Tim Newcomb
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Journalist. Tennis Gear-Sneakers-Stadiums-Food-Infrastructure. Tennis Gear Instagram: https://t.co/1aLJMW2jsS
Joined April 2011
In 25 years of Rafael Nadal x Babolat collab, the French company says he’s carried 125 different bags (always on his right shoulder), never broke 1,250 of his Pure Aero Rafa rackets, applied over 54k feet of VS Original overgrip himself and used 186 miles of RPM Blast strings.
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The Lululemon #USOpen kit for Leylah Fernandez (the new collection releases the first week of September)
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FIRST LOOK: Roger Federer worked w/ Wilson to craft an entirely new signature tennis racket, the RF 01. It's a true collab and I spoke with @rogerfederer about the tech specs, the why now, the design nods to his twins and plenty more. Experience it all:
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As New Balance unveils its Australian Open collection as the official performance apparel and footwear partner, get a look at the Coco CG2 AO colorway.
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American tennis star Frances Tiafoe announced as a new global brand ambassador for water brand Evian, which also sponsors both Wimbledon and the US Open.
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Carlos Alcaraz just signed a 7-year extension with Babolat. I caught up with the Spanish star to discuss the importance of the partnership ahead of his #USOpen defense (and, yes, he keeps a racket from each of his major victories in a "really special place").
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First Look: @on_running making noise in tennis. The Federer-backed brand signs @iga_swiatek + @BenShelton. Both players to immediately switch to On apparel and later to The Roger Pro footwear. My @ForbesSports feature:
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What @DjokerNole has to say about working with @ASICSTennis to create the new Court FF 2 on-court #tennis #sneaker. My @ForbesSports post
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First Look: The @Suns open new @Verizon 5G Performance Center w/ 150 cameras/sensors for an NBA-first technological step forward. Plus, go inside player spaces, strength/fitness/recovery and a special sun study. My @ForbesSports feature
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I spoke with @geniebouchard about her @newbalance @NBTennis deal, learning the business of fashion and the role of social media. The link via @ForbesSports
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Chatted w/ @leylahfernandez about her new @lululemon partnership, role in the brand's tennis entry & learning the business of tennis. Also learned she loves colorful outfits, but isn't confident in her matching abilities. My @ForbesSports feature
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The #RoseBowl2018 grew three identical fields in Palm Springs, selecting the best for installation for today’s game
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Amidst all the Federer Nike-Uniqlo talk, @WilsonTennis unveils a new design for the RF 97 Autograph, putting a “shirt” on the tuxedo, as RF says, with the white additions. And, oh, Fed has a lifetime contract with Wilson.
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The new 75th anniversary collection from @yonex_tennis gives @stanwawrinka (and others) a retro look for the #AusOpen. Get the details on the collection (and bags) via my @ForbesSports post
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Federer back to the Vapor Flyknits after two matches in the Vapor Jordans. Of course, his have a special New York touch.
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A @newbalance x @bandier “Her Advantage” campaign features NB tennis athlete @geniebouchard in the co-branded NB 327s (one in mustard and one in navy) plus fleece crewnecks & hoodies, tanks, tights, bodysuits, track pants and a sherpa coat. Collection launches Dec. 1.
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Interesting to see @leylahfernandez in Miami wearing The Roger Pro from @on_running (yes, the Roger Federer shoe). She wore them in her photo shoot when switching to @lululemon apparel, but had stuck with Asics in tourneys until today. Only player other than RF to wear on tour.
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Andrey Rublev announces the launch of the Andrey Rublev Foundation, funded by $150,000 in profit from the December 2023 launch of his Rublo apparel collection “Play for the Kids.” The foundation will provide resources for children in need of critical medical care or surgeries.
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NBA Cup court designs revealed. I caught up with Victor Solomon, the artist behind the looks, and Christopher Arena of the NBA to discuss this year's statement: A 30% opacity 'wallpaper' giving each team an individualized perspective
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Asics brought Japanese singing sensation Taka to its Institute of Sport Science to analyze his on-stage movements when creating the new Asics-One shoe. Explore how it was a different process than designing for a traditional sport
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Construction on temporary 8k-seat MLB Field of Dreams stadium in Dyersville, Iowa, based on Comiskey Park starts next week. Fans attending Aug 2020 White Sox/Yankees game will walk a cornfield pathway to reach stadium, w/ right-field wall including windows to overlook movie set.
