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Remembering industry leaders, innovators, and influential figures who shaped sports and the sporting goods landscape—honoring their contributions, legacy, and impact on brands, communities, and the business.

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adidas marketing ops VP Jochen Denninger dies at 57

2026-08-26T12:28:00+01:00By

Jochen Denninger, adidas Vice President of Marketing Operations since 2024, died on August 23 after 29 years with the brand.

Sergio Longoni

DF Sport Specialist founder Longoni dies at 83

2026-05-01T10:45:00+01:00By

The Italian entrepreneur who built Longoni Sport and DF Sport Specialist died April 29. His story spans mountain retail, alpinism and community.

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Colmar’s Mario Colombo dies at 71

2026-04-06T22:21:00+01:00By

Mario Colombo dies aged 71: Colmar president and Made in Italy ski sportswear figure

Nicola Pietrangeli via Wikimedia

Farewell to Nicola Pietrangeli

2025-12-01T13:39:00+00:00By

Nicola Pietrangeli, Italy’s greatest tennis player and a symbol of elegance and joie de vivre, has died at 92.

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Nike Exec and basketball coaching legend George Raveling passes away

2025-09-09T07:52:00+01:00By

George Raveling, a former Nike marketing executive and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member, died at the age of 88, his family announced in a statement on social media.

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Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

2025-09-05T15:11:00+01:00By

The legendary fashion designer had also diversified into sports.

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