Break-Up Rumors, Is Phil Knight Single Again?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Phil Knight, 87, and his partner had split up. Is Nike's founder really single again?

UPDATE 24/07/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Knight spotted alone

A fan spotted Phil Knight walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of July 22, 2025. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Phil back on the market?

A rep for Phil Knight was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the business man was splitting hit the internet Wednesday (July 23), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Phil’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) July 23, 2025

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) July 23, 2025

Based on the facts (Knight spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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