Adidas is outrunning Nike — and its comeback has legs

The question now is no longer how quickly can the German company recover but how long can it keep up the momentum

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Ruth Chepngetich shatters world marathon record as Nike overtakes Adidas in super-shoe wars

Ruth Chepngetich has become the first woman to run a marathon in under 2hr 10 min, shattering the previous world record by almost two minutes in one of the most exceptional distance-running feats ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Can Adidas Make Patrick Mahomes Into Its Michael Jordan?

The Chiefs quarterback is the brand’s prize asset, but it needs him to transcend football if he’s to become a commercial powerhouse.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 19

American skier Nina O'Brien ready for another comeback after breaking left leg twice

Nina O’Brien’s rollercoaster ski career over the last three seasons includes winning a gold medal with the U.S. ski team at the 2023 world championships and breaking her left lower leg twice

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Has America lost its shame?

The brazenness of US politicians in the face of scandals is a defining feature of the era

Business - Financial Times - October 16

NFL news, injury updates: Lions' Aidan Hutchinson has surgery; Jaguars, Seahawks make 1st trade of 2024 regular season

Is the heat turning up on Mike McCarthy in Dallas?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Tennessee has been all-in on Nico Iamaleava for years; he paid it off in leading comeback win over Alabama

Late afternoon in Neyland Stadium was precisely why Tennessee staked all its eggs in Nico's basket

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Reddit has sold most of its cryptocurrency portfolio

Reddit’s proceeds from the crypto sale were $6.9 million during the quarter, according to a filing.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Adidas Settles Suit With Rapper Ye

The agreement will end a tangle of litigation between the German sportswear brand and the rapper previously known as Kanye West after his antisemitic comments brought an end to a sneaker brand ...

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

What is Unifil and why has Israel been firing on its positions in Lebanon?

As the Israeli military attacks United Nations peacekeepers, we look at the background to the violence. Middle East crisis – live updates Unifil, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

WPP has been outsmarted by its old rival Publicis

The UK advertising group led by Mark Read has lost momentum and looks vulnerable

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Manchester United Has Decided On Its Next Head Coach

The Premier League team is said to have reached an agreement with the Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon to hire Ruben Amorim.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

In its assault on northern Gaza, Israel has taken its depraved campaign to new depths | Owen Jones

Healthcare facilities burn, food and water are blocked and drones shoot their fleeing targets. Yet we cannot say we were not warned. The killing fields of northern Gaza speak of a crime that was ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Nike Extends NBA, WNBA Outfitting Partnership

The extension comes at a critical time. The company earlier this month withdrew its full-year guidance and postponed its first investor day in seven years.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Adidas Raises Guidance on Better-Than-Expected Results

The German sportswear company cited better-than-expected results for the third quarter and brand momentum.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Kanye West

The agreement with the rapper, which involved no payments, was disclosed as Adidas reported a 71% jump in third-quarter net profit, beating analysts’ expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Adidas ends 'fight' with Kanye West over antisemitism

The two collaborated on the Yeezy collection but cut ties due to the rapper's controversial comments.

Cramer approves opening a small position in Nike, but it's 'a risky call'

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday gave investors his stamp of approval to buy some shares of Nike, but he warned that such an investment is tricky.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list

Nike and Kohl's are expecting sales to fall this year, but they remain a top choice among consumers, indicating they must move quickly to not fall out of favor.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list

Nike and Kohl’s may not be winning on Wall Street, but a wide set of consumers still consider them to be the best in their categories, according to a consumer sentiment survey released Thursday.

LA28 hires Nike's John Slusher to lead commercial arm

Nike executive John Slusher is moving into the Olympic world to head the commercial arm for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Nike Promo Code: 10% Off | November 2024 | WIRED

Save an extra 10% + up to 25% off shoes with Nike promo code for November 2024. Browse the top verified coupons and discounts from WIRED.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

North Korea has accused Seoul of flying drones over its capital – what is going on?

Pyongyang has reacted to an apparent flyover with furious rhetoric, ordering artillery units at its border with South Korea to ‘get fully ready to open fire’. What happened and how worrying is it?. ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

UBS has just lowered earnings estimates — and raised its S&P 500 target

UBS on Tuesday issued an unusual pairing, reducing its estimates for earnings growth while at the same time lifting its S&P 500 target for this year and next.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

How a broke Argentine province is countering Milei's deep austerity cuts

After entering office last year, far-right President Milei swiftly imposed his fiscal shock therapy, slashing federal budget transfers to provinces

World - ABC News - October 17

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has “settled its account” with Sinwar but "war is not yet ended."

World - ABC News - October 17

Middle East latest: Netanyahu says Israel has ‘settled its account’ with Sinwar

Israel says Hamas top leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in a battle with Israeli forces in Gaza

World - ABC News - October 17

Ukraine Has Resisted Russia in One Key Town for Months. Its Hold Is Starting to Break.

A quarter-mile-wide strip of land that stands between Moscow’s forces and the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar has become one of the most dangerous places on the front line.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Charles Leclerc has earned Ferrari its 1st United States Grand Prix victory since 2018

Sports - ABC News - October 20

Putin's expanded BRICS summit proves he has friends — but risks buckling under its own contradictions

World - Yahoo News - October 22

The IRS has announced its new 2025 tax brackets. Here's what to know.

The IRS has adjusted tax brackets and dozens of other provisions for inflation. Here's how that will impact your taxes.

Here’s why China has been testing its autonomous car technology in the U.S. for years

Didi, WeRise, Pony.ai, Baidu and AutoX drove over 1.6 million test miles on California’s roads between 2017 and 2023.

Business - CNBC - October 23

North Korea knows its troops could desert in Ukraine. It has chilling ways to keep them in line.

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Israeli military says it has completed its strikes on Iran, which included missile plants and other sites

World - ABC News - October 25

Democracy won the 20th century. But has its success bred lethal complacency in the 21st? | Paul Ham

We never know who is going to rule but the beauty of democracy is that we know we can always get rid of them. So why wouldn’t we fight like blazes to preserve it?. Before he faced the crowd to ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Lebanon's Hezbollah says it has chosen Naim Kassem as its new leader after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

M.L.B. Got Its Ideal World Series. But Only One Team Has Shown Up.

When a team takes a 3-0 lead in the World Series, there’s an overwhelming sense of finality, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Ford has too many cars on dealer lots, and that’s only one of its problems.

High inventory days and higher-than-expected warranty costs and other cost headwinds plague Ford.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Britain has closed its eyes to long Covid – which means it will ravage even more lives and livelihoods | Devi Sridhar

Unlike the US, Canada and Australia, the UK is only giving free boosters to some. But the cost of restricting them could be huge. Trust me, no one, even in public health or medicine, wants to talk ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

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