Sports Business News

Cabelas

Cabela's Campaign Urges Americans to Disconnect and Get Outdoors

Cabela’s is helping to launch Disconnect Day, a nationwide campaign encouraging Americans to step away from their devices for a day.

dollamur

Dollamur Sport Surfaces Appoints VP of Marketing, Retail Sales

Dollamur Sport Surfaces, maker of sports flooring, named Dave Rossi as SVP of marketing and retail sales.

BAA

BAA, Abbott Announce Sponsorship of the Boston Marathon

The Boston Athletic Association has announced an agreement with Abbott to become an Official Sponsor of the Boston Marathon.

Specialized

Specialized Renews Sponsorship of Women's Event at Le Tour de France

Specialized Women signed an agreement to be the Official Performance Bike sponsor of the La Course by Le Tour de France.

UCI

UCI to Test Disc Brakes on Pro Road Cycling Circuit This Season

The Union Cycliste Internationale will allow pro riders to begin testing disc brakes this season.

Ephesus

Report: LED-Lit Sports Venues Saved Energy, Emissions, Last Year

A report notes that professional, collegiate and municipal sports venues with Ephesus LED Lighting have saved an estimated 45 million KW.

USA_Cycling

Tetrick Elected to USA Cycling Board of Directors

USA Cycling announced that Alison Tetrick was elected to the USA Cycling Board of Directors.

USA_Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics Selects First 2015 Clubs for TDC Program

USA Gymnastics has chosen the first two of three clubs for 2015 for the USA Gymnastics Trampoline Development Center program.

USPTA

Sport Court Named the Official 36’ and 60’ Courts of the USPTA

Connor Sport Court International (CSCI)’s Sport Court is now the official 36’ court, 60’ court of the USPTA.

NFHS

Risk Minimization Key Focus of High School Spirit Rules Changes

The National Federation of State High School Associations revised several rules for the 2015-16 season, to minimize risk to participants.