Sep 05 LeBron James says in Kaepernick reference: ‘I stand with Nike’ By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Closing his remarks at an award ceremony Tuesday, the basketball superstar said he stood "for anybody who believes in change." He added: "I stand with Nike, all day, every day."… Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 9:23 What believing in Colin Kaepernick means for Nike Nike just launched a new advertising campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who came to national prominence by protesting police brutality and racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem before games. Nike’s move has reignited a national debate,… Continue watching
Sep 04 As face of Nike’s new ad campaign, Colin Kaepernick draws debate and backlash By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press Kaepernick's attorney Mark Geragos announced the endorsement deal on Twitter, calling Kaepernick an "All American Icon."… Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 8:54 Will mega-corporations give way to a local manufacturing renaissance? By PBS News Hour Big companies today aren't creating nearly as many middle-class jobs. Instead they're hiring out much of the work to contractors around the world. But what if we could reverse engineer our technology to bring about a new era of local… Continue watching
Mar 08 Nike, Sharapova’s biggest backer, cuts ties with tennis champion By Joshua Barajas Three of Maria Sharapova’s sponsors distanced themselves from the tennis star Tuesday after she announced failing a drug test at the Australian Open in January. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 4:25 News Wrap: Obama touts trade deal at Nike headquarters By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, President Obama visited the Oregon headquarters of athletic apparel company Nike to promote the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Also, the Labor Department reported that employers added 223,000 jobs in April, up from March. The unemployment rate dropped… Continue watching
May 09 Watch Oregon Governor Signs Domestic Partner Bill Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed legislation Wednesday that will allow some legal rights for gay couples, joining nearly a dozen other states that recognize gay marriage or domestic partnerships. The NewsHour looks at the debate over same-sex civil unions. Continue watching