Foot Locker Promotes Bracken to President

Foot Locker, Inc., announced that Franklin R. Bracken, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, has been named to the role of President, effective immediately.

Rebel Athletic Receives Private Equity Investment

Rebel Athletic, which specializes in couture Allstar and cheerleading apparel, announced a strategic minority investment from Main Post Partners, a private equity firm specializing in founder-run high-growth challenger brands.

Rawlings, USSSA Extend Long-Standing Partnership

The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) and Rawlings Sporting Goods have agreed to extend their partnership through 2028 in their goal of benefitting players, coaches, families and fans of USSSA diamond sports. 

Longshoremen, East/Gulf Coast Ports Sign Six-Year Deal

Leaders from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd., (USMX) officially signed an extension to their Master Contract that will be effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2030.

Premier League Enters Soccer Ball Deal with PUMA

The Premier League and global sports company PUMA announced an official partnership for PUMA to become the Official Ball Supplier of the Premier League, starting this summer with the 2025-26 season.