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SI Insider: Under Armour Is Looking for a Way to Back Out of 15-Year $280 Million Deal with UCLA

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SI Insider: Under Armour Is Looking for a Way to Back Out of 15-Year $280 Million Deal with UCLA

In response to the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic Under Armour is now trying to break its mega deal with UCLA. The deal was for 15 years and $280 million. SI's Pat Forde shares his thoughts on the company attempting to back out and how it is indicative of the state of the sporting economy.

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