True Temper Sports Rebrands as TRUE Sports

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (July 22, 2019) – True Temper Sports, a sporting goods manufacturer which has provided premium performance equipment to professional and amateur athletes alike for more than 100 years, is unifying its breadth of products under one name, TRUE Sports. True Temper built its reputation by manufacturing golf shafts used by top professional golfers around … Continued

NJCAA Renews Contracts with Spalding for Basketball, Dudley for Softball

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (July 15, 2019) – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced contract renewals with Spalding® and Dudley® for five-year agreements. Spalding® will continue to serve as the official basketball while Dudley® will continue its partnership as the official softball of the association.  Spalding®, the parent company to Dudley®, initially partnered with the … Continued

Diamond Becomes Official Junior College Baseball

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (June 20, 2019) – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced a five-year agreement with Diamond® as the official baseball of the association. Diamond’s signature DI-PRO® Low Seam model will serve as the official ball. “The NJCAA is pleased to partner with Diamond® and its pristine reputation throughout the game of … Continued

First Six Businesses Qualify for NSGA Verified Independent Dealer Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Marty Maciaszek, Team Dealer Division Directormmaciaszek@nsga.org(847) 296-6742, ext. 1260 MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (June 25, 2019) – The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) is excited to announce the first six retailers and dealers in the sports industry who have achieved Verified Independent Dealer status. The NSGA Verified Independent Dealer Program was created to recognize … Continued

NCAA, NFL Meet About Football Safety

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

Hibbett Sports Appoints Crudele New Independent Board Chairman

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

Professional Women’s Hockey Players Form Players Association

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

Hockey Canada Names Two Legends Co-Chairs of 2019 Foundation Gala & Golf

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