Would you run a 10k with little-to-no training for a chance to see Kanye and Common once you finished? This was the proposition facing us when a friend duped convinced us into competing in Nike’s Human Race last weekend. We’re proud to say that we finished (barely) with our lungs and legs in tact and [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Sports’
August 8, 2008
Nike Basketball Blog
To our readers. We’re sorry for the drop off in posts the last couple weeks. Life’s a bitch with interrupted internet access. However, one thing that has gone uninterupted is the Olympics, which got off to a rousing start early this morning (that was a rough segue, maybe we have been gone too long).
Nike, as [...]
July 22, 2008
“Just Do It” Turns 20
This is one of those classic Nike ads that makes you want to stand up and cheer. Bravo to Wieden+Kennedy for another job well done and taking a step past the mini controversy that erupted over their new Hyperdunk ads.
Check out a higher-res version of the ad and a running tab [...]
July 10, 2008
Brandon Jennings: Innovator
As anyone who knows me can attest, I’m an Arizona basketball fan through and through. If I’m Bill Simmons (which I’m most definitely NOT, just go with me here), then they’re my Celtics/Red Sox/Pats wrapped into one. Allow me to get especially Simmonsy here. <changes voice to that of a nasally pre-teen> Ahem, there’s a [...]
June 29, 2008
A-Trak, “Say Whoa” MP3
A while back we told you about the Nike-commissioned mix from A-Trak as part of their Original Run series. Here’s the first single, for those of you looking to strap on your jogging shoes or just get the par-tay started. Thanks to Mike for passing this along!
A-Trak – Say Whoa
June 21, 2008
‘No Means No’ T By Bodega
Yes, the Boston fans were really chanting “NO MEANS NO!” every time Kobe caught the ball. No, it did not refer to their sweltering defense. Yikes.
Anyhoo, in celebration of banner number 17 (I’ll never get tired of hearing that), the guys over at Bodega created this limited-edition t-shirt.
Bodega website
June 12, 2008
Ask Adam Yauch Anything On Current TV
Adam Yauch/MCA/Nathaniel Hornblower/Cochise is currently promoting his streetball documentary, “Gunnin’ For That Number 1 Spot” and will be stopping by Current TV’s L.A. studios to answer any and all viewer questions. Ask him anything. A-na-thang-a. Ask him what his favorite underwear is. Ask him if he thinks Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams is as weird [...]
June 10, 2008
A-Trak and Nike Team for Original Run Mix
Kanye’s favorite Canadian DJ, A-Trak, has joined the ranks of LCD Soundsystem and Aesop Rock to create a mix for Nike’s Original Run campaign. The 45 minute mix, dubbed Running Man, will not only be the DJ’s first full-length production but will also provide his first official single with the release of “Say Whoa.” I guess you might [...]
