Polo Ralph Lauren Signs New Olympics Deal
Polo Ralph Lauren will continue its relationship with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) as an Official Outfitter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams for the 2010 and 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games...(7/2/2009)

Nike Inks 10-Year Deal with Tar Heels
According to UNC officials Wednesday, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels have signed a 10-year deal with Nike to supply athletic equipment and apparel for its sports teams...(7/1/2009)

Sport Supply Acquires Team Assets of Gus Doerner Sports
Sport Supply Group, Inc. has acquired certain assets from Gus Doerner Sports, Inc. of Evansville, IN. SSG acquired the rights to Doerner's Team Sports Division which caters to high school, college and out of school sports programs in southern Indiana. SSG did not acquire any liabilities in the transaction. Terms were not disclosed...(6/30/2009)

Dick's SG to Open in Former Joe's Location
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. will open a store in a former Joe's Sports & Outdoor in Hillsboro, OR. The store will be the second for Dick's SG in Oregon. The Hillsboro location marks the first Joe's store to be refurbished for another company, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce in Portland, OR...(6/30/2009)

eSports Gains Univ. of Michigan Apparel Contract
The University of Michigan said it has signed a 10-year contract with eSports Partners Inc., based in Dallas. The contract guarantees The University of Michigan $1.5 million the first year and rises to nearly $2.25 million by the contract's last year...(6/30/2009)

Study Finds Increased Attention to Cheerleading Safety
A new study released by the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research at the University of North Carolina recognizes an increased emphasis on cheerleading safety. The study acknowledges safety developments such as Varsity Spirit's alliance with the NCAA to enhance cheerleading safety at NCAA institutions by creating the College Cheerleading Safety Initiative...(6/30/2009)

SGMA Seeks Support for PHIT Act
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) urged its members to urge Congress to pass the Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2009 (PHIT) bill that is designed to lower health care costs. SGMA said PHIT, introduced by Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI), enjoys bi-partisan support from key members of Congress, but there are many approaches under consideration and those that they hear about the most will have the best prospects...(6/30/2009)