Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke placed national anthem kneelers front and center during the primary debate in Detroit Tuesday.
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U.S. Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn held nothing back in a new column this week, describing Colin Kaepernick as “a spoiled brat football player” and his left-wing supporters as “self-absorbed” and lacking toughness. Blackburn made these comments in a new column on Breitbart this week. Kaepernick reportedly persuaded Nike to drop…
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by Molly Prince Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey revealed Tuesday that the state of Arizona will withdraw all of the financial incentives provided to Nike following the company’s decision to pull an American flag-themed sneaker it deemed offensive. “Today was supposed to be a good day in Arizona, with…
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Wisconsin legislators spent Tuesday and Wednesday arguing over whether or not ex-NFL star Colin Kaepernick’s name should be included in a resolution honoring Black History Month. According to The Capital Times, the Wisconsin Legislature’s Black Caucus had included Kaepernick’s name in a ceremonial resolution, which honored African Americans who have…
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by Grace Carr Mississippi state police won’t be able to purchase any Nike apparel or products after an announcement from the commissioner of public safety. “As commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, I will not support vendors who do not support law enforcement and our military,” Commissioner Marshall…
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Taking a stand on Nike’s support of National Anthem kneeler Colin Kaepernick, State Senator Bo Watson (R-TN-11) is calling for a review of university endorsement deals with the seller of running apparel. Watson’s request was reported by Campus Reform. “I have asked the TN Office of Legislative Budget Analysis to…
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When the University of Tennessee shifted its apparel and shoe contracts from Adidas to Nike three years ago, there was an enthusiastic embrace of the new gear from athletes and fans alike. That deal was extended last year by then Athletic Director Dave Hart. But the Nike deal was not…
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A National Football League legend criticized Colin Kaepernick and other football players for kneeling during the National Anthem. Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown said during a Thursday interview that he sympathizes with Kaepernick and wants to support him, but also feels that the former San Fransciso 49er’s player…
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Former San Francisco 49ers back-up quarterback Colin Kaepernick seems to have some extra time on his hands these days, so he took a trip to his ancestral home of Ghana to ‘celebrate’ Independence Day. Our good friends at The Gateway Pundit report: Colin Kaepernick traveled to Ghana to trash…
Read More Former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been very outspoken over police brutality and racial issues in the United States over the past year, with his protest of the national anthem sparking outrage and tons of conversation both in and out of the NFL. Kaepernick is currently a free agent,…
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