2020 News Releases
December 23, 2020 - Innovatus Acquires Kranos Assets, Schutt Sports
December 22, 2020 - Schutt Umbrella Company Files for Chapter 7
December 21, 2020 - Sportsman's Wearhouse to Join Great American Outdoors Group
December 18, 2020 - NJCAA Announces Four Emerging Sports
December 16, 2020 - NRF, Industry Groups Challenge California OSHA Ruling
December 14, 2020 - Virginia High School Athletes Not Required to Wear Masks
December 11, 2020 - Markwort Purchases Training Bat
December 3, 2020 - AAU President & CEO Roger Goudy Passes Away
November 25, 2020 - Bison, NFHS Renew Partnership
November 25, 2020 - James Keen Sr. of Cliff Keen Athletic Passes Away
November 24, 2020 - Dick's Sporting Goods Announces Leadership Changes
November 23, 2020 - Collier New CEO of Jack Wolfskin
November 23, 2020 - NRF Expects 2020 Holiday Sales Growth
November 20, 2020 - US Lacrosse Goalie Chest Protector Rules Begin in 2021
November 18, 2020 - Guidance Clarifies Deductible Expenses on PPP Loans
November 18, 2020 - NSRA Names Denkler President
November 17, 2020 - NFHS Electronic Whistle Volleyball Officiating Video
November 16, 2020 - NRF: Consumers Embrace Earlier Holiday Shopping
November 15, 2020 - Markwort Acquires Arm Strong Baseball
November 11, 2020 - Edwards Named Famous Footwear President
November 10, 2020 - SV Sports Aims to Diversify Sporting Goods Retail
November 4, 2020 - Canadian Private Equity Group Purchases Kahunaverse
October 23, 2020 - Wisconsin Study on COVID and High School Sports
October 20, 2020 - Academy Partners with Three College Conferences
October 16, 2020 - Escalade Acquires Billiards Manufacturer
October 14, 2020 - Study on COVID Disruption on Youth Sports Programs
October 6, 2020 - NAIA Passes Name, Image, Likeness Legislation
September 24, 2020 - REI Carbon Neutrality Commitment, Climate Platform
September 23, 2020 - NHFS, NFL Partner to Promote High School Football
September 22, 2020 - Markwort Receives Green Business Award
September 17, 2020 - Shock Doctor Releases Black Lives Matter Football Lip Guards
September 16, 2020 - Rawlings, UCLA Partner on Tailgating Products
September 16, 2020 - NCAA Baseball Rules Changes 2020-21
September 3, 2020 - California High School Sports Participation Sets Eighth Straight Record
September 3, 2020 - Augusta, Perfect Game Apparel Partnership
August 25, 2020 - NFHS Update on 2019-20 Participation
August 25, 2020 - NFHS Executive Director's August 2020 Update
August 25, 2020 - NJCAA Rebrands Logos
August 18, 2020 - Wilson, Serena Williams Introduce New Tennis Racket
August 15, 2020 - MyHOUSE Signs Fourth Female Wrestler
August 6, 2020 - Schutt Launches New Splash Shields
July 31, 2020 - NAIA Postpones Football, Other Fall Sports to Spring 2021
July 30, 2020 - NCAA Rules for Commemorative Patches in 2020-21
July 29, 2020 - NCAA Baseball 2020-21 Rules Proposals
July 27, 2020 - NOCSAE 2020 Summer Meeting Recap
July 14, 2020 - Wilson Names Dudy New President
July 13, 2020 - NJCAA Moves Football, Soccer, Volleyball to Spring 2021
July 9, 2020 - California Community Colleges Move Fall Sports to Spring 2021
July 8, 2020 - NFHS: Field Hockey Eyewear No Longer Required
July 1, 2020 - NRF: Recession Could Be Easing
June 25, 2020 - Modell's Resumes Bankruptcy Sales
June 22, 2020 - Four States Add Girls High School Wrestling
June 17, 2020 - Wrestling Among NCAA Emerging Women's Sports
June 5, 2020 - NFHS Allows Schutt Splash Shields for Football in 2020
June 3, 2020 - Wigwam Mills Leadership Changes
June 2, 2020 - Thorlos, Experia Bands Licensed
May 27, 2020 - OrderMyGear Receives Innovation Award
May 19, 2020 - NFHS Guidelines for Return to Athletics, Activities
May 14, 2020 - NAIA, Molten Extend Men's Volleyball Partnership
May 13, 2020 - Wilson Replaces Spalding as Official Ball of NBA
May 12, 2020 - LIGHT Helmets Won't Sell to NFL
