Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. is recalling about 10,000 Ethos Pull-Up Assist equipment used for assistance while doing pull ups. According to a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the plastic clip on the nylon web band that is attached to the resistance band with a carabiner can break, posing a laceration hazard. (Read More)
Controversial lawyer Michael Avenatti was charged with trying to extort Nike out of more than $20 million dollars by threatening to go public with claims the company was facilitating payments to the families of high school basketball stars. Avenatti separately was charged with stealing about $300,000 from his former porn star client Stormy Daniels. (Read More)
Peloton announced plans to launch in Germany, its third market outside the U.S., by the end of this year. (Read More)
For the eighth consecutive year, the Foot Locker Foundation has awarded $20,000 scholarships to 20 outstanding student-athletes. (Read More)
Kappa, the Italian sportswear brand, in a partnership with Fanatics signed a three-year deal to become the kit supplier to English second-tier soccer club Aston Villa. (Read More)
PVH Corp. announced leadership updates, including Chairman and CEO Manny Chirico signing a new five-year employment agreement and hiring Stefan Larsson as PVH President, a newly created role. (Read More)
The Spanish soccer federation said it is breaking its contract with Adidas and has opened negotiations with other apparel companies. Adidas has sponsored Spain since 1991. (Read More)
Asics Corp. released its 2018 Sustainability Report that showed the company making significant progress in reducing CO2 emissions. (Read More)
Honey Stinger announced its sponsorship of the 2019 Marine Corps Marathon and Historic Half Marathon. (Read More)
Nike said Friday it was adding language to future contracts that would protect female athletes’ pay during pregnancy. The change comes after the brand received backlash last week for freezing compensation for some pregnant women under endorsement deals. (Read More)
