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Tennessee Debuts 19 New Adidas Uniforms

Key Takeaways: Tennessee Athletics and adidas launched a 10-year partnership on July 1, 2026, unveiling 19 new uniforms…

July 10
Licensed Merch Licensing Deals MLB Nike Sports Liscening Trading Cards

KAWS x MLB: Street Art Takes the Diamond

Key Takeaways:  The KAWS x MLB Collection is a limited-edition streetwear and collectibles drop — featuring Nike jerseys,…

July 10
Licensed Merch NHL Trading Cards Upper Deck

Upper Deck’s New 2025-26 Tableau Hockey Cards: What to Know

Key Takeaways: 2025-26 Upper Deck Tableau Hockey provides two encased hard-signed autographs and one numbered box hit (serial-numbered…

July 10
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NBA NIL Sports Liscening Sports Merch
NBPA logo: circular black badge with a gold border and the text 'National Basketball Players Association' around the edge, with an abstract basketball design in the center.

NBPA Launches PLYRS UNTD Brand

Key Takeaways:  The National Basketball Players Association launched PLYRS UNTD, a consumer-facing commercial brand that markets the collective…

June 26
Sports Liscening Trading Cards
Onit logo: teal lowercase letters forming 'onit' with a black 't' at the end and a teal dot above the 'i' (brand wordmark).

Alexis Ohanian Acquires ONIT, Bets Big on College Cards

Key Takeaways:  Seven Seven Six, Alexis Ohanian’s venture capital firm, acquired ONIT on June 18, 2026 — a…

June 19
Beige marble wall with a black Macron sign and a round crest logo to the right, near green plants.

The American University with an Italian Sports Apparel Deal

Key Takeaways: Fairleigh Dickinson University signed an exclusive apparel deal with Macron that begins in July 2026. The…

June 19
NBA Nike Sports Merch
Person running on a red outdoor track, shown from the mid-calf down, wearing black leggings and white sneakers with a blue Nike logo.

Why Nike Is Betting Big on Sport Again

Key Takeaways:  Nike’s sport-first strategy under CEO Elliott Hill refocuses the brand on athletic performance and product innovation…

June 19
Licensed Merch women's sports merch
Pink athletic sneaker with a white sole angled against a pink background, showing laces and knit upper.

Beyond Pink: The Evolution of Fanwear for Women

Key Takeaways:  Women’s fanwear market gap: Despite roughly 72% of women identifying as avid sports fans, 66% say…

June 18
Li-Ning NBA Sports Liscening Sports Merch
Storefront sign for Li-Ning on a white brick wall with a red swoosh and glass windows behind it.

Curry’s Li-Ning Deal May Have Changed the Sneaker Playbook Forever

Key Takeaways: Stephen Curry signed a reported 10-year deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning on June 1, 2026.…

June 17