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October 20, 2022
Two-time Rotterdam Marathon champion banned three years for EPO
The 2016 and 2019 Rotterdam Marathon champion, Marius Kipserem, was given a three-year doping ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit on Thursday for the use of erythropoietin (EPO), which is a breach of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules. Canadian Running
October 18, 2022
Will Ventures closes second fund with $150M to invest in sports technologies
The low-flying, Boston-based venture outfit Will Ventures just tripled the size of its second fund to $150 million thanks to its approach of investing in sports technologies with the help of its community of athlete backers who help promote and grow the portfolio companies. Now armed with $150 million for...
October 18, 2022
Skechers Sues Hermès For Patent Infringement
In a statement, Skechers claims that in 2022, Hermès introduced two footwear styles, the Éclair and Envol, which use mid-sole and undersole design elements that infringe multiple Skechers patents for its Massage Fit technology that Skechers incorporates into its Skechers Go Walk series and other product lines. SGB Media
October 18, 2022
Mario Cipollini given three year prison sentence for domestic abuse
Mario Cipollini has been sentenced to three years in an Italian prison for abusing his ex-wife Sabrina Landucci and her new partner, Silvio Giusti, by the Court of Lucca on Monday. The sentencing brought to a close the case which began in March 2019 when the initial allegations of abuse...
October 18, 2022
New Balance to establish distribution operations in Lebanon
Major sports footwear and apparel manufacturer to create more than 150 new jobs Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and New Balance Athletics officials today announced the leading athletic footwear and apparel manufacturer will invest $68.5 million to establish a new distribution center...
October 17, 2022
The Pro’s Closet cuts workforce 15%, citing ‘economic headwinds’
The Pro's Closet laid off 15% of its workforce last week, the certified used bike and component retailer confirmed to BRAIN on Monday. TPC quickly expanded in size and workforce since beginning in 2006 as an eBay store. In May 2021, TPC announced it raised an additional $40 million in Series...
October 17, 2022
High Levels of BPA Were Found in Sports Bras — Here’s What You Need to Know
Working out is supposed to be good for you — and a great sports bra can make you feel good about yourself and push you to work out that much harder. But news from the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) is making people question whether their sportswear might have an...
October 17, 2022
Non-binary runners in NYC Marathon to get cash prize for 1st time
For the first time in the history of the New York City Marathon, prize money will be awarded to non-binary runners during next month's race. The New York Road Runners announced on Monday that the top five finishers in the category will receive a cash prize. ESPN
October 15, 2022
Thule makes 34 staff cuts in US
As Sweden-based Thule Group's executives are warning investors of a sharp decline in sales and earnings due to a softening bike sector, the company's Americas division is making organizational changes that include 34 staff cuts in management, product development, and manufacturing. Bicycle Retailer
October 14, 2022
Zwift commits to continuing as ‘an open-platform’ amid Wahoo lawsuit
Zwift has sought to reassure users that it has no intention of ceasing its compatibility with Wahoo products after the turbo-trainer manufacturer launched legal action against the online cycling software company. Earlier this week, Wahoo confirmed that it was suing both Zwift and JetBlack over two turbo trainer designs it said were...