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University of San Diego athletics partners with Nike and BSN Sports. April 29, 2026 The University of San Diego agreed to a new multi-year partnership with Nike and BSN Sports, continuing Nike's role as the official outfitter of all Torero programs. Through the agreement, BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, will serve as the exclusive supplier of uniforms, apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment for USD Athletics, supporting all 18 Division I programs. "Extending our partnership with Nike and BSN Sports reflects our continued commitment to providing a high-level experience for our student-athletes," said Kimya Massey, USD associate VP and executive director of Athletics. "Nike's position as the premier provider of Sports apparel globally makes this alignment especially meaningful. As the landscape of college athletics continues to evolve, it's critical that we align with partners who support our pursuit of excellence and our values. This partnership ensures our programs are well-equipped to compete, while also elevating the visibility and impact of the Torero brand." "This partnership creates meaningful opportunities to expand our merchandise footprint and deliver a more consistent and elevated experience for Torero fans," said Daniel Nunes, USD chief revenue officer and senior associate AD for revenue generation & innovation. "That level of consistency and accessibility that BSN Sports provides as a supplier will help us better deliver and connect with our fan base while strengthening a more cohesive Torero brand identity." Nike will continue to provide competition uniforms, training gear and sideline apparel across all sports. The partnership also ensures streamlined access to equipment and apparel, enhancing day-to-day operations for coaches and student-athletes. "As a proud Torero and graduate of the USD School of Law, I'm excited to continue our work with the school and program that provided the foundation of my career," said BSN Sports President Terry Babilla. "Our Collegiate Select Division takes pride in their service and support for every customer and we're looking forward to delivering even greater impact in the years to come." "I want to thank Kimya, Daniel, everyone at San Diego and Nike for continuing to trust our team," said Todd Northrop, who serves as senior vice president of BSN Sports collegiate and pro select divisions. "We remain committed to helping every Torero student athlete, coach, staff member and fan show up game day ready for each and every season." Images courtesy University of San Diego

EXEC: Nike to lay off 172 workers at Missouri air-sole facility. April 27, 2026 Nike Inc. plans to permanently lay off 172 workers at its Air Manufacturing Innovation facility in St. Charles County in Missouri this summer, according to a state filing. The filing comes as Nike last week announced plans to lay off about 1,400 employees, largely around operations and technology. The layoffs included streamlining and adjusting staffing at Air Manufacturing Innovation (Air MI) facilities in Beaverton, Oregon.; St. Louis; Missouri; and Vietnam. Nike said in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter dated April 23 that the cuts will take effect June 26 at its facility located at 8 Research Park Drive. The affected employees work at the site operated by NIKE IHM Inc., doing business as AirMI. Nike, which also owns the facility, said the layoffs are permanent, employees do not have bumping rights and none are represented by a union. The filing includes a wide range of impacted roles, from production and machine operators to engineers, technicians and management positions, according to lists of affected jobs included in the notice. The St. Charles County facility is part of Nike's advanced manufacturing footprint in the region. The company has had operations tied to its Air Manufacturing Innovation efforts at Missouri Research Park for years. Image courtesy Nike, Inc.