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February 4, 2026
Former pro turned OnlyFans model Andrea Piccolo arrested
More drama for former Italian pro Andrea Piccolo. According to Italian reports, officers from the Carabinieri (sort of the Italian RCMP) stopped Piccolo in the city centre of Naples. Then, they allegedly found counterfeit banknotes (around 2 grand in phoney Euro) concealed inside his car. The incident unfolded when a patrol noticed...
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February 3, 2026
Michael Koppy Becomes Oldest Person to Finish the Arrowhead 135 Mile
When 75-year-old Michael Koppy crossed the finish line of the 2026 Arrowhead 135 Mile on January 28 with 59:30:00 on the clock, he became the oldest ever finisher of the difficult winter race in northern Minnesota. The event, held entirely on snow on the Arrowhead State Trail, often sees temperatures that dip well below...
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February 2, 2026
Strava’s 30 New Job Listings and What They Tell Us About IPO Preparation
Strava’s preparations for an IPO were leaked through FT.com, with reports suggesting a $3 billion valuation. The company is now locking in readiness for the big day and structuring for growth and sustained scrutiny afterwards. Strava rarely signals its strategy directly. Feature launches are incremental, messaging is cautious, and acquisitions...
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February 2, 2026
Nike ACG Formally Announces Performance-focused Relaunch
The Swoosh is now making it formally known: ACG is getting a relaunch. A sharper focus on outdoor performance defines the new era of Nike ACG, the company announced Monday. Trail running, hiking and exploration will be the primary area of focus, with the Nike Trail line transitioning to ACG as part of the...
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January 31, 2026
Peloton Cuts 11% of Staff in Cost-Cutting Push, Spokesperson Says
Peloton Interactive has cut 11% of its employees as it aims to reduce costs amid turnaround efforts, a spokesperson for the company said on Friday. Widespread layoffs would mark another major move under CEO Peter Stern, who took charge of the fitness products maker last year and has revamped its product lineup and hiked prices across hardware and...
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January 30, 2026
What the New Study on Exercise and Longevity Really Tells Us
Harvard scientists find that exercise variety is good but not too much and only certain types. Take the findings with a grain of salt. The study was very widely covered in the media and extensively discussed on social media. The main message, as highlighted in the accompanying press release from Harvard, where the researchers are based, is that...
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January 29, 2026
Junior rider banned for 3 years after meth positive at the road worlds
The UCI has banned Azerbaijani junior rider Artyom Proskuryakov for three years after methamphetamine was found in samples taken at the 2025 UCI road worlds. The positive tests came from the men’s junior road race back on September 23. The UCI says the samples were collected through intelligence-led testing (which is a fancy way...
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January 29, 2026
Deckers Racks Up Record Revenue in Q3 as ‘Significant Global Demand’ for Ugg and Hoka Continues
Shares for Deckers Brands soared over 10 percent on Thursday after the market close following the footwear company’s latest earnings report. The Goleta, Calif.-based company reported net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 increased 7.1 percent to $1.96 billion compared to $1.83 billion the same time last year. Net income for the...
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January 29, 2026
Adidas achieves record sales in 2025, plans $1.2 billon share buyback
Adidas on Thursday said it would launch a share buyback of up to 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) on the back of record 2025 sales that the German sportswear maker said benefited from stable prices in the face of U.S. tariffs. Adidas in October had warned of widespread discounting among...
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January 29, 2026
Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling
Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps users can now access Gemini hands-free while walking and cycling. The update comes a few months after Google Maps rolled out its Gemini-powered hands-free, conversational driving experience. The announcement marks Google’s ongoing efforts to plug Gemini into more parts of people’s everyday lives, while shifting Google...
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