In his first interview since revealing his retirement plans in June, Nike's founder Phil Knight talked to USA Today about the past but also about competitive threats from Under Armour and Adidas…
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Academy Sports Turns to Outsider for CEO
Academy Sports + Outdoors selected James Kevin (J.K.) Symancyk, formerly president of Meijer Inc., as its next president and CEO to lead the next phase of its growth…
Skateboarding, Climbing, Baseball Make Short List for 2020 Olympics
The Tokyo organizing committee recommended five additional sports – baseball/softball, surfing, skateboarding, karate and climbing – for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Bowling, squash and wushu failed to make the cut from among eight finalists…
McDavid and Shock Doctor Partner in Australia NBL Sponsorship
McDavid and Shock Doctor formed a partnership with Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) as major sponsors. McDavid will be the league’s “Official Protective Compression Partner” and Shock Doctor will be its “Official
Nike Forced to Hand Over Communications with Lance Armstrong
USA Today reported a federal judge in Portland ordered Nike to turn over some of the records about its business relationship with Lance Armstrong. The court is assessing whether Armstrong must return more than $30 million paid to him by the U.S. Postal Se
Saxx Underwear Signs Professional Basketball Star Kevin Love
Saxx Underwear is teaming up with professional basketball player Kevin Love…
ShoeBuy Appoints Bob Mullaney as COO and President
ShoeBuy announced that footwear industry executive Bob Mullaney has joined the company’s senior management team as chief operating officer and president. Most recently, he served as President, Americas for Rockport…
Nine Organizations Join Let’s Move! Active Schools
Let's Move! Active Schools, a sub-initiative of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign, announced nine new organizations have joined its national collaborative, which is aimed at ensuring 60 minutes of physical activity a day is t
Foot Locker and Asics Announce Film Contest Finalists
Foot Locker, Inc. and Asics America Corporation revealed the top five contenders in their “Real Lives. Real Runners.” campaign, which launched in June and invited aspiring filmmakers to create short films ahead of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon…
Finish Line Launches New Brand Position
The Finish Line, Inc. announced the introduction of a new brand position – ‘EPIC FINISH’ – designed to drive consumer awareness and preference for Finish Line as the destination for the latest and greatest sneakers…
Kohl’s Launches Madden Girl Outdoors Collection
Kohl’s announced the launch of the Madden Girl fashion, cold weather boots, accessories and outerwear this fall…
Skechers Performance Supports American Cancer Society
Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA, Inc., announced its 2015 partnership with the American Cancer Society to help in the fight to end breast cancer. For the second year in a row, Skechers Performance will launch a month-long marketing progra
Under Armour Extends Auburn Deal
Under Armour Inc. has extended its sponsorship deal with Auburn University through June 2025…
STX Signs Three-Time National Champion Duke
STX, LLC has signed a multi-year agreement with Duke University to be the official equipment supplier of the men’s lacrosse program…
Phil Knight Talks to USA Today
Nike's founder Phil Knight, in his first interview since revealing his retirement plans in April, talked to USA Today about the past but also about competitive threats from Under Armour and Adidas…
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