United Sports Brands Names New CEO
United Sports Brands announced the appointment of Phil Gyori as CEO.
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Premier Ice Prospects Partners with 200×85 to Help Grow Girls Hockey
Premier Ice Prospects (PIP Hockey) and 200×85 announced a strategic merger aimed at maximizing experiences and developmental opportunities for girls youth hockey players.
Illinois High Schools Add Girls Flag Football
Girls flag football will become an officially sanctioned high school sport in the fall of 2024.
US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – October 2023
The US Census Bureau released its Monthly Retail Trade report for October 2023.
NSGA, NSSRA Sign AFT Letter Requesting Extension of Chinese Tariffs Exclusions
NSGA and NSSRA signed on to an Americans for Free Trade letter sent to the US Trade Representative requesting an extension of Section 301 Tariffs Exclusions and a four-year review.
National Sports Organization Rule Changes for 2024
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) conducted its annual check with national sports organizations on rule changes for 2024.
Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer James L. Easton Passes Away
James L. “Jim” Easton, a 1994 inductee into the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame, passed away on December 4 at 88.
Authentic Brands Group Enters Partnership to Produce Reebok Equipment
Authentic Brands Group announced a long-term partnership with Sakar International for Sakar to design, manufacture and distribute Reebok-branded equipment and electronics products.
Franklin Becomes Exclusive Volleyball of Pro Volleyball Federation
A multi-year agreement was announced where Franklin Sports’ newly designed REAL Pro Volleyball will become the exclusive volleyball of the new Pro Volleyball Federation.
Marucci, Diamond Kinetics Unveil “Smart Bat” Approved for USSSA In-Game Use
Marucci and Diamond Kinetics developed the Marucci CATX Smart baseball bat with an integrated sensor. It has been approved for use in USSSA in-game play.