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Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) cemented its relationship with Colin Kaepernick as a brand ambassador after doubling down on the controversial ex-NFL star by featuring him in an upcoming commercial. What To Know The advertisement is a part of a greater campaign celebrating the 30-year anniversary of "...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE)'s decision to enlist Colin Kaepernick among others in a powerful advertising campaign has captivated many. Both #Nike and #BoycottNike were trending by Tuesday morning. Some called it one of the most controversial decisions Nike has ever made, a bold claim for a...

Controversial football player Colin Kaepernick is the new face of Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE)'s latest "Just Do It" ad campaign. What Happened Kaepernick, the former NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and current free agent, Tweeted a picture from the campaign with the caption:...

In 2015, Snap, Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) partnered with the National Football League. This deal facilitated the distribution of videos and photos taken at NFL games to 70 million people around the world, via Snapchat’s Live Stories. Since then, Snap has further diversified its platform. What Happened...

UPDATE: Schnatter resigned as chairman of Papa John's late Wednesday night. The company said in a statement they will appoint a chairman in the coming weeks. Papa John's International, Inc. (NYSE: PZZA) founder and chairman John Schnatter has been heavy in the limelight this past year. And...

The Golden State Warriors closed out the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday to win their third NBA championship in four years. If not for a dramatic come-from-behind Finals victory by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016, the Warriors would have four consecutive championships, a distinction that would place...

Tech firms are capitalizing on cord-cutting by ramping up original content and striking new deals to stream live sports. Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) won the first NFL contract to stream "Thursday Night Football," a deal now owned by Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)’s Twitch, which also...

The Carolina Panthers have been sold to billionaire hedge fund manager David Tepper for what's expected to be an NFL-record north of $2.2 billion. What Happened Former Panthers owner Jerry Richardson was effectively forced out of ownership following an ongoing investigation into racial and sexual...

Sports betting is legal in the United States. The Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn PAPSA, a law in place since 1992, has far-reaching implications for professional sports and creates the potential for legalized and regulated online gambling. "The legalization of sports...

4/20 is here, and in time for International Weed Day, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced plans to introduce a bill to decriminalize cannabis on a federal level next week. “The war on cannabis costs U.S. taxpayers $3.6 billion per year. 46 percent of all drug arrests are...