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With the portal and NIL the pressure to win now in college football is excruciating, even at a laid-back place like Oregon. It's an absolute crucible at programs like Ohio State or Alabama, so much so that some Buckeye fans think Ryan Day has to win a national championship to keep his job, even though he's 66-10.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 30

Oregon Ducks Release Uniforms for Rose Bowl vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

The No. 1 Oregon Ducks are less then a week away from the biggest challenge of their 2024 season: beating the Ohio State Buckeyes a second time. After

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 8

Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Acknowledges Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight's Support

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning can sometimes be a man of few words, depending on what he is asked. But after winning the Big Ten Championship over the Penn State Nittany Lions in Indianapolis on Saturday, he had no shortage of words when talking about his admiration for Oregon alum and the co-founder of Nike, Phil Knight.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 7

5-Star Na'eem Offord on Oregon Ducks, Phil Knight: 'Gonna Help Me Make My Shoe'

On the first day of the Early National Signing Period, five-star defensive back Na'eem Offord flipped from the Ohio State Buckeyes to the Oregon Ducks.

Oregon Ducks News / Sneakers on SI / November 20

Nike Dunk Low "What the Duck Alternate" Honors Phil Knight

For years, the Oregon Ducks have taken the field while wearing the most polarizing uniforms in college football. Lovingly referred to as "Nike U," Oregon has greatly benefited from its most famous alum - Nike co-founder Phil Knight.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 16

Oregon Ducks' Emotional Video of Nike Founder Phil Knight After Ohio State Win

When thinking about the most famous people associated with the Oregon Ducks football program, a short list of major stars come to mind. Actor Ty Burrell, who is currently the voice actor for “That Team Out West”, Oregon Football’s documentary series.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 28

Oregon Ducks Offensive Lineman Josh Conerly Jr. Reveals Relationship with Phil Knight

Playing a sport for a well-connected, Division I college can certainly open doors that weren’t available to athletes otherwise. At the University of Oregon,

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 14

Bloomberg Chronicles the Decline of Nike

Over the past five years, the company temporarily rose, then rapidly fell under their current CEO. Basketball, and the Portland Trail Blazers, are eternally entwined with shoe company Nike.

MLB News / Mike Farrell Sports / August 14

Dakorien Moore and the Three Most Important 2025 Oregon Commits

By Apollo Lundin Since the 2000s, fans of the Oregon Ducks have had a lot to cheer for. With arguably the best uniforms in collegiate football and a nearly unlimited NIL budget backed by Nike founder Phil Knight , the Ducks are bound to be a hotspot for recruits for a while.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 16

Georgia HC Kirby Smart makes joke about Oregon's NIL funding

At SEC Media Days on Tuesday, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart revealed why he envies Oregon's Dan Lanning.

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College Football News / Bleacher Report / July 16

Georgia's Kirby Smart Shades Oregon, Nike's Phil Knight over NIL Donations

It's not often Kirby Smart finds himself envious, but that's apparently the case when it comes to Oregon's massive NIL pool. Smart threw a little shade at…

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / July 12

Ducks Going the Distance? Oregon Alum Phil Knight Supplying Unlimited NIL

By Beck Silver Phil Knight is not playing around. Nike founder and Oregon Alum (class of 1959) has decided he is tired of waiting to see his alma mater win a national championship, as they currently hold zero in the modern era.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / June 22

Who Has the Best Football Uniforms in the New Big Ten Conference?

Everyone knows about the Oregon Ducks and their relationship with Phil Knight. Oregon football is known universally as having the best uniforms in college football due to their partnership with Nike which allows the team to have a new design each week.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / June 11

Oregon's Relationship With Phil Knight, Nike 'Rooted in Substance' Documentary

Oregon is engineered for excellence. When you think about the rise of Oregon Duck football program and the national brand that they have become over the last couple of decades, your mind immediately goes to thinking about Phil Knight and Nike.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / April 10, 2024

The Nikefication of the NFL continues

The NFL has officially been Nikefied. We knew it would happen, from the moment Nike won the apparel contract from Reebok. Given the proliferation of uniform

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 18, 2024

Wild Story Of Allen Heckard Suing Michael Jordan And Phil Knight For $832 Million In 2006 Resurfaces

You would have heard of some truly bizarre lawsuits over the years, but the one filed against Michael Jordan and Nike founder and then-CEO Phil Knight might be the most ludicrous of all.

Golf News / Bleacher Report / January 8, 2024

Tiger Woods, Nike Part Ways After 27-Year Partnership; Golf Legend Thanks Phil Knight

The most lucrative partnership in golf history has ended. Tiger Woods announced he and Nike will part ways after a 27-year partnership in a statement released…

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

The 21 best-dressed characters of 2023

When it comes to fashion in 2023, the world will always remember what Rihanna in red during the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, the ensembles the Beyhive and Swifties rocked at summer tours, and when Jared Leto represented the furry community at the Met Gala. They will also note that 2023 was one of the stylish years on big and small screens.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck through the years

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck remain chummy as two of the world's biggest movie stars. Their rise to stardom is inspiring and endearing. It seems impossible to discuss one without mentioning the other, so here's a timeline of their rise to fame.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / December 5, 2022

Nike, Nets' Kyrie Irving have 'mutually decided to part ways'

According to Gabrielle Fonrouge and Jessica Golden of CNBC, Nike confirmed on Monday that it has officially cut ties with Irving. It was learned last month that the company had suspended its partnership with Irving and scrapped the release of the Kyrie 8.

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NBA insider 'convinced' Lakers will make trade in the next few weeks

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / November 10, 2022

Nike co-founder offers update on relationship with Kyrie Irving

The company recently suspended its relationship with Irving after he shared an antisemetic film on social media and refused to apologize until pressure mounted.

Super-agent Leigh Steinberg explains where Kyrie Irving went wrong

Executive poll casts doubt on Kyrie's NBA future

Irving’s suspension likely to run longer than five games?

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