Critics of the national anthem kneeler respond by burning their apparel from the company, but marketing executives say the campaign is a savvy risk and smart business.
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Nike signs deal with Kaepernick for ‘Just do it’ ad campaign
The former San Francisco 49er quarterback, who has not played in the NFL in several seasons, will be the face of Nike’s 30th anniversary campaign.
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Tight end showdown is on the way in the Super Bowl
Rob Gronkowski of the Patriots and Zach Ertz of the Eagles are the two best tight ends in the NFL.
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It’s never a super start for Patriots
Despite five titles in the Brady/Belichick era, New England hasn’t scored a first-quarter point in any of its seven Super Bowl appearances.
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Coughlin hoping to haunt Patriots again
Tom Coughlin, now a Jaguars executive, can make most Patriots fans shudder by thinking about those Super Bowl losses to the Giants, and now he’s back with Jacksonville.
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NFL notebook: Browns interview former Giants coach to be offensive coordinator
Ben McAdoo was fired as Giants coach in December after going 2-10 and benching star quarterback Eli Manning.
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NFL notebook: League will probe whether Raiders violated Rooney Rule
The question is whether Oakland interviewed minority candidates before hiring Jon Gruden as head coach.
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Jaguars defender Jalen Ramsey faces tough challenge
The cornerback, an NFL rising star, will try to shut down Pittsburgh’s Antonio Brown on Sunday in the playoffs.
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Titans running back Derrick Henry will challenge Patriots
Henry is coming off a 191-yard playoff game against the Chiefs.
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Questions emerging as Tom Brady scrutinized
Brady has had an excellent season for the Patriots, but he’s 40 years old, and little signs of trouble may be starting to show.