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February 5, 2026
Function Sues Rival Lab-Testing Startup Superpower, Alleging False Marketing
Function Health has filed a false advertising lawsuit against Superpower, accusing the rival lab-testing startup of overstating what its membership includes and running comparative marketing that Function says misleads consumers about both companies’ offerings. The complaint, filed January 26 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California,...
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February 5, 2026
Whoop wins a key US court ruling against copycat wearables
Whoop might have just secured a big win against brands selling similar faceless health trackers in the U.S. Traditionally, when it comes to fitness bands (not to be confused with smartwatches) Whoop is usually the first name that comes to mind. However, due to its high pricing and the nature of the market,...
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February 4, 2026
Accell Group sells Nishiki to Turkish bike manufacturer
Turkish manufacturer Kron Bicycle has acquired Nishiki from Accell Group, taking over the brand that Accell picked up via a Finnish distributor in 2009. Kron said Nishiki will plug into its production and supply chain while keeping its own "brand DNA." Founded in 2004, Kron distributes across 81 Turkish provinces...
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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...
