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Nike’s Mark Parker named Walt Disney chairman of board
Nike executive chairman Mark Parker has been named the chairman of the board by ESPN parent the Walt Disney Co
Nike drops Kyrie Irving after promoting antisemitic film
Nike has formally ended its partnership with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, one month after suspending the National Basketball Association star
Return of Kappa to Kaizer Chiefs ends Nike’s 23-year run
Italian sportswear manufacturer Kappa has rekindled an association with Kaizer Chiefs by signing on as the South African Premier Soccer League club’s official technical sponsor and licensing partner, a…
Fanatics exports sports merchandise model to Japan with Yomiuri Giants deal
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) club Yomiuri Giants has entered into a long-term global deal with US sportswear and equipment manufacturer Nike and sports merchandising company Fanatics that will see…
Adidas to replace Nike at Saudi Arabian Football Federation from 2023
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has signed up Adidas as the national team kit supplier, from 2023 until 2026
Nike suspends partnership with Kyrie Irving
Nike has suspended its relationship with Kyrie Irving after the National Basketball Association star player posted on social media a link to a movie that perpetuated antisemitic falsehoods
Bronny James signs Nike NIL deal
American sports footwear and apparel brand Nike has landed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of National Basketball Association superstar LeBron James
Nike suspends sponsorship with Hockey Canada
Amid the fallout of sexual assault scandals with Hockey Canada, the country's ice hockey governing body, American athletic clothing brand Nike has suspended its sponsorship after other sponsors did the…
Influential marketing executive Wieden dies at age 77
Creative force is credited for originating Nike's 'Just Do It' slogan
Nike returns to the Springboks, replacing Asics in new kit deal
SA Rugby, governing body of South African rugby union, has rekindled a relationship with Nike, signing the US sportswear and equipment manufacturer as its new technical apparel provider from 2023
NBA Japan Games announces slate of 13 sponsors
A total of 13 sponsors have been announced for the forthcoming National Basketball Association pre-season games in Japan featuring the Golden State Warriors and the Washington Wizards
Nike builds on FA relationship with ball supply deal for women’s competitions
US sportswear and equipment company Nike has expanded its relationship with the Football Association (FA) by agreeing a multi-year deal to become the official ball supplier to the Women’s Super League (…
Fanatics extends collegiate push with Nike fan apparel deal
Global sports merchandising company Fanatics has entered into a long-term partnership with Nike to manufacture college sports fan apparel for a select group of leading universities starting in the summer …
Nike to discontinue its running app in China
Sportswear brand Nike has announced it will discontinue its Nike Run Club app in China
Nike co-founder Knight makes unsolicited bid for Trail Blazers
Team says it is currently not for sale, but NBA commissioner acknowledges that trust-owned franchise will ultimately need to be sold
Nike ends Spartak Moscow association after Uefa decision
Nike has ended its long-running association with Russian football club Spartak Moscow
Astros set sales records with City Connect Space City uniforms
Mission Control-inspired alternate design proves popular with fans