Cleveland Golf Promotes Hunter to Director of Field Marketing
Cleveland Golf has promoted David Hunter to the newly created position of director of field marketing. Hunter is a seven year veteran of Cleveland Golf, having served most recently as the company’s business unit leader for irons…
Kobe, Lebron Most Popular NBA Jerseys
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant once again retained the top spot on the NBA’s Most Popular Jerseys, a ranking he has held since the start of the 2008-09 season. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James maintains the No. 2 spot…
Outdoor Research Hires Director of Sales, Europe
Outdoor Research's Maurice Brenninkmeijer who has served as Sales Manager – Canada for OR, has been named the new Director of Sales – Europe…
FBI Arrests 22 in Arms Bribery Inquiry
The FBI has charged 22 people as part of a 2 1/2-year undercover investigation into a bribery scheme in which federal agents posed as arms-buying representatives of an African defense minister. Twenty one were arrested Monday as they prepared for the 2010
Skullcandy Hires VP of Sales, North America
Skullcandy hired Rich Sargente as vice president of North America sales. Sargente, who most recently served as VP of sales for Panasonic, will be in charge of leading all sales efforts in the US and Canada, as well as guiding channel diversification…
Motion to Dismiss Louisville Slugger Verdict Denied
A motion by attorneys for Louisville Slugger to throw out a jury verdict that found them liable for a 2003 baseball player's death has been denied by a district judge in Montana…
Larry Pluimer Joins Waypoint Outdoor
Jim Purdy and Bob Holding, co-owners of Waypoint Outdoor sales agency in Seattle, announced the addition of Larry Pluimer to the Waypoint Outdoor team…
Chaos Signs on with Shopatron
Chaos Headwear said Shopatron, Inc. will provide it with a B2C website offering fulfillment through its dealers beginning Feb. 1, 2010…
New Era Partners with PONY Baseball/Softball Leagues
New Era Cap Co. announced a partnership with PONY (Protect Our Nation’s Youth) Baseball and Softball organization. Under the terms of the agreement, New Era will become the official on-field cap of PONY, outfitting nearly 500,000 players and coaches
Brooks Sponsors First Triathlete
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced a multi-year partnership with Chrissie Wellington, world-renowned British triathlete and reigning Ironman Champion. Wellington is the first triathlete to join Brooks’ strategic group of professional athletes…
Boathouse Sports Launches Shark Skin Rowing Vest
Boathouse Sports has launched its “SHARK SKIN” rowing vest. The Boathouse Shark Skin was developed for the U.S. National Rowing Team to meet their need for a lightweight, weatherproof and flexible rowing vest…
Advance Bookings Stall at Western Ski Resorts
After a good start in October and November, advance bookings stalled in December at mountain resort destinations, according to the latest report by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP). Although occupancy rates are stronger than they were 30 days
Arizona to Close 13 More State Parks
The Arizona State Parks Board voted last week to keep nine parks open and close the remaining 13 State Parks in a phased series of closures starting Feb. 22, 2010 due to six different State Parks funds being swept of $8.6 million. In addition, four parks
Volkl Tennis Hires Global Tour Manager Edoardo Artaldi
Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl Tennis, hired Edoardo Artaldi as global tour manager for the Volkl brand.
Steve Parke Resigns as GM of Ritchey Design
Ritchey Design said Steve Parke has resigned as the company's general manager and former vice president of global marketing, as he plans to pursue new opportunities within the bicycle industry…
