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February 24, 2026
Rudy Project acquires full ownership of North American distributor Rudy Project North America
Italian accessories specialist Rudy Project has firmed up its international expansion strategy with the acquisition of 100% ownership of its long-standing exclusive distributor, Rudy Project North America. The transaction, completed in February 2026, allows the Italian brand to drive direct growth and operate directly within the US market and the Caribbean region. Based...
February 23, 2026
Botswanan athlete disqualified for unsportsmanlike gesture after record-setting run
On Sunday at a World Athletics Indoor Tour meet in Toruń, Poland, Botswana’s Tshepiso Masalela produced one of the best 1,500m races of his career, only to see his result overturned. Masalela threw down a strong final-lap surge to edge out France’s Azeddine Habz for the win, crossing the line in 3:32.55 and...
February 23, 2026
Oakley Meta Glasses: An Example of Tech No Longer Permitted Under Ironman’s Updated Rules
When Ironman released its 2026 Global Competition Rules, much of the attention centered on the usual areas athletes scan each season: drafting, penalties, etc. Yet one of the most discussed amendments sits inside Section 4.04 Illegal Equipment, and it speaks directly to a modern reality of endurance sport. Recording yourself mid-race...
February 23, 2026
Stopping Your Meals Just Three Hours Before Bed Can Significantly Boost Heart Health
At 10:30 pm, the kitchen light is still on. A late snack, maybe a scroll through the phone, one more episode before bed—it feels harmless, right? In fact, this has become the normal night routine for many people around the globe, but what they don’t know is that this nightly...
February 22, 2026
Unsponsored and Unknown, Ethan Shuley Runs 2:07:14 Marathon, Now the 6th Fastest American Ever
America, meet Ethan Shuley. Shuley, a 27-year-old unsponsored runner without a team and without a single collegiate accolade to his name, just ran 2:07:14 at the Osaka Marathon on Sunday to finish 14th and, more importantly, become the 6th fastest American ever on a record-eligible course. Shuley’s run was shocking because...
February 21, 2026
Trek Bicycle among the thousands of companies suing to collect tariff rebates
Trek Bicycle Corporation is one of the thousands of U.S. companies, including major corporations like Costco, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Toyota, that are suing the U.S. government to try to recover tariffs paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the Supreme Court ruled illegal on Friday. Trek filed...
February 20, 2026
Whoop Is Making a Big Pro Sports Push
Whoop’s partnership engine is humming. Ferrari’s F1 team and Saudi soccer club Al Nassr are just the latest additions to a sports partnership portfolio that keeps growing There’s a Whoop wearable on soccer star and wellness investor Cristiano Ronaldo’s wrist and now there will be one on Lewis Hamilton’s in Melbourne when...
February 19, 2026
New Balance Revenues Surge 19 Percent in 2025, On Path to Reach $10B in 2026
New Balance has reported that its sales grew 19 percent in 2025 to $9.2 billion, marking the company’s fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth. In a business update, Joe Preston, president and CEO of the privately held company, stated that the North American region grew by more than 20 percent...
February 18, 2026
Garmin posts record revenue for 2025 and 17% growth in Q4
Garmin reported record consolidated revenue for 2025, a 15% increase over the previous year, with all segments posting full-year all-time gains. For the fourth quarter, Garmin's revenue increased 17%. For the year, revenue was $7.25 billion, compared with $6.29 billion in 2024. For the quarter, revenue was $2.12 billion, compared...
February 18, 2026
Accell secures additional funding from new owners, and debt reduction
Accell has revealed it is shifting away from ownership by the KKR investment group, and has secured new funding and a substantial debt reduction. The majority of its lenders have agreed to a transaction that will significantly reduce Accell’s total debt and considerably strengthen its financial position, with the business...
