NFHS, Gill Athletics Renew Partnership

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (October 19, 2021) – The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has committed to a three-year renewal of its corporate partnership agreement with Gill Athletics, the oldest and largest manufacturer of track and field equipment in the United States and around the world. As part of the contract renewal, Gill Athletics retains … Continued

Dodgers Star Pitcher Walker Buehler, Sweet Spot Partner on Baseball Equipment

MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA (September 14, 2021) – SweetSpot Sports is pleased to announce a partnership with Major League Baseball superstar, and Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace, Walker Buehler, to promote a line of products geared towards baseball players, recreation-seekers and active backyard gamers. SweetSpot Baseball products allow players to enjoy aspects of a real baseball game within the confines of … Continued

Protective Q-Collar Launched in U.S.

WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT (September 15, 2021) — Q30 Innovations announced the U.S. launch of the Q-Collar, the first and only FDA-cleared product that helps protect the brain from the effects associated with repetitive sub-concussive head impacts. The device addresses a primary health concern in contact sports by providing an extra layer of protection for athletes of any contact sport. … Continued

NFHS Partners With Watchfire Signs

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (October 7, 2021) — The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has entered into a new corporate partnership with Watchfire Signs, a digital display manufacturer, specializing in LED displays used in sporting venues as well as thousands of marquee signs in front of schools nationwide.  With its indoor and outdoor video displays, scoreboards, centerhungs and concourse video … Continued

Louisville Slugger Creates First Bat Lab

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (September 29, 2021) – Louisville Slugger®, the Official Bat of Major League Baseball®, announced a new sponsorship with Louisville-based Norton Sports Performance for the opening of the world’s first true diagnostic and analytic swing lab for baseball and fastpitch softball players. The facility will be known as the Louisville Slugger Hitting Science Center and … Continued

Wilson, Azul 3D Partner to Create New 3D-Printed Pickleball Paddle Designs

SKOKIE, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2021) – Azul 3D, a 3D printing company, has partnered with Wilson Sporting Goods to create two new 3D-printed pickleball paddle designs that will change the way the sport is played. The two paddles – the Quiet Paddle, which significantly reduces the sound from ball hits, and the Custom Core Paddle, which … Continued

Augusta Launches Freestyle Headwear Design Platform

GROVETOWN, GEORGIA (September 10, 2021) – Augusta Sportswear Brands announces its launch of FreeStyle Headwear, a proprietary new custom headwear design platform. FreeStyle Headwear provides Pacific Headwear customers the ultimate design experience by delivering the freedom to create their style in just four quick and easy steps. From flat or 3D embroidery, to leather patches in … Continued

Spalding Introduces TF Performance Basketball Line

BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY (September 2, 2021) – Spalding® introduced its new TF® line of performance basketballs that are engineered for professional, collegiate, and high school leagues, in addition to recreational and outdoor use. To announce the launch, Spalding tapped brand ambassador Damian Lillard to star in a campaign focused on his love for the game. In 1937, Spalding® debuted the first “Last … Continued

Baden Continues as Official NAIA Women’s Volleyball

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (September 8, 2021) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) agreed to terms with volleyball manufacturer Baden Sports to extend the current deal to make it the “Official Women’s Volleyball of the NAIA” through December of 2022. The agreement ensures the Baden “Perfection” volleyball will be used exclusively for NAIA postseason play. “Baden has … Continued