While Nike’s share price fell 2% on Tuesday, there’s little doubt the campaign is generating huge publicity: according to ESPN, Nike was mentioned 3.4m times on Twitter in the 21 hours after Kaepernick first mentioned the advert. The commercial will air on television for the first time on Thursday night during the NFL’s opening game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons. The ad will be narrated by Kaepernick and will also feature Serena Williams, NFL star Odell Beckham Jr and marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge. … [Read more...] about LeBron James backs Nike’s Kaepernick advert as Donald Trump renews NFL attack
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Michael Flynn asked Russia to hold back on retaliation for Obama sanctions before Trump took office, transcripts reveal
Trump claimed the former POTUS likely "directed the US Intelligence agencies to spy" on him in an interview with Fox Business' Maria Bartiromo that aired earlier this month. … [Read more...] about Michael Flynn asked Russia to hold back on retaliation for Obama sanctions before Trump took office, transcripts reveal
Roger Federer unseats Lionel Messi as world’s highest-paid sportsperson
The Swiss tennis great, owner of a men’s record 20 grand slam singles titles, earned $106.3m in the last 12 months, including $100m via endorsements, to move up four places and become the first player from his sport to top the list in the 30 years the business magazine has published the rankings. … [Read more...] about Roger Federer unseats Lionel Messi as world’s highest-paid sportsperson
Who is Colin Kaepernick and why is he not in the NFL anymore?
The disturbing footage shows Floyd pleading with police and saying "I can't breathe" to the cop who was kneeling on his neck. … [Read more...] about Who is Colin Kaepernick and why is he not in the NFL anymore?
Coronavirus and sports: F1 to return in July
However, in a 50-page document outlining measures to relax coronavirus restrictions, the British government said it is looking into "permitting cultural and sporting events to take place behind closed-doors for broadcast, while avoiding the risk of large-scale social contact." The measure is part of "step two" of a three-step plan to reopen the country, one that will kick in on June 1 providing a number of criteria are met. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and sports: F1 to return in July
