Inside GameChanger's 'Gran Cave': How Grandparents Became the Youth Sports App's Strategic Audience GameChanger, the youth sports streaming platform owned by DICK’S Sporting Goods, has launched a campaign called “Gran Cave” to reframe its audience strategy by focusing on grandparents. The initiative, which includes a contest and a physical activation, highlights how the platform is addressing the evolving dynamics of family engagement in youth sports. The campaign, anchored by a partnership with Donna Kelce, a well-known figure in sports fandom, aims to position grandparents as a central audience for the platform’s growth. The campaign’s foundation lies in data showing that 83% of games streamed on GameChanger are viewed by fans outside the team’s home state, with the average game watched across more than three states. This statistic underscores a shift in how youth sports are consumed, moving from localized sideline viewing to a multigenerational, distributed media experience. GameChanger now covers nearly 10 million games and over 1 million teams annually, positioning HD streaming and live scoreboards as standard features at the grassroots level. The “Gran Cave” contest invites families to nominate a grandparent through a short story submission at gc.com/grancave. The grand prize is a custom in-home broadcast setup valued at over $10,000, including a large-screen smart TV, a premium surround sound system, a $5,000 credit to outfit the space, curated fan gear, and a GameChanger Premium subscription. Additionally, 365 runners-up will receive free Premium subscriptions. Submissions are open from May 18 through May 31, 2026, with winners announced in June. The contest is open to U.S. residents aged 18 and older in 48 states and D.C.#dicks_sporting_goods #gamechanger #donna_kelce #sameer_ahuja #gran_cave
Air Jordan 11 ‘Space Jam’ 2026 Release Date, Price & Where to Buy The Air Jordan 11 ‘Space Jam’ is set to return in 2026 as a highly anticipated holiday release, marking the 30th anniversary of the 1996 film Space Jam. The sneakers, originally released in 2000, will feature their original specifications, including a lower cut, 23 heel branding, and a design that closely mirrors the prototype used in the movie. The release is expected to generate significant demand, potentially making it the most sought-after Jordan drop of the year. The design of the 2026 version retains the iconic elements of the original, such as black ballistic mesh, low-cut patent leather, white midsole, and icy outsole. Key differences from the 2016 retro release include a lower patent leather height compared to the higher cut of the 2016 model, tongue branding featuring “Jumpman Jam” instead of the standard Jumpman logo, and a packaging style that replicates the original “Face Box.” The colorway includes multi-color accents, Varsity Royal, white, and black, with a retail price of $235. The release date is scheduled for December 12, 2026, and the sneakers will be available through major retailers such as Nike SNKRS, Finish Line, Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and JD Sports. Due to the high demand, experts advise shoppers to prepare in advance by setting up accounts, preloading payment methods, and entering raffles to increase their chances of securing a pair. Dick’s Sporting Goods is highlighted as a particularly reliable option for the release. The 2026 drop is positioned as a standout release in a year featuring other notable Jordan models, including the “Bred” 4s, “Cap and Gown” 6s, and “True Red” 13s.#finish_line #nike_snkrs #dicks_sporting_goods #air_jordan_11 #space_jam
Adobe stock declines after CEO announces departure, Ulta shares drop amid earnings miss Fourth quarter earnings reports are concluding, with Oracle (ORCL) serving as a key highlight. Nearly all S&P 500 companies have released results for the quarter, and the index is projected to achieve a 14% earnings growth rate, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit gains. Investors are closely monitoring updates on artificial intelligence advancements, consumer health trends, and the effects of trade tariffs. Other major earnings reports this week included Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), NIO Inc. (NIO), Adobe (ADBE), and Dollar General (DG). Ulta (ULTA) stock fell 8% in after-hours trading after the beauty retailer issued cautious guidance and missed fourth-quarter earnings expectations. For the full year, Ulta forecasted earnings per share of $28.05 to $28.55, below Wall Street’s estimate of $28.57. Investors had focused on the company’s same-store sales outlook of 2.5% to 3.5%, which fell short of the 3.5% guidance expected. The company’s diluted EPS of $8.01 missed estimates of $8.03, though revenue of $3.89 billion beat forecasts of $3.82 billion. Same-store sales rose 5.8% year-over-year. Adobe (ADBE) stock dropped 7% following the announcement that CEO Shantanu Narayen will step down after 18 years. Narayen will remain on the board and collaborate with director Frank Calderoni to find a successor. The company is adapting to the AI-driven tech landscape by introducing new agentic AI features in its creative software, but investors remain skeptical about the potential disruption to Adobe’s core business. Year-to-date, the stock is down 22%. Adobe’s fourth-quarter EPS of $6.06 and revenue of $6.39 billion exceeded analyst estimates of $5.88 and $6.28 billion, respectively.#shantanu_narayen #adobe_ceo #ulta #dollar_general #dicks_sporting_goods
