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Nike cofounder: Why I approved the controversial Colin Kaepernick ad

A moving conversation with basketball star LeBron James played a key role in the brand’s decision, Phil Knight reveals.

Nike cofounder: Why I approved the controversial Colin Kaepernick ad

NFL concussions: On Super Bowl weekend, here’s the latest head injury data

This cool time-lapse map shows Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Arena replacing the Georgia Dome

If the NFL is going to rethink its mission, now is the time

Watching the Super Bowl with an eye on the NFL in changing times.

If the NFL is going to rethink its mission, now is the time

See how the Super Bowl logo has evolved since 1966

Compared the traditional look of today’s NFL branding, the 1990s were downright wild.

Big Boi faces backlash for joining Maroon 5 and Travis Scott at Super Bowl 2019

The 2019 Super Bowl finally has a full set for the halftime performance. But there are still some unanswered questions.

Big Boi faces backlash for joining Maroon 5 and Travis Scott at Super Bowl 2019

Why it was especially brave for an NFL cheerleader to take a knee

When does a Super Bowl commercial become a political act?

Big game ads have addressed politics and social issues, but Amy Schumer’s boycott adds a new element to just showing up.

When does a Super Bowl commercial become a political act?

This app lets you take a knee during the anthem in the comfort of your own home

Nike controversy or no, NFL ratings will probably keep falling

Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad is on the right side of history–and business

In choosing its divisive new campaign spokesperson, the brand is betting on its future.

Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad is on the right side of history–and business

Nike takes a stand by making Colin Kaepernick face of new campaign

Kaepernick’s deal includes a potential shoe and apparel line, as well as Nike donations to his Know Your Rights organization.

Nike takes a stand by making Colin Kaepernick face of new campaign

NFL protests: Why Yelpers are pouncing on Florida restaurant Beef O’Brady’s

Male cheerleaders are coming to an NFL sideline near you

The NBA and NFL offer opposite versions of American brand image

In one day, the two sports leagues illustrated their contrasting brand images by embodying the ongoing debate around police brutality, patriotism, and protest.

Read Roger Goodell’s full policy statement on the NFL national anthem protests

This is where top NFL rookies go on their first business trip

The NFL Players Association’s Rookie Premiere started as a photo shoot for trading cards but is now a sports marketing festival for players and brands.

This is where top NFL rookies go on their first business trip

The NFL will now share player RFID data between all teams

Some Super Bowl champions are skipping the White House visit

Super Bowl 2018 ratings were the worst in eight years, early data says

Impact

Climate change has made rich countries richer, and poor countries poorer

Inside Apple’s plan to protect a 27,000-acre forest in Colombia

The newest Silicon Valley perk: your own personal carbon offset

Creativity

Like Instagram pros, these Gorillas posed for selfies with the man who rescued them from poachers

Move over TikTok: Bits is the new app that wants to launch comedy stars

“The day innocence died”: How the media covered Columbine 20 years ago

Co.Design

24 designers devise 24 different ways to depict climate catastrophe

The latest giant to design its own font? The U.S. government

This airplane seat makes flying with a baby less miserable

Work Life

How watching kids play with Lego turned into a crash course in creative leadership

I took a step down the career ladder and I’ve never been happier

How to prepare yourself for the ups and downs of entrepreneurship