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JD Sports steps up US push with $1.1bn Hibbett acquisition

SportzPower Team

Apr 24, 2024 20:04

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British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion Plc has entered into a definitive agreement to wholly acquire “highly complementary” US sports apparel and equipment retailer Hibbett, Inc. to speed up its US expansion and enhance its presence in “the world’s biggest and most attractive sportswear market”.

Under the terms of the deal, Birmingham, Alabama-based Hibbett’s outstanding shares will be sold to JD Sports for $87.50 per share in cash for an aggregate enterprise value of approximately $1.1 billion.

Dec 19, 2023 19:12

CSK launches Super Kings Academy in Coimbatore

Former Indian cricketer and IPL legend, Ambati Rayudu launched the Super Kings Academy in Coimbatore, which will commence cricket coaching classes in January 2024. The academy’s infrastructure includes 9 pitches of which 5 are turf pitches, 2 astroturf and 2 Matting pitches along with floodlights for training in the evenings.

Dec 14, 2023 20:12

Odisha govt, Tata Steel sign MoU for 2 high-performance centres

The Odisha government and Tata Steel on Wednesday signed an MoU to establish high-performance centres (HPCs) for archery and sport climbing.

Dec 12, 2023 17:12

Naveen inaugurates India's largest Sports Science Centre in Kalinga

In a landmark step, Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik on Monday inaugurated India's largest state-of-the-art Sports Science Centre at the Kalinga Stadium. This centre has been established in partnership with Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medalist.

Dec 08, 2023 18:12

ICC rates Ahmedabad pitch for WC final as 'average'

NEW DELHI: The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on November 19 has been rated "average" by the International Cricket Council (ICC). ICC match referee and former Zimbabwe batter Andy Pycroft, however, rated the outfield as "very good", PTI reports.

Dec 05, 2023 20:12

CWG end nigh? '26 Games in doubt after Gold Coast 'no' as host

There are serious doubts now over whether the next Commonwealth Games (CWG), scheduled for 2026, will take place. This comes after Australia's Gold Coast on Monday ruled itself out of hosting the quadrennial multi-sport event. It bears noting that Gold Coast is the second potential Australian host of the 2026 Games to have "dropped the baton" on the event after Victoria earlier pulled the plug on it.

Dec 05, 2023 18:12

Khelo India Para Games onboards Svayam as accessibility partner

NEW DELHI: Khelo India, the flagship program by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and pioneering accessibility organization Svayam Tuesday announced their partnership for the inaugural Khelo India Para Games 2023.

Dec 01, 2023 18:12

Dominica withdraws from hosting T20 World Cup 2024 matches

Dominica has pulled out of hosting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, citing its inability to finish the work related to the practice and match venues before the commencement of the marquee tournament.

Dec 01, 2023 17:12

IND-AUS T20I: Rs3cr+ power bill unpaid, Raipur stadium to use generators

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, which is hosting the fourth T20I between India and Australia on Friday, will be relying on generators to power the floodlights. Reason? Unpaid electricity bills going back all the way to 2009 and reportedly totalling Rs 3.16 crore.

Nov 27, 2023 15:11

Odisha to host UKK Season 2; league kick-off on Dec 24

NEW DELHI: Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) is all geared up for its grand second edition, scheduled to kickstart on December 24, with the final on January 13, 2024. All matches will be contested at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha.

Nov 23, 2023 19:11

Reebok announces opening of new store in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Reebok, a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel from the house of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., has announced the opening of its new flagship store in Kammanahalli, Bengaluru.

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