Irving joined Nike as a rookie in 2011, and his first signature shoe was introduced in 2014. Forbes believes that Irving’s $11 million yearly salary with Nike in 2019 ranked among the top 10 shoe agreements in the NBA at the time. Irving’s signature endorsement deal with the brand, which was set to expire on…
By Tassilo Hummel, Gleb Stolyarov, Polina, Nikolskaya and David Gauthier-Villars PARIS (Reuters) – Nike stopped selling its sportswear to Russia soon after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine over two years ago. But that hasn’t stopped footballstore.ru, an online sports retailer owned by Russia’s Zenit soccer club. Among the dozens of Nike-branded items the…
On June 14, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. held a significant meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis during the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Apulia, Italy. Their discussions underscored the pressing need for an immediate ceasefire and the negotiation of a hostage release to resolve the critical humanitarian situation in Gaza. President Biden expressed gratitude…
On June 14, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued an Executive Order establishing the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, building upon the framework set forth in Executive Order 14017 of February 24, 2021. The new order emphasizes the critical need for robust, secure, and diversified supply chains to safeguard America’s economic prosperity,…
George Granville Ural, more widely known as Judge Ural D. Glanville, is a prominent figure in the legal world. Serving as a judge for the Fulton County Superior Court in Georgia since 2004, Judge Glanville has built a reputation for his firm yet fair approach to justice. His career is marked by significant legal and…
By Ross Kerber (Reuters) – Tesla’s largest outside investor Vanguard said it voted in favor of CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, citing the company’s performance, contributing to the passage of the record-setting arrangement on Thursday. In a note seen by Reuters, Vanguard said it had voted against Musk’s compensation package when it was…
Tamla Horsford, a 40-year-old mother of five, attended a slumber party with fellow “football moms” on the night of November 3, 2018, in Cumming, Georgia. This gathering, meant for relaxation and bonding, took a tragic turn when Tamla was found dead in the backyard of the host’s home the following morning, November 4, 2018. Initial…
On June 13, 2024, Saudi Arabia made a historic decision not to renew its 50-year petro-dollar deal with the United States, signaling significant implications for global finance, geopolitics, and the trajectory of the American Empire. Established in 1972, the petrodollar system allowed Saudi Arabia to exclusively sell oil in US dollars. With this decision, they…
A Queens man heavily armed with a fascination for jihadist ideology, and apprehended by vigilant NYPD officers on Wednesday, displayed an unusual demeanor as he was escorted out of a precinct in handcuffs on Thursday. Judd Sanson, aged 29, couldn’t suppress a smile when bombarded with questions by reporters while being led out of the…
The roar of the crowd isn’t just for the Indiana Fever; it’s for a phenomenon named Caitlin Clark. This rookie sensation has ignited a firestorm of excitement in the WNBA, shattering attendance records and propelling the league to unprecedented heights. But who is Caitlin Clark, and how is she single-handedly redefining the WNBA landscape? From…