Harden joins Adidas for $200M as Nike bows out Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares Print Adidas has taken Houston Rockets guard James Harden away from Nike with a 13-year, $200 … [Read more...]
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White Sox closer David Robertson calls Angels’ Mike Scioscia ‘bush league’
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What to watch for in first full weekend of NFL preseason action – USA TODAY
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Notre Dame, Boston College unveil special uniforms for Shamrock Series (Photos)
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Kings’ Richards arguments; Devils captain questions; Green’s fit in Detroit (Puck Headlines)
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Report: Eyewitnesses to punch say Geno Smith ‘deserved it’
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Harden, Adidas $200M match as Nike bows out
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