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Since 2003, Kobe Bryant has been one of the biggest names in the Nike basketball shoe universe (the first part of his career he played in Adidas, something a lot of people forget). Nike released 11 signature Kobe’s during his playing days and more after his retirement — more players wear Kobes now than ever before. However, the relationship between Nike and Kobe Bryant — and his estate — is over. Kobe had signed a five-year extension with the company in 2016, and as it was set to expire Nike and the Bryant estate, led by his widow Vanessa, could not reach agreement a new deal. Complex broke the news and both sides confirmed it with statements. “Kobe Bryant was an important part of Nike’s deep connection to consumers,” Nike said in its statement. “He pushed us and made everyone around him better. Though our contractual relationship has ended, he remains a deeply loved member of the Nike family.” Vanessa Bryant released this statement to ESPN : “Kobe and Nike have made … [Read more...] about Contract between Kobe Bryant estate, Nike expires

Peacock will air four daily live Tokyo Olympics studio shows, streaming free on Tokyo NOW, its channel for the Games, starting July 24. More information is here from NBC Sports PR . The four daily shows (all times Eastern): Tokyo LIVE 6-11 a.m. Tokyo Gold 11 a.m.-12 p.m. On Her Turf at the Olympics 7-7:30 p.m. (one hour earlier on Sundays) Tokyo Tonight 7:30 p.m.-midnight (one hour earlier on Sundays) OlympicTalk is on Apple News . Favorite us! Follow @nbcolympictalk More: Olympics Simone Manuel and Katie Ledecky needed a pool. He offered his backyard. Peacock to air gymnastics docuseries ahead of Tokyo Olympics Des Linden to race Boston Marathon in October … [Read more...] about Peacock to air four daily live Tokyo Olympics studio shows

Heat guard Tyler Herro played like a star as a rookie in the 2020 playoffs. This season, he has regressed… while continuing to embrace his celebrity status. Ethan Skolnick on the “ Inside the Paint ” podcast: Everybody is entitled to their own personal life, and we don’t try to bring it up. And, look, the greatest player in Miami Heat history, there was a lot of stuff that we knew about that we didn’t talk about. It’s just the way that this played out. And he grew through some things. And we all know who we’re both talking about. But ultimately, the team starts to get a certain level of concern. In this particular case, the team has been concerned now for months. And that’s kind of where it’s at. But they were concerned with players during the big-three era. But this one is different, because this kid is 21. It’s telling that the Heat were also concerned about similar issues when they were winning big with Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh. Though it’d be … [Read more...] about Report: Heat concerned about Tyler Herro’s personal life

Hey Kyle Kuzma , is Anthony Davis going to make his return Thursday night? Kyle Kuzma was asked about the possibility of Anthony Davis playing Thursday in Dallas. He grinned and said, "His ass better play, he's been out all season long." — Bill Oram (@billoram) April 20, 2021 Davis last played in a game on Valentine’s Day, having missed 30 games with a strained calf and Achilles tendinosis (the kind of injury the Lakers needed to be extremely cautious with). Davis has been close to a return , and Lakers coach Frank Vogel said Monday the All-NBA big man has been focused on getting his conditioning up for a return. Via Dave McMenamin of ESPN : “The biggest thing is conditioning right now,” Vogel said. “He’s healthy. But having not played and not really being able to ramp up his physical on-court activity over the last two months, it’s going to take some time before he gets his wind under him and obviously, that’s the biggest thing. Because if his legs aren’t … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis working on conditioning, could return Thursday; LeBron “weeks away”

Steven Gerrard ‘s first taste of the Old Firm Derby is quite sour. Rangers were well-drilled in its visit to Celtic Park on Sunday, but Olivier Ntcham ‘s 62nd minute goal extended Celtic’s unbeaten derby run into an eighth season. [ MORE: Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo still scoreless, but Juventus still perfect ] The match was full of fouls, hard tackles, and struck cross bars, as both teams threatened the goal but Celtic controlled play. The win moves Celtic to 3-1 on the season, three points back of leaders Hearts. Rangers are now seven points back of first. Ntcham is a former Man City player, and capped off a tremendous counter attack to put Celtic in front. Tom Rogic started the play on the edge of the Celtic area, and both Odsonne Edouard and James Forrest played parts in setting up Ntcham. Olivier Ntcham makes it 1-0. Brilliant goal. pic.twitter.com/F9ifnFZEIQ — CelticLisboa (@CelticLisboaa) September 2, 2018 Ryan Christie dove to win a free kick … [Read more...] about Celtic extend Old Firm streak with win over Gerrard’s Rangers