Paralympic Medal to Close Out Paris 2024

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Thirty-six-year-old Steve Serio won his third consecutive gold medal, and fourth overall Paralympic medal, as a member of the U.S. Men's Wheelchair Basketball team that was victorious over Great Britain, 73-69, in the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 gold medal game. Serio scored 24 points, making 10 of his 18 field goal attempts, in the final Sunday afternoon.  

"This is what dreams are made of. The totality of the journey, how much this team has grown up together. We've won together, we've lost together," said Serio. "To cap off my Team USA career with a win like this, with 12 athletes that I love and a great staff behind me, this is what dreams are made of."  

Team USA and Team Toyota's Oksana Masters Wins Second Gold Medal in Paris

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Oksana Masters claimed a gold medal in the Women's Para Cycling H5 Road Race at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 at Clichy-sous-bois on Thursday.  

Posting a time of 1:52:14 to cross the line first, Masters now has her ninth gold medal and 19th overall medal in the Paralympic Games.  

"I knew that I had to stay calm, relaxed and stay in my own race and just hammer down on the climb when it came right before the finish," Masters said. "I'm so proud of my performance. It was an honest, hard-fought performance, and I'm proud of the way I rode today for Team USA."