1.   At every Olympics, Australians smirk when they see Canadian athletes wearing gear made by Roots, the Toronto sporting goods company.

2.   Originally, the company designed Web sites for sporting goods companies, but last November, the founders changed the name to Fogdog and began selling products online.

3.   Sporting goods companies such as Nike introduced lightweight nylon tanks and shorts for all the runners out there, but these looks were more about function than fashion.

4.   Why a new American sports car company?

5.   He was a minister under the late Socialist President Francois Mitterrand and a former owner of sporting goods company Adidas.

6.   Tapie was a minister under the late Socialist President Francois Mitterrand and a former owner of sporting goods company Adidas.