HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY (June 15, 2026) – adidas and Real Madrid C.F. announced an 8-year extension to European soccer’s most successful partnership, delivering unparalleled European, international and domestic success. First formalized in 1980 and then re-established after a short break from the 1998/1999 season, the adidas and Real Madrid partnership has seen the club become the … Continued
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA (June 15, 2026) – DICK’S Sporting Goods announced a new partnership with Lids to introduce dedicated Lids shop locations inside DICK’S stores nationwide. The partnership will expand access to Lids’ industry-leading assortment of licensed headwear while enhancing the in-store experience for sports fans. The collaboration is currently available at 46 DICK’S locations and will be … Continued
BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS (June 15, 2026) – S&S Activewear announced a new integration between its proprietary ZeroTouch production automation technology and STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine. This new integration with Fulfill Engine enhances production automation and ease of access to S&S’ proprietary ZeroTouch solution – powering decorators to operate more profitably. The integration extends ZeroTouch automation to eligible S&S products … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 8, 2026) –The NCAA, RQ+ and the Professional Association of Volleyball Officials are pleased to launch the Volleyball Line Judge Initiative, a strategic effort developed in response to concerns raised by conference commissioners regarding the availability of registered and trained volleyball line judges. Through this initiative, the NCAA national coordinator of officials, … Continued
ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (June 8, 2026) – STAHLS’, a leader in heat printing and apparel decoration technologies, will host its upcoming Heat Press Pro Day on July 9 at its Chesterfield Township SF-1 Showroom. STAHLS’ Pro Day is offering apparel decorators a hands-on training experience focused on improving production efficiency, driving sales and scaling … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 8, 2026) – The NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Rules Subcommittee and the Division II and III Rules Committee recommended that the standard game balls should be fluorescent green or yellow by the 2026-27 academic year. That would become a requirement by the 2027-28 academic year. All rules changes must be approved … Continued
FREEVILLE, NEW YORK (June 8, 2026) – The Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) announced the election of Will Rodecap, EMC, EdM as President of the AEMA Board of Directors. Rodecap, a respected leader within the equipment management profession and longtime AEMA member, was elected by the Association’s membership and will begin his term as Board President immediately following … Continued
Rawlings® is introducing its renowned Gold Glove Award to the newly-formed professional softball organization, Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL).
S&S Activewear announced the appointment of Enrique Escalona as Vice President, General Manager of Canada.
Merchants Call on OCC to Drop Swipe Fee Rule, Saying Price-Fixing Impact Could Go ‘Far Beyond’ Credit Cards.