Recovering NU track legend gives thanks for young visitors Nov 27, 2008
He wears a gray Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital sweat suit, braces on his shins, white Nike shoes. For someone who used to run and jump at a high level, it s difficult. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
A battle of brothers Nov 27, 2008
Early highlights include the Clovis West Nike Invitational boys basketball tournament (formerly the BCW, but Buchanan, the school that started the tournament, has dropped out) and a Southern California girls basketball tournament that figures to test the Central Section's most-dominant teams, Clovis West and Hanford. The Golden Eagles and Bullpups are in the Ladycat Classic at Brea Olinda High, a 16-team tournament scheduled Monday through Dec. 6. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Griz throwback uniforms popular Nov 27, 2008
The solution remained in limbo until O'Day was able to contact a Nike representative Wednesday afternoon about ordering some more uniforms. Griz fans who purchased a jersey Sunday will get a brand new jersey, and will now be able to choose the jersey number and size they want. (Montana Standard, MT)
Runners take aim at national titles Nov 27, 2008
Local athletes will be taking part in two events on Saturday, the Foot Locker Regionals in New York City and the Nike Cross Nationals Regionals in Wappingers Fall, N.Y. going against the best runners on the East Coast ... At the Nike Regionals, the Division 1 state champion Mansfield High team will be competing as the Mansfield X-C Club with Brendan Boyle, Josh Brodin, Shayne Collins, Patrick Grimes, Matthew Hernon, Patrick McGowan and Kevin Meagher running ... Runners are competing for a spot... (Easton Journal, MA)
Bosh does the heavy lifting for Toronto Nov 27, 2008
But you'd like to think the NBA could have exercised moral suasion to prevent Nike from launching the Big Apple Zoom LeBron VI shoe outside of the Garden on Tuesday night. Nike set up a hot dog vendor to give away free dogs a block away from a huge billboard of James. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
GM, Tiger no longer a team Nov 26, 2008
Sports Business Journal reported that a source said Nike is expected to take Buick's spot on Woods' bag. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Football Helmet Shields Can Protect Against A Kick In The Face, Study Suggests Nov 26, 2008
and Nike, based in Beaverton, Oregon. The companies donated faceshields for use in the study. (Science Daily)
Heels Lock Down Oregon Nov 26, 2008
The Tar Heels blew open the contest between the two prominent Nike schools with an early 21-3 spurt to build a 51-22 halftime lead. The first half we were really pretty doggone good, UNC head coach Roy Williams said during his postgame press conference. (InsideCarolina.com)
LeBron hears MSG lovefest as Cavs rout Knicks Nov 26, 2008
welcomed him with a monstrous billboard on Seventh Avenue to promote his Nike Zoom LeBron 6 "Big Apple" sneaker, which he debuted in the game ... Nike also gave away hot dogs and T-shirts that bared his marketing slogan "Witness" and the date of the game on the corner of Seventh Avenue and 33rd Street. (Newsday)
Track coach Trevor Graham expected to be charged with obstructing steroid probe - USATODAY.com Nov 26, 2008
Since then, Nike terminated its contract with Graham and he has been banned from coaching at several facilities, including tracks governed by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Montgomery, who also set the 100-meter world record in 2002 when coached by Graham, told the grand jury the coach obtained steroids in Mexico, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
Graham Indicted For Role In Probe Nov 26, 2008
Graham, who said Gatlin was the victim of a vengeful massage therapist, was fired from his contract at Nike and barred from the U.S. Olympic Committee's training centers. The USADA and world track and field governing body (IAAF) began a joint investigation of Graham in connection with doping allegations. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
It's End of Road for GM and Tiger Nov 25, 2008
Mr. Woods has sponsorship deals with Tag Heuer, Nike, Gillette, Gatorade and several other companies that give him an estimated annual income of nearly $100 million. GM was a pioneer in corporate sports sponsorships and first put the Buick name on a golf tournament in 1958. (Wall Street Journal)
