Colin Kaepernick

Kaepernick throws passes for 40 minutes at strange workout

By Paul Newberry, Associated Press

The price of a pair of Air Max 1 sneakers from Nike with the Betsy Ross flag on it are for sale on the website Stockx.com as seen on a computer screen in New York. Photo by Lucas Jackson/Reuters

Why Nike pulled ‘Betsy Ross flag’ shoes after Kaepernick criticism

Nike's sales have only grown since it seized attention with its ad campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. So, the shoemaker deferred to its star endorser when he raised concerns over a sneaker featuring an early American flag.

By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press

How fallout over Colin Kaepernick’s protest still affects the Super Bowl

Two compelling NFL teams will face off in Sunday's Super Bowl, concluding a season that saw TV ratings rebound from several years of decline. But the fallout over Colin Kaepernick’s protests, and the league's response, still lingers. Amna Nawaz talks…

U.S. President Donald Trump greets the crowd as he arrives for his "Make America Great Again" rally in Billings, Montana U.S., September 6, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Nike’s endorsement deal with Kaepernick is not appropriate, Trump says

"I honor the flag. I honor our national anthem and most of the people in this country feel the same way," Trump said in an interview with Fox News.

By Associated Press

LeBron James says in Kaepernick reference: ‘I stand with Nike’

Closing his remarks at an award ceremony Tuesday, the basketball superstar said he stood "for anybody who believes in change." He added: "I stand with Nike, all day, every day."…

By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

What believing in Colin Kaepernick means for Nike

Nike just launched a new advertising campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who came to national prominence by protesting police brutality and racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem before games. Nike’s move has reignited a national debate,…

Continue watching

As face of Nike’s new ad campaign, Colin Kaepernick draws debate and backlash

By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press

Kaepernick's attorney Mark Geragos announced the endorsement deal on Twitter, calling Kaepernick an "All American Icon."…

NFL owners adopt new policy on national anthem protests

By Paul Newberry, Associated Press

NFL owners approved a new policy Thursday aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.

Accepting rights award, Kaepernick decries ‘lawful lynching’

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

Amnesty International gave former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick its Ambassador of Conscience Award on Saturday for his kneeling protest of racial injustice.