Nike, Inc.

Nike, Inc. {{NYSE|NKE}} (pronounced - 'Nigh-Key' in America but usually pronounced to rhyme with "Mike" in the UK) is a major manufacturer of athletic shoes, apparel, and sports equipment, marketing its products under its own brand as well as Air Jordan, Nike Golf, Team Starter (among others), and under brands from wholly-owned subsidiaries including Bauer, Cole Haan, Converse, and Hurley International.

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Athletic shoe - Apparel - Sports equipment - Brand - Air Jordan - Nike Golf - Team Starter - Bauer - Cole Haan - Converse - Hurley International

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Nike produces the kit for many of the world's football clubs and national sides, including Brazil, Portugal and Manchester United.

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Football - Brazil - Portugal - Manchester United

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Nike's mailing address is in Beaverton, Oregon, part of the Portland metropolitan area; the company's headquarters are in unincorporated Washington County.

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Beaverton, Oregon - Portland metropolitan area - Washington County

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The company takes its name from the Greek goddess of victory, Nike.

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