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Anticipation of Nike 'miracle shoe' ban lifts commercial rivals
A World Athletics spokesperson said that a committee composed of officials, athletes, doctors, scientists and legal experts, was still looking at the shoes but is expected to make recommendations by the end of January.
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Liverpool sign kit deal with Nike
Nike will supply playing, training and travel wear for Liverpool's men's, women's and academy teams and the coaching and Liverpool FC Foundation staff.
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Liverpool win legal battle with New Balance over new kit deal
Liverpool were taken to court by New Balance after it was alleged that the Premier League club was looking to switch to a new deal with rivals Nike once their existing contract, reported to be worth 40 million pounds per year, ended in May 2020.
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Nike's groundbreaking Oregon Project wound up in disgrace
The Nike Oregon Project was set up to end the distance-running dominance of the east Africans but has become a huge headache for the US sportswear giant, which said Friday it was shutting it down.
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Nike risks being burned by doping scandal
Citing experiments with testosterone, fat-burning amino acid injections and falsified medical documents, the American anti-doping authority USADA published a list of blemishes on the record of the highest-profile track and field coach in the world, Alberto Salazar.
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Over the moon: Nike sneakers sell for record R6.1m
Canadian collector Miles Nadal was the successful bidder in the online action, adding to the 99 pairs of other hard-to-find shoes that he bought in a private sale last week.
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James can't give Davis No. 23 over Nike money issues: reports
ESPN and Yahoo Sports, citing unnamed sources, reported that the swap would be delayed because of production and financial issues for Nike.
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Nike 'very concerned' about rape accusation against Brazilian soccer star Neymar
Nike issued a statement a day after a woman said in an interview with Brazilian SBT TV that Neymar had raped her in a Paris hotel last month.
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Nike learned from their pregnancy mistake, says Williams
The 'New York Times' reported that Serena Williams’s sponsorship deal was kept intact during her pregnancy which she said was already proof of their support of pregnant women.
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Track star Felix criticises Nike maternity policy
The 33-year-old former 200m Olympic champion spoke out after US teammates Alysia Montano and Kara Goucher leveled similar allegations against Nike as part of an investigation by the 'New York Times' last week.
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Nike, Under Armour, among others, urge Trump to remove footwear from tariff list
Trump increased tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports to 25% from 10% earlier this month.
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World number one Naomi Osaka signs new deal with Nike
In a statement, Nike said they were thrilled to have the first number one Japanese player to join their elite roster.
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Nike in damage control after basketball star’s shoe shreds
Zion Williamson was dribbling near the free throw line on his team’s first possession when he planted his left foot and his shoe blew apart.
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Sponsors EA and Nike say concerned about Ronaldo rape claims
The 33-year-old athlete on Tuesday denied rape allegations levelled against him by a woman who sued him in court in Nevada.
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Nike's Kaepernick ad spurs spike in sold out items
Nike discounted fewer products in the 10-day period after the ad and saw its Colin Kaepernick women’s jersey sell out on 17 September, the research also showed.
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[WATCH] Jenifer Lewis wears Nike to support Colin Kaepernick
Actress Jenifer Lewis showed her support for former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick by wearing a Nike shirt to the Emmy Awards. CNN reports.
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‘I was born to do this’ – Semenya boldly shines in new Nike ad
Nike has featured Semenya as part of its 30th anniversary of their famous slogan ‘Just Do It'.
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Serena speaks out on Kaepernick after reaching US Open semis
Serena Williams spoke in support of Nike Inc’s decision to make former National Football League quarterback Colin Kaepernick the face of its new advertising campaign after she reached the semi-finals of the US Open on Tuesday.
