An Olympian, a burrito, a failed drug test: Former ASU runner Shelby Houlihan looks to rebound after doping ban
PORTLAND, Ore. – Inside the journey of U.S. Olympic distance runner Shelby Houlihan, who received a four-year doping ban but believes the positive drug test was triggered by a meal from a food truck.
‘We showed them what we’re about’: NAU’s Grijalva, Nur compete in track world championships
EUGENE, Ore. – Former Northern Arizona teammates and roommates, Abdihamid Nur and Guatemala’s Luis Grijalva, competed against each other in the men’s 5,000-meter final Sunday at the World Athletics Championships.
‘It’s gotta be the shoes’: Why are Scottsdale nightclubs prohibiting retro sneakers?
SCOTTSDALE – Young adults increasingly are being turned away from Scottsdale nightclubs because of their retro sneakers, such as Jordans and Air Force 1s, raising questions about what determines the selectivity.
Goodyear mayor sides with Nike in dispute involving Ducey, controversial shoe
PHOENIX – Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord opts for Nike plant in her city.
A shoe, a governor, a quarterback: Kaepernick remains impactful figure as Ducey, Nike drama reveals
PHOENIX – A string of early morning tweets by Gov. Doug Ducey revealed the state would no longer offer Nike any financial incentives to build a new manufacturing plant in Goodyear. An opinion by Colin Kaepernick triggered the move.
From Tillman talk to economic impact, Nike’s Kaepernick deal sparks debate
PHOENIX – When Nike unveiled a new advertisement featuring former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, reaction was strong, including whether the late Pat Tillman should be brought into the debate.
Just for kicks: Arizona sneakerheads pay big bucks for elite shoes
Sneakerheads are growing in the Valley. They are navigating a rapidly-changing retail industry to find the most unique and artistically-inspired shoes.
