Baseball

• ATLANTA, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern men's wedding ring brand Ring Bear announces the launch of an exclusive line of rings in collaboration with Major League Baseball player, Austin Riley, All-Star third baseman for the Atlanta Braves.
• Riley, a devoted father known for his love of hunting and outdoor pursuits, worked together with Ring Bear founder David Schoenfeld to infuse his passions into the collection.
• The result is an eight-ring collection that incorporates elements such as wood and deer antler, as well as references to baseball.
• Ring Bear stands out for its exceptional craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability – it's the first carbon-neutral brand in its market segment.

• PITTSBURGH, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Pirates and Bully Max are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership that will bring even more tail-wagging fun to PNC Park this season.
• In collaboration with Bully Max, the Pirates will host special "Pup Nights" at the ballpark, inviting fans to bring their furry friends to enjoy a night out at the game.
• As part of this partnership, Bully Max is proud to honor Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing service dogs to individuals in need.
• "We are thrilled to partner with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs to bring Pup Nights to PNC Park," said Lea Kinneman, co-owner of Bully Max.

• Breaking is probably better known to most of us as breakdancing.
• So why is the sport officially called breaking, and how is something so freestyle and subjective going to play out as a scored sport in Paris this summer?
• Throughout the 1980s the phenomenon garnered international exposure via music videos and movies such as Flashdance (1983), Breakin’ (1984) and Beat Street (1984).

Why the Olympics?

• It is also fair to say though that breaking made it to Paris 2024 thanks to the insistence of the host country.
• Los Angeles 2028 will add flag football (a variant of American football), lacrosse, cricket and squash.

What we will see in Paris?

• There is a three-part qualifier for the games, so no doubt each of those qualifying athletes will be in the history books.
• Already qualified through WDSF World and continental championships are some heavy favourites, such as B-boys Victor (US) and Danny Dan (France), and B-girls India (Netherlands) and Nicka (Lithuania).
• The last 14 will be decided by the top-ranked 80 breakers at the dedicated Olympic qualifier series in Shanghai in May and Budapest in June.
• However, this number has increased to nine in the Olympic framework, presumably to minimise subjectivity and risk of errors.

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Mikhail Batuev does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

• The Grand Slam Giveaway not only heralds the return of baseball but also the 50th anniversary of a home run record-breaking event on April 8, 1974.
• “The Grand Slam Giveaway brings together America’s favorite diner and favorite sport while celebrating a home run king.
• For more information about Denny's and the Grand Slam Giveaway please visit www.dennys.com .
• *Prices and participation vary by location, for a limited time only, check your local Denny’s.