Agent Tony Godsick said he and his client, Roger Federer, are "in discussions with a lot of companies" regarding the "RF" logo, which had previously been on Federer's Nike gear. He added, "There's no rush to get into anything. We're taking a long-term approach. ... The logo belongs to Roger. The hope is at the appropriate time, it goes back to Roger." TENNIS.com's Kamakshi Tandon Godsick also noted Federer recently struck a deal with German luxury suitcase brand Rimowa (TENNIS.com, 9/19).
TOOLS FOR SUCCESS: The MLB Rangers named Hilti as the teams official tool provider as a part of a two-year deal that includes title sponsorship of the Hilti Globe Life Field Construction site. The deal also includes sponsorship of the Globe Life Field Observation Deck, a viewing area located on the right field upper concourse of the ballpark (Rangers).
FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS: In Pittsburgh, Joe Rutter cited Dick's Sporting Goods' most recent NFL Jersey Report as showing that jersey sales for Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell, currently in a holdout ahead of Week 3, have "dropped from No. 19 to No. 57" for the '18 season to date. Five other Steelers players "rank ahead of Bell" (TRIBLIVE.com, 9/19).
