Nike, Livestrong Split After 9 Years

In this July 6, 2010 file photo, Lance Armstrong of the United States, arrives prior to the start of the third stage of the Tour de France cycling race in Wanze, Belgium. Nike Inc. is cutting ties with the Livestrong cancer charity. The move by the sports company ends a nine-year relationship that helped the foundation raise more than $100 million and made the charity's signature yellow wristband an international symbol for cancer survivors. AP Photo/Christophe Ena, FIle

Nike, Livestrong split: The clothing and shoe company is ending its business connection with Livestrong, the global cancer-fighting charity, after 9 years.

The foundation is best known for its founder, Lance Armstrong, who started it to fight cancer.