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On debuts a new short film on Iga Swiatek. I caught up with the World No. 1 to talk the business of tennis, her on-court kits and how she approaches cities (plus, what's her 3 favorite places to play). @ForbesSports
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Confirmed Leylah Fernandez switched to non-tennis footwear during the 2023 #USOpen doubles. Fernandez has a Lululemon apparel deal & wore On's The Roger Pro shoe. In NYC she switched to the Puma Stewie 2 women's basketball shoe (water colorway) on her own w/ no Puma deal.
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Revisit: The 30 Most Important Nike Logos of All Time. Accidental tennis, Wings, Jumpman & Swingman and even warm red to orange. The Nike archives have it all. My @ComplexSneakers.feature
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“This is the one”: The Design process behind J. Cole’s signature @PUMA RS-Dreamer series and the new Proto release via designer Jeremy Sallee. My @ComplexSneakers feature.
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The Roger Advantage LC22 by @on_running has the Laver Cup logo on the tongue & sockliner, Swiss + British flags ('22 event is in London) & red + blue lace loops and Speedboards. "Me and the On team put a heavy emphasis on carefully updating special details." — @rogerfederer
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Chris Eubanks signs as J.Lindeberg’s first male tennis player. I chatted with Chris to get his take on the deal. @ForbesSports @chris_eubanks96
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Nike debuts its newest—and largest—building on its Oregon campus, the Serena Williams Building. Go inside the design w/ Nike + @SkylabArchitect to explore a 180-ft-tall tower, skybridges, gardens and that tennis court. My @ForbesSports.feature:
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It was only a matter of time, but @rogerfederer now wearing a prototype of @on_running on-court tennis shoes (in a camo colorway to hide the shoe's features, but also draw attention to the fact he's in a new pair). RF has an equity stake in the Swiss shoe brand.
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Get to know @DaniilMedwed, how he views his personal brand and what he looks for in sponsorship deals via @IMGTennis. My conversation with the new ATP No. 2 for @ForbesSports showcasing the mindset of the tennis star
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Get to know the new signature logo for @DaniilMedwed from @Lacoste that features the tennis star's love of gaming. My article for @ForbesSports
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Want to know what it takes to become a sneaker designer? I spoke with some of the industry's best. You can read their advice via my @ComplexSneakers feature
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Tennis star @Venuseswilliams tells me why her new @EleVenbyVenus x @KSWISS collaboration works so well. "It was an opportunity really flex my creativity, which is one of the reasons I love fashion design.". My interview w/ Venus for @ForbesSports
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Frances Tiafoe making changes, switches to Lululemon for tennis apparel. He tells me what he's looking forward to. @FTiafoe
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Behind the rise of @DaniilMedwed & @iga_swiatek, @tecnifibre enjoys an upswing. Learn more about the latest from the tennis racket maker via my @ForbesSports post
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Lego and tennis have a close connection. None closer than Iga Swiatek and the brand. Iga shares with me about the partnership and her appreciation of Lego (and how it is a calming influence). Explore what set she's working on now
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New renderings released by the @Athletics show off plans for a Howard Terminal ballpark (and redevelopment at current site). The visuals as we see them now:
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I spoke w/ @rogerfederer on the evolution of his sneaker style. • Which brands offered him free shoes as a youth? .• What NBA player did he have a poster of in his boyhood home?.• What made him focus on sneakers as he matured? . My @ForbesSports feature
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A special-edition @ASICSTennis Court FF Novak features insight from @DjokerNole to blend colors of the Serbian flag with blooming flowers. Novak, who also signed a footwear extension w/ Asics, will wear the shoe in summer 2021 and at the Olympics.
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Chatting w/ Tommy Paul, asked what he was waiting for: Are your shorts going Rune short? 'I don't think I am going to get that short. If they do, I'm not going to be pulling them up as he does. I've been telling NB I want shorter shorts, they came with some pretty short ones.'
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The @Suns completely overhauled their downtown arena, creating the state's largest sports bar, premium spaces aplenty & a new in-bowl experience. I spoke w/ Suns owner Robert Sarver & @HOKSportsRecEnt. Explore the space via my @ForbesSports feature
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Explore how Rafa Nadal's Cancun tennis center— @RafaNadalTC —plays a growing role in both the @rnadalacademy and Rafa's growing business reach. My @ForbesSports feature
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Novak Djokovic will take to the #USOpen courts with a '23' on his Asics Court FF3 Novak shoes representing the number of his major victories .
