July 8, 2021

Michael Avenatti sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for attempting to extort Nike

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced celebrity lawyer turned criminal defendant Michael Avenatti to 30 months in prison for attempting to extort millions of dollars from Nike. Avenatti, who rose to fame as Stormy Daniels' lawyer, was convicted in February 2020 of three counts for threatening to publicly accuse the sportswear company...

July 8, 2021

Adidas auction of Reebok takes a hit as key bidder Authentic Brands drops out

A key bidder has dropped out of the auction for Reebok, making it more likely that German-based Adidas will take an even bigger hit on its disastrous, 15-year stint as the owner of the struggling sneaker brand, The Post has learned.

July 8, 2021

World Champion Signs On With Mana

Mana Sport and Entertainment Group today announced Paralympic world champion Lauren Parker and long course specialist Magnus Ditlev have joined the growing list of names on MANA’s athlete management program. Australian paratriathlon star Parker has dominated on the world circuit since winning bronze at the Commonwealth Games in 2018, and...

July 8, 2021

Vittoria Tires Announced as Official Tire Provider of USA Cycling

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced a new partnership today with Vittoria Tires, making them the official tire of USA Cycling. Vittoria Tires will be supporting the USA Cycling National Team, the USA Cycling Olympic Development Academy, USA Cycling Development Camps, and USA Cycling’s National Championships. This broad reaching...

July 8, 2021

LEOMO partners with elite Tokyo International University Ekiden Club

Boulder, CO (July 8,  2021) — LEOMO Inc., a company that helps runners and triathletes of all levels improve their technique and form with products and direct-to-customer services that enable faster, stronger, more efficient, injury-free running, has signed a partnership agreement with the successful Tokyo International University Ekiden Club. Under...

July 8, 2021

GFNY Peru: high altitude racing on Incan grounds

NEW YORK CITY, Jul 08, 2021– As race season commences, GFNY Endurance Sports Series continues with the inaugural GFNY Peru where two amazing routes will challenge riders in different ways this weekend, Sunday, July 11. GFNY Peru presents two distance options: a long route of  135km long and a (non-competitive) medium...

July 8, 2021

The IRONMAN Group names Geoff Meyer Managing Director for Oceania

TAMPA, Fla. (July 14, 2021) – The IRONMAN Group is pleased to announce that Geoff Meyer has been named the company’s new Managing Director for Oceania. Meyer brings to the position a significant wealth of experience and knowledge through his almost 20 years in the mass participation sports industry working...

July 8, 2021

World leading race calendar, Ahotu.com, expands coverage to include all major endurance event formats

In preparation for the long-awaited reopening of the endurance event scene, Ahotu.com has become the biggest and the most comprehensive endurance calendar on the planet. The Ahotu team has added 15 new verticals. With the addition of triathlon, cycling, swimrun, swimming and other popular disciplines, Ahotu is now the place...

July 8, 2021

Asobi Ventures acquires majority stake in Cinelli and Columbus brands

Asobi Ventures has acquired a majority share in Gruppo Srl, the parent company of Italian bicycle manufacturer Cinelli and tube manufacturer Columbus. In partnership with Austin, TX-based Asobi Ventures, Cinelli and Columbus plan to expand their footprint with bike dealers globally while building on the foundations it has established in...

July 8, 2021

Olympics host city Tokyo bans spectators amid COVID-19 emergency

The Olympics will take place without spectators in host city Tokyo, organisers said on Thursday, as a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the Games. Organizers were still uncertain how much revenue would be lost due to the absence of spectators,...