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Commentary: Nike Inserts Itself Into The NFL-Kaepernick Standoff

6:08am September 05, 2018

Commentator Mike Pesca weighs in on Nike doing business with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The former quarterback is a main image in the 30th anniversary of the "Just Do It" campaign.

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Nike Takes Calculated Business Bet With Renewed 'Just Do It' Campaign

5:41pm September 04, 2018

by Yuki Noguchi

Nike will feature Colin Kaepernick in a renewed "Just Do It," advertising campaign. Kaepernick is the NFL quarterback who took a knee during the national anthem to protest police shootings of unarmed blacks.

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Defensive end Efe Obada has made the cut onto the Carolina Panthers' roster.

Abandoned On The Street As A Child, Player Makes NFL Final Roster

5:29pm September 04, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

"I've lost a lot to get here. I've had to sacrifice a lot. I've been through a lot," says Nigerian-born Efe Obada, who made the cut with the Carolina Panthers. "All the suffering paid off."

USA Gymnastics President Kerry Perry Forced To Resign After Leadership Missteps

4:23pm September 04, 2018

by Tom Goldman

Kerry Perry, president of USA Gymnastics, has abruptly left her post after a troubling nine-month tenure. She was forced to resign after a number of high-profile missteps leading the organization that's been plagued by scandals.

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Colin Kaepernick kneels for the national anthem at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Oct. 23, 2016.

Colin Kaepernick Is Chosen For Nike's Anniversary 'Just Do It' Campaign

4:12pm September 04, 2018

by Jason Breslow

The advertisement shows a black-and-white image of the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback with text that reads: "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."

Kerry Perry, shown here testifying to lawmakers in May, has resigned from her post as USA Gymnastics President and CEO.

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USA Gymnastics Head Kerry Perry Resigns Amid Abuse Scandal

11:47am September 04, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

Perry has been under scrutiny from the U.S. Olympic Committee as USA Gymnastics attempts to navigate a path forward following a sexual abuse scandal by former team doctor Larry Nassar.

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Colin Kaepernick Is Picked For Nike's Anniversary 'Just Do It' Campaign

6:55am September 04, 2018

Steve Inskeep talks to Justin Tinsley of the website The Undefeated about Nike selecting the ex-quarterback as one of the faces of its "Just Do It" campaign, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

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Dunkin' Donuts Says Wrong Cups Were Used In Massachusetts

6:28am September 04, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts is part of New England culture, and yet some Patriots fans were served their iced coffee in Philadelphia Eagles World Champions cups. The Eagles beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl.

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Morning News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Colin Kaepernick

6:14am September 04, 2018

Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh begins confirmation hearings. Former 49ers quarterback Kaepernick is one of the faces of Nike's "Just Do It" anniversary campaign. Fire guts Brazil's National Museum.

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Warrior pose does not intimidate this kid.

Goat Yoga Is 'Preposterous,' Says Goat Yoga Teacher. It's Also ... Terrific!

1:04pm September 03, 2018

by Marc Silver

I'm not kidding! It is just plain fun to do yoga while curious little goats nibble and nuzzle.