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Outkast and Nike Team Up for Georgia-Florida Game in Atlanta
Acts of Kindness•Oct 28

Outkast and Nike Team Up for Georgia-Florida Game in Atlanta

Hip-hop legends Outkast are partnering with Nike and the University of Georgia for a special apparel collection celebrating the first time the historic Georgia-Florida game will be played in their hometown of Atlanta. The limited-edition gear drops before the 2026 matchup.

Yahoo Sports•2 min read
Caitlin Clark Breaks Nike Record With Signature Shoe Launch
Community Heroes•Oct 2

Caitlin Clark Breaks Nike Record With Signature Shoe Launch

Basketball star Caitlin Clark just made history off the court with the biggest signature shoe launch Nike has ever seen. The "Caitlin 1s" hit 5,000 retail stores on Thursday, doubling the average for a Nike Basketball signature shoe.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read
Nike Co-Founder Donates $1.1B for Women's Health Hospital
Acts of Kindness•Sep 16

Nike Co-Founder Donates $1.1B for Women's Health Hospital

Phil and Penny Knight just pledged $1.1 billion to build Oregon's first hospital dedicated entirely to women's health. It's one of the largest healthcare donations in U.S. history.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read
WNBA Star Allisha Gray Launches Signature Nike Goggles
Sports•Aug 16

WNBA Star Allisha Gray Launches Signature Nike Goggles

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.

Womens Health•2 min read
Nike's World Cup Uniforms Made From Recycled Textiles
Planet Wins•May 27

Nike's World Cup Uniforms Made From Recycled Textiles

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.

Grist•2 min read
Olympic Champion Allyson Felix Transforms Nike Fight Into Win
Videos•Apr 14

Olympic Champion Allyson Felix Transforms Nike Fight Into Win

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.

Videos Desk•2 min read
14-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Designs Iowa's Tournament Shoes
Community Heroes•Mar 22

14-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Designs Iowa's Tournament Shoes

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.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read
Cancer Survivor Harper Stribe Designs Nike Shoes for Iowa
Community Heroes•Mar 19

Cancer Survivor Harper Stribe Designs Nike Shoes for Iowa

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.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read
Nike Builds 1,677-Piece Soccer Field That Goes Anywhere
Innovation•Mar 4

Nike Builds 1,677-Piece Soccer Field That Goes Anywhere

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.

Fast Company•2 min read
Nike's 'E-Bike for Your Feet' Arrives in 2028
Innovation•Feb 11

Nike's 'E-Bike for Your Feet' Arrives in 2028

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.

Innovation Desk•3 min read