May 11, 2020 - NFHS Votes Down Basketball Shot Clock Proposal
May 8, 2020 - Mueller Sports Medicine Becomes Platinum Sponsor for PFATS
May 4, 2020 - NAIA, NFL Partner on Women's Flag Football in 2021
May 4, 2020 - Cathy Pryor Named President of Franklin Retail Solutions
May 1, 2020 - NFHS Allows Padded Caps in Water Polo
April 30, 2020 - NFHS, USA Field Hockey Announce Partnership
April 30, 2020 - NCAA Delays Rule Changes in Five Sports for One Year
April 28, 2020 - Uniforms Part of Numerous NFHS Wrestling Rule Changes for 2020-21
April 24, 2020 - NFHS Rules for Four Spring Sports Won't Change for 2021
April 21, 2020 - NCAA Football Jersey Changes for 2020
April 14, 2020 - USA Swimming Logo Allowed on High School Suits
March 30, 2020 - Escalade Names New President & CEO
March 23, 2020 - NAIA Extends Basketball Partnership with Spalding
March 6, 2020 - United Women's Soccer Partnership with Image Apparel Solutions
March 11, 2020 - Modell's Sporting Goods Files for Bankruptcy
March 10, 2020 - NOCSAE Begins Developing Youth Football Helmet Standard
March 2, 2020 - ASB Acquires Team Division of Universal Athletic
March 2, 2020 - Sales for Sporting Goods Stores Fall for Third Straight Year
March 2, 2020 - Louisville Slugger Model Baseball Bat Ruled Non-Compliant
February 28, 2020 - NCAA Football Proposed Rule Changes for 2020
February 27, 2020 - NCAA Women's Volleyball Rule Changes for 2020
February 27, 2020 - Baden CEO & President Michael Schindler Passes Away
February 24, 2020 - Modell's Sporting Goods Unveils Campaign to Save Business
February 13, 2020 - John A. McArthur, Founder of Johnny Mac's, Passes Away at 92
February 10, 2020 - T-H Marine Acquires Maurice Sporting Goods' Marine Division
February 7, 2020 - NFHS Field Hockey Uniform Changes for 2020
February 6, 2020 - No New NFHS Football Rules for Uniforms and Equipment in 2020
February 1, 2020 - Pop Warner, USA Football Announce Partnership
January 31, 2020 - OrderMyGear Names New CFO
January 30, 2020 - Cascade Maverik Expands Partnership with US Lacrosse
January 30, 2020 - Face Masks Allowed in NFHS Volleyball Rule Changes for 2020
January 29, 2020 - Winmark Corporation Announces Governance Changes
January 27, 2020 - NCAA Division II and III Adds Emerging Women's Sports
January 27, 2020 - United Women's Soccer Teams With Knit Wit Apparel
January 10, 2020 - NCAA Proposes Women's Volleyball Uniform and Apparel Changes for 2020
January 8, 2020 - True Names Considine New CEO
January 7, 2020 - NOCSAE Receives Standards Developer Accreditation
2019 News Releases
November 25, 2019 - Augusta Announces Launch of FreeStyle Sublimation
November 22, 2019 - National Sports Organizations Rule Changes
November 21, 2019 - TRUE Sports Partners with National Lacrosse League
November 20, 2019 - CCM, Bauer Receive Source For Sports Awards
November 14, 2019 - OrderMyGear, Sports, Inc., Announce Technology Partnership
November 6, 2019 - Rebel Athletic Partners with Eric McCrite Company
November 6, 2019 - NFHS Voice: Setting High School Rules
November 4, 2019 - Mueller Sports Medicine Partners with Pro Orthopedic Devices
October 29, 2019 - NCAA Moving Toward Athletes Having Ability to Get Paid
October 24, 2019 - Mississippi Discontinues High School Girls Slow-Pitch Softball
October 23, 2019 - REI Says Black Friday Closing Not Enough
October 17, 2019 - Wilson's Mike Dowse Leaves for USTA
October 1, 2019 - NFHS Rules Adidas Adizero 8.0 SK Football Shoe Noncompliant
September 25, 2019 - NFHS Voice: High School Football Thriving, Not Dying
September 18, 2019 - NAERA Letter on Helmet Reconditioning Recommendations
September 17, 2019 - Mayfield Athletics Files Lawsuit Against NOCSAE
September 12, 2019 - NCAA Men's Lacrosse Approves Commotio Cordis Protection
September 12, 2019 - True Sports Launches True Diamond Science for Youth Baseball Bats
