STX Partners with University of Virginia
Baltimore-based STX, LLC signed a five-year agreement with the University of Virginia (UVA) to be the exclusive official equipment supplier of the school’s women’s lacrosse program…
USOC Names L.A. Official US Bidder for the 2024 Olympics
Los Angeles launched its bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games with the blessing of the LA City Council and the U.S. Olympic Committee board…
Shock Doctor/McDavid Form United Sports Brands
Shock Doctor Sports and McDavid Inc. unveiled United Sports Brands as the name of their combined global organization. United Sports Brands will serve as the corporate parent for Shock Doctor, McDavid, Cutters and XO sporting goods brands…
Scopecoat Under New Ownership
Scopecoat LLC, makers of patented protective covers for sporting, combat, law enforcement, tactical optics, is now under the ownership of Terry Naughton, a 15-year veteran of the shooting sports and tactical industries…
47 and 686 Target Colleges With New Collection
'47 and 686 have launched a capsule collection of technical snowsports apparel and headwear featuring the logos and trademarks of 14 universities and colleges across the U.S. The eclectic mix of outerwear, tech apparel, water resistant headwear and a
Legend Sportswear Offered Incentives from Ohio for First U.S. Plant
The State of Ohio approved an economic incentive package Aug 31. to lure Legend Sportswear (Shanghai) Pty Ltd., which manufactures customized, sublimated jerseys and other team, cycling and outdoor apparel, to build its first U.S. plant near Cincinnati…
Anglers and Boaters Applaud Everglades Plan
The recreational fishing and boating community applauded the National Park Service for incorporating its input into a final management plan for Everglades National Park after an earlier version drew fire for being too restrictive…
Reynolds Cycling to Make Rims for Borealis Fat Bikes
Reynolds Cycling will begin making rims in Utah for a new wheelset that will be offered on premium models of Borealis fat bikes and in the aftermarket…
SFIA and Exponent Renew Valued Corporate Partnership
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the renewal of its corporate partnership with Exponent, a leader in engineering and scientific consulting…
Hudson Trail Outfitters to Close its Doors
Hudson Trail Outfitters is closing its four remaining stores and going out of business after 45 years of serving the great Washington D.C. area. The company's four remaining stores operate in Washington D.C.; Rockville, MD; Arlington, VA and Fairfax,
Migros to Add Eight Outdoor by SportXX Locations
Migros, Switzerland's largest retail cooperative, will expand its Outdoor by SportXX shop-in-shop to eight more SportXX locations in Switzerland by the end of the year…
Adidas Athletes First Americans to Free Climb Eiger Route
Adidas Outdoor athletes Sasha DiGiulian and Carlo Traversi became the first Americans, and DiGiulian the first female, to free climb one of the most difficult routes on…
Partnership to Focus on Creating Life-long Skiers and Snowboarders
The Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) have agreed to work with Snow Operating to grow the sports of…
Taiwan Bicycle Exports to U.S. Spiked This Spring
Taiwan Bicycle Association data shows a drastic increase of sales to the United States and its neighboring countries, as well as Japan fueled a 13.9 percent increase in the country's bike exports during…
Russell Athletic Renews Alliance with Western Kentucky
Russell Athletic and the Western Kentucky University Athletic Department announced a five-year, $3.5 million renewal to supply athletic apparel for its intercollegiate athletic teams…
