SGB Today

LaVar Ball Goes On Offense Versus Nike Exec

Ball touted his Big Baller Brand as Nike’s “competition” after George Raveling called him “the worst thing to happen to basketball in the last hundred years.”

Can Hailee Steinfeld Be Mission’s Rihanna?

Said Josh Shaw, Mission’s founder and CEO, “As a high-performance athletic brand, we look for partners who embody our same ethos, our same focus and our same maniacal commitment to winning, and Hailee truly embodies each one of those qualities in her life.”

Like Riding A Bike

Denver-based bike manufacturer Guerrilla Gravity focuses on community and refinement.

TRX Launches First Brand Marketing Campaign

With “Make it Personal,” the company is moving from “just black-and-yellow straps into the realm of being either a tool or a solution for any activity,” said TRX President Paul Zadoff.

Knowing Shade

Performance eyewear brands are bringing cutting-edge technology and materials to their retro and fashion-forward styles.

Altra Puts Coaching Tips In A Running Shoe

“Basically it’s a running coach in a shoe,” said Altra founder Golden Harper in an interview at the Boston Marathon EXPO. “It teaches you how to check your body when you need it.”

Adidas Apologizes For Boston Marathon Email

Adidas spent part of Tuesday recovering from a public relations flub after it sent a marketing email to its customers with the subject line: “Congrats, you survived the Boston Marathon!”

How Did Running Brands Do In The Boston Marathon?

Yesterday’s 121st running of the Boston Marathon was a big day for American runners as well as for Nike, but most of the major running brands saw their key ambassadors finish strong.

Get Into Kevin Love’s Skivvies

The professional basketball player collaborated with Saxx Underwear on a signature collection inspired by Love’s personal style and influences.