NCAA Baseball Rule Proposals for 2026-27

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 16, 2026) – Technology rules and the use of larger bases and safety bases in baseball were addressed for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year by the NCAA Division I Baseball Rules Subcommittee and the Division II and Division III Baseball Rules Committee. Both groups met and recommended proposals for the 2026-27 academic … Continued

STAHLS’ Adds Siser to Family of Companies

ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (July 16, 2026) – STAHLS’ announced the addition of Siser, a global leader in heat transfer vinyl (HTV) and material innovation, as part of the STAHLS’ family of companies. STAHLS’ and Siser share a long history of working together to support apparel decorators through innovative products, industry education and a commitment … Continued

Mueller Announces Finalists for Inaugural 2026 REVIVE Award

PRAIRIE DU SAC, WISCONSIN (July 16, 2026) – Mueller Sports Medicine announced the final three athletes for the 2026 REVIVE Award, recognizing collegiate student-athletes who have shown extraordinary resilience, determination, and the ability to overcome life’s most difficult challenges. Selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, these three finalists represent the very best of what … Continued

STAHLS’ Hosts Sold-Out Pro Day

CHESTERFIELD, MICHIGAN (July 13, 2026) — STAHLS’ recently welcomed apparel decorators, print professionals and business owners from across the region to its SF-1 Innovation Center for a sold-out Pro Day, giving attendees an up-close look at the latest innovations in heat printing, custom transfers and print-on-demand fulfillment. Designed as a hands-on educational experience, the event … Continued

NAIA, Molten Renew Men’s Volleyball Partnership

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (July 9, 2026) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed its partnership with Molten USA, extending the company’s designation as the Official Men’s Volleyball of the NAIA through May 2029. The renewed agreement reinforces a shared commitment to advancing men’s volleyball by providing NAIA student-athletes with high-quality equipment and … Continued

Wisconsin Collegiate Conference Renews Wilson Partnership

MADISON, WISCONSIN (July 10, 2026) – The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) renewed its partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods as the conference’s official provider of game balls and equipment for basketball, football, soccer and tennis. Through this renewed partnership, WIAC student-athletes and member institutions will continue to compete with Wilson’s equipment during conference competition and … Continued

High School Track and Field Rule Changes Focus on Risk Reduction

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 9, 2026) — Two revisions in field events rules focused on reducing risk of injury highlight changes in high school track and field rules for the 2027 outdoor season. The two field events rules were among four revisions recommended by the NFHS Track and Field Rules Committee at its meeting last month … Continued

Pitchers Allowed to Receive One-Way Communication in High School Softball

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 9, 2026) — Pitchers will now join catchers as the only players in high school softball permitted to receive one-way electronic communication from the dugout, effective with the 2027 season. This change was one of four recommendations by the NFHS Softball Rules Committee during its June 14-16 meeting in Indianapolis. All recommendations … Continued

S + S Names Eckhardt Senior VP of US Sales

BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS (July 9, 2026) – S&S announced the appointment of veteran commercial leader Sean Eckhardt as Senior Vice President of U.S. Sales. Eckhardt joins S&S with nearly 30 years of commercial leadership experience and a proven track record of leading high-performing sales organizations, driving transformational growth and developing winning teams. In this role, he … Continued