September 9, 2019 - NJCAA Creates Esports Association for Junior Colleges
August 27, 2019 - Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Elects Three Innovators for Induction in 2020
August 26, 2019 - Participation in High School Sports Declines for First Time in 30 Years
August 22, 2019 - USSSA Makes 13U Baseball Bat Standard Change, Picks New Bat Testing Lab
August 22, 2019 - Wilson Launches Tennis Ball Designed for Sustainability
August 21, 2019 - Outdoor Retailer Cancels November Show, Combines with Snow Show
August 14, 2019 - NCAA Baseball to Require NOCSAE Chest Protectors in 2019-20
August 12, 2019 - ASB Sports Acquires The Graphic Edge
August 12, 2019 - NOCSAE Issues Clarification on Football Helmet Certification to NOCSAE Standard
August 7, 2019 - G-Form Announces New CEO
August 5, 2019 - Johnson-Lambe Acquires New Bern Sporting Goods Team Division
August 1, 2019 - Augusta Sports Brands Acquires Pacific Headwear
July 30, 2019 - NFHS Announces Boys Lacrosse Rule Changes
July 26, 2019 - NOCSAE Summer Standards Meeting Recap
July 23, 2019 - NFHS, US Lacrosse Announce Girls Lacrosse Rule Changes
July 22, 2019 - True Temper Rebrands as True Sports
July 17, 2019 - NFHS Unveils New Logo
July 15, 2019 - NJCAA Renews Spalding Basketball, Dudley Softball Contracts
June 27, 2019 - Bats Highlight NFHS Softball Rule Changes
June 26, 2019 - NCAA Wrestlers Can Compete in Special Shorts in 2019-20
June 20, 2019 - Diamond Becomes Official NJCAA Baseball
June 20, 2019 - NCAA, NFL Meet About Football Safety
June 18, 2019 - Select Hibbett Stores Carry New Nike N7 2019 Collection
June 6, 2019 - NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Rule Changes for 2019-20
June 5, 2019 - NOCSAE Issues Consumer Alert About "KSone" Lacrosse Balls
June 3, 2019 - Women's Wrestling, Acrobatics, Tumbling Among NCAA Emerging Sports
May 25, 2019 - NFHS Basketball Rule Changes Include Contrasting Jersey and Number Colors
May 24, 2019 - Hibbett Appoints Anthony Crudele New Independent Board Chairman
May 11, 2019 - Mueller Sports Medicine Sponsors Athletic Training Therapy Group
May 6, 2019 - REI Names Artz New President & CEO
May 3, 2019 - KJK Completes Purchase of Slovenian-Based Elan
April 23, 2019 - NFHS Swimming and Diving Rule Changes for 2019-20
April 20, 2019 - Wilson Partners with Autism Speaks on Limited-Edition Baseball Equipment
April 15, 2019 - NJCAA, Adidas Extend Partnership Through 2021
April 2, 2019 - Cheek/Jaw Protection for Baseball Helmets Permitted in High School
March 21, 2019 - Hibbett President & CEO Jeff Rosenthal Announces Retirement
February 28, 2019 - Pop Warner First National Football Organization to Eliminate Three-Point Stance
February 14, 2019 - NRF Releases 2018 Holiday Shopping Results
February 12, 2019 - REI CEO Jerry Stritzke Resigns
February 12, 2019 - Adidas Set to Launch Fitness Accessories in US
February 11, 2019 - Jersey Numbers Part of NFHS Football Rule Changes
February 5, 2019 - NRF Forecasts 2019 Retail Sales Growth
February 1, 2019 - NFHS Volleyball Uniform Rules Get Overhaul
January 31, 2019 - NFHS Delays Use of Field Hockey Goggles Requirement to 2020 Season
January 25, 2019 - Under Armour, Virgin Galactic Team to Design Tech Spacewear
January 25, 2019 - MLB, Nike, Fanatics Form 10-Year Partnership
January 25, 2019 - Bass Pro-Cabela's Names Mike McDermott New President
January 22, 2019 - 2UNDR Announces Partnership with Star Golfer Rickie Fowler
January 18, 2019 - SG Helmets Rebrands as LIGHT Helmets
January 2, 2019 - OrderMyGear Appoints CEO
2018 News Releases
November 28, 2018 - Decathlon Names New Chairman
November 14, 2018 - Colorado High Schools Switch to Wilson K1 Gold Volleyball for 2019
November 7, 2018 - Hibbett, NIKE Commemorate Native American Heritage Month
November 6, 2018 - Middleton Partners Acquires O2COOL, Plans to Establish Maurice Outdoors
