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The movie from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon about the Air Jordan deal is a rare example of someone other than Nike mythologizing the sneaker company's history.

SNEAKERS

| BY BRENDAN DUNNE

‘Air’ Loosens Nike’s Grip on Its Legend

'Air' costume designer Charlese Antoinette Jones discusses sourcing and recreating the costumes in the film that took Nike back to the '80s.

STYLE

| BY MIKE DESTEFANO

How 'Air' Costume Designer Charlese Antoinette Jones Took Nike Back to the ‘80s

In a rare interview, Phil Knight discussed backing an anti-abortion Republican candidate for the Oregon governor election, which is a tight one.

LIFE

| BY TARA MAHADEVAN

Phil Knight on Backing Anti-Abortion Republican Candidate for Oregon Governor: 'I’m More Conservative Than Nike'

Phil Knight and Dodgers co-owner Alan Smolinisky have reportedly placed a bid for over $2 billion to purchase the Portland Trailblazers, according to ESPN.

SPORTS

| BY JORDAN ROSE

Phil Knight and Dodgers Co-Owner Alan Smolinisky Bid Over $2 Billion to Purchase Portland Trailblazers (UPDATE)

'Air' will tell the story of the executive's quest to sign an endorsement deal with Michael Jordan. Affleck and Damon will co-write and co-star.

POP CULTURE

| BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to Reunite for Film About Nike Exec Who Landed Michael Jordan Deal (UPDATE)

The chairman of Jordan Brand shares how he emerged from his hidden past, seeking redemption for a murder he committed and kept quiet for decades.

SNEAKERS

| BY GERALD FLORES

Larry Miller’s Secret Journey From Inmate to Nike Executive

In 1982, Nike bootlegged its Oceania runner to help bypass import laws and formed the Nike One Line. This is how that history influenced a current Air Force 1.

SNEAKERS

| BY TIM NEWCOMB

How Nike Bootlegged Its Own Sneakers

We talked to Dennis Dixon about his years playing for the University of Oregon, history with sneakers, Tinker Hatfield, & more.

SNEAKERS

| BY MATT WELTY

Dennis Dixon Gives a Rare Look Into Oregon's Elusive Nike Collaborations

Nike and Nike Foundation has pledged more than $15 million in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Click here to learn more.

SNEAKERS

| BY VICTOR DENG

Nike Is Donating More Than $15 Million to Coronavirus Support

Phil Knight's best-selling memoir 'Shoe Dog' is reportedly the inspiration for three pairs of the Nike Cortez rumored to release in Summer 2019.

SNEAKERS

| BY MIKE DESTEFANO

Nike's 'Shoe Dog' Cortez Pack Drops This Month

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