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March 13, 2026

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Deal to force multinational companies to pay a 15% minimum tax is marred by loopholes, watchdog says

October 26, 2023 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — An ambitious 2021 agreement by more than 140 countries and territories to weed out tax havens and force multinational corporations to pay a minimum tax has been weakened by loopholes and will raise […]

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Duke takes bold step in NIL landscape

June 15, 2022 Shawn Krest

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

November 1, 2021 Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

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

July 14, 2021 Stacey Matthews

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

July 8, 2021 Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

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

July 8, 2021 Cory Lavalette

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

February 10, 2021 Brett Friedlander

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

June 10, 2020 Shawn Krest

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

June 5, 2020 Cory Lavalette

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

July 31, 2019 Shawn Krest

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 […]

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