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February 15, 2021
Bicycle maker Dorel ends take-private deal with Cerberus Capital
Canadian bicycle maker Dorel Industries Inc has terminated its deal weeks after the private equity firm sweetened its bid for the company. Cerberus this month raised the deal value to about C$16 a share from C$14.50 a share after talks with shareholders, a day after which two Dorel shareholders rejected...
February 15, 2021
El Paso Marathon runners carry on through winter storm
The El Paso Marathon carried on Sunday despite a winter storm that brought snow to the region. Photos showed runners making their way through snow covered streets. KFOXTV
February 13, 2021
A Facebook smartwatch? It could be coming for your health data in 2022.
Facebook, the social media company that definitely cares a lot about user data, is reportedly developing a smartwatch. The rumored wearable, to be released in 2022, is powered by an open source version of Android, would support cellular connections, and be able to connect directly with other health and fitness-focused...
February 12, 2021
Olympics content expanded as Discovery and Snapchat renew deal
The US-based mass media company will bring Olympic Games coverage to the photo and video sharing platform’s European users. The agreement covers the Tokyo 2020 Games and the Beijing 2022 Winter Games. SportsPro
February 12, 2021
Asics Sees North America Revenues Fall 12 Percent In Q4
Asics reported sales in its North American region fell 11.9% in the fourth quarter and were down 17.2% in the year, but forecast a return to double-digit growth in 2021. SGB Media
February 12, 2021
Norwegian Runner Sets New Record for Fastest Barefoot Half Marathon on Snow
Jonas Felde Sevaldrud, who is also a YouTuber who goes by the name Sevald, ran 13.1 miles in 1:44:58, breaking the previous record of 2:16:34, set by ‘The Iceman’, Wim Hof, in 2007 yahoo!style
February 12, 2021
Lifetime Achievement: 6 Marathoners Vie for a Spot on the Olympic Team
‘A Time and Place’ running documentary, profiles Northern Arizona Elite’s head coach Ben Rosario and six marathoners, who have spent their entire lives seeking perfection, as they prepare for the 2020 Olympic Trials. GearJunkie
February 11, 2021
Tokyo Olympics President to Step Down
A week after his sexist comments about women, Yoshiro Mori is reportedly stepping down as president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee on Friday. Front Office Sports
February 11, 2021
The Chrono Show – Tina Wilmott, Ep. 11
Interested in learning a bit more about how Endurance Sportswire was founded and some PR tips. Check out The Chrono Show's podcast interview with Endurance Sportswire founder Tina Wilmott here.
February 11, 2021
Peloton Interactive, Inc. Announces Closing of $1.0 Billion
Peloton Interactive, Inc. announced that it has closed its offering of 0% convertible senior notes due 2026 for gross proceeds of $1.0 billion. PR Newswire