INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 20, 2019) – Top medical and sport science experts from the NCAA and NFL gathered for a first-of-its kind meeting. Their goal? Share information and emerging data in hopes of making football safer for student-athletes and professionals alike. Both groups have devoted considerable resources in recent years to improving health and safety in … Continued
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA (May 24, 2019) – Hibbett Sports announced the appointment of Anthony F. Crudele as its Independent Chairman of the Board of Directors. Crudele assumed this role from Michael J. “Mickey” Newsome, who retired from the Board, as planned, following the Company’s annual meeting with stockholders held on May 23. In addition, the Board of Directors bestowed upon Newsome … Continued
PHILADELPHIA (May 20, 2019) – Articles of incorporation were filed to establish the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA). The association will serve as a vehicle dedicated to promoting and supporting the creation of a single, viable women’s professional league in North America. The formation of the PWHPA follows a decision by more than 200 of the … Continued
CALGARY, ALBERTA (May 22, 2019) – Kevin Lowe and Meaghan Mikkelson have been named honorary co-chairs of the 16th annual Hockey Canada Foundation Gala & Golf, which will be June 17-18 in Edmonton, Alberta. The legacy of the event will provide the opportunity for Alberta youth not currently playing hockey to experience the game. Proceeds from … Continued
PRAIRIE DU SAC, WISCONSIN (May 11, 2019) – Mueller Sports Medicine announced it is the official sponsor of The World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT). The 2019 WFATT World Congress was held May 11-12 in Makuhari Messe, Japan. The WFATT is mandated to be the voice and face of athletic therapy and to advocate … Continued
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (May 6, 2019) – REI Co-op’s board of directors named Eric Artz as president and CEO, effective immediately. He is the eighth person to serve as CEO in the co-op’s 81-year history and served as interim CEO since February 2019. Board chair Steve Hooper shared the news with hundreds of co-op members, employees, nonprofit leaders and community members at the … Continued
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (April 23, 2019) – The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) was informed that Sanford “Sandy” Cantor, who served the association as a Chairman of the Board, passed away on April 20. He was 85. Cantor was elected to the NSGA Board of Directors in 1985 and served as NSGA Board Chairman from 1989-90. … Continued
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (April 15, 2019) – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced an extension through 2021 with adidas as the association’s Official Apparel & Footwear Provider. Originally announced in August 2017, as a three-year agreement, adidas has agreed to an expanded relationship with the second-largest collegiate athletic association in the United States. … Continued
Former NSGA Chairman Walter Biggs Passes Away at Age 89 MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (April 29, 2019) – The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) recently learned that Walter F. Biggs, Jr., who served the association as Chairman of the Board, passed away on April 7, at the age of 89. Biggs served as NSGA Board Chairman in 1976, … Continued
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA AND CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2019) – Two communities in the United States and Canada were chosen as winners of the Kraft Hockeyville™ 2019 award. The winners were announced the weekend of March 30 by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. The Calumet Colosseum in Calumet, Michigan was announced as the winner of the Kraft Hockeyville™ USA … Continued
