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April 8, 2026
Does Whoop’s Lawsuit Against Bevel Hint at IPO Plans?
The suit hinges on whether similarities in how apps display recovery, strain and sleep data reflect infringement or industry-wide convergence. For Whoop, reinforcing the distinctiveness of its platform could be a key strategic move before going public Whoop has filed a lawsuit against Bevel, alleging that the startup’s AI health...
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April 7, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Alo Launches New Trail Sneaker as It Continues to Invest in Footwear
Alo is set to launch its first trail sneaker as the wellness lifestyle company continues to invest in the footwear category. Aptly named the Alo Trail, the sneaker is described by the company as a “a high-performance silhouette engineered for multi-terrain movement.” To accomplish this, the Alo design team added...
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April 7, 2026
Marathon World Championships planned from 2030
World Athletics plans to launch a standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030, with Athens in Greece potentially hosting the inaugural event. The marathon will remain part of the World Athletics Championships in 2027 and 2029 but will then have its own annual championship, with men and women competing in alternate...
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April 6, 2026
Amazon to Add Fulfillment Surcharge to Third-Party Sellers as Fuel Costs Surge
Amazon is adding a 3.5 percent fuel and logistics surcharge for third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada amid a spike in energy prices due to the war in Iran. Amazon wrote in a notice on its Amazon Seller’s Platform, “Elevated costs in fuel and logistics have increased the cost...
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April 2, 2026
A&U acquires Urquhart ultramarathon story
Allen & Unwin (A&U) has acquired world rights to ultramarathon runner Donna Urquhart’s as yet untitled story about her Guinness World Record Antarctic run in January 2024, written with journalist and communications specialist Charisse Ede. In addition to being an ultramarathon runner, Urquhart is also an associate professor and pain...
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April 2, 2026
Nike Closes Fitness Studios Across All Locations
Nike Studios, the boutique fitness concept the footwear giant launched in 2023 alongside FitLab, has shuttered or suspended operations across all of its locations in Texas and California, according to widespread social media posts from members and trainers. FitLab co-founder and co-CEO Brian Kirkbride confirmed the transition in a statement to Athletech News....
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April 2, 2026
Driver charged with DUI manslaughter in death of Florida Marathon runner
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a 74-year-old runner, who was struck by a vehicle while running the Health First Florida 1/2 Marathon in Melbourne, Fla., on Feb. 8, and later died of his injuries. According to Melbourne Police, officers responded on race day to...
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April 2, 2026
Cannondale owner Pon Holdings reports sales of 2B euros in bikes last year
Pon Holdings is reporting 2025 revenues of 9.7 billion euros ($11.20 billion) across all its businesses, including automotive and bicycle, with its bicycle business revenue totaling "around 2 billion euros." Pon's bike brands include Cervelo, Santa Cruz, Gazelle, Focus and Urban Arrow. In 2022 it acquired Dorel Sports, which added Cannondale, Schwinn,...
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April 1, 2026
Peloton Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Claiming It Concealed Bike Rust That Heralded Big Recall
U.S. District Judge Margo said shareholders didn’t show Peloton defrauded them with several assurances it was focused on safety, putting “members first” and making the “best equipment” despite knowing prospects for a recall were increasing. (Reuters) — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Peloton Interactive of intentionally concealing quality...
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April 1, 2026
Nike Shares Fall as Turnaround Hits Some Potholes
Nike Inc.’s shares were down 11 percent in pre-market trading on Wednesday, April 1, as the sportswear giant warned that sales will fall for the rest of the calendar year, with weakness in China and within sportswear categories offsetting a continued recovery expected in North America. Shares continued to fall...
