Nike reached an agreement to sell a limited number of items directly on Amazon, executives said Thursday, in a sign of the growing importance of the e-commerce platform. Nike executives described the venture as a “pilot” project to sell some shoes, apparel and accessories, confirming earlier press reports about a deal. Shares of Nike surged … Read more
A pair of sports shoes worn by Michael Jordan during the basketball finals at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics sold Sunday for $190,372 in an online auction, the auction house announced. Wearing the white-and-blue Converse brand shoes, Jordan — then still an amateur — scored 20 points in a match against Spain on August 10, … Read more
LeBron James was once among thousands of youngsters striving to “be like Mike,” but the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar never dreamed he’d be mentioned in the same breath as Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan as one of basketball’s greatest. James eclipsed Jordan as the NBA’s all-time leading playoff scorer on Thursday as he led the Cavaliers … Read more
Basketball mega-star Michael Jordan won part of his trademark suit against a China-based sportswear company Thursday, following a years-long struggle for control over the rights to his Chinese name. In a ruling by the Chinese Supreme Court, Qiaodan Sports Co, based in southeastern Fujian province, must stop using the Chinese characters “Qiaodan” on its merchandise, … Read more