Behind The Scenes at Nike Portland

Behind The Scenes at Nike Portland

Over the weekend, Nike celebrated the opening of a new Niketown right in its own backyard, Portland, Oregon. Since Oregon is the place it all started almost 40 years ago, Nike went big with its opening celebrations for the landmark store. Pro athletes were in attendance at Saturday’s grand opening pep rally, and last night was the kick off the Portland Nike+ Run Club, a weekly meet up for local runners to talk training with the best coaches and nutritionists around! Before the new store was flooded with sneakerheads and Nike fanatics, we got behind-the-scenes access to the space. We were ...

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WBF: That's A Wrap!

WBF: That's A Wrap!
How curious are you to know how I wrapped up my experience of the World Basketball Festival? Let me just tell you this weekend was jam packed with great street ball, witty MCs, entertaining activities, surprising appearances from some of our favorite athletes, and comedic ...
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WBF DAY 2: THE BATTLE OF THE BOROUGHS!

WBF DAY 2: THE BATTLE OF THE BOROUGHS!
When it comes down to the "Battle of the Boroughs" who do you rep? Well, if you ask me I was repping all five boroughs. For those of you who don't know what the Battle of the Boroughs is, it's pretty simple. It's cross-town high school basketball rivalry at its finest. While the second ...
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The Story Behind A Staple: The Air ...

The Story Behind A Staple: The Air Force 1
Have you heard the history behind the Air Force 1? Are you an Air Force 1 aficionado? Well I didn't know the story of this legendary shoe until I pulled up to the Apollo theater for the screening of the documentary, "The Anatomy of an Urban Legend." After so much fun earlier that day it ...
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WBF Day 1: Repping Harlem!

WBF Day 1: Repping Harlem!
Rucker, the park where legends are made, was everything I thought it would be if not more. People of all ages filled the stands as they got ready to cheer on the different teams that made their showcase at this event. I made my way through the park and participated in the various ...
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Celebrate Good Times

Celebrate Good Times
Hundreds of fans lined outside. Rumor has it one girl booked a room at a hotel across the street just to see where the line started to form. Some traveled as far as Washington, D.C. and I believe it! I traveled all the way from New York City just to see the two-time bronze medalist speed ...
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