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May 8, 2026
Porsche shuts down Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, resulting in over 500 job losses
Porsche eBike Performance GmbH will be discontinued following the planned sale of Porsche AG’s stakes in Bugatti Rimac and the Rimac Group, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. The subsidiaries Cellforce Group GmbH, based in Kirchentellinsfurt, Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, based in Ottobrunn, and Cetitec GmbH, based in Pforzheim, are to be...
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May 8, 2026
Ex-Olympic medallist CJ Ujah arrested for alleged cryptocurrency fraud
On Wednesday, British sprinter and ex-Olympic medallist Chijindu (CJ) Ujah was one of 10 suspects arrested in an investigation into cryptocurrency fraud across southern England. Ujah, a world 4x100m champion, two-time European 100m champion and Diamond League Final winner, is alleged to be involved with an organised crime group suspected...
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May 8, 2026
Giant points to improved margins in Q1, says WRO cost $2.6 million in the quarter
Giant Group is noting that new product launches helped increase its gross margin rate in the first quarter, when the manufacturer recorded a net loss after tax of NT$200 million ($6.37 million). The company also reported a one-time cost of NT$80 million ($2.56 million) related to the Withhold Release Order...
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May 8, 2026
Electrolit® Serves Up New Athlete Signing with Pro Tennis Player Emilio Nava
Houston, TX /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Electrolit® – the number one rapid hydration beverage – today announced the signing of Mexican American professional tennis player Emilio Nava, one of the sport’s most promising young talents who went on a consecutive three-title ATP Challenger run in 2025, as its newest athlete partner, supporting...
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May 8, 2026
Inaugural Mt. Soledad Hill Climb to Take Place Memorial Day Weekend in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The inaugural Mt. Soledad Hill Climb presented by Kaiser Permanente will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, offering participants a unique Memorial Day weekend experience centered around effort, reflection, and community. The 1.8-mile (3km) uphill course begins at the base of Mt. Soledad...
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May 8, 2026
Electrolit® Expands C-Store Momentum with 7-Eleven Exclusive Pineapple Coconut Flavor
Houston, TX /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Electrolit® – the number one rapid hydration beverage – unveils the launch of Pineapple Coconut, a new, limited-edition flavor created exclusively for 7-Eleven stores nationwide in time for the summer months. The tropical-inspired release marks the latest step in Electrolit’s channel-focused innovation strategy as the brand...
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May 8, 2026
Quintana Roo Partners with Athlete and Content Creator Owen “Pedz” Peddle ahead of IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca
Chattanooga, TN/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Quintana Roo Bicycles is excited to announce a partnership with Owen Peddle — known to his 91,500 Instagram followers and 35,800 TikTok followers as Owen Pedz — a former DJ whose remarkable personal transformation through endurance sport has made him one of the most authentic and relatable...
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May 7, 2026
Thule Group Acquires Dog Harness Maker Curli AG
Thule Group has agreed to acquire Swiss-based curli AG, a leading maker of premium dog harnesses sold in about 60 countries, to expand its fast-growing dog transportation product line. Curli reported 6.4 million CHF in revenue for 2025 with a 20% EBIT margin, and its products complement Thule's offerings for...
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May 7, 2026
Half the peloton is ill’ – manure blamed as riders fall ill ahead of Giro d’Italia, creating drama for some teams
Multiple riders fell ill after competing in the Famenne Ardenne Classic in Belgium last weekend, with symptoms blamed on campylobacter bacteria from cow manure splashed onto their drinking bottles during rainy conditions. The illness, causing stomach pains, diarrhea, fever, and vomiting, has lasted up to a week for many, hitting...
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May 7, 2026
MyWhoosh introduces anti-doping tests to virtual cycling races – here’s how it will work
MyWhoosh has today announced a “first of its kind” anti-doping initiative for virtual racers on its cycling platform. The indoor cycling app says the random drug tests will “strengthen trust in elite virtual racing and protect clean athletes” and “represents a major step in MyWhoosh’s commitment to professional standards”. MyWhoosh, which hosts...
