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SPEEDO

Missy Franklin Signs Endorsement Deal With Speedo

Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin has signed an endorsement deal with Speedo.

SuperBowl

Super Bowl XLIX, Related Events Had Economic Impact of $719.4 Million

A study completed by Arizona State University showed Super Bowl XLIX, the 2015 Pro Bowl and more resulted in $719.4 million impact.

USTA

USTA Launches Free Social Networking App for LGBT Tennis Players

The USTA is rolling out a social networking app for the LGBT community to use. It also marched in Pride parades in NYC and San Francisco.

SpringfieldCVB

Gina Gemberling Named Director of the Springfield, IL, CVB

The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that Gina Gemberling has been named as its new executive director.

Rawlings

Rawlings Planning to Exit Football Equipment Categories

Rawlings will end production of its football helmets and shoulder pads. Reports say it's unrelated to Riddell's patent infringement lawsuit.

LittleLeague

Little League® Baseball & Softball Announce Grow the Game Initiatives

Little League® Baseball and Softball announced a $4 million plan to help local Little League programs grow the game.

MeetMinneapolis

Meet Minneapolis Adds Laible to Team

Meet Minneapolis announces it has added Matt Laible as Communications and PR manager.

Bassmaster

Toledo Bend Reservoir Leads Bassmaster’s 100 Best Bass Lakes List

For the first time since the inaugural rankings in 2012, a southern fishery has claimed the title of best bass lake in the country.

ITALogo

Erica Perkins Jasper Appointed New Chief Operating Officer of ITA

Erica Perkins Jasper is the new Chief Operating Officer of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, beginning July 1, 2015.

NSGA

NSGA: Sporting Goods Market Grew Two Percent in 2014

A good economic indicator for sports: Retail sales of sporting goods and apparel increased two percent in 2014, says the NSGA.