Sports & Leisure

The Knicks Have the Coolest T-shirt Cannon in Sports
December 31, 2015 at 5:07 pm

There's nothing like catching a free T-shirt at a basketball game. Heck, even former Beatles love it. But the New York Knicks have taken the T-shirt delivery system to the next level. Instead of a slingshot or a single-fire cannon, the Knicks are using a rapid-fire T-shirt cannon that blasts shirts into the crowd at Madison…

Company Plans to Mass Produce 3-D Printed Textiles
December 29, 2015 at 4:57 pm

With the current boom of 3-D printed materials, products, such as medical materials, toys and tech items, have been created through 3-D printers. Now, according to 3ders.org, a U.K.-based company called Tamicare has begun operations on its first production line of 3-D printed textiles, and plans to mass produce wearable items through its patented Cosyflex…

Are Garden Gnomes the New Bobbleheads?
December 29, 2015 at 4:04 pm

Bobbleheads have been a staple of stadium giveaways for a long time. Lately, teams have expanded on the idea of a traditional bobblehead celebrating a player and added themes (like putting players in the "Star Wars" universe). But now it…

Adidas Unveils NBA All-Star Game Uniforms, Apparel
December 28, 2015 at 4:55 pm

Adidas has unveiled the uniforms and apparel collection for the 65th NBA All-Star Game in Toronto, which will be the first NBA All-Star Game to take place outside of the U.S. To celebrate this fact, Adidas incorporated elements indigenous to Canada, Toronto's cityscape and its basketball history. "To honor this global celebration and pay tribute…

Clemson's Football Success Creates Merchandising Frenzy
December 24, 2015 at 3:44 pm

Clemson University’s run at a possible football national championship has turned the Lowcountry sports merchandise world topsy-turvy. Clemson’s rise to No. 1 in the College Football Playoff coupled with South Carolina’s struggles has stores that sell sports merchandise making a lot of on-the-fly adjustments. T-shirts with slogans like “Dabo for President” and “Party Like It’s…

Golden State Warriors Fans Mock Bucks with T-shirts
December 22, 2015 at 4:30 pm

The Golden State Warriors were undefeated going into the Dec. 12 matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, but a few Bucks fans in the crowd were confident that the streak would end. Bucks fans donned "24-1" T-shirts, which turned out to be correct after the…

Tervis Tumbler Company Opens Ohio State University Location
December 18, 2015 at 4:20 pm

Tervis Tumbler Company, North Venice, Fla., has opened a new retail location on the campus of Ohio State University. According to the Columbus Business First, this is the company's first Ohio location and its first shop located on a college campus. "This location will not only…

Virtual Reality Adds to Wearable Tech Trend
December 18, 2015 at 3:58 pm

Ryan Fitzpatrick is so close you could tug on the New York Jets quarterback's beard and wish him luck. Better look out, or you'll be run over by some of those big offensive lineman making their way out to the field. Well, not in reality, but virtual reality. It's all part of a unique experience—"Jets Virtual…

Last Call to Sign Up for SuccessFit4Life! at the PPAI Expo
December 15, 2015 at 4:01 pm

Registration closes Dec. 18 for FreePromoTips.com's SuccessFit4Life! Fun Run/Walk, benefitting the Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF), at the 2016 PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. With a $25 donation to PPEF, participants will receive a collection of SuccessFit4Life! products. Participating suppliers include: SnugZ USA, Pro Towels, Halls & Company, Prime Line, Ad-A-Day Company Inc., Southern Plus,…

LeBron James Signs Lifetime Deal with Nike
December 15, 2015 at 3:41 pm

NBA star LeBron James has signed a lifetime endorsement deal with Nike, which has endorsed the Cleveland Cavaliers forward since 2003, when he signed a $90 million contract. Now, according to BBC, his lifetime deal is the first lifetime contract from Nike, and USA Today speculated that the deal may be worth more than $500 million.…