Lionsgate(R) Scores MORE THAN A GAME Nov 25, 2008
They have an amazing track record and we feel very fortunate to be joining forces. As a marketing and distribution partner, Lionsgate is the studio equivalent of the Fab Five: very talented, hard-working and possessed of real heart. (Canada Newswire)
LeBron gearing up for Garden party in N.Y. Nov 25, 2008
James will be decked out in a special Big Apple version of his Nike Zoom LeBron VI sneakers for the occasion, featuring a red color scheme. What New Yorkers really want is to see him in white, blue and orange the Knicks uniform colors. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Barnes' Longhorns have much more than a just a lone star Nov 25, 2008
Outfitted by Nike, they wore black shorts and shirts with a wide lightning yellow stripe down one side, accented with a Hawaiian floral pattern. Their shoes also had that design. (USA Today -- Sports)
As Tiger and GM part ways, sponsorships are up in the air Nov 25, 2008
Woods pitches Nike golf clubs, clothes and equipment ... Nike Golf spokeswoman Beth Gast says, "We can't comment nor confirm anything regarding the sponsorship of Tiger's bag.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Lions Finish Seventh at Nike Cup Nov 25, 2008
Alicia Witter reached the finals in all three of her events at the 2008 Nike Cup over the weekend ... - LMU swimming finished a program-best seventh overall with 383 points at the 2008 Nike Cup, which was held in Long Beach, Calif ... The 12 individual scorers doubled the previous LMU program-high for the Nike Cup of six. (Lmulions.com)
USF Volleyball Inks A Pair Nov 25, 2008
In addition to playing for Skyview, Ludes competed for Nike NW, where she was a member of the 2006 and 2007 Reno Volleyball Festival Championship team in the U16 and U17 brackets, respectively, while also earning championship tiles at the 2007 and 2007 Emerald City Classic in the U18 Division. Ludes, who was rated in the top-250 nationally by Prepvolleyball. (Usfdons.com)
Buick-Woods Commercial Era Featured Glib Ads Nov 25, 2008
The Buick commercials didnt push the envelope as far as one of Woodss Nike ads, in which he walks on water to hit a so-called Jesus shot from a lily pad and nestle the ball within a few feet of the cup. But one Buick ad in particular remains memorable because it thrust the worlds No. 1 golfer into roles in two sports. (Newsmax)
Postcard: The Knuckleballer Is a Girl Nov 25, 2008
"I was so surprised and thought, 'Was I really chosen?'" says Yoshida, who looks like a typical second-year high school student, now dressed in Nike navy blue sweats sitting in her living room at home, apologizing every time her cell phone vibrates with texts and calls. The first thing she did when she found out was to text two of her friends with the message "I made the draft!" with a peace-sign emoticon. (Time.com)
Woman robbed of pocketbook and jewelry Nov 24, 2008
As she opened her car door, the woman said that she was pushed into the car by a man she described as a black male, 5 8 to 5 10 tall, who was wearing a black stocking hat, a black hoodie, and black Nike sneakers with a white swoosh on the side. The man took the woman s pocketbook and demanded her jewelry, Jenkins said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Swim Team Finishes In Ninth Place Overall at Nike Cup Nov 24, 2008
Toreros take ninth place overall at the Nike Cup ... - The University of San Diego women's swimming and diving team recorded a 9th place finish after three days of competition at the Nike Cup in Long Beach, California this weekend. (Usdtoreros.com)
Tech's Griffin, Reese likely to miss UGA game Nov 23, 2008
It happened, and the Nike gloves worked good. Johnson stopped his pass rush, caught the bullet and took it back 26 yards. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rebels Claim Nike Cup Title Nov 23, 2008
John Mendoza won the 1650 free on Saturday at the Nike Cup ... - The UNLV men's swimming and diving team won the team title at the 2008 UC Irvine/Nike Cup which concluded on Saturday night, while the Rebel women moved up one more spot to finish in third place. (Unlvrebels.com)
Moore surfs way into record books Nov 22, 2008
It was Moore's first contest with new sponsors Red Bull and Nike 6. 0. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Easton Journal Sports Notes Nov 22, 2008
