Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate to
start a partnership with one of the
most iconic brands in the world, Tiger Woods, via X.
The days since have been filled
with so many amazing moments
and memories, if I started naming
them, I could go on forever.
, Tiger Woods, via X.
Phil Knight's passion and vision brought
this Nike and Nike Golf partnership
together and I want to personally thank
him, along with the Nike employees
and incredible athletes I have had the
pleasure of working with along the way, Tiger Woods, via X.
Nike also issued a statement.
Tiger, you challenged your competition,
stereotypes, conventions, the old school
way of thinking.
You challenged
the entire institution of golf.
You challenged us.
And most of all, yourself.
And for that challenge we're grateful, Nike, via Instagram.
When Woods first signed his
multiyear contract with Nike in 1996, .
The reported $40 million agreement "was the richest endorsement deal for a professional athlete in history at the time," according to ESPN.
Woods' contract with Nike was renewed
three times throughout the golfer's career.
The 47-year-old signed a 10-year,
$200 million extension with Nike in 2013.
While reasons for the ended partnership were not disclosed, Nike announced in December that it was going to cut costs by $2 billion "over the next three years," ESPN reports.
.
While reasons for the ended partnership were not disclosed, Nike announced in December that it was going to cut costs by $2 billion "over the next three years," ESPN reports.
This Day in History:, Heavenās Gate Cult
Members Found Dead.
March 26, 1997.
Led by Marshall Applewhite,
39 members of the cult peacefully committed suicide
by drinking a mixture of vodka and phenobarbital.
The disturbing scene was discovered by
police in a mansion in a San Diego suburb.
Clothed in matching Nike sneakers and dark uniforms,
the 21 men and 18 women were were found in several
rooms throughout the mansion.
They were convinced their suicides would free them
from their bodies, allowing them to enter an
alien spacecraft hidden behind the rare Hale-Bopp comet.
The cult advocated sexual abstinence.
Several of the men had undergone
castration surgery, including Applewhite.
None of the 39 bodies showed
any signs of blood or trauma
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The Football Association and Nike have come under fire for the design of Englandās new home shirt, ahead of Euro 2024. The traditional white kit features a St Georgeās Cross with navy, light blue and purple. Nike say it is āa playful updateā, but many fans and politicians have reacted with consternation and anger. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Londoners have expressed mixed opinions after Nike sparked a culture war flare-up by modifying the St George's flag on the collar of the new Ā£125 England shirt. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Caitlin Clark Selected No. 1 Overall , by Indiana Fever in 2024 WNBA Draft.
The WNBA draft took place on April 15
at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
The WNBA draft took place on April 15
at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Clark, the record-breaking NCAA star who's amplified interest in women's basketball, is headed to play with Indiana, ESPN reports. .
Clark, the record-breaking NCAA star who's amplified interest in women's basketball, is headed to play with Indiana, ESPN reports. .
I dreamed of this moment since I was in
second grade, and it's taken a lot of hard
work, a lot of ups and downs, but more
than anything, just trying to soak it in, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
The last time that the Fever won a
WNBA title was in 2012, ESPN reports. .
The last time that the Fever won a
WNBA title was in 2012, ESPN reports. .
But Clark is determined to help the team
"get back to championship habits." .
I'm very lucky to be going there
to an organization that really
loves women's basketball, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
You see it today, I think they had 17,000
tickets claimed to just watch the draft.
I think that shows the excitement in
Indianapolis. It's a great basketball city, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
For myself, I can't imagine a more perfect
fit, a better place for me to start my
professional career, an organization that
really just believes in women's basketball
and wants to do everything the right way. , Caitlin Clark, via statement.
So I couldn't be more
excited to get there, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Other top WNBA picks include
Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson,
who are headed to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Other top WNBA picks include
Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson,
who are headed to the Los Angeles Sparks.
and Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese,
who will play with the Chicago Sky.
and Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese,
who will play with the Chicago Sky
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Ex-Ohtani Interpreter , Likely to Face Federal Charges, Sources Say.
NBC reports that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter
may face federal charges in connection with a
gambling investigation into a California bookie. .
According to sources, Ohtani has
been assisting with the investigation.
The news from NBC follows a similar report by TMZ
that Ippei Mizuhara, the former Ohtani interpreter,
will be facing charges by federal authorities.
On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers
after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged
"massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling.
On March 21, Mizuhara was fired by the L.A. Dodgers
after attorneys representing Ohtani alleged
"massive theft" had occurred related to sports gambling.
In response, Major League Baseball , opened an investigation. .
On March 25, Ohtani made his first public comments on
the matter, saying that he had been betrayed and lied to,
while denying any involvement in gambling.
Iām very saddened and
shocked that someone
who I trusted has done this, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC.
Ippei has been stealing
money from my account
and has told lies, Shohei Ohtani, via NBC.
NBC reports that Mizuhara is both Ohtani's
interpreter and long-time friend who has had
a constant presence beside the baseball phenom.
The scandal, involving over $4.5 million in wire transfers
from Ohtani's account, was brought to light
following reports by ESPN and the 'Los Angeles Times.'
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Travis Kelce is continuing his Hollywood takeover! The superstar athlete just scored a role in Ryan Murphy's new FX horror series 'Grotesquerie.' Star Niecy Nash-Betts confirmed Kelce's involvement in the show in a new Instagram video. Although little to no details have been revealed, Nash-Betts along with Courtney B. Vance and Lesley Manville are among the announced castmembers.
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Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines win the 2024 national championship; Quinshon Judkins commits to Ohio State; and Tiger Woods ends his 27-year partnership with Nike.
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