Giannis Antetokounmpo has been in the NBA for three years, and he's averaging 26.0 points in the playoffs for the Milwaukee Bucks, up from 22.9 points in the regular season. Everyone knows him as the "Greek Freak," an 6-foot-11-inch beast on the court. However, it's his backstory that intrigues fans all over the league. As a child in Athens, Antetokousnmpo [...]
When Emirati weightlifter Amna Al Haddad told Nike she had only found one hijab sufficient enough for competition and she had to hand wash it each night, the apparel giant got to work. They created a lightweight breathable headscarf in dark colors suitable for Muslim athletes. The "Nike Pro Hijab" has been in development for more than a year, and [...]
Nike is known for featuring the world's most popular sports stars in their ads, but in their recent video, they depict largely unknown female athletes from India. And it's been viewed over three million times on YouTube. Indian women and girls, especially those in lower classes, face great obstacles when it comes to playing sports. India has 37 Summer Olympic [...]