Other highlights included a 5-0 record in the Nike Summer Slam (Teaneck, NJ), 4-1 record in the USJR Nationals (Washington D.C.), semi-finalist Gym Rat Challenge (Albany, NY), and New England Super Regional Champions (Plaistow, N.H.). The team will be holding tryouts for the 2009 season on Friday, Nov. 21,, from 6:30-8 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 6-8 p.m.. (Easton Journal, MA)
New Mexico Remains in Eighth After Day Two at Nike Cup Invitational Nov 22, 2008
The University of New Mexico women's swimming team remains in eighth place with 251 points, after the second day of competition at the Nike Cup Invitational in Long Beach, Calif ... The UC Irvine/Nike Cup will conclude Saturday with prelims beginning at 9:00 a.m. and finals at 6:00 p.m. at Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool in Long Beach. (Golobos.com)
Suspect Steals Car From Local Dealership Nov 22, 2008
He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue jean shorts and a black Nike baseball cap. The stolen Mercedes Benz is a 2-door coupe, tan in color, and the last four numbers of the VIN are: 8970. (WTKR.com, VA)
What works, not what wastes Nov 22, 2008
Nike Tirman Cambridge. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
MCHS to honor distinguished alumni Nov 22, 2008
Clients include American Express, Kelloggs, McDonalds, Pepsi and Nike. Shaw and her husband live in California. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Rebels Continue To Lead Nike Cup Nov 22, 2008
UNLV remains in first on the men's side at the Nike Cup ... - The UNLV men's swimming and diving team remained in first place at the 2008 UC Irvine/Nike Cup thank to posting the top collegiate finish in four of the day's seven events, while the Rebel women moved up one place to fourth after winning two events. (Unlvrebels.com)
Class of 2009 superlatives: Linebackers Nov 22, 2008
Frankie Telfort (Miami, Gulliver Prep) We labeled Telfort "a little keg of dynamite" when we saw him at the Miami Nike camp this summer. He is another smaller linebacker who masks it well with outstanding initial burst and explosiveness closing in space. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
New Arena Website Launched Nov 21, 2008
A video promoting the website entitled Golden Age, which is narrated by University of Oregon alum and Nike co-founder Phil Knight, was displayed on the Autzen Stadium video board during the first quarter of last Saturday's Oregon-Arizona football game, and can viewed as part of www. godunks. (eDuck.com)
Oregon uniforms draw notice Nov 21, 2008
The Nike uniforms feature stylized silver wings on the shoulders, and a matte blackish-green helmet ... It s a benefit of having Nike co-founder Phil Knight as your team s biggest booster. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Air Force Concludes Opening Day at Nike Cup Nov 21, 2008
- Paced by several top-10 finishes, the Air Force men's and women's swimming teams wrapped up the first day of competition at the Nike Cup, hosted by UC Irvine at the Belmont Aquatic Complex ... The Nike Cup resumes tomorrow with preliminaries starting at 9:00 a.m. (PT). (Airforcesports.com)
Lions Sign Standout Swimmer Nov 21, 2008
Women's Swimming - Loyola Marymount Official Athletic Site. Head Coach Bonnie Adair announced the signing of Camille Hopp earlier this week. (Lmulions.com)
Rebel Men In First At Nike Cup Nov 21, 2008
Kier Maitland won the 500 free on Thursday at the Nike Cup ... - The UNLV men's swimming and diving team won three events, including both relays, to move to the top of the team standings after the first day of the 2008 UC Irvine/Nike Cup, while the Rebel women were in fifth place. (Unlvrebels.com)
Nike Cup Competition Awaits Rebels Nov 21, 2008
UNLV to compete in the Nike Cup, held in Long Beach, Calif ... This week in UNLV swimming the Rebels will travel to the Nike Cup, Thursday thru Saturday ... As the Rebels travel to the Nike Cup in Long Beach, Calif. (Unlvrebels.com)
Bruins snare top junior WR Paul Richardson Nov 21, 2008
59-40 (electronic time) at the NIKE Combine in Long Beach last March and racked up 15 sacks as a junior. Oct. 29. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Notebook: Bragging Rights on the Line Nov 21, 2008
