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US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – May 2026 

DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (July 28, 2026) – According to the US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of May reached $5.39 billion, representing an increase of 10.5 percent compared to the prior year. Thus far in 2026, YTD sales are up 7.5 percent vs. 2025.  Information for June will be available next month.  Important side note: As a reminder, in an effort to provide you with the most accurate data possible, NSGA waits until the … Continued

NCAA Hockey Requiring Cut-Resistant Equipment in 2027-28

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 23, 2026) – NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey players and National Collegiate (NC) women’s players will be required to wear cut-resistant equipment starting with the 2027-28 season. Currently, players have the option of wearing this type of equipment.  For the 2026-27 academic year, players are encouraged to wear protective equipment intended … Continued

NFHS: Time to Prepare for Heat-Related Illness Prevention

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 24, 2026) – The heat is on – and so is the smoke and haze – as millions of middle school and high school student-athletes and participants in activities like marching band get set to begin the fall seasons in our nation’s schools. In addition to football, coaches in many other fall … Continued

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