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December 19, 2023
Nike Sues Sneaker Reseller For Allegedly Running ‘Organized Counterfeit Trafficking Community’
Nike is coming after a sneaker reseller that it claims sells fake Swoosh-branded shoes. The lawsuit describes Fox as the “ringleader of an organized counterfeit trafficking community” on messaging platform Discord that assists members in purchasing counterfeit goods. Nike also accused Fox of selling his wares via a website launched...
December 18, 2023
Wolverine Transforming Saucony and Merrell Model in China
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. said it plans to shift its Merrell and Saucony businesses in China from a joint venture model with Xtep to a license and distribution rights model. It also agreed it sell its Asia-based Wolverine Leathers business. Both actions are expected to simplify Wolvderine’s business model and...
December 18, 2023
Running will keep your memory sharp and help prevent Alzheimer’s, new research shows
Your run is more than a workout for your muscles–it’s keeping your brain healthy, as well. Researchers out of the University of Zurich have unraveled the protective effects of physical and social activities on the brain health of older adults, as reported in Neuroscience News. While we often celebrate the cardiovascular...
December 16, 2023
Organizers of ultramarathon in which 21 runners died jailed in China
Organisers of a 2021 ultramarathon in north-west China during which 21 runners died in extreme weather conditions have been sentenced to years in prison for their roles, state media reported. Five individuals involved in planning the ill-fated event were given jail terms ranging from three to five and a half years by...
December 15, 2023
Warner Bros moves cycling coverage from GCN+ to Max
The Max streaming channel will add more than 300 live pro cycling events in February, picking up events previously streamed on GCN+, including the Giro d'Italia, the UCI Mountain Bike World Series, UCI Track Champions League, and classic one-day races including E3 Saxo Bank Classic, and Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne. BRAIN
December 14, 2023
iFit Plans AI Coach, Touts Tech in New Brand Campaigns
iFit, a global health and fitness technology subscription company with brands such as NordicTrack, ProForm, Weider and Freemotion, is gearing up for the upcoming launch of its new AI Coach, set to debut in January of 2024. iFit’s spot highlights the power of intelligent fitness integration across NordicTrack, ProForm and Freemotion...
December 14, 2023
Why Are Triathletes Renting Bikes for World Championships?
The bond between triathlete and bicycle is deep and complex, just ask the thousands of triathletes with pet names for their bicycles. So, this begs the question, why would someone rent a bicycle to race an Ironman—especially when that might have been the reason for the bike purchase in the...
December 14, 2023
STRAVA’S YEAR IN SPORT 2023 AWARDS: THE WINNERS
Introducing Strava’s Year In Sport Award winners. This group of athletes, creators, and clubs stood out from the crowd and motivated us to keep moving in 2023. Strava
December 14, 2023
Jumbo-Visma is selling its Tour de France bikes
The festive season is upon us, and Jumbo-Visma superfans the world over are grappling with what memorabilia to put on their list for Santa. Perhaps they want a GC Kuss t-shirt, or a copy of the team’s Officially Licensed Children’s Book, Look, I can do it, a 12-page cycling manifesto...
December 13, 2023
Peloton Unveils Key Insights on Gen Z, Inclusivity in Fitness
Eight months after a total company rebrand that welcomed new fitness enthusiasts across a variety of demographics, Peloton has released ‘The Peloton Report: A Fitness Journey,’ which unearths what motivates (and hinders) progress, how consumers pursue fitness, what they hope to achieve, and how they use tech on their fitness...