Sherman Phoenix Project receives $50K donation from Packers' players

Sherman Phoenix Project receives $50K donation from Packers' players

MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers' players on Tuesday, Sept. 11 presented five $50,000 donations to five Wisconsin organizations -- one of them the "Sherman Phoenix Project" in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood.According to a news release, the players leading the effort -- Randall Cobb, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Aaron Rodgers, Lance Kendricks and Mason Crosby -- and their teammates selected the recipient organizations:

MILWAUKEE -- Green Bay Packers' players on Tuesday, Sept. 11 presented five $50,000 donations to five Wisconsin organizations -- one of them the "Sherman Phoenix Project" in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood.According to a news release, the players leading the effort -- Randall Cobb, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Aaron Rodgers, Lance Kendricks and Mason Crosby -- and their teammates selected the recipient organizations:

Packers' Mike McCarthy says team awaiting more info on Aaron Rodgers' knee injury

Packers' Mike McCarthy says team awaiting more info on Aaron Rodgers' knee injury

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says the team is still awaiting information on the extent of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' knee injury.

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says the team is still awaiting information on the extent of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' knee injury.

Louisiana city bans purchase of Nike products by booster clubs

Louisiana city bans purchase of Nike products by booster clubs

KENNER, La. - Booster clubs in Kenner, Louisiana, are now forbidden to buy any Nike products.Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn sent out a memo on September 5 with the new directive, a day after Nike made headlines by introducing Colin Kaepernick as one of the faces of its “Just Do It” 30th anniversary ad campaign.Now the memo, which was addressed to Parks and Recreation director Chad Pitfield, is making headlines itself for the apparent political motivation behind the ban.“Effective immediately all purchases made by any booster club at any Kenner Recreation Facility for wearing apparel, shoes, athletic equipment, and/or any athletic product must be approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation, or his designee,” the memo reads. “Under no circumstances will any Nike product or any product with the Nike logo be purchased for use or delivery at any City of Kenner Recreation Facility.”The City of Kenner has confirmed the authenticity of the memo but refused to comment on it, according to WGNO.Kenner City Councilman Gregory Carroll has said he wants to meet with Zahn to discuss the memo.Kaepernick, a former NFL quarterback and outspoken social activist, began the #takeaknee protests during the playing of the National Anthem before NFL games.President Trump declared that the protest was disrespectful to the American flag, leading to boycotts of NFL games and other protests last season.Despite the controversial choice of Kaepernick for the new ad campaign, or perhaps because of it, Nike has reported a significant spike in online sales since the ads premiered.However, none of those sales have apparently come from Kenner.

KENNER, La. - Booster clubs in Kenner, Louisiana, are now forbidden to buy any Nike products.Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn sent out a memo on September 5 with the new directive, a day after Nike made headlines by introducing Colin Kaepernick as one of the faces of its “Just Do It” 30th anniversary ad campaign.Now the memo, which was addressed to Parks and Recreation director Chad Pitfield, is making headlines itself for the apparent political motivation behind the ban.“Effective immediately all purchases made by any booster club at any Kenner Recreation Facility for wearing apparel, shoes, athletic equipment, and/or any athletic product must be approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation, or his designee,” the memo reads. “Under no circumstances will any Nike product or any product with the Nike logo be purchased for use or delivery at any City of Kenner Recreation Facility.”The City of Kenner has confirmed the authenticity of the memo but refused to comment on it, according to WGNO.Kenner City Councilman Gregory Carroll has said he wants to meet with Zahn to discuss the memo.Kaepernick, a former NFL quarterback and outspoken social activist, began the #takeaknee protests during the playing of the National Anthem before NFL games.President Trump declared that the protest was disrespectful to the American flag, leading to boycotts of NFL games and other protests last season.Despite the controversial choice of Kaepernick for the new ad campaign, or perhaps because of it, Nike has reported a significant spike in online sales since the ads premiered.However, none of those sales have apparently come from Kenner.

Aaron Rodgers says 'I'm planning on playing' vs. Minnesota after knee injury

Aaron Rodgers says 'I'm planning on playing' vs. Minnesota after knee injury

GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers heard the applause after walking out of the stadium tunnel and back on to the field.The team doctor had checked out his left knee after the Green Bay Packers quarterback was carted off the field in the second quarter.

GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers heard the applause after walking out of the stadium tunnel and back on to the field.The team doctor had checked out his left knee after the Green Bay Packers quarterback was carted off the field in the second quarter.

Packers come back from 20-point deficit to beat Bears after Rodgers' knee injury

Packers come back from 20-point deficit to beat Bears after Rodgers' knee injury

GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers heard the applause after walking out of the stadium tunnel and back on to the field.The team doctor had checked out his left knee after the Green Bay Packers quarterback was carted off the field in the second quarter.

GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers heard the applause after walking out of the stadium tunnel and back on to the field.The team doctor had checked out his left knee after the Green Bay Packers quarterback was carted off the field in the second quarter.

