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NIKE

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 4, 2018
Nike launching ad campaign featuring scorned ex-quarterback Colin Kaepernick: reports
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who sparked controversy by kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, will be the face of a Nike Inc. ad campaign for the 30th anniversary of its "Just Do It" motto, according to ESPN on Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Aug 14, 2018
Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook delivers inspiration in Tokyo visit
Russell Westbrook brought smiles to enthusiastic fans' faces on a festive Tuesday morning in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Mar 12, 2016
Get a taste of spring with cherry blossom-inspired goods
Here's a taste of some of the cherry-blossom themed drinks, snacks, shoes and toilet paper on shelves now.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / THE DOPING EPIDEMIC
Aug 7, 2015
Conte says top officials hindering fight against doping
BALCO founder Victor Conte worked on the 'dark side' when his San Francisco Bay Area company supplied performance-enhancing drugs to elite athletes, including sprinter Marion Jones and MLB home-run king Barry Bonds. That's how Conte has frequently described those years at the start of the 21st century.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / THE DOPING EPIDEMIC
Aug 4, 2015
Conte expects Salazar to be banned
Several weeks before doping allegations of epic proportions brought widespread media attention over the weekend, Alberto Salazar's name was at the center of serious doping allegations that also triggered major coverage.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 29, 2015
Prefontaine's legacy still growing 40 years after death
'I'm not afraid of losing. But if I do, I want it to be a good race. I'm an artist, a performer. I want people to appreciate the way I run.' — Steve Prefontaine
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Dec 23, 2014
First Air Jordans were banned by NBA for clashing with team colors
This is the third installment from Hall of Fame writer Sam Smith's new book "There Is No Next: NBA Legends on the Legacy of Michael Jordan."
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 11, 2013
Dow reshuffles ranks for first time since '04
Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Visa Inc. and Nike Inc. will be added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Bank of America Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co. and Alcoa Inc. in the biggest reshuffling since April 2004.
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jul 4, 2012
Today's J-blip: Running man, powered by Facebook
How would you like to make a man run at the click of a button?

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