Sports Business News

HeadHealth

Seven Helmet Concepts Funded by NFL, UA and GE Consortium

Seven groups have won $500,000 grants to develop technology to prevent concussions/brain injury from Head Health Challenge II.

HOF

Hall of Fame Village Concept Approved

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Trustees approved in concept a plan to develop the current campus into a “Hall of Fame Village.”

Bassmaster_GEICO

GEICO Lands Bassmaster Classic Title Sponsorship

GEICO has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the title sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic, the world championship of bass fishing.

ColumbiaLogo

Columbia Sportswear Signs On with U.S. Freestyle Ski Team

The U.S. Freestyle Ski Team says Columbia Sportswear will be its official uniform partner through the 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

DallasSportsCommission

Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Dallas Sports Commission

The sports marketing department of the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau has transitioned into the Dallas Sports Commission.

Biometrics

LSU Partners With i1 Biometrics to Measure Head Impact, Concussions

i1 Biometrics has partnered with Louisiana State University on an engineering and football research Beta program to measure head impact.

VisitDenver

Matthew Payne Hired as New Executive Director of Denver Sports

Matthew Payne, former executive director for the Austin Sports Commission, is the new executive director of Denver Sports.

BassmasterClassic

Bassmaster High School Program Expansion Planned For 2015

B.A.S.S. has expanded the Bassmaster High School Series for 2015 and increased ways studentss can qualify for the National Championship.

PGA

PGA of America Board Removes President Ted Bishop From Office

The PGA of America board voted to remove Ted Bishop, its president, from office for insensitive gender-based statements on social media.

USA_ProChallenge

USA Pro Challenge Brings CO Estimated $130 Million in Economic Impact

The 2014 USA Pro Challenge brought an estimated economic impact to Colorado of $130 million, according to a study by Sponsorship Science.