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Nike's Tiger Woods ad draws critics

Tiger Woods - AP

Maybe winning doesn't take care of everything. Nike is causing a social media storm with its latest online ad showing a picture of Tiger Woods overlaid with a quote from him, "Winning takes care of everything."

 

Adidas Is Hot on Nike's Heels in China

Adidas is catching up with Nike in the race to be China's top sportswear company, on the strength of products like high-heeled tennis shoes.

 

Nike suspends contract with Oscar Pistorius

Nike Inc. has suspended its contract with Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee runner from South Africa charged with premeditated murder in the Valentine's Day slaying of his girlfriend. Pistorius, who became the first double-amputee runner to compete on the track at the Olympics at last year's London Games, is accused of intentionally killing model Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius says he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder and that the shooting was accidental. "We believe Oscar Pistorius should be afforded due process and we will continue to monitor the situation closely," Nike said in a brief statement posted on its website Wednesday.

 

Armstrong Dropped From Nike as He Quits His Charity

Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong stepped down as chairman of his Livestrong cancer-fighting charity and Nike severed ties with him as fallout from the doping scandal swirling around the famed cyclist escalated Wednesday.

 

Nike lawsuit against Reebok stops Tim Tebow apparel sales

Nike and Reebok, two of the largest players in the sports gear industry, are embroiled in an unholy spat over who gets to make and sell products featuring the name of newly minted New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow.

 

Bedbug attack closes Nike store

Nike's flagship shop in New York temporarily closes as the sportswear firm battles an infestation of bedbugs.

 

Nike's World Cup ad is three minutes of awesome

We showed you the teasers last weekend, but now we have Nike's full three-minute World Cup ad that will...

 

Nike chairman stands by Tiger Woods: report

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Nike Inc Chairman and co-founder Phil Knight said the scandal surrounding Tiger Woods is "part of the game" in signing endorsement deals with athletes and did not back away from the athletic shoe and clothing maker's relationship with the golfer.

 

Dwyane Wade of Miami Heat leaving Converse, going to Nike Jordan Brand

NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand.

 

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