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Croatian tennis player @DonnaVekic becomes the first female ambassador for Uomo Sport and does so by launching the Donna Sport line. 'Now I am able to be involved in the process of creating the clothing that I will wear on court.' - Vekic
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The return of @LACOSTE performance tennis sneakers comes in the form of the AG-LT21 Ultra and on the feet of @DaniilMedwed. Learn more about the shoe via my @ForbesSports post
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Tennis player Marta Kostyuk's wedding dress was custom-made by @WilsonSportingG. And her husband George's suit. Quite the service for the only head-to-toe @WilsonTennis athlete on the WTA Tour.
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The #usopen will have a layer of sneaker intrigue this year as @SloaneStephens dons an on-court @Jumpman23 collab. I chatted sneakers, style & prepping for NYC w/ the #tennis star. Get to know Sloane via my @ForbesSports article.
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A bit of player-edition love for @keinishikori from @Nikecourt as the Air Zoom Vapor X includes a wave print for his hometown of Matsue (‘water city’) an “NikeCourt” in Katakana on the laces. Releases today.
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The Clippers unveil a new strategy by bringing merchandise in-house. That strategy comes alive with the opening of the team's retail flagship ahead of the Intuit Dome opening. Explore both the retail strategy and the Intuit Dome
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I explore the history of the Nike Swoosh on sneakers for @ComplexSneakers. Did you know that in the early days designers could tell who crafted a shoe based on the nuances of the Swoosh? The link:
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The @NYIslanders have a new @UBSArena coming online this fall. Get to know what makes the Belmont Park location and inside experiences unique to the NHL and arena design. I spoke with the team's owners and arena leaders for my @ForbesSports feature
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Inside the complicated world of rare and expensive NCAA PEs. My feature for @Complex @ComplexSneakers
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Novak Djokovic chatting with Grigor Dimitrov about the benefits of his Asics Court FF 3 Novaks. Joked he's a salesman now.
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Tennis player Stan Wawrinka embraces his Swiss heritage by investing in watch brand Norqain. I chatted with Stan about the financial decision, his interest in watches and tennis-inspired designs. @ForbesSports
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The @UnderArmour x @TheRock partnership continues with the release tomorrow of the ‘All Day Hustle’ collection. Includes new #apparel for men and women, accessories & updated Project Rock 1 #sneaker colorways.
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Adidas will outfit #AusOpen players in Primeblue apparel w/ Parley Ocean Plastic, upcycled plastic waste from oceans and shores. Tech in the fabric promotes airflow. Inspired by the 'nuances of the ocean,' the range comes in off-white, blues, greens & bright yellow.
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The #Jordan (@Jumpman23) connection w/ #tennis isn't extensive, but is impressive w/ on-court collabs for Federer and Sloane Stephens & a Serena lifestyle pack. Learn more about the @SloaneStephens connection from last year via my @ForbesSports feature
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The @Converse CX cushioning technology aims to improve comfort in classic silhouettes while offering a fresh perspective for the brand. Learn more about the effort via my @ForbesSports post
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Turning a NFL Stadium into a new tennis oasis. Look inside how the @MiamiOpen is making @HardRockStadium its home (and a tennis-centric home, at that). My @ForbesSports feature
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Last year’s AL ROY @TeamCJCorrea signs w/ Adidas, plans to collaborate on numerous cleats over the season
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Tennis balls take a cultural twist as @WilsonTennis pairs w/ Supreme for a design that sold out the first day
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.@Huskers hand-painted @adidasUS cleats by @MACHE275 for Miami game. My @SInow @si_ncaafb post http://t.co/314HMbVcHL
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Go inside @on_running & the brand's cultural rise. I spoke with 3 founders, 2 CEOs and one important investor— @rogerfederer —to learn how this Zürich company went global and became the fastest-growing athletic footwear company. For @ComplexSneakers
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Get the design details on the planned new stadium for the Cleveland Browns, from the fancy roof to the league's largest lower bowl and closest seats to the field
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The new Golden State arena 'drawings' getting labeled as a toilet. My @SInow post http://t.co/xBNHgrXZg8
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The art and business of doubles #tennis with @jamie_murray. I chatted with the 6-time Grand Slam champion for @ForbesSports on the increased attention of the game, his YouTube channel, sponsorships, choosing a partner and more.
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Babolat celebrates Rafael Nadal and now we get to highlight every racket he used in his career. Explore the wild stats and frame progression from the 22-time major champion
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A new The Roger Clubhouse Mid coming from @rogerfederer and @on_running along with a new project @KITH founder @RonnieFieg worked on with Roger.
