In San Jose, Jon Becker notes Warriors G Stephen Curry "will reportedly soon be securing his own brand at Under Armour, in much the same way Nike created a separate Jordan brand." Letsgowarriors.com, which "has deep connections in the shoe market," noted the announcement of Curry’s new brand at Under Armour is "expected within the next month or so" (San Jose MERCURY NEWS, 8/12 ).
UNION JACKED: Some Nike-sponsored British Olympic hopefuls have had their Tokyo Games preparations "severely disrupted by reductions" of up to 50% in their contracts. Dozens of athletes have been affected by Nike’s "decision to invoke a clause that was reliant upon them competing at the Games in Japan this summer, which had to be postponed" (LONDON TIMES, 8/11).
