NFL Looking into Helmet Safety
The NFL has begun to test models of helmets worn by players to try to determine which models might best protect players from suffering concussions during on-field collisions. But an article in the New York Times states that some rivals of the league'
RECALL: Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator
About 200 Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulators are being recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada said a partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting i
Antigua Enterprises Sees 11% Q2 Revenue Decline
Antigua Enterprises Inc. reported earnings of $92,800 in the second quarter ended Oct. 31, rebounding from a loss of $15,804 a year ago. Sales for the golf and sports licensing apparel company dipped 11.1% to $10.4 million from $11.7 million…
Cliff Keen Partners with Big Ten Network
Cliff Keen Athletic announced a media partnership with the Big Ten Network for its wrestling telecasts of the 2009-10 scholastic calendar…
New Balance to Sponsor Snowstorm Clearing
New Balance announced a sponsorship agreement with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) that will ensure area runners, joggers and walkers have clear running paths along the Charles River during the 2009-2010 winter season.
Former Fogdog CEO to Head eRollever
Tim Harrington, formerly president and CEO of Fogdog Sports, has been appointed chairman and CEO of eRollover, a destination for retirement planning, education and analysis…
Nautilus Announces Board Changes
Nautilus Inc. said in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission that Gerard L. Eastman is resigning from its board effective Dec. 31 and will be replaced by Craig L. McKibben…
Under Armour Raises Over $130,000 for Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project and Under Armour raised a total of $130,000 from the online auction of custom Under Armour gameday jerseys worn by University of South Carolina and University of Maryland football players against University of Florida and Virginia
Congress Renews Preferential Trade Pacts
The U.S. Senate has approved a bill to extend for one year the the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, as amended by the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act. President Obama is expected to sign the bill, whic
Intrawest Debt Payment Due Today
Intrawest, the resort company whose Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort will host Winter Olympics ski competitions next year, faces a massive debt payment today. Bloomberg News reported the Vancouver-based company could be pushed “nearer to default if it fails
Matrix Acquires LineDrive
Baseball, softball and fast pitch catalog and on-line equipment retailer LineDrive was acquired by Florida sporting goods conglomerate Matrix Group Limited, Inc. Financial details of the sale were not released…
Kraton IPO Raises Nearly $140M
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. announced the closing of its initial public offering of 10.3 million shares of its common stock at a price of $13.50 per share. The company plans to use net proceeds to repay some secured debt and to build alternative pro
Retail Container Traffic On the Rise
After more than two and a half years of year-over-year declines, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to see three straight months of gains in early 2010, according to the monthly Port Tracker report released t
RECALL: 5.11 Tactical Knives
5.11 Tactical of Modesto, CA has recalled about 19,000 knives retailers were giving away as a promotional item because the blade lock can fail, posing a cutting hazard to consumers…
Performance Bicycle Named “Hot” Internet Retailer
Internet Retailer magazine has named Performance Bicycle to its annual Hot 100 list of the best online retailers…