November 2, 2018 - Rule Changes by National Sports Organizations
October 30, 2018 - New Balance Names Joe Preston to Succeed Rob DeMartini as CEO
October 25, 2018 - Stahls', World Emblem International Announce Partnership
October 24, 2018 - Golf Town, Sporting Life Merge
October 17, 2018 - Shifting Demographics' Effect on Future of Hockey, NHL
October 11, 2018 - Retail Organizations Release 2018 Holiday Sales Growth Forecasts
October 5, 2018 - 3N2 Named Exclusive NJCAA Officials Apparel Provider
September 28, 2018 - ASB Sports Announces Three Acquisitions
September 19, 2018 - Founder Sport Group Acquires Teamwork Athletic Apparel
September 14, 2018 - NCAA Beach Volleyball Rule Updates
August 30, 2018 - CPSC Issues Product Recall for BSN Sports, Cybex
August 29, 2018 - NCAA Football Pants Rules Take Effect for 2018
August 24, 2018 - High School Participation Increases for 29th Straight Year
August 22, 2018 - REI Extends Used Gear Digital Platform
August 17, 2018 - NJCAA Names Zephyr Official Headwear
August 16, 2018 - NJCAA Selects Official Football, Beach Volleyball
August 8, 2018 - Carleen Gray Named New CEO of GroupeSTAHL North America
August 8, 2018 - Massachusetts Aligns with NFHS on Football, Volleyball, Baseball Rules
August 8, 2018 - Adidas Has Football Shoe Ruled Non-Compliant by NFHS, NCAA
August 7, 2018 - Implus Acquires SKLZ
August 2, 2018 - Champion Named Official Apparel, Uniform Provider of NFHS
July 26, 2018 - Rawlings Introduces New Baseball Helmet with Facial Extension Piece
July 26, 2018 - NCAA Women's Bowling Makes Three Uniform Changes
July 20, 2018 - NCAA Recommends 20-Second Play Clock for Baseball
July 17, 2018 - Academy Becomes Official Retailer of SEC
July 11, 2018 - ADA, NBS to Merge on September 1
July 9, 2018 - NFHS Softball and Track and Field Rules Changes
July 5, 2018 - NFHS Delays New NOCSAE Baseball Standard to 2020
July 2, 2018 - NOCSAE Football Helmet Standard Pushed Back to May 2019
June 25, 2018 - California Privacy Law Enacted to Allow Customers to Opt Out of Sale of Personal Information
June 20, 2018 - NCAA Recommends Track and Field Uniform Rule
June 18, 2018 - Finish Line, JD Sports Fashion Complete Merger
June 11, 2018 - USA Baseball Takes Strict Stance Against Bat Tampering
June 6, 2018 - Russell Athletic, Augusta Sportswear Announce Partnership
June 6, 2018 - USSSA Removes All CF Zen Bats from USSSA Disallowed Bats List
June 5, 2018 - Rawlings Sale to Private Equity Firm Includes Major League Baseball
May 16, 2018 - Academy Sports & Outdoors Names New Chairman and CEO
May 15, 2018 - CHAMPRO Announces Rebrand
May 14, 2018 - NCAA Proposes Arm Padding for Women's Basketball
May 14, 2018 - NFHS Rule Change Clarifies Basketball Cover
May 8, 2018 - NOCSAE Statement on Add-On Products
May 4, 2018 - Bill Belichick Among Big Names Appointed to President's Council for Sports
May 2, 2018 - Mueller Sports Medicine Names John Cayer New President
April 24, 2018 - Connecticut's Niehoff Selected New NFHS Executive Director
April 23, 2018 - Wilson, NCAA Extend Basketball Partnership
April 18, 2018 - NFHS-NCAA Rules Meeting Recap
April 18, 2018 - NFL, NFLPA Prohibit Use of 10 Helmet Models
April 6, 2018 - NOCSAE Issues Warning About Counterfeit Lacrosse Balls
April 5, 2018 - A.D. Starr Named Official Ball of Little League World Series
March 1, 2018 - MyHOUSE Sports Gear, WPIAL Partner on Wrestling Apparel
January 30, 2018 - Schuylkill Valley Sports Announces Leadership Change in Team & Group Sales Department
January 8, 2018 - Bob Gardner Announces Retirement As NFHS Executive Director
January 5, 2018 - Spalding Enters Agreement With BSN SPORTS in Four Team Sports Categories
2017 News Releases
November 15, 2017 - Athletic Dealers of America & Nation's Best Sports Fall Athletic Market
November 13, 2017 - WarDog Lacrosse Joins Major League Lacrosse Equipment Suppliers
