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Polartec Announces 2014 Polartec Challenge Grant Recipients

Polartec announced the recipients of its 23rd annual Polartec Challenge Grant, an international grant program encouraging the spirit and practice of human-powered outdoor adventure. Four separate adventures will receive funding and support from Polartec i

AAFA Welcomes Call to Renew Trade Promotion Authority

Following President Barack Obama’s annual State of the Union address, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) said it welcomed the call to renew Trade Promotion Authority. The AAFA said the legislation would foster greater consultation an

MLB to Test Protective Caps

Major League Baseball has approved a padded cap designed to protect pitchers from potentially dangerous line drives…

Notre Dame Switching from Adidas to Under Armour

The University of Notre Dame and Under Armour announced a new 10-year partnership at a press conference on the school's Indiana campus, ending Adidas' 17-year sponsorship agreement. Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank joined University Vice

F1 Champ’s Ski Accident Reignites Helmet Debate

The skiing accident that left former Formula One race car champion Michael Schumacher in a coma last weekend has reignited debate over why serious head injuries are rising among skiers and snowboarders even as helmet use has grown dramatically…

Nike Dominates NBA Player Endorsements

According to analysis by the NBA website, hoopshype.com, Nike has 284 NBA players under contract. That's more than triple the 77 players endorsed by Adidas. Jordan, also owned by Nike Inc, has 35…