SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Nike And U.S. Olympic Committee Launch Online Training Tool For Coaches
Nike and the United States Olympic Committee, as part of the committee’s commitment to Project Play 2020, announced the release of How to Coach Kids, a free, 30-minute training course on coaching kids ages 12 and under.
Under Armour’s HR Chief Joins Talent Agency
Kerry Chandler, chief HR officer for Under Armour since 2015, has joined Endeavor, the talent agency based in Los Angeles.
RYU Apparel Inc. Successfully Registers Trademark
RYU Apparel Inc., creator of urban athletic apparel, is pleased to announce that the company’s RYU trademark application in Canada, including the RYU logo, is now complete and the logo has been successfully registered.
Study Shows Consumers Embracing Health Wearables, Physicians Unsure
Consumers adopting new health care technologies like Fitbits and DNA testing are way ahead of their primary care physicians, according to a new Zeldis Research and Schlesinger Group study, “The Consumerization of Health Care.”
AOSSM Applauds Passage Of Sports Medicine Clarity Act
The legislation provides legal protection for traveling team physicians and safeguards injured athletes’ timely access to the health care professionals who know and understand their medical history best.
National Fitness Foundation Appoints LaRhonda Burley As VP Of Marketing
The National Fitness Foundation, the official nonprofit of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, has announced LaRhonda Burley as its new vice president of partnerships & marketing.
Gordon Hayward Signs Offer Sheet With Anta
Chinese sports brand Anta in ab brief statement said Gordon Hayward, the Boston Celtics’ star forward, has officially signed an offer sheet with the company.
Vicis Partners With St. Joseph Regional High School
St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, NJ, announced the school will offer its entire football roster the Vicis ZERO1 helmet as an option for the balance of the 2018 football season.
Fleet Feet Announces Opening Of Second Location In Mississippi
Fleet Feet announced the opening of a store in Flowood, MS, later this fall. Lesley and Matthew Holleman, co-owners of the Fleet Feet location in Ridgeland, MS, will own the 1,956-square-foot store.
Dick’s Sporting Goods To Hire 5,000 on “National Signing Day”
Sporting goods retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods has announced that the company will host the company’s own “National Signing Day” on October 24 to support the company’s hiring efforts for seasonal teammate positions nationwide.
2016 Olympian Sydney McLaughlin Signs With New Balance
New Balance announced the signing of Sydney McLaughlin to a multi-year endorsement contract.
Tissot Launches Partnership With New NBA Teams, Athletes
Tissot, the Official Watch of the NBA, has signed partnership deals with the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards as well as with NBA players, Klay Thompson and Trae Young.
Sears Files For Bankruptcy; To Close 142 More Stores
Sears Holdings, the parent of Sears and Kmart, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy early Monday morning after a long battle to stay afloat amid steep declines in sales and customer traffic. As part of the bankruptcy, Sears will shutter 142 stores toward the end of the year.
K-Swiss Supports United We Dream
K-Swiss announced the launch of a limited-edition DREAMer pack in support of United We Dream, the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation that organizes and advocates at the local and national levels for the dignity and justice of immigrants and communities of color in the U.S.
Under Armour Settles Lawsuit With Armore
Under Armour has reached an undisclosed settlement with Oklahoma-based exercise equipment company Armore according to the Associated Press.