In 2007 while at Wakefield HS in Raleigh, Graham finished third nationally in the 100 meters at the Nike Nationals. STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE Four of the first five teams NC State played this season were ranked at some point this season, and the Wolfpack has played the nations No. 9 toughest schedule according to the USA Today/Sagarin Rankings this week. (StateFans.com)
UO's arena permit gets its final seal of approval Nov 20, 2008
Then came a huge break: In August 2007, Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, pledged $100 million to the UO athletic department, the largest gift in university history. The conditions were that UO secure full financing for the arena from the Legislature and that the donation be used as a kind of endowment for the athletic department and not directly for arena construction. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Lobos Travel to Nike Cup Invitational Nov 20, 2008
Up Next For Lobo Swimming and Diving Meet #27 --- at Nike Cup Invitational Thursday, Nov. 20 All Day Long Beach, Calif ... for the Nike Cup Invitational Nov. 20-22 ... Previously at the Nike Cup: The Lobos finished in 8th place with 379. (Golobos.com)
Lein in Hall Nov 20, 2008
Nike Xtreme Element carry bag: The lightest bag ever offered by Nike, with a frame made of the same type of aluminum popular in bicycle frames, weighs less than four pounds and accommodates a full set of 14 clubs with a six-way divider system. It features seven pockets, including a water bottle pocket, as well as a swivel strap for freedom of movement and fiberglass stand. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Lions Head to Nike Invitational Nov 20, 2008
LMU will compete against a talented group of teams at the 2008 Nike Invitational. Danielle Garcia and the Lions will swim at the 2008 Nike Invitational starting on Thursday ... starting on Thursday of this week to participate in the 2008 Nike Cup. (Lmulions.com)
St. John's signs No. 7 recruit, one of best classes Nov 20, 2008
After falling to the floor several times during last month's championship game of the Nike Rose Classic, a major fall league in the area, she told Apache Paschall, her coach at St. Michael Academy, that the pain was so great when she planted the foot, she had to drop to the floor. An initial examination revealed a stress fracture and possible ligament damage, but Paschall has arranged for a second opinion later this week. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Irish Eyes Smiling Nov 20, 2008
Her ballhandling skills are so polished, she was called out by lead instructor Ganon Baker as an example at the Nike National Skills Academy last summer. She also is a complete package as a scorer and is a determined defender with quick hands and feet. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Seven Teams Set to Compete in Gamecock Invitational Nov 20, 2008
Formerly known as the Nike Cup, the event moved to Columbia this season after being hosted by the University of North Carolina for more than two decades. North Carolina took the women's title at last year's Nike Cup Invitational while Virginia Tech captured the men's championship. (Uscsports.com)
UPDATE: Triumph turns to heartbreak Nov 19, 2008
Despite his family s loss during the race the previous weekend and to prove wrong those who said he couldn t win, Jacob headed to Indiana on Saturday to compete in the Nike Nationals in Terre Haute ... Jacob won the individual race there, and will head to Oregon in December to compete in Nike s high school championship race in the individual division. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Backup Shaw can get it done Nov 19, 2008
A beat writer's perspective. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Air Force Heads to Nike Cup, Arizona Diving Invitational Nov 19, 2008
The Air Force men's and women's swimming teams return to action this week, Nov. 20-22, for the premier event of the fall season, the annual Nike Cup, hosted by UC Irvine ... The Nike Cup will feature a total of 15 men's teams and 22 women's teams. (Airforcesports.com)
Beamer talks Duke, Foster and ACC Nov 19, 2008
"On the cold weather"With the equipment today we get Nike equipment. I don't get cold during the game, the only thing I don't like is rain or wind. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Saban's work is never done at Alabama Nov 19, 2008
