Proud American July 3, 2019 Air Force veteran touts new shoe to honor law enforcement as Nike pulls patriotic flag sneaker Amid the controversy surrounding Nike scrapping plans for an American flag-themed sneaker, a U.S. Air Force veteran announced a new shoe he designed to benefit law enforcement officers.
California July 3, 2019 California Gov. Newsom reminds Nike his state is 'open for business' after Arizona pulled incentives over flag California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday praised Nike for scrapping a sneaker release that featured a Betsy Ross flag and said the state was “open for business” following controversy in Arizona.
Mitch McConnell July 2, 2019 Mitch McConnell tells Nike he'll buy first order of 'Betsy Ross' sneakers if they released after Kaepernick controversy Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, expressed his support for the Betsy Ross flag shoes that Nike pulled from the shelves, saying he'd "make the first order" if they were on sale again.
Colin Kaepernick July 2, 2019 Nike says Betsy Ross-themed Fourth of July sneaker was pulled over 'concerns that it could unintentionally offend' Nike said the company made the decision to halt the release of a U.S.A.-themed sneaker, which featured a Betsy Ross flag on the heel, “based on concerns that it could unintentionally offend” people.
Colin Kaepernick July 2, 2019 Jesse Watters: Flag protesters like 'bitter' Kaepernick want 'to divide the country and make everybody else feel miserable' Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's reported objection to Nike's Betsy Ross-themed sneakers is the latest disturbing expression of anti-American sentiment, according to Jesse Watters.
NFL July 2, 2019 GOP lawmakers blast Nike over scrapping Betsy Ross flag shoe reportedly over Colin Kaepernick's concerns Republican lawmakers on Tuesday slammed Nike over its decision to nix the release of a sneaker that featured an old version of the American flag after Colin Kaepernick reportedly expressed concerns to company officials.
OPINION July 2, 2019 Deroy Murdock: Nike steps on its own shoelaces in latest Kaepernick fiasco Just in time for the Fourth of July, Nike and washed-up footballer Colin Kaepernick have joined forces in an America-bashing cavalcade. The enormous sportswear company planned to release a new red, white, and blue sneaker adorned with American Revolutionary Betsy Ross’ 13-star flag, this country’s first banner.
NFL July 2, 2019 Arizona Gov. Ducey to pull Nike plant incentives over reported Colin Kaepernick, Betsy Ross flag flap Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Tuesday he was ordering the Arizona Commerce Authority to withdraw incentives for Nike building a manufacturing plant in the state.
Colin Kaepernick July 1, 2019 Nike dropped Betsy Ross-themed Fourth of July sneaker after Colin Kaepernick complained, report says Just don’t do it.
NFL July 1, 2019 Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Doug Baldwin jabs White House over picture Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Doug Baldwin took a jab at the White House Saturday over a photo Saturday that showed President Trump and administration staffers with former press secretary Sarah Sanders for the final time.
NBA June 27, 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns says Colin Kaepernick is 'the man' Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was spotted in Southern California on Monday apparently doing shopping in Beverly Hills while sporting a Colin Kaepernick jersey.