Franklin Pairs with Pickleball Sensation Parris Todd
Franklin Sports signed professional pickleball sensation Parris Todd.
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Company Founder Returns to Ashworth Golf
Ashworth Golf Company, a leading brand in golf apparel, is thrilled to announce the return of founder John Ashworth as Creative Director.
Spalding, Pro Volleyball Federation Extend Partnership
Spalding and the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF), the North American women’s professional volleyball league, extended their partnership, with Spalding continuing as the league’s Official Volleyball Net Equipment Supplier into 2027.
FTC Sues Large Alcohol Distributor for Harming Small, Independent Businesses with Violation of Robinson-Patman Act
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits — Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC (Southern) — alleging the company violated the Robinson-Patman Act, harming small, independent businesses by depriving them of access to discounts and rebates and impeding their ability to compete against large national and regional chains.
Under Armour, Naval Academy Extend Partnership
The Naval Academy Athletic Association and Under Armour announced the extension of their partnership in a multiyear agreement.
Nike, NFL Extend Partnership Through 2038
NIKE and the NFL announced a 10-year partnership extension with a commitment to shaping the future of football and driving growth, innovation and progress across the sport.
Import Cargo Rising as Higher Tariffs and Potential Port Strike Approach
With a strike possible again in mid-January 2025 at East Coast and Gulf Coast container ports and President-elect Donald Trump planning to increase tariffs, the nation’s major container ports are expected to see a continued surge in imports through next spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
TaylorMade Golf Acquires Logan Olson Golf Equipment
TaylorMade Golf acquired Logan Olson to its portfolio of golf and experiential brands.
NFHS, NIAAA Honoring 29 Athletic Directors and Administrators
The National Federation of State High School Associations and National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) will recognize 29 high school athletic directors and administrators at the 55th annual National Athletic Directors Conference on Dec. 13-17 in Austin, Texas.
Pro Football Retired Players Association Names LIGHT Helmets as the ‘Official Helmet of PFRPA’
The Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA) has named LIGHT Helmets as the ‘Official Helmet of PFRPA.’ Through this corporate sponsorship, their goal is to build a safer sport for players at all levels — past, present, and future.