Bauer Hockey, Inc. added top-ranked draft prospect Aaron Ekblad to its roster of athletes…
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American Sportfishing Association Elects Board of Directors Members
Six members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected or re-elected to fill three regional seats and three at-large seats on the board of directors. Their terms begin Oct. 1, 2014, and they will serve two-year terms. ASA’s board me
SAF Sues North Carolina Over CCW Law
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed a lawsuit in federal district court in North Carolina regarding astate law barring CCW permits for legal residents of that state…
NFL, Players Amend Concussion Settlement
The National Football League and counsel for the retired player plaintiffs announced a revised settlement agreement in the NFL concussion litigation pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. In the revised agreement the
OIWC Bike Industry Award Nominations Due Monday
OIWC reminds members of the bike industry that nominations for its Pioneering Woman and First Ascent Awards for the Bike Industry are due Monday…
Mountain Hardwear Fielding Three Runners at Western States 100
Mountain Hardwear will be well represented at this weekend's grueling Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, where its president, a marketing specialist and up-and-comming ultra-runner Max King will all be competing…
Brooks Announces Finalists for Inspiring Coach Awards
Brooks Running Co. announced the 25 high school coaches who will be considered for the 2014 Inspiring Coach of the Year Award. The award goes to a high school coach who goes above and beyond for their team and community, inspiring them to run and grow in
Sequential in Talks to Acquire Galaxy, Owner of AND1 and Avia
Sequential Brands Group Inc. is in negotiations to acquire Galaxy Holdings, which owns the AND1 basketball, Avia athletic and Nevados hiking footwear brands, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal…
PrimaLoft Sponsors Outsiders Ball
PrimaLoft Inc. has signed on as Platinum Level Sponsor of the Outsiders Ball, which raises support for 100 non-profit projects across the country aimed at…
HanesBrands to Acquire DBApparel
HanesBrands intends to acquire DBApparel of France from Sun Capital Partners, Inc., provided consultation with European and French works councils representing DBA employees is completed and customary closing conditions are met. DBA is a leading marketer o
OIA Announces Speakers for Rendezvous 2014
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced a robust roster of keynote speakers and educational sessions for Rendezvous 2014. Rendezvous is the annual leadership forum for outdoor industry leaders and will take place Oct. 7-9 in Asheville, NC, rated by G
Douglas Outdoors Named Exclusive N.A. Distributor for Lynx Fishing
“We are pleased to announce the exclusive distributor relationship with Douglas Outdoors in North America for the Lynx Precision Compression Technology System,” said Lynx Managing Director and Founder Andy Petherick,..
Nikwax to Sponsor Solo Row from Japan to California
Nikwax athlete and accomplished paddler Sonya Baumstein currently is training to be the first person to complete a 5,700-nautical mile solo row from Choshi, Japan to San Francisco, CA in 2015…
Lole Opens Store in Manhattan
Lole, the Montreal-based women's fitness fashion brand, recently opened a store in New York City, its second in the U.S. The store is located in the SoHo district on Mercer St…
Sequential Brands Agrees to Acquire Galaxy For $100 Million Plus Stock and Warrants
Sequential Brands Group, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Galaxy Brand Holdings, Inc., which owns the fitness brand Avia, basketball brand AND1 and outdoor brand Nevados for $100 million in cash, 13.75 million shares of common stock of th
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