A secretary enters the room to remind him of a meeting he has with Nike representatives. Nick Saban has to go there's work to do. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rebels Sweep MWC Weekly Honors Nov 19, 2008
UNLV will return to action this week, as it will compete in the Nike Cup in Long Beach, Calif. Nov. 20-22. (Unlvrebels.com)
South girls are X-country state champs Nov 19, 2008
Next stop for the team will be going to a race in New York State to qualify for the Nike Team Nationals competition in Oregon. The Lions have risen to claim victories in several key races this season, including the Dual County League and Eastern Mass. (Newton Tab, MA)
Garrett refuses to reinstate funding for National Academy of Music Nov 18, 2008
A deliberate"jump over this if you can" request, which Garrett knew full well to be impossible, hence giving him 'justification" to axe ANAM. (0) AJ: 18 Nov 2008 2:03:14pm Michael, the "matters" were Garrett's requirements for the ANAM:- comply with the terms and conditions of the funding deed;- detailed plans of future budgets;- new fundraising;- a review of the ANAM constitution. (0) JC: 18 Nov 2008 11:43:01am A dud decision by a dud musician. Is this perhaps a decision based on envy. These... (ABC Online)
Women's Basketball Signs Four Nov 18, 2008
attended the 2008 Phenom 150 Elite Camp and the 2007 Nike Summer Showcase. plays AAU ball for the Mile High Magic with fellow signee Rachel Messer. (Utahutes.com)
Worlds strangest sports Nov 18, 2008
Worlds strangest sports - Active- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bettis dishes on golf, beating Jordan and more Nov 18, 2008
I have the Nike driver ... The irons are Nike forged, and I have a Scotty Cameron Circle T putter. (ESPN -- Golf)
Running notebook Rupp warms up for national meet with regional win Nov 18, 2008
High school: Next up is the 10th BorderClash, an annual meet staged by Nike that pits top runners in Oregon against their counterparts from Washington ... The meet is Sunday at Nike headquarters near Beaverton. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Review: Fitness gadgets under the microscope Nov 18, 2008
Nike has even started manufacturing shoes that have a hole moulded into them for a pedometer that communicates wirelessly with your iPod Nano ... NIKE+ SPORTSBAND Price: $80 ... It uses the same wireless sensor in your shoe as the Nike+ iPod kit but you don't have to own an iPod. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Rebels Split Conference Matchup With Utes Nov 18, 2008
Both teams will return to action next weekend, as UNLV will compete in the Nike Cup, held in Long Beach, Calif. from Nov. 20-22. (Unlvrebels.com)
JDHS' Francis qualifies for the Nike Nationals Nov 17, 2008
Juneau-Douglas High School junior cross country runner Leah Francis placed fifth in the open division at the Nike Team Northwest Regionals Saturday in Boise, Idaho, to grab the final individual invitation to Nike Team Nationals in Portland on Dec. 6 ... Juneau-Douglas High School junior cross country runner Leah Francis placed fifth in the open division at the Nike Team Northwest Regionals Saturday in Boise, Idaho, to grab the final individual invitation to Nike Team Nationals in Portland on... (Juneau Empire)
Graham Indicted For Role In Probe Nov 17, 2008
Graham, who said Gatlin was the victim of a vengeful massage therapist, was fired from his contract at Nike and barred from the U.S. Olympic Committee's training centers. The USADA and world track and field governing body (IAAF) began a joint investigation of Graham in connection with doping allegations. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
Track coach Trevor Graham expected to be charged with obstructing steroid probe - USATODAY.com Nov 17, 2008
Since then, Nike terminated its contract with Graham and he has been banned from coaching at several facilities, including tracks governed by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Montgomery, who also set the 100-meter world record in 2002 when coached by Graham, told the grand jury the coach obtained steroids in Mexico, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
Hilo girls hoops star will sign with USC Nov 16, 2008
In the summer of 2007, Storm coach George Quintero invited Tagalicod to join the team at the Nike Nationals in South Carolina, where she attracted the attention of dozens of college recruiters. Tagalicod said USC projects her to play either guard position. (Honolulu Advertiser)
