NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady may end relationship with Adidas
Jul 18, 2022 23:44 pm UTC| Sports Business Economy
NBA Hall of Fame player Tracy McGrady may be ending his 25-year relationship with sneaker giant Adidas due to what he feels is an unsatisfactory treatment he received. Boardroom describes the business relationship...
Nike debuts new retail concept in Seoul
Jul 18, 2022 23:30 pm UTC| Economy Business Life Sports
Nike opened a new retail concept shop in Seoul, South Korea, showcasing the new Nike Style, which remixes sports retail culture expression that blurs the line between physical and digital experiences. Nike said this new...
US Justice Department investigates PGA Tour over LIV Golf stance
Jul 14, 2022 23:10 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the PGA Tour over the handling of its players and potentially engaging in anticompetitive behavior during its ongoing tussle with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf...
How the Tour de France helped me think about geology in a new way
Jul 14, 2022 15:43 pm UTC| Sports
As I write this, the Tour de France has reached its halfway point, with the cyclists climbing the Alps. Or, to put it another way, the race has left Armorican continent and entered the folded relics of the Valais Ocean and...
TikTok strikes content deal with PGA Tour, DP World Tour and The Open
Jul 13, 2022 22:26 pm UTC| Sports Business
TikTok will bring a range of content featuring some of golfs biggest stars in new content partnerships with the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, and the RA ahead of the 150th edition of The Open golf major in St Andrews on...
Hotter temperatures increase violent behaviour in Major League Baseball
Jul 13, 2022 14:29 pm UTC| Sports
We normally associate the arrival of warmer weather with positive experiences, such as vacations, walks on the beach and evenings eating on outdoor patios with friends. However, exposure to heat can also generate negative...
Steelers give stadium naming rights to Acrisure in 15-year deal worth up to $20 million annually
Jul 12, 2022 20:49 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
The Pittsburgh Steelers will rename its Heinz Field as Acrisure Stadium after the Michigan-based brokerage firm Acrisure, in a 15-year deal worth between $10 million and $20 million a year. Acrisure specializes in...
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