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**Donger** · 09-19-2019, 01:08 PM

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/19/busin...ots/index.html

New York (CNN Business)New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown no longer has an endorsement deal with Nike, the company said Thursday, more than a week after the NFL player was accused of rape.

"Antonio Brown is not a Nike athlete," a Nike spokesperson said, declining to comment on specifics.

Brown took the field Sunday in his first game as a New England Patriot, five days after he was sued on allegations of rape and sexual assault. Brown denies the allegations.

His appearance ended days of speculation over whether the NFL would keep him sidelined while it investigated the claims.

Brown, who is in his 10th NFL season, signed a multimillion-dollar contract with the Patriots this month after being released by the Oakland Raiders. He is among the most prominent players in the NFL.

Nike spends more on endorsements than any other company. Its most recent filing from July shows $10.2 billion in endorsement deals.

In the past, Nike has stood by athletes accused of wrongdoing. Nike put former NBA star Kobe Bryant in advertisements in 2005, a year after he settled an accusation of rape.

Michael Vick lost his contract with Nike after being convicted of involvement in dog fighting in 2007. But Nike re-signed him in 2011, saying Vick "acknowledged his past mistakes."

Nike's years of loyalty to Tiger Woods paid off in April, when Woods won the Masters. It was his first major tournament win in 11 years.

Woods' high-profile sex scandal and a DUI arrest in 2017 helped drive many other sponsors away. But Nike never wavered.

**luv** · 09-19-2019, 01:23 PM

As nice as it would be for this to be the beginning of the end of AB, I highly doubt it is.

Ubeja Vontell · 09-19-2019, 01:29 PM

I can see how Brown goes about things turning everyone off but this rape accusation shouldn't be the reason Nike dumped him.

Women being able to just...he raped me....and that guys whole world is ruined just isn't right. And in this case.....after the THIRD time, I......huh? Let's see some real legit proof this happened before doing anything at all.

That thug who jumps out of the bushs, is totally different than these...."well we rolled around on his couch for awhile naked then he wouldn't take no for an answer"......what?

carcosa · 09-19-2019, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubeja Vontell

I can see how Brown goes about things turning everyone off but this rape accusation shouldn't be the reason Nike dumped him.

Women being able to just...he raped me....and that guys whole world is ruined just isn't right. And in this case.....after the THIRD time, I......huh? Let's see some real legit proof this happened before doing anything at all.

That thug who jumps out of the bushs, is totally different than these...."well we rolled around on his couch for awhile then he wouldn't take no for answer"......what?

Shut the **** up

Ubeja Vontell · 09-19-2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by carcosa

Shut the **** up

Dude, respect a thread topic, ok ya little freak?

Marcellus · 09-19-2019, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubeja Vontell

I can see how Brown goes about things turning everyone off but this rape accusation shouldn't be the reason Nike dumped him.

Women being able to just...he raped me....and that guys whole world is ruined just isn't right. And in this case.....after the THIRD time, I......huh? Let's see some real legit proof this happened before doing anything at all.

That thug who jumps out of the bushs, is totally different than these...."well we rolled around on his couch for awhile naked then he wouldn't take no for an answer"......what?

Just a thought bur Nike probably did a little more than read few google articles before deciding to pull the plug on his endorsements.

Its most likely more to do with his entire body of work than this singular incident. The guy is a world class grade a ****ing douchebag whether he raped this chick or not.

**kysirsoze** · 09-19-2019, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubeja Vontell

I can see how Brown goes about things turning everyone off but this rape accusation shouldn't be the reason Nike dumped him.

Women being able to just...he raped me....and that guys whole world is ruined just isn't right. And in this case.....after the THIRD time, I......huh? Let's see some real legit proof this happened before doing anything at all.

That thug who jumps out of the bushs, is totally different than these...."well we rolled around on his couch for awhile naked then he wouldn't take no for an answer"......what?

