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November 24, 2021
Nike and Skechers Settle Three Patent Suits
Nike Inc. and Skechers USA Inc. have reached a deal to end three lawsuits in the Central District of California in their long-running battle over intellectual property. According to filings on Friday, the two companies attended a mediation before Judge James Holderman on Nov. 16 where the parties agreed to...
November 23, 2021
Nike Doubles Down on Mental Health
Nike announced its new “Mind Sets” program last week, and it’s all about helping users prioritize their mental health. The goal is to get people to “move in any way that feels good for their mental well-being.” Mind Sets will deliver custom movement programs and mental health content across the...
November 22, 2021
Six Times Triathlon Weirdly Got Mainstream Attention
Our little sport doesn’t always make the news, but when it does you can be sure it’ll be for something wacky. Triathlete
November 19, 2021
Auto interest in electric bikes grows as Porsche buys Greyp
GreyP Bikes has announced that Porsche has upped its stake in the business from ten percent to a holding that gives it a majority control of the company. Porsche first took an interest with its early stake in 2018 via its investment vehicle Porsche Ventures. The initial stake was acquired...
November 19, 2021
Busted: Police Capture Massive $1.5M Bike Theft Ring
On Wednesday, a grand jury indicted eight individuals for causing $1.5 million in damage to bikes and vehicles during a crime spree in Colorado’s Front Range. They face a total of 227 counts, ranging from burglary to first-degree theft.
November 18, 2021
Nike teams up with Roblox to create a virtual world called Nikeland
Nike is teaming up with Roblox to create a virtual world called Nikeland, where users will be able to dress up their avatars in Nike-branded sneakers and apparel. Nikeland will be free for now, but could be a place to try out new products and gauge consumers’ interests. CNBC
November 17, 2021
300 Minutes a Week of Moderate Exercise May Help Ward Off Cancer
More than 46,000 cancer cases in the United States might be prevented each year if almost all of us walked for about 45 minutes a day, according to an eye-opening new study of inactivity, exercise and malignancies. The study, which analyzed cancer incidence and the physical activity habits of nearly 600,000...
November 17, 2021
Should Road Races Separate the Pros from the Masses?
While the benefit to giving elite women their own race seems obvious, the question of giving male marathoners a separate start is more contentious. Earlier this month, for the first time in its 50-year history, the New York City Marathon had a separate start time for the men’s elite field,...
November 17, 2021
Peloton Sues Rivals Over Alleged Patent Infringement
Peloton has filed lawsuits against rivals Echelon and iFit over alleged patent infringement related to the company’s on-demand fitness classes. Known for its at-home bikes and treadmills, Peloton is seeking compensation and a court order that would prevent Echelon and iFit from selling their alleged patent-violating products until the patents...
November 16, 2021
Peloton Soars After Stock Offering Attracts Major Investors
Peloton Interactive Inc. jumped as much as 15% after a $1 billion stock offering drew the interest of major investors, a sign Wall Street is ready to look past a grim forecast earlier this month. The shares rose as high as $54.45, marking the biggest intraday gain since March. The...