Sports & Outdoor

London – September 18, 2026 -- Icelandic Glacial has signed on for a second consecutive year as the Official Water of Laver Cup, supplying players and VIP guests when the tournament returns to The O2 arena in London from September 25 to 27, 2026.

The water comes from a single protected source in Iceland

Sourced from the Ölfus Spring and filtered naturally through Icelandic lava rock, the water carries a pH of 8.4. It will be available to players during practices, in locker rooms and courtside, and served to VIP guests at the Laver Cup Opening Night Gala. The brand will also appear on courtside sidewalls and event website banners throughout the three days.

Amsterdam – September 17, 2026 -- Royal Philips has partnered with Red Bull and athlete Marco Waltenspiel to complete what the companies call a world's first: a wingsuit slalom flown between seven hot-air balloons above Cappadocia, Turkey.

Waltenspiel jumped from 2,800 meters and hit speeds up to 200 km/h

Known for his distinctive moustache, Waltenspiel navigated the balloon-filled skyline at varying heights, adjusting his path in split-second decisions as wind conditions shifted. Fellow Red Bull athlete Marco Fürst flew alongside him to film the flight from the air.

Washington – September 17, 2026 -- The SuperH 5K Run, Walk & Wheel returns for its 23rd year on Sunday, Sept. 20, kicking off at 8 a.m. at OneLife Fitness in Tysons, Virginia, with proceeds funding adaptive sports programs at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital.

Participants can choose between a full 5K course or a one-mile fun run, all in support of no-cost adaptive sports and fitness services for MedStar NRH patients.

Harry and Renie Freedman launched the event after a workplace accident recovery

The Freedmans started SuperH as a way to give back to the hospital following Harry's recovery from a workplace injury. Over the past 23 years, the event has raised more than $1 million for adaptive sports and fitness programs.

Akron, Ohio – September 17, 2026 -- Spins Bowl Akron has been named the 2026 Akron Community's Choice Awards winner in the Bowling Center category, an honor decided entirely by public nomination and voting.

Local voters picked Spins Bowl Akron as their favorite bowling and entertainment spot

The Akron Community's Choice Awards recognize businesses that stand out in the region, with winners selected through community nominations rather than judged criteria. For Spins Bowl, part of Diamond Hospitality Group (DHG), the win comes directly from the guests who visit the center.

"We are incredibly proud of the Spins Bowl Akron team and grateful to everyone in the community who voted for us," said Bill Diamond, CEO of Diamond Hospitality Group. "Our team works hard to create a place where families, friends, league bowlers and groups can come together, have fun and feel welcome."

Highland, Calif. – September 17, 2026 -- A Rancho Cucamonga resident turned a $5 progressive wager into a $1,977,758 payout after hitting a five-card royal flush in diamonds while playing Ultimate Texas Hold'Em at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel.

The diamond royal flush is the top qualifying hand in the game's progressive jackpot structure, and the win occurred during the casino's 40th anniversary celebration.

The casino has awarded nearly $4.5 million in major table game jackpots this year

The Ultimate Texas Hold'Em win adds to a string of large payouts at Yaamava' in 2026. In August, two Club Serrano members split a $1.24 million progressive baccarat jackpot, and in March a Los Angeles resident won $1.2 million from a $100 bet.

Katy, Texas – September 17, 2026 -- Academy Sports + Outdoors is running a five-week workwear sale from September 13 to October 17, offering weekly discounts on brands including Ariat, Wolverine, Skechers, Carhartt, Justin Boots and CAT, both in-store and on Academy.com.

Week one cuts $20 off select Ariat styles

The promotion runs September 13-19 on Ariat work and Western footwear. Academy's own Brazos work boot brand is discounted throughout all five weeks.

Wolverine gets its turn September 20-26

Shoppers can save $20 on select Wolverine work boots and apparel during week two.

Skechers and Carhartt share the spotlight in week three

From September 27 to October 3, customers get 25% off the entire Skechers workwear assortment plus $25 off select Carhartt styles.

Bristol – September 17, 2026 -- As shorter days, changing weather and busy fall weekends set in, glass cleaner brand Sprayway has teamed up with NASCAR driver Jeb Burton to share five practical tips for keeping vehicles clean and windshields clear.

Burton races the No. 27 Sprayway Chevrolet at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 18

Burton will compete in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, where rubber, oil and debris buildup on the track make visibility critical. He applies the same cleaning habits from race day to his personal vehicle.

"Visibility is everything when you're behind the wheel," Burton said. "At the track, things happen fast, so we make sure the windshield, mirrors and helmet visor are clean before the race. I use Sprayway because it leaves a streak-free shine, and that same routine works just as well in my everyday vehicle."

Dallas – September 17, 2026 -- Topgolf is transforming Dooley Field at the University of Georgia's Sanford Stadium in Athens into a live golf and hospitality zone for six days, October 20-25, during the football team's bye week.

Up to 22 hitting bays will fill the West End Zone

Fans can take aim at interactive targets and compete for prizes on the field itself, marking the first time golf and on-field VIP access have combined during a bye week at the stadium.

The stadium plaza becomes a watch-party hub called Fanfest Central

Ticketed guests can grab food and drinks while watching football games on the stadium's videoboard from the plaza beneath the scoreboard.

Fans get simulator access inside the football recruiting lounge

Guests will be able to watch games and hit golf balls on simulators inside the recruiting lounge, an area normally reserved for prospective players.

Los Angeles – September 17, 2026 -- CardVault by Tom Brady will open its 18th nationwide location at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles on September 16, marking the company's third store in California.

The store sits next to Din Tai Fung inside the mall

Located at 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Level 2, Space 2455, the new location offers a curated selection of single cards, sealed boxes, packs and collectibles from brands including Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Pokémon and Fanatics Authentic. As an authorized dealer for PSA, Beckett and SGC, the store will provide on-site grading submission services alongside options to buy, sell and trade cards.

Philadelphia – September 17, 2026 -- Urban Outfitters is launching UO Game Day 2026, a free three-city campus tour featuring live concerts, giveaways, and pop-up shops at the University of Arizona, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Rutgers University this fall.

The tour, now in its third consecutive year, is sponsored by Nike, Levi's, and Converse, brands the retailer credits with shaping sneaker, denim, and sportswear culture on campus.

Free concerts kick off in Tucson before moving to Wisconsin and New Jersey

UO Live shows run September 18 in Tucson, AZ (6-9pm) with Alison Wonderland; October 1 in Madison, WI (7-10pm) with The Linda Lindas and Mack Keane; and October 30 in New Brunswick, NJ (6-9pm) with DJ Miss Milan. Each tour stop includes in-store events, campus pop-ups, and sponsored student-section giveaways running from September 17 through October 31 across the three locations.