A. She didn't say he raped her three times. Try reading an actual article.

B. This is you: "Psycho jumping out of a bush and murdering someone is totally different form these...."well we had been dating a while and then he strangled me to death one night".....what?"

**TinyEvel** · 09-19-2019, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Just a thought bur Nike probably did a little more than read few google articles before deciding to pull the plug on his endorsements.

Its most likely more to do with his entire body of work than this singular incident. The guy is a world class grade a ****ing douchebag whether he raped this chick or not.

This, plus just look at the texts he sent her and the way he treats a person, as well as so many others, Nike is right to drop him.

Ubeja Vontell · 09-19-2019, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Just a thought bur Nike probably did a little more than read few google articles before deciding to pull the plug on his endorsements.

Its most likely more to do with his entire body of work than this singular incident. The guy is a world class grade a ****ing douchebag whether he raped this chick or not.

I do think this rape thing was the straw that...........

Ubeja Vontell · 09-19-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kysirsoze

A. She didn't say he raped her three times. Try reading an actual article.

B. This is you: "Psycho jumping out of a bush and murdering someone is totally different form these...."well we had been dating a while and then he strangled me to death one night".....what?"

A.I just assumed we all get everyone knows the story.

B.If you can't see the difference between a freak coming out of nowhere and a relationship going wrong, I can't help you.

Ubeja Vontell · 09-19-2019, 01:51 PM

Anyone ever see Ezekial Elliott in a commercial, doing anything?

Skyy God · 09-19-2019, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubeja Vontell

Dude, respect a thread topic, ok ya little freak?

We. Don't. Want. Your. Crazy. Ass. Here.

ForeverChiefs58 · 09-19-2019, 02:05 PM

Supporting anything Nike is a fart in the face of every American

carcosa · 09-19-2019, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ubeja Vontell

Dude, respect a thread topic, ok ya little freak?

Shut the **** up

Ubeja Vontell · 09-19-2019, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

We. Don't. Want. Your. Crazy. Ass. Here.

I like it here, I like the freedom, not as uptight as other places. I'll figure it out, get more into the flow of things.

09-19-2019, 01:08 PM
Donger "Think BOOM!" Donger's Avatar Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W	Nike says Antonio Brown is no longer 'a Nike athlete' https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/19/busin...ots/index.html New York (CNN Business)New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown no longer has an endorsement deal with Nike, the company said Thursday, more than a week after the NFL player was accused of rape. "Antonio Brown is not a Nike athlete," a Nike spokesperson said, declining to comment on specifics. Brown took the field Sunday in his first game as a New England Patriot, five days after he was sued on allegations of rape and sexual assault. Brown denies the allegations. His appearance ended days of speculation over whether the NFL would keep him sidelined while it investigated the claims. Brown, who is in his 10th NFL season, signed a multimillion-dollar contract with the Patriots this month after being released by the Oakland Raiders. He is among the most prominent players in the NFL. Nike spends more on endorsements than any other company. Its most recent filing from July shows $10.2 billion in endorsement deals. In the past, Nike has stood by athletes accused of wrongdoing. Nike put former NBA star Kobe Bryant in advertisements in 2005, a year after he settled an accusation of rape. Michael Vick lost his contract with Nike after being convicted of involvement in dog fighting in 2007. But Nike re-signed him in 2011, saying Vick "acknowledged his past mistakes." Nike's years of loyalty to Tiger Woods paid off in April, when Woods won the Masters. It was his first major tournament win in 11 years. Woods' high-profile sex scandal and a DUI arrest in 2017 helped drive many other sponsors away. But Nike never wavered.
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Ubeja Vontell Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: central Cali	I can see how Brown goes about things turning everyone off but this rape accusation shouldn't be the reason Nike dumped him. Women being able to just...he raped me....and that guys whole world is ruined just isn't right. And in this case.....after the THIRD time, I......huh? Let's see some real legit proof this happened before doing anything at all. That thug who jumps out of the bushs, is totally different than these...."well we rolled around on his couch for awhile naked then he wouldn't take no for an answer"......what?
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