One gets a history of basketball, the story of sneaker development, a bio of Michael Jordan, the saga of Nike's ascendancy, and a gee-whiz analysis of the new transnational economics and of American popular cultural imperialism abetted by fiber-optic cable TV. ... In the 1920s and early 1930s, all American athletic talent was channeled into professional baseball. ... The subsequent murder of Jordan's father and Jordan's brief abandonment of basketball for baseball, then Jordan's super-triumphant return regaining the NBA championship, make for a very dramatic, heartwarming t...

• Word Count: 1589
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

These sports and activities include training for outdoor or inside events, American football, rugby, tennis, baseball, handball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, swimming, cycling, boxing and wrestling. ... No other brand has a more distinguished history and stronger connection with sport than Adidas. ... With rich history and being known for quality products, this already places the company ahead of hundreds of other sports related companies. ...

• Word Count: 1334
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography

In their thirty-four year history, Nike has primarily been in the business of designing, developing, and marketing athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories. ... But, Nike produces footwear for use in the outdoors, tennis, golf, soccer, baseball, football, and various other sporting activities as well. ...

• Word Count: 1788
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School