2 players kneel for anthem, Kaepernick tweets to thank them

2 players kneel for anthem, Kaepernick tweets to thank them

DENVER — No longer welcome on an NFL sideline, Colin Kaepernick turned to social media to make his point on the NFL's opening Sunday, Sept. 9.In a tweet, Kaepernick gave a shout-out to "my brothers," Dolphins teammates Kenny Stills and Albert Watson, who were the only two players in the league to take a knee during the national anthem during Sunday's early games."They have not backed down, even when attacked and intimidated," Kaepernick said in the tweet , which was accompanied by a picture of the Dolphins kneeling before their game. "Love is at the root of our resistance."

DENVER — No longer welcome on an NFL sideline, Colin Kaepernick turned to social media to make his point on the NFL's opening Sunday, Sept. 9.In a tweet, Kaepernick gave a shout-out to "my brothers," Dolphins teammates Kenny Stills and Albert Watson, who were the only two players in the league to take a knee during the national anthem during Sunday's early games."They have not backed down, even when attacked and intimidated," Kaepernick said in the tweet , which was accompanied by a picture of the Dolphins kneeling before their game. "Love is at the root of our resistance."

Pres. Trump tweets, 2 players kneel for anthem on opening Sunday

Pres. Trump tweets, 2 players kneel for anthem on opening Sunday

DENVER — Off the field, President Donald Trump took his digs at the NFL, linking low TV ratings for the season opener to players who refuse to stand for the national anthem.On the field, it was hard to tell what all the fuss was about: Two players kneeled while the "The Star-Spangled Banner" played, another two raised their fist, another two stayed in the locker room.

DENVER — Off the field, President Donald Trump took his digs at the NFL, linking low TV ratings for the season opener to players who refuse to stand for the national anthem.On the field, it was hard to tell what all the fuss was about: Two players kneeled while the "The Star-Spangled Banner" played, another two raised their fist, another two stayed in the locker room.

Missouri college to strip athletes of Nike branding over Kaepernick controversy

Missouri college to strip athletes of Nike branding over Kaepernick controversy

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. -- Nike uniforms are vestimenta non grata at the College of the Ozarks after the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign.The private Christian college in Missouri announced Thursday that its athletic teams will no longer buy Nike uniforms and any it has now will be removed, the Kansas City Star reports.In a statement, college president Jerry C.

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. -- Nike uniforms are vestimenta non grata at the College of the Ozarks after the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign.The private Christian college in Missouri announced Thursday that its athletic teams will no longer buy Nike uniforms and any it has now will be removed, the Kansas City Star reports.In a statement, college president Jerry C.

NFL kneeling question helps pick Miss America prelim winner

NFL kneeling question helps pick Miss America prelim winner

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A question about the propriety of NFL players kneeling in protest during the National Anthem helped select one of Thursday's preliminary winners in the Miss America competition.Miss Virginia Emili McPhail was asked what advice she would give to players about whether to stand or kneel for the anthem.She said not standing during the anthem "is a right you have.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A question about the propriety of NFL players kneeling in protest during the National Anthem helped select one of Thursday's preliminary winners in the Miss America competition.Miss Virginia Emili McPhail was asked what advice she would give to players about whether to stand or kneel for the anthem.She said not standing during the anthem "is a right you have.

Nike is under fire for new commercial featuring Colin Kaepernick

Nike is under fire for new commercial featuring Colin Kaepernick

Nike is under fire for its new commercial featuring former NFL player Colin Kaepernick -- and Kim Kardashian is back at the White House.

Nike is under fire for its new commercial featuring former NFL player Colin Kaepernick -- and Kim Kardashian is back at the White House.

Colorado store clearing out Nike products in protest of Kaepernick campaign

Colorado store clearing out Nike products in protest of Kaepernick campaign

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The management of a Colorado Springs sporting goods store has decided to stop selling Nike merchandise after the company featured Colin Kaepernick in a new marketing campaign, KRDO reports.Prime Time Sports in the Chapel Hills Mall has a sign that reads: "Still choosing to stand / All Nike 1/2 price / "Just doing it."

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The management of a Colorado Springs sporting goods store has decided to stop selling Nike merchandise after the company featured Colin Kaepernick in a new marketing campaign, KRDO reports.Prime Time Sports in the Chapel Hills Mall has a sign that reads: "Still choosing to stand / All Nike 1/2 price / "Just doing it."

Nike unveils Kaepernick ad to air during NFL season opener

Nike unveils Kaepernick ad to air during NFL season opener

Nike has unveiled its first "Just Do It" ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick, a spot scheduled to air during the NFL season opener on Thursday night as well as during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and other major sporting events.The two-minute spot released Wednesday highlights superstar athletes LeBron James, Serena Williams and others, and touches on the controversy of NFL players protesting racial inequality, police brutality and other issues by demonstrating during the national anthem.

Nike has unveiled its first "Just Do It" ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick, a spot scheduled to air during the NFL season opener on Thursday night as well as during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and other major sporting events.The two-minute spot released Wednesday highlights superstar athletes LeBron James, Serena Williams and others, and touches on the controversy of NFL players protesting racial inequality, police brutality and other issues by demonstrating during the national anthