From supposed medical asset to placebo to fashion accessory. From MLB to the NBA and now, the NHL. That’s been the progression for Phiten, the Japanese sports apparel maker. If the Phiten name rings a ...

Big day in the clubhouse this morning, Shiro Nitta, the man from Phiten, was here. Whatâ s Phiten? Youâ ve seen all those necklaces around the playersâ necks, the colorful bands. Thatâ s Phiten. Every ...

If you've been a baseball fan for any significant length of time, you probably noticed that some players like Freddy Garcia and Dustin Pedroia were wearing these special necklaces on the field. Those ...

MANILA, Philippines - Most brands need a certain claim in order to market and sell its products. Some of these products, however, go overboard with its claims, which fuel misconceptions and trickery.

If you’ve been watching the World Series, you’ve probably noticed players wearing bulky necklaces that look like rope straight off a sailboat. I assumed at first that they must be some kind of fashion ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Now that the Phillies are in the playoffs, many more people may be noticing the necklaces many of the players are wearing. Ryan Howard, Cliff Lee, Placido Polanco, Jimmy Rollins ...

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 08: Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on April 8, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks ...

During these 2010 Major League Baseball playoffs, you didn’t have to spend money on pricey playoff tickets, or even watch the games on a spankin' new high-def TV, to see the latest buzz in MLB.

I’m beyond excited to share my experiences with Phiten gear with someone. I’ve been holding it inside for far too long. I completely forgot how badly I wanted to talk about it. Then, like magic, this ...

This was more of a 2010 phenomenon, but those Phiten necklaces haven’t gone away. Especially on the Rangers. All of those dudes have ‘em, it seems. Drives me nuts that these dudes think -- or that ...

The Boston Red Sox may have a secret weapon disguised as a fashion accessory that might help them in this year's baseball playoffs. About half the team members now wear vinyl necklaces embedded with ...