Sporting Goods

Southampton launched its 2019-20 kit with 'Saynts Festival: The Greatest Kit Launch That Never Happened', a parody of Netflix’s documentary about Fyre Festival, the infamously failed music festival.

Adidas activated its Real Madrid sponsorship by supporting the first ‘influencers’ charity football match in Spain – at the Santiago Bernabéu – and raising money for the Real Madrid Foundation.

The launch campaign for adidas’ 2019-20 Arsenal home kit focused on connecting the club’s global fan base to its North London home through themes of community, customs, language and inclusivity.

Umbrella manufacturer Weatherman has been named the official umbrella provider for Team USA and Team Europe at this year's Solheim Cup

Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning has broadened its portfolio by agreeing a partnership with Malaysia’s SepakTakraw League (STL).

Danish sportswear company Hummel has expanded its presence in rugby league by agreeing a four-year deal to become the new kit partner of reigning Super League champion Wigan Warriors

Menswear brand LUKE has agreed a new partnership with Edgbaston Stadium, home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club

German sportswear brand Puma announced it officially signed its first Chinese basketball player as an ambassador, Zhao Jiwei

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is continuing its Women's World Cup boost by extending its partnership with Nike until 2022. Terms were not disclosed

Argentinian Superliga football club Boca Juniors has approved a 10-year contract that will see German sportswear company adidas replace US rival Nike as its kit partner

US footwear and apparel manufacturer Vans has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 2019 World Surfing Games

German sportswear brand Puma has signed a personal sponsorship deal with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola

Sports brand Nike has signed a three-year extension of its kit agreement with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) athletics department, in a deal worth $3m (€2.7m) per year.

Sports fashion retailer JD has expanded its partnership with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) by becoming the title sponsor of the governing body’s revamped league structure.

Following a bidding war for his services, No. 1 overall NBA draft pick Zion Williamson has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Jordan Brand. Terms of the partnership were not announced

Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund is reportedly on the verge of a €300m ($336m) mega-deal with German sportswear brand and current kit sponsor Puma.

Scottish Rugby, the governing body of rugby union in the country, has agreed an early extension to its partnership with Italian sportswear company Macron

Sportswear company BLK has agreed a deal to become the kit provider of English Premiership rugby union club London Irish