Lochte And Team Suspended, Medal Funding Stripped
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Swimming jointly issued a suspension of U.S. Olympic Swimming Team members Ryan Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and James Feige.
First Woman To Run Boston Returns For 50th Anniversary
Kathrine Switzer, the woman who made history by running in the 1967 Boston Marathon when it was a male-only event, will mark the occasion’s 50th anniversary by running the 121st iteration of the race.
Christy Sports Heads For The Cascades
The Colorado-based retailer acquired the assets of Dual Sports Incorporated of Bellevue, WA, including Sturtevant’s, Ski Mart and the SkiBonkers annual sale event.
Plant Fitness Opens In Boys & Girls Club
Planet Fitness, the health club franchise known for its “Judgement Free Zone” extended its inclusive philosophy outside of its gyms with the unveiling of the nation’s first mini Planet Fitness gym housed within a Boys & Girls Club.
Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles Releases Autobiography
Olympic gold medalist and World Champion gymnast Simone Biles will release an autobiography titled Courage To Soar, from Zondervan come November 15, 2016.
State Of Obesity Report Says Community Is Key
The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America 2016 was released by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The annual report is regarded as one of the nation’s most comprehensive documents on the current state of the U.S. obesity epidemic.
Tommy Bahama, NFL Reignite Co-Branded Line
Tommy Bahama and the NFL reignited their partnership for the fourth year on an officially licensed collection of premium sportswear for the 2016 football season.
Quest Nutrition Enlists Billboard Hitmaker For Campaign
Quest Nutrition has partnered with 10-time Billboard #1 hitmaker, Bonnie McKee, to tease the debut of its new Quest Bar flavor.
Study: Can Exercise Offset Cancer?
Exercise may just be the miracle pill for cancer and cardiovascular disease associated with alcohol-intake, according to a new study published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine on August 31, 2016.
Ugg Brings Back Tom Brady In Fall Ad Campaign
Ugg ambassador and NFL MVP Tom Brady will be featured in a new fall campaign for Ugg For Men (a division of Deckers Brands, NYSE: DECK).
Ultramax Sports Converts To Fleet Feet Sports
Specialty running retailer Ultramax Sports is being converted into a Fleet Feet Sports.
Buff Signs Ultra Runner Wardian To U.S. Team
Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Buff, creators of versatile performance headwear, added ultra runner Michael Wardian to its ambassador team.
Sports Direct International To Appoint Worker To Board
The United Kingdom largest sporting goods retailer divulged the move at its annual meeting, where 53 percent of shareholders voted against re-electing its chairman.
West Marine Lowers 2016 Guidance
Volume to its professional customers has declined.
Peak Resorts Inc. Retail Sales Slip
The operator of 14 small ski resorts says a decline in revenues from retail and summer activities weighed on results in the fiscal first quarter ended July 31.
