SGB Update Sports & Fitness

Spalding to Launch Footwear Division

Russell Brands, LLC, owner of the Spalding trademark, and the world's largest basketball equipment supplier, is launching a new footwear division and looks to become a total solution for the basketball category spanning equipment (backboards, inflata

Feetures! Nominated for IRRA Award

Feetures!, the performance sock brand, has been selected by the Independent Running Retailer Association as a nominee for Vendor of the Year. Other companies nominated include industry heavyweights like New Balance, Brooks, Saucony and Superfeet…

Curves Launches New Performance, Lifestyle Apparel Line

Curves International, Inc., the largest chain of fitness centers for women, announced the introduction of an exclusive line of workout wear that's both functional and flattering. The new line includes 20 new pieces..

RECALL: 7,000 ElliptiGo Cycles

ElliptiGo Inc. of Solana Beach, CA recalled about 7,000 of its models in the United States and Canada because the front fork on the ElliptiGO cycles can separate and the drive arm axles can detach during use, posing a fall hazard…

Heliconia Hires New Film Maker and Marketing Manager

Heliconia, an outdoors TV and WebTV production and distribution company is excited to announce two new full-time members to their team-filmmaker, Kelsey Thompson, and Marketing Manager, Amy Luscombe…

Archery “Catching Fire” Thanks to Pop Culture Boost

From side braids to “Capitol” fashion and makeup, “The Hunger Games” franchise has influenced teen culture in numerous ways, but growth statistics from USA Archery, show that the sport of archery could be the biggest winner of all.

Nike Lends Support for Oregon Gay Marriage Initiative

To support the efforts to bring marriage equality to Oregon, Nike has created the Nike Equality PAC to help raise funds from Nike-affiliated donors in support of marriage equality. Nike said it set up the Nike Equality PAC so that Nike, and its employees

EORA Names 2014 Grant Winners

EORA, or Eastern Outdoor Reps Association, named winners of its Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program for 2014…