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BOMF

Brooks Partners With Back On My Feet

Back on My Feet, a national non-profit combating homelessness through running, announced a partnership with Brooks Running.

OutdoorRecAssn

Outdoor Participation Rate Climbs to 48.8%

The Outdoor Foundation’s 2017 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report tracks U.S. participation trends in outdoor recreation.

USL

USL Reaches 1.5 Million Attendance for 2017

A record-setting night pushed the United Soccer League to surpass 1.5 million in total attendance for the 2017 USL regular season.

RockIt

U.S. Olympic Committee Extends Agreement with Rock-it Cargo

The United States Olympic Committee announced that Rock-it Cargo has re-signed as the official customs and freight forwarding services.

USTA

USTA Announces Net Generation Initiative

The USTA announced its new revolutionary youth brand, “Net Generation,” which aims to inspire the next generation of tennis players.

Visit-Loudoun

Study: Sports Tourism Provides Economic Boost to Loudoun County

The amateur sports tourism industry contributed $20 million plus to Loudoun County in 2016, according to a new study.

GolfHealthProject

Golf Spectating Benefits Health, New Study Shows

The University of Edinburgh in conjunction with the Golf & Health Project released new research about the health benefits of golf spectating.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis Convention Center Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Certification

The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) announced that it is LEED® Certified for Existing Buildings: Operation & Maintenance (EBOM).

Adidas

Adidas, NJCAA Announce Formal Partnership

The National Junior College Athletic Association and adidas announced a three-year partnership for footwear, apparel and accessories.

Brooks

Brooks Running Company Picks Indiana for North American Distribution Operations

Brooks Running Company has announced plans to open a new footwear and apparel distribution center in Whitestown, Indiana.