AUGUSTA, GEORGIA (August 1, 2019) – Augusta Sportswear Brands, a leader in sports apparel, uniforms and accessories, announced it has acquired Pacific Headwear, a privately held company based in Coburg, Oregon. The terms of the agreement were not announced. With its strong brand name and international reputation as a leader in the team and lifestyle headwear … Continued
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
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
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 17, 2019) — As the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) heads into the next 100 years of leading high school sports and other activity programs nationwide, it will be doing so with a new logo. The new logo was unveiled to the membership earlier this month at the close of … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Marty Maciaszek, Team Dealer Division Directormmaciaszek@nsga.org(847) 296-6742, ext. 1260 MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS (July 10, 2019) – Jerry Turner, a 2004 Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame inductee who fueled the growth of the athletic footwear business, passed away Tuesday at age 84 in Los Angeles. Turner died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by … Continued
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
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
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
