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Hey, runners, the world is yours! Get ready to lace up because Nike has something exciting in store for you this Summer. Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to attend one of Nike NYC’s Media Runs this week, where I got an exclusive sneak peek into the highly anticipated Nike Pegasus 41 running shoes. Let…
In a world inundated with success stories of overnight sensations and instant billionaires, Phil Knight’s memoir “Shoe Dog” stands as a refreshing testament to the power of perseverance, grit, and the relentless pursuit of a dream. As the co-founder of Nike, Knight shares his journey from humble beginnings to building one of the most iconic and…
Pensole Lewis College (PLC) Detroit, the sole design-focused Historically Black College and University (HBCU), is once again setting new standards in design education. Teaming up with global sportswear giant Nike, PLC Detroit has launched a pioneering education initiative called Future Sole | PLC powered by Nike. The aim is to combat the underrepresentation of Black…
The Swoosh Classic made its return this past weekend at Christ the King High School in Queens New York. Nike promised an action-packed day, showcasing the best high school basketball talent in New York City. Securing their reputations as the best of the best across the City and nationwide, players like Ian Jackson, Don Roscoe,…
Earlier this week, Nike – the biggest champion of athletes and sport – teamed up with Dove – the world’s largest provider of self-esteem and body confidence education – to launch the Body Confident Sport online coaching program, a first-of-its-kind, scientifically-proven set of coaching tools to build body confidence in 11-17-year-old girls. Joining Venus Williams,…
There’s nothing quite like basketball in the Summertime in New York City. All season long, NIKE NYC’s annual ‘NYvsNY’ basketball held it down across the boroughs, showcasing some of the best high school talent in the city. Last week, we were at the Lincoln Park courts in Queens for the boys’ and girls’ semi-finals, where…
It’s hard to believe that the summer basketball season in New York City is coming to a close. This past Tuesday, Nike NYC’s “NYvsNY” hosted their boys and girls semi-finals. All season long, we’ve covered the intense matchups between the boroughs’ best high school players. From Dyckman to Harlem, the Bronx, and Brooklyn, NYvsNY took…
With the semi-finals coming up this week, Nike NYC’s NYvsNY hosted their Girls Jamboree at the Houston St. courts this past weekend. The young ladies showed out for their respective teams as they looked to secure a spot in the semis. The Nike Court and the Jordan Court hosted back-to-back games in front of a…