August 28, 2017 - ADA & NBS Partner to Co-Locate Fall Athletic Market
July 5, 2017 - NFHS Announces Two Important Baseball Rule Changes; New Rules in Track and Field and Softball
February 8, 2017 - NFHS Approves Fee Increase in Authenticating Mark Program
January 31, 2017 - Finalized NOCSAE Standards for Football Helmets, Baseball and Lacrosse Chest Protectors Take Effect in 2018
2016 News Releases
December 1, 2016 - USA, Inc. Joins the Athletic Dealers of America
November 1, 2016 - George's Sporting Goods Joins the Athletic Dealers of America
April 14, 2016 - Eleventh Annual Team Dealer Market
February 10, 2016 - NSGA Applauds Senate for Pledging To Move Marketplace Fairness Act Forward
January 8, 2016 - Image Apparel Solutions announces rebranding and new name for knitwear line
2015 News Releases
December 23, 2015 - Mueller Sports Medicine Announces #NeedAHero Winner
December 8, 2015 - Nike Signs Lebron James to Lifetime Deal
October 29, 2015 - NSGA Applauds Introduction of PHIT Act in U.S. Senate and Urges Congress To Pass This Important Legislation
September 10, 2015 - Step it Up! The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities
August 26, 2015 - Shock Doctor, McDavid Form United Sports Brands
August 13, 2015 - High School Sports Participation Increases for 26th Consecutive Year
August 3, 2015 - NSSRA Announces New POS Data Trend Reporting Partnership
July 31, 2015 - D&H Distributing to Exhibit at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Show August 5-8
June 8, 2015 - June is Great Outdoors Month™ 2015
May 27, 2015 - Hibbett Sports Sets Sights on Raising $100,000 for the American Heart Association
May 8, 2015 - Hibbett Sports Opens 1,000th Store
March 26, 2015 - Shock Doctor, McDavid Agree to Merger
March 23, 2015 - Wilson Acquires Louisville Slugger Brand
March 11, 2015 - Mueller Sports Medicine Recognized by NFL for Support of Professional Football Athletic Trainers
March 3, 2015 - Mizuno Expands Partnership with Back On My Feet
March 3, 2015 - Team Dealer Market Finds New Home in North Carolina
January 8, 2015 - Bauer Hockey to Open First Retail Stores
January 8, 2015 - Dick's Sporting Goods Voluntarily Recalls Fitness Gear Inversion Table
January 5, 2015 - Mizuno USA Hires Mark Sheehan as VP of Running Product Management
2014 News Releases
December 5, 2014 - Bicycle Helmets Recalled by UVEX for Risk of Injury
November 30, 2014 - TAG to Focus on Branded Products, No Longer Act as Buying Group
November 12, 2014 - Stahls' Releases 2015 NHL Winter Classic Kits
November 12, 2014 - Schutt Acquires Additional Adams USA Assets
September 4, 2014 - John C. Clark Jr., of Clark's Sporting Goods, Passes Away
August 20, 2014 - Football Jump Helps High School Participation Numbers Hit All-Time High
July 15, 2014 - Russell Athletic Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Little League Baseball
July 3, 2014 - GroupeSTAHL Appoints Chris Lawson as CEO
July 1, 2014 - Academy Sports + Outdoors Expands Headquarters
June 30, 2014 - Sport Chalet to be Acquired by Versa Capital's Vestis Retail Group
June 20, 2014 - Fleet Feet Introduces Experience 2.0 at National Franchise Conference
June 18, 2014 - Modell's to GO International
May 20, 2014 - President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Announces 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
May 16, 2014 - Athletic Dealers of America Moves Into New Headquarters
May 6, 2014 - Sport Chalet Celebrates 55 Years in Business With Look at Fitness Trends
March 15, 2014 - Mizuno Will Open New Distribution Center in 2015
March 1, 2014 - TaylorMade-adidas Golf Makes Commitment to PGA Junior League Golf
February 27, 2014 - NFL player Matt Elam Takes Off-Season Job at The Finish Line
February 21, 2014 - Hibbett's Joins Athletic Dealers of America
February 15, 2014 - Mueller Sports Medicine Signs Tennis Star Rafael Nadal to Endorsement Deal