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Nike's 'Just Do It' Slogan Was Born From a 1977 Execution

Gary Gilmore uttered 'Let's do it' before his death by firing squad

(Newser) - Amid the reactions—most recently from President Trump and LeBron James —to Colin Kaepernick's new campaign with Nike in honor of its 30-year-old slogan comes an unusual sidebar from the Washington Post on the origins of those three words. As it turns out, "Just Do It" was...

LeBron Speaks on Nike Kaepernick Campaign

'I stand with Nike, all day, every day'

(Newser) - Clutching his young daughter in his arms, LeBron James said on Tuesday that he "stands with Nike," a clear reference to the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign . The basketball superstar—and new Los Angeles Laker —made the remarks as he received an award Tuesday for both...

Trump Weighs In on Kaepernick's Nike Ad

'A terrible message'

(Newser) - The backlash over Colin Kaepernick's appearance in Nike's latest ad campaign continues: Now President Trump has weighed in. "I think it’s a terrible message," Trump tells the Daily Caller . "I think it’s a terrible message that they’re sending and the purpose of...

Nike Faces Backlash Over Kaepernick Campaign
Nike Faces Backlash
Over Kaepernick Campaign
THE RUNDOWN
Sep 4, 2018 6:21 AM CDT

Nike Faces Backlash Over Kaepernick Campaign

He's the face of 'Just Do It' anniversary

(Newser) - Nike has taken its own advice to "Just Do It"—with the "It" being "Get involved in the NFL national anthem controversy." The company, days before the start of the new football season, has signed up former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as the...

After Routing Sister, Serena Praises a Fan in the Stands

She says everyone should be 'grateful and honored' for Colin Kaepernick

(Newser) - Serena Williams kept booming big shots for winners, never allowing herself to feel sorry for the overmatched player on the other side. So what if it happened to be her big sister? The Williams sisters learned long ago in careers that have spanned 20 years and 30 meetings as professionals...

Arbitrator Won't Dismiss Kaepernick's NFL Grievance

That means it's going to trial

(Newser) - An arbitrator is sending Colin Kaepernick's grievance with the NFL to trial, denying the league's request to throw out the quarterback's claims that owners conspired to keep him out of the league because of his protests of social injustice, the AP reports. Kaepernick's lawyer Mark Geragos...

Colin Kaepernick's Lawyers Seeking to Subpoena Trump

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and several owners have already been deposed in the case

(Newser) - Colin Kaepernick’s collusion case against the NFL is expected to reach all the way to the White House as the quarterback and his lawyers prepare to seek federal subpoenas to compel the testimony of President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and others, according to Yahoo Sports . Kaepernick filed a...

NFL Outlaws Kneeling During National Anthem

But players can remain in the locker room if they want

(Newser) - The NFL changed its rule book Wednesday to stop players from kneeling during the national anthem. All 32 team owners approved a new rule designed to ban players from sitting or kneeling on the field in protest during the anthem, reports ESPN . However, the league said players could remain in...

Seahawks Nix Kaepernick Visit Over Anthem Issue

He's been without a team since 2016 season

(Newser) - The player who started the NFL anthem protests is still without a team—and it may stay that way for Colin Kaepernick unless he decides to leave on-field activism behind him. The Seattle Seahawks arranged a visit weeks ago, but it was postponed when the quarterback refused to say whether...

Diddy Wants to Buy NFL&#39;s Panthers, Sign Kaepernick
Kaepernick Joins Diddy's
Push to Buy NFL Team
UPDATED
Dec 18, 2017 10:45 AM CST

Kaepernick Joins Diddy's Push to Buy NFL Team

'Let's make it happen!' exiled QB tweets after rapper floats idea of buying Panthers

(Newser) - Sean Combs has gone by a slew of monikers, but he'd like to add "Carolina Panthers owner" to the mix. The rapper, who now goes just by "Diddy," took to social media on Sunday evening to voice his intentions after current Panthers owner Jerry Richardson announced...

