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Duke takes bold step in NIL landscape
When UNC and Duke played in the Final Four, the two teams were separated by a mere four points. Once the season ended, however, the distance between the programs seemed to be a chasm. It […]
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Feds say Michael Avenatti should head to prison in Nike case
NEW YORK — New York prosecutors urged a judge Friday to order California lawyer Michael Avenatti to begin serving a 2 1/2-year prison term, more than a year after he was convicted of trying to […]
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MATTHEWS: Disgraced hot-shot lawyer Michael Avenatti the latest media darling to fall from grace
One by one, many of the media darlings from the Trump era have taken rather dramatic falls from grace. Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who in 2020 could do no wrong and was treated […]
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Michael Avenatti faces sentencing in Nike extortion scheme
NEW YORK — Michael Avenatti, the brash California lawyer who once represented Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, appeared in federal court Thursday for sentencing on charges that he tried to extort millions […]
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Tar Heels featured in first Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Sports Foundation has announced a three-year deal with Jordan Brand to host the Jumpman Invitational, a holiday college basketball event featuring North Carolina, Florida, Michigan and Oklahoma — the original four […]
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No suits, no tie — no problem
Back in 2018, when he was still at East Tennessee State, Steve Forbes was selected by fan vote as one of the 10 sexiest coaches in mid-major college basketball. It’s an honor for which he […]
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NFL, Jordan, NASCAR pledge fight against racism
The protests following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police continued for a second week. The impact has been felt both across the nation and locally, and sports have not been immune […]
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Jordan, Jordan Brand commit to donating $100M over next decade to fight racial injustice
Nike and Michael Jordan announced Friday that the Hall of Fame player and his Jordan Brand athletic line will be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to “organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, […]
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Williamson continues tradition of rich shoe deals for NC products
Zion Williamson’s shoes continue to attract the attention of fans and media around the nation. Williamson’s Nike’s earned headlines in February when he planted his foot a half a minute into Duke’s first game against […]
Opinion
HILL: Believe in something. Even if it means staying anonymous #JustSignIt
How odd was it that in the same week Nike introduced its “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything” #JustDoIt campaign, the vaunted New York Times would publish an anonymous op-ed piece about […]