KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (June 19, 2026) – The National Administrative Council (NAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has approved women’s flag football as the NAIA’s 30th championship sport, elevating the sport from invitational to championship status beginning with the 2026-27 academic year and culminating in the inaugural NAIA Women’s Flag Football National Championship … Continued
PORTLAND, OREGON (June 18, 2026) – Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Joe Vernachio will be the next President of SOREL, effective June 22, 2026. Founded in 1962, SOREL is a leader in functional and lifestyle footwear that can be worn anywhere from the tundra to the streets of New York City. “We’re excited to welcome … Continued
Davis Whitfield has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the NFHS, effective August 1, 2026.
BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS (June 17, 2026) – S&S Activewear announced plans to add Ariat International to its expanding portfolio, with availability expected in Spring 2027. One of the most recognizable names in western and workwear apparel, Ariat will support S&S Activewear’s continued strategy of bringing customers brands with strong consumer demand while expanding access to growing categories … Continued
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (June 15, 2026) – As the 2025-26 school year came to a close, several reports surfaced dealing with budget shortages in school districts that threatened a reduction or elimination of school-based athletics programs. From Wyoming to New Jersey and Pennsylvania – and other states in between – school leaders are trying to keep … Continued
WASHINGTON, DC (June 15, 2026) — The Merchant Payments Coalition (MPC) expressed disappointment with a federal judge’s preliminary approval of a proposed settlement of merchants’ lawsuit over Visa and Mastercard credit card swipe fees, saying the settlement still fails to provide adequate relief. “The vast majority of merchants oppose this proposed settlement,” said Doug Kantor, MPC … Continued
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