Nike quits Livestrong partnership
Nike has ended its commercial partnership with the Livestrong Foundation set up by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong.
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As it Happened: WGC Match Play Day 1
Snow put paid to play for Irish competitors in the unique opening round of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play.
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McIlroy's deal with Nike confirmed
Rory McIlroy is all set to become one of the biggest earners in sporting history after confirmation of a multi-year sponsorship deal with Nike.
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Smyth on McIlroy
Des Smyth on Paul McGinley's battle to become Ryder Cup captain for 2014, and Rory McIlroy's move to Nike
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McIlroy's Nike deal
BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter on Rory McIlroy's new deal with Nike and the latest on the Ryder Cup captaincy race
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McIlroy set for €191m sponsorship switch
Rory McIlroy's big-money switch to Nike has moved a step closer after Jumeirah Group announced that it is not renewing its sponsorship deal with the world number one.
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McIlroy says new clubs won't change old habits
Rory McIlroy says he has no fear that ditching the Titleist equipment that has taken him to number one in the world will result in any diminishing of his golfing powers.
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Lance Armstrong's 2001 Nike commercial
In 2001, Nike aired an advert featuring Lance Armstrong, retaliating to those who had accused him of doping. This is it.
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Nike ends contract with Lance Armstrong
Nike has ended its long-standing contract with Lance Armstrong due to the 'insurmountable evidence' of the disgraced cyclist's doping offences.
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Sponsorship boost for Celtic
Celtic have been boosted by a £25million windfall after their kit deal with Nike was extended for another five years.
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Sponsors support Red Devils
Manchester United have received the backing of two of their partners after major sponsors Nike expressed concern over the club's on-field performance.
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Nike may pull out of United deal
Manchester United have been warned by major sponsors Nike that a continued lack of success could cost them dear.
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Neville questions Nike's motives
Gary Neville provoked a possible confrontation with Manchester United's kit sponsors Nike by questioning the motives behind their support for an anti-racism campaign.
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Radcliffe set for London return
Britain's Paula Radcliffe, who withdrew from the World Championships because she was not fully fit following injury and illness, will make her comeback in London next Sunday.
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Henry signs £9m sponsorship deal
Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has signed a a new £9million contract with sports company Nike.
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O'Sullivan third as Radcliffe breaks record
Ireland's Sonia O'Sullivan finished in third place in this morning's Nike London 10 kilometres race in Richmond Park, finishing behind winner Paula Radcliffe who continued her superb year by breaking the British record.
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O'Sullivan and Radcliffe go head to head
Sonia O'Sullivan and Paula Radcliffe, who are both targeting major North American marathon titles in the next few weeks, clash head-to-head in London's Richmond Park on Sunday morning in the Nike London 10km Fun Run.
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Soccer: United land with a £300m swoosh
Manchester United, the world's richest soccer club, said yesterday that it had signed a sponsorship and merchandising deal with sports gear giant Nike
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Soccer: United pressure group air concern over Nike deal
Manchester United have been warned that any partnership with Nike could breach their new club charter.
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Soccer: United visit Dublin and also reaffirm commitment to Umbro
Manchester United have reaffirmed their commitment to their kit contract with Umbro International after reports that they are close to agreeing a new deal with Nike.