Sporting Apparel
German Ski Association extends long-running Adidas deal
The German Ski Association (DSV) has renewed its partnership with German sportswear manufacturer Adidas.
Greek Olympic Committee signs kit partner
The Greek Olympic Committee (HOC) has entered into a partnership with Polish sportswear company 4F.
Vasco da Gama signs Diadora as new kit partner
Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football team Vasco da Gama has agreed a kit supply deal with Italian sportswear brand Diadora.
World Flying Disc Federation signs up footwear partner
Sports footwear manufacturer Universe Point has entered into a partnership with the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF).
Newell’s Old Boys replace Adidas with Umbro
Argentinian Superliga football club Newell’s Old Boys has agreed a kit supply partnership with UK sportswear brand Umbro.
Santos president seeks to end Umbro deal
The new president of Santos, José Carlos Peres, has said the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club will terminate its partnership with UK sportswear manufacturer Umbro, citing the “ridiculous” terms agreed by its previous regime.
Joma makes move in new sector with Spanish Handball Federation deal
Spanish sportswear company Joma has made its first major entry into the handball market by agreeing a partnership with the Royal Spanish Handball Federation (RFEBM).
Bosco to withhold IOC branding rights at Pyeongchang 2018
Russian sportswear company Bosco has said it will ask the International Olympic Committee not to use its brand during the 2018 winter Olympic Games amid displeasure at the sanctions imposed on the Russian team for next year’s event.
Major League Rugby secures apparel partner
Major League Rugby, a new rugby union competition that is set to launch in the United States next year, has entered into a partnership with sports apparel and footwear company XBlades.
FIH hails new Adidas partnership
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has entered into a wide-ranging partnership with German sportswear company Adidas.
Jamaica Football Federation signs Umbro kit deal
The Jamaica Football Federation has agreed a kit partnership with UK sportswear company Umbro.
Under Armour sets first with Canadian Olympic Committee deal
US sportswear manufacturer Under Armour has partnered with the Canadian Olympic Committee in a move that marks its first sponsorship deal with a national Olympic governing body.
Corinthians extends with Nike, shirt sponsor
Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club Corinthians has renewed its kit supplier partnership with US sportswear company Nike and extended a shirt sponsorship deal with English-language school Minds Idiomas.
German Basketball Federation signs long-term extension with Peak
The German Basketball Federation (DBB) has renewed its partnership with Chinese sportswear manufacturer Peak.
Nike extends University of Oregon backing
US sportswear company Nike has renewed its apparel partnership with the University of Oregon’s athletics department.
Sampdoria renews with kit partner
Spanish sportswear company Joma has extended its partnership with Italian Serie A football club Sampdoria.
State of Origin’s Blues sign main sponsor, kit partner
Australian rugby league team the New South Wales Blues has signed a main sponsorship deal with Brydens Lawyers and a kit supplier partnership with sports apparel company Canterbury.
University of South Alabama swaps Nike for Adidas
The athletics department of the University of South Alabama has agreed an apparel partnership with German sportswear company Adidas.