Time Names Short List for Person of the Year

Trump, Kim Jong Un, Patty Jenkins, and Jeff Bezos are among those in the final 10

(Newser) - President Trump? Kim Jong Un? Or perhaps Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins? All three are on the short list to be Time magazine's Person of the Year. The magazine released a list of 10 names on the Today show Monday morning, in advance of the final pick Wednesday morning....

&#39;Citizen of the Year&#39; or &#39;Coward of the Year&#39;?
'Citizen of the Year'
or 'Coward of the Year'?
the rundown
Nov 13, 2017 12:05 PM CST

'Citizen of the Year' or 'Coward of the Year'?

'GQ' honors Colin Kaepernick, but critics think the choice is off base

(Newser) - GQ has made its selection for "Citizen of the Year," and it's one destined to create instant controversy: Colin Kaepernick . In their explanation, the editors liken the sidelined quarterback to Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson, "athletes who risked everything to make a difference." They...

NFL Owners to Be Deposed in Kaepernick Collusion Case

Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, others may also have to turn over phone records, emails

(Newser) - Colin Kaepernick's collusion case against the NFL is progressing, with an unnamed league source telling ESPN that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, Texans owner Bob McNair, Patriots owner Robert Kraft, and others are being asked to turn over cellphone records and emails. Others, including Seahawks owner Paul Allen and 49ers...

Kaepernick Just Signed, but Not With NFL: Report

Page Six says he's inked a $1M book deal

(Newser) - Colin Kaepernick has so far failed to secure a new NFL contract, but he's reportedly just landed a major book deal. A day after reporting that Kaepernick was seen meeting with publishers at the New York offices of talent agency WME, Page Six reports the athlete has nabbed a...

NFL Won't Punish Players for Anthem Protests

League meeting fails to end controversy

(Newser) - The NFL says it is not going to punish players who stand or kneel when the anthem is played before games—but a meeting between officials, players, and owners in New York City Tuesday failed to resolve the controversy. The meeting at the league's headquarters lasted several hours and...

'Blackballed' Kaepernick Accuses Owners of Collusion

He's filed an official grievance

(Newser) - Colin Kaepernick, still unsigned six weeks into the NFL season, believes he is being blackballed for his role in protests during the national anthem and has filed a grievance against NFL owners. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback became a free agent at the end of last season and has...

Aaron Rodgers Suffers Potential Season-Ending Injury

Is it time to call in Colin Kaepernick?

(Newser) - The Green Bay Packers were having a great season right up to the first quarter of their game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. That's when the 4-1 division leaders saw the wheels come off. At the seven-minute mark of the game, Packers superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers was tackled as...

Eminem Unloads on Trump During Awards Show Rap

He raises a fist for Colin Kaepernick, who notices

(Newser) - Tell us how you really feel, Marshall. Eminem delivered a scathing freestyle rap against President Trump that aired during Tuesday night's BET Hip Hop Awards, reports Time . You can watch the video here , but it comes with the obvious warning on language. In fact, the video was both profane...

Steven Seagal Slams &#39;Disgusting&#39; NFL Protesters
Steven Seagal Slams
'Disgusting' NFL Protesters
THE RUNDOWN
Sep 28, 2017 4:21 AM CDT

Steven Seagal Slams 'Disgusting' NFL Protesters

Giants player has changed his mind on issue

(Newser) - The anthem protests in the NFL have made Steven Seagal hopping mad—even though he is now a Russian citizen. Speaking from Moscow, the actor defended President Trump and said the protests were "outrageous" and "disgusting," Variety reports. "Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, but...

NFL Has Cheapened the Anthem Protests
NFL Has Cheapened
the Anthem Protests
OPINION
Sep 27, 2017 10:30 AM CDT

NFL Has Cheapened the Anthem Protests

Columnist: Owners get away with mild criticism of Trump, meaningless gestures

(Newser) - Yes, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones kneeled with his team Monday, but he did so before the national anthem played. It was a "useless" gesture, writes Tom Ley at Deadspin , and the look of "self-satisfaction" on Jones' face tells you all you need to know about what's...

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