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Just @keinishikori out there planning his sneakers for 2019 + 2020 w/ @Nikecourt and @nikejapan. The #tennis star already showed off a player-edition Vapor X in late 2018.
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How @ThiemDomi teamed with @babolat to create the new Pure Strike 2019 #tennis racket. Insight from the Austrian star and details from the racket designer via my @ForbesSports article
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I spoke w/ @rogerfederer on the evolution of his sneaker style. Which brands offered him free shoes as a youth? What NBA player did he have a poster of in his boyhood home? What made him focus on sneakers as he matured? My @ForbesSports feature
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Kansas City is the sports architecture capital of the world. What started with the Truman Complex has expanded well beyond. Learn the story of @Populous @HOKSportsRecEnt and more via my @ForbesSports feature
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How @PUMA has put a focus on running shoes, creating a new foam cushioning, rubber compound and a wave of five silhouettes. My look at the tech and the biz model via @ForbesSports
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Demolition work led to new building at Rogers Centre in Toronto. First phase expected in April 2023. Plans: social spaces with patios in the outfield of 100 and 200 levels, new seating around raised bullpens, social decks in 500 level, new seats in 500 level.
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FC Cincinnati announces naming rights deal with Total Quality Logistics for TQL Stadium. Opening May 1, the $250M, 26k-seat venue has seats 15 ft from the field, 53 suites, a 3,100-capacity The Bailey supporters section at a 34-degree angle & canopy roof covering every seat.
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Revisit: The first head-to-toe deal for @WilsonTennis goes to @marta_kostyuk. I chatted with the Ukrainian tennis star about the process and what it means on and off the court. 'Every collection has its own purpose.'. My @ForbesSports feature
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A few fresh renderings of the proposed Rays Ballpark from @Populous with 28k fixed seats, fully-enclosed translucent roof with sliding glass exterior walls, 21 viewing platforms in the Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa. Aiming for a 2023 opening.
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.@Jumpman23 Brand's first-ever golf shoe derived from Mike’s love of links. My @SInow post http://t.co/TVrucVMgoQ
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The new @adidastennis collection for #RolandGarros features fabric made from recycled content and Parley Ocean plastic, but gets most noticed for the use of bold symbols inspired by Paris botanical gardens.
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7 competition courts. 4 team hotels. And 1 highly dialed-in convention center with 68 team rooms, 12 practice courts and 6 weight rooms. Get inside the 'controlled environment' of March Madness w/ @Populous & NCAA via my @ForbesSports feature
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Spoke at length with agent Tony Godsick about his rise from Dartmouth to Team8 (w/ interviews w/ @rogerfederer @MonicaSeles10s). My feature for @DartmouthMag
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The Serena Williams Nike kit for the #USOpen is inspired by figure skating and the six-layer skirt ties to her 6 titles at Flushing. Crystal-encrusting is meant to shimmer in night matches. She’ll opt for a PE NikeCourt Flare 2 shoe in collab with Serena Williams Jewelry.
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.@PerfectGameUSA All-Americans and the experience of checking out new @nikebaseball gear. My @BaseballAmerica post
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In two factories, @newbalance.is now making masks. The manufacturing process mimics that of producing footwear. Learn more about the effort via my @ForbesSports post
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Embracing event-specific type in sports design. Going deeper with @Fanbrandz for a @HOWbrand feature
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Seeing a lot of folks pulling the @FTiafoe quote about fans being allowed to move + chat during matches out of my feature without credit. Read the entire article about basketball culture in tennis below.
Chatted with @FTiafoe about bringing joy to the tennis court, infusing basketball culture into the sport, sneakers and his new sponsorship agreements. Read it all at @ForbesSports
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French brand @Decathlon signed tennis star @Gael_Monfils to a 5-year deal for his shoes and apparel (previously with Asics) and his racket (previously with Wilson). Monfils will use the Artengo line of gear.
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ICYMI: I explore the history of the Nike Swoosh on sneakers for @ComplexSneakers. Did you know that in the early days designers could tell who crafted a shoe based on the nuances of the Swoosh? The link:
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The return of the Green Easton, one of baseball’s most iconic bats. How — and why — did @Easton_Baseball recreate the bat (and the color). My @BaseballAmerica feature
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The mindset behind #tennis Hall-of-Famer @andyroddick and his business growth. My chat with Andy for @ForbesSports
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