Nike launched a new running shoe that complies with limits set by World Athletics after the governing body imposed a landmark ban on a version of the sportswear giant's Vaporfly shoes that was used to run the first sub-two hour marathon. The first-ever shoe ban by World Athletics (WA) last week addressed concerns that technology advances are giving athletes an unfair and unnatural advantage, described by some critics as "technological doping".
For the first time in its history, the American sportswear manufacturer will be providing the kit for the two finalists, France and Croatia.
Get ready to be wowed by the fashion on (and off) the courts at Roland Garros!
Trump, who has frequently railed against the decision by NFL players to kneel during the anthem, acknowledged in the interview that the company had "certain freedoms to do things that other people think you shouldn't do."
University of Oregon's Hayward Field will soon reopen following a renovation that cost donors like Nike Co-founder Phil Knight $270 million.
Nike has launched its first range of cricket apparel ahead of a long cricketing season.
National flags should not be "messed with", British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday, after Nike's decision to use an altered design of the St George's Cross on England's soccer shirts angered some fans.
The girl, wearing a matching fuchsia Nike kit and sporting a temporary tiger tattoo on her left forearm, emphatically cheered Aryna Sabalenka on
The Nike swoosh decorates the outfits of Brazil, France and England, the sides in the quarter-finals most favoured by betting websites to win the World Cup, plus Croatia.
The US sportswear group will still sponsor the Italian giants despite their demotion to Italian football's second division.
Decathlon is expecting to double its business in the country in the next three to five years, Decathlon India CEO Sankar Chatterjee said, according to local media reports.
apanese casual wear designer Uniqlo has signed the 36-year-old Swiss as a global brand ambassador in a deal reported to be worth around $30 million a year.
Nike has worked with Ronaldo since 2003 and in 2016 announced a lifetime deal with him worth which could be worth as much as $1 billion.
Nike Inc on Wednesday said that it was cooperating with authorities on alleged bribery and corruption at soccer's governing body FIFA.
Naomi Osaka dons tutu 'super suit' in triumphant US Open return.
US authorities are examining payments made by Nike Inc under a 1996 football sponsorship deal with Brazil.
From bold colour-blocking to sleek silhouettes, US Open 2024's collections feature the latest trends in tennis fashion.
Nike Inc is dropping its partnership with the Livestrong Foundation, the cancer charity founded by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong, the latest repercussion from the doping scandal that last year stripped him of his titles.
Nike has been present in India since 1996.
Nike has about 400 stores in India.
Trump, without offering evidence, said in a post on Twitter that the sportswear company was "getting absolutely killed with anger and boycotts."
Nike froze its contract with "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius on Thursday after he was charged with murdering his girlfriend, the latest in a series of scandals to hit athletes sponsored by the sportswear giant.
Fans in Taiwan wanted a refund and apology after basketball star Michael Jordan spent just 90 seconds on stage during a visit.
Sportswear maker Nike Inc will be reducing nearly 1,750 jobs, representing nearly five per cent of its global workforce, as part of its restructuring efforts.
A 36-year-old Indian-origin man has been shot and killed after a teenage boy robbed a convenience store in the United States state of North Carolina, authorities said.
The Manchester United Premier Cup - India Final 2008, for under-15 footballers, which will be conducted across India from November 28 to January 20, 2008.
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'At the end of the day, athletes are humans just like the rest of us.'
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"There is no allegation in the charging documents that any Nike employee was aware of or knowingly participated in any bribery or kickback scheme," the company said.
Adidas can declare itself the winner over arch rival Nike in the upcoming soccer World Cup even before the first match kicks off as it is kitting out the most teams.
Because billions of people around the world will be watching these brand ambassadors, what they wear during the Olympics is highly regimented, leading to complicated wardrobe changes.
The company has zeroed in on eyewear and is mulling golf goods and kidswear in the near future.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
Publisher Simon & Schuster says the book focuses on the company's early years.
The sportswear major has picked the activity to encourage a community around it in colleges.
Fair trade practices watchdog the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission has allowed Sachin Tendulkar to respond to global sportswear major Nike, which accused him of violating the Commission's directions in a case involving rival Adidas over endorsement rights.
Nike India on Wednesday announced a three-year partnership with the Mumbai School Sports Association, the only all encompassing school sports association of its kind in the country.
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