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June 26, 2025
Teen sprinter faces life in prison after fatal track meet stabbing
The track and field world was rocked by the tragic death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, who was fatally stabbed during high school meet in Frisco, Texas. On Tuesday, according to CBS News, Karmelo Anthony–17 at the time of the attack–was indicted for first-degree murder. Anthony, now 18, is set to be tried as...
June 26, 2025
Bell Sports recalls over 31,000 helmets
Bell Sports is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Canadian authorities to recall more than 31,000 bike helmets because they don't meet the federal safety standard. Neither Bell nor the CPSC said exactly what the problem is with the helmets, which were sold through various retailers for about $20...
June 26, 2025
Lance Armstrong’s sponsorship involvement with new American pro team currently not affected by lifetime ban from cycling
Lance Armstrong's apparent involvement with George Hincapie's Modern Adventure Pro Cycling team is currently outside of UCI jurisdiction meaning his lifetime ban from the sport is "not implicated" as things stand, the US anti-doping agency [USADA] has said. Cycling WEEKLY
June 25, 2025
Nike steps up cycling involvement with lifestyle apparel deal with Visma-Lease a Bike
Sportswear brand Nike will provide the Visma-Lease a Bike team with lifestyle apparel starting from the Tour de France, with WielerFlits revealing their involvement after spotting the Nike Swoosh logo on a team car at the Netherlands national championships. CYCLING NEWS
June 24, 2025
Local Race Directors Join Forces to Create Flathead Trail Running Series
For runners looking to test their mettle in the mountains, the Flathead Valley’s network of trails, forest roads and ridgelines offer an adventure for everyone. Flathead Beacon
June 24, 2025
Specialized launches ‘the world’s lightest’—and priciest—road cycling shoe: the S-Works Torch Remco
Just when you thought $600 was peak extravagance for a cycling shoe, Specialized turns the Boa-dial even further with a $700 S-Works Torch Remco. Cycling WEEKLY
June 24, 2025
Runningman Returns With a Full-Spectrum Wellness Experience
Runningman, the unconventional wellness festival backed by entrepreneur Jesse Itzler and fitness entrepreneur Devon Lévesque, is set to return this fall with a three-day event, running from September 12 to 14 at Kingston Downs in Rome, Georgia. Athletec NEWS
June 23, 2025
The Least (and Most) Expensive Triathlons in 2025
Triathlon isn’t exactly an inexpensive sport. You need gear for three different disciplines. On top of that, you’ll need clothing, nutrition, potentially coaching, and there’s increasingly expensive entry fees, of course. The most recent USA Triathlon State of Sport Survey showed that annual spending on multisport increased by 12% in...
June 23, 2025
Tokyo Marathon to expand participant field for 2026 race
On Monday, the Tokyo Marathon announced that it will expand its participant cap from 38,000 to 39,000 runners for the 2026 edition. Of these, 38,500 spots will be allocated to marathon participants. The remaining 500 entries will go to the 10.7K race, which starts at the same location and is reserved for...
June 23, 2025
Lululemon Lays Off 150, Plans ‘Modest’ Price Increases
Lululemon is tightening its operations by eliminating roughly 150 corporate roles, a move the company says is part of an effort to operate with greater agility. The layoffs, which impact employees across Lululemon’s global store support centers, come as the popular brand prepares to implement strategic price increases, described by executives...