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Ad featuring controversial Kaepernick brings Nike $43 million in free publicity

by Eben Novy-Williams Bloomberg September 4, 2018September 4, 2018

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.

Business, Sports

Nike signs deal with Kaepernick for ‘Just do it’ ad campaign

by ROB MAADDI associated press September 4, 2018September 4, 2018

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.

Nation & World, News, Sports

New policy lets league fine NFL teams if players protest during anthem

by mark maske washington post May 23, 2018May 23, 2018

Players will be allowed to remain in the locker room during the anthem, under the policy, which will take effect for the upcoming season.

Sports

NFL notebook: Ravens pick Colby graduate as next GM

by News service report February 2, 2018February 2, 2018

Assistant general manager Eric DeCosta will take over for Ozzie Newsome after the 2018 season.

New England Patriots, Sports

Tight end showdown is on the way in the Super Bowl

by ARNIE STAPLETON Associated Press February 2, 2018February 2, 2018

Rob Gronkowski of the Patriots and Zach Ertz of the Eagles are the two best tight ends in the NFL.

New England Patriots, Sports

It’s never a super start for Patriots

by JOSH DUBOW Associated Press February 2, 2018February 2, 2018

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.

New England Patriots, NFL, Sports

Coughlin hoping to haunt Patriots again

by Mark Daniels The Providence Journal, R.I. January 16, 2018January 16, 2018

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.