SGB Update Sports & Fitness
JD Sports Seeing Modest Improvement At Finish Line
JD Sports reported Finish Line’s comps grew 3 percent in the first half and showed slight improvement in product margins. The sixth JD Sports banner opened in the U.S. with success being found in expanded apparel range. A JD Sports’ Times Square location is scheduled to open in spring 2020.
Outdoor Adventures Program Catching On Nationwide
As around the country, more than 50,000 of their lives will be impacted by the work of the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation (OTF), an organization that exists “to teach outdoor education and to promote conservation of wildlife worldwide.”
USA Football And QB Collective Announce Partnership
USA Football, the sport’s national governing body, and QB Collective, a collection of innovative NFL coaches, football skill experts and icons leading the only pro-style development pipeline for high school quarterbacks, announced a new partnership to support smarter play.
Star Wide Receiver Antonio Brown To Wear Xenith Helmet
Controversial NFL star Antonio Brown has signed an endorsement deal with Xenith Shadow, the helmet company has announced.
Baker Mayfield Tops Best-Selling Jerseys In NFL Pre-Season
Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns was the top-selling jersey this NFL pre-season, according to Fanatics’ ranking of the top-ten jerseys. Also landing in the top five were Patrick Mahomes, Khalil Mack, Tom Brady and Saquon Barkley.
BSN Sports Partners With Nancy Lieberman
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, announced that Nancy Lieberman – basketball Hall of Famer, BIG3 Head Coach of Power, 2018 BIG 3 Champion and Coach of Year – has entered into a partnership with BSN Sports to help elevate girls’ sports by providing curated coaching resources, content and support.
Life Fitness Announces Changes To Executive Leadership Team
Life Fitness announced that Dan Wille will transition from chief commercial officer to the position of vice president of global marketing and product development, and Tim McCarthy and Frank van de Ven will both return to Life Fitness to assume the roles as vice president of sales, Americas and vice president of sales, international, respectively.
Under Armour Appoints Stephanie Pugliese As President, North America
Under Armour Inc. announced the appointment of Stephanie Pugliese, former CEO of Duluth Trading Company, as president, North America.
Founder Sport Rolls Out Two-Day Team Uniforms Delivery
Founder Sport Group, the parent of Badger Sport, Alleson Athletic, and Garb Athletic, unveiled the national launch of Teamwork Flash. Leveraging exclusive CoverAll technology, Teamwork Flash allows customers to fully customize pre-sewn garments online that are guaranteed to ship within two days.
Nearly 40 Million Americans To Wager On The NFL During League’s 100th Season
Thirty-eight million American adults – 15 percent of the U.S. adult population – are planning to bet on National Football League (NFL) games this season, according to a new survey by the American Gaming Association (AGA).
MLB, NTT Unveil Tech Partnership
Major League Baseball (MLB) and NTT, the Japan-based information technology company, have partnered on a multi-year partnership. The collaboration will explore and leverage advanced technology platforms, highlighted by NTT’s Ultra Reality Viewing (URV), to create new experiences for baseball fans.
Netpulse And 49ers Fit Launch Native Gym App For Apple Watch
Netpulse, an eGym Company, announced a partnership with 49ers Fit to introduce a gym companion app on Apple Watch.
Oracle To Add More Than 25 New Pro Tennis Tournaments In U.S.
Oracle announced the creation of the Oracle Pro Series, a schedule of more than 25 new ATP, WTA and ITF World Tennis Tour professional tournaments to be held across the United States over the course of 2019 and 2020. The Oracle Pro Series will create more than 40 percent new playing opportunities in the United States for tennis professionals.
Dunkirk To Honor Kathrine Switzer
The city of Dunkirk in France will honor American long-distance running pioneer and United States Women’s Hall of Famer Kathrine Switzer on September 14-15, 2019 when the Dunkirk City Council and Mayor Patrice Vergriete officiate and dedicate “Stade d’Athlétisme Kathrine Switzer” (“Kathrine Switzer Stadium”) during official inauguration ceremonies for the athletics stadium.
Escalade Increases Stock Repurchase Program
Escalade Inc. announced that its board of directors has authorized an increase to the company’s stock repurchase program, increasing the limit from $3 million to $5 million.
