Under Armour has signed a long-term deal with the NFL to become an official shoe and glove partner. The Sporting News reports that the NFL and Under Armour partnered together for five years before partnering with Nike and Adidas to provide footwear and gloves. Joe Ruggiero said, "The NFL is thrilled to embark on this Under Armour partnership, bringing Under Armour's … [Read more...] about NFL Signs Game-Changing Long-Term Deal With Under Armour
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IOC President: New Task Force to Tackle Controversial Transgender Athlete Debate
Kirsty Coventry, the newly-elected IOC president, said during a Thursday press conference that the IOC is creating a special task force to "look at the transgender question and protect the female category" in preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games. She added, "And once we have made the collective decision as the IOC with the international sports federations, we will make … [Read more...] about IOC President: New Task Force to Tackle Controversial Transgender Athlete Debate
Tragedy in the Ring: Irish Boxer John Cooney Passes Away a Week After Title Fight Injury
Irish boxer John Cooney died one week after he was taken to intensive care for his injuries suffered in the ring. He had lost the Celtic super-featherweight championship to Nathan Howells. Mark Dunlop, his promoter, announced the death of Cooney on Saturday on behalf of his family and fiancee Emmaleen. The statement read: "John Cooney passed away after a week-long battle … [Read more...] about Tragedy in the Ring: Irish Boxer John Cooney Passes Away a Week After Title Fight Injury
Super Bowl LIX Pays Tribute to New Orleans Terror Attack Victims and Heroes
On the Super Bowl of 2025, on Sunday, only a few short days after a truck terrorized New Orleans Bourbon Street, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more, the victims, as well as first responders, were honored. New Orleans hosted the Super Bowl for the 11th year in a row. The usual festive atmosphere of the Super Bowl was replaced with a solemn salute to those who died and … [Read more...] about Super Bowl LIX Pays Tribute to New Orleans Terror Attack Victims and Heroes
NCAA Shakes Up Sports: New Policy Bars Men from Women’s Competitions
The NCAA announced a new policy on Thursday that restricts college women's sports to those who were "assigned females at birth." Republicans have been the most vocal critics of the NCAA for its January 2022 policy that left it to national governing bodies to decide on their eligibility standards and policies, which allowed men to play in women's sports and use women's locker … [Read more...] about NCAA Shakes Up Sports: New Policy Bars Men from Women’s Competitions