Double First Base Required for NCAA D-I Softball in 2025-26
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved requiring a double first base to be implemented in softball for the 2025-26 academic year for Division I.
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RIP-IT Introduces New Volleyball Shoe
RIP-IT Sports has introduced its new FUTURE Volleyball Shoe, which was built for female players and not retrofitted from men’s designs.
NOCSAE Extends Youth Football Helmet Standard Implementation
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) extended the effective date of its performance standard for youth football helmets (ND006) by six months to September 1, 2027.
Gildan Acquires HanesBrands for $2.2 Billion
Gildan Activewear and HanesBrands announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Gildan will acquire HanesBrands.
Nevco Sports Acquires Scorebird
Electronic scoreboard manufacturer Nevco Sports has acquired Scorebird, a sports technology company known for its real-time scoring data solutions.
Winmark/Play It Again Sports Makes Board Change
Winmark Corporation, the parent company of Play It Again Sports, announced that Jenele C. Grassle has informed the company of her decision not to stand for re-election to the Winmark Board of Directors at its next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2026.
Gildan, S + S Activewear Enter Distribution Agreement
Gildan entered an agreement granting exclusive wholesale distribution rights to S&S Activewear for its American Apparel® brand in the U.S. imprintables market.
“Swipe Fees” Rule Overturned but Will Not Take Immediate Effect
The Merchants Payments Coalition welcomed a federal judge’s ruling overturning the Federal Reserve’s 2011 regulated rate for debit card “swipe” fees on the grounds that it was set higher than intended by Congress.
Tyrol Pickleball Partners with Kittredge and Associates
Tyrol Pickleball announced a new sales and distribution partnership with Kittredge & Associates.
John Davenport of Winmark Corporation/Play It Again Sports Joins NSGA Board of Directors
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) made a change to its Board of Directors with the appointment of John Davenport of Winmark Corporation/Play It Again Sports.