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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
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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
Adidas Sports Liscening Sports Merch
Soccer player balancing a colorful ball with their foot on a grassy field, wearing white socks and neon cleats.

Adidas Dominates 2026 World Cup Jersey Sales

Key Takeaways: Adidas is dominating 2026 World Cup jersey sales through cultural design and premium details. Argentina’s home…

June 17
Customer Engagement Fanatics Personalization Sports Merch
Close-up of a mobile screen showing the Fanatics website header with logo and navigation elements, URL www.fanatics.com visible.

Fanatics and Rokt Are Looking to Rewrite Fan Product Discovery

Key Takeaways:  Fanatics captures data from over 100 million fans across commerce, collectibles, betting and live events —…

June 17
FIFA Sports Merch
Golden World Cup trophy standing upright on a green soccer field beside a colorful soccer ball

U.S. Seizes $134K in Fake FIFA World Cup Merch

Key Takeaways: U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 1,578 counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 items — worth an…

June 16
College Sports Licensing Deals Sports Liscening
Wide view of a modern stadium exterior with steel framework and a circular blue logo on a gray building against a blue sky, taken from near ground level at the entrance

Penn State Drops Nike After 30 Years — Here Comes Adidas

Key Takeaways: Penn State Adidas deal: A 10-year partnership beginning July 1, 2026 ends a 30-plus-year Nike relationship,…

June 16
College Sports Licensed Merch Licensing Deals NIL
Exterior view of a modern stadium with a large blue UK banner displaying the university's white 'UK' logo, flanked by trees.

Kentucky and Fanatics Lock In a 12-Year NIL Deal

Key Takeaways:     University of Kentucky Athletics and Fanatics extended their partnership for 12 years, adding a first-of-its-kind…

June 16