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Nike is launching Project Amplify in 2028, motorized sneakers that propel wearers forward faster and farther with less effort. The bionic footwear combines sensors, motors, and titanium leg shells to make everyday movement easier for everyone.
Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray turned an accidental eye injury into a signature style, partnering with Nike to create custom protective goggles that sold out instantly. After winning Olympic gold in the goggles, she's become known as "Goggle Lish" to fans everywhere.
A young cancer survivor who formed a special bond with Iowa women's basketball has designed custom Nike shoes for the team to wear in the NCAA Tournament. Harper Stribe, who met the players while battling cancer at age 5, now holds her own locker stall with the Hawkeyes.
Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix hid her pregnancy and trained in darkness after Nike slashed her pay by 70%, then turned her struggle into a movement that changed maternity protections for athletes worldwide. Her courage sparked policy changes at major brands and inspired her own shoe company built for women.
Athletes from 16 countries will wear uniforms made from 100% textile waste at this month's World Cup, thanks to Nike's new chemical recycling technology. While the innovation shows promise for sustainable fashion, experts say truly circular clothing for everyday consumers is still years away.
Nike ACG just created a portable soccer field made of 1,677 lightweight pieces that can turn any landscape into a playable pitch in hours. The kit was assembled on a snowy Italian mountainside to prove you can play beautiful soccer anywhere.
When 60,000 Nike sneakers spilled into the Pacific Ocean in 1990, oceanographers turned disaster into discovery. The floating shoes helped create the most accurate maps of ocean currents ever made.
Harper Stribe, a teen who battled cancer twice, just designed custom Nike shoes for the Iowa women's basketball team she's inspired for nearly a decade. The Hawkeyes will wear her gold, black and white Air Force 1s throughout March Madness.
For three decades, North Augusta volunteers have served thousands of sandwiches and Southern hospitality to young basketball stars during one of America's top youth tournaments. Some families now spend their entire vacation making peanut butter sandwiches for future NBA players. #
Mexican goalkeeper icon Jorge Campos, 58, captured global attention at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a new Nike collection and heartwarming ambassador work. The retired athlete proved legends never fade—they just find new ways to inspire.
After players rebelled against their 2022 jerseys, Nike and U.S. Soccer handed them the design reins for 2026. The result? Jerseys that honor American heritage while looking undeniably cool.
Amanda Thompson capped off an incredible summer by leading the U.S. Virgin Islands to victory at the Nike RBI Softball World Series. The Harvard freshman dominated both at the plate and in the pitcher's circle during the championship run.
Robotic exoskeletons are moving beyond hospitals and into everyday life, helping aging adults walk farther and making movement easier for millions. From Nike's powered footwear to rental devices at China's Great Wall, these "wearable e-bikes" could transform how we age.
British runner Josh Kerr is chasing the mile world record this weekend in London, but unlike past attempts by Nike-backed athletes, this one will actually count. For the first time, a major brand-built record attempt is playing by all the official rules.
For decades, a mid-sized city in Punjab quietly made footballs and cricket bats for Nike, Adidas, and Puma, supplying 130 countries. Despite losing ground to Chinese automation, Jalandhar's craftspeople still produce hand-stitched gear for the world's biggest sports brands.
Wearable robotics are moving from labs into everyday life, helping ordinary people walk farther and climb higher without exhausting themselves. Companies like Nike, Hypershell, and WIRobotics are bringing powered footwear and lightweight exoskeletons to hikers, older adults, and anyone who wants to move without wearing out.
Luke Surface ran 5,000 meters in 14:25.88 at Nike Outdoor Nationals, shattering the national middle school record before even starting high school. The Raleigh eighth grader is redefining what young runners can achieve, running at a pace that would win most high school state championships.
Harper Stribe, a 14-year-old cancer survivor from Ankeny, designed custom sneakers for the Iowa women's basketball team ahead of March Madness. The teen's nine-year journey with cancer has been intertwined with her love for the Hawkeyes since she first met them at age five.
The 2026 Winter Olympics showcases cutting-edge clothing technology that keeps athletes warm, dry, and performing at their peak in brutal alpine conditions. Decades of textile innovation are now helping competitors regulate temperature and moisture like never before.
Marist High School runner Tori Sherman shattered her school's 1,500-meter record by four full seconds at a major Oregon track meet. The rising star clocked 4:41.86, marking a breakthrough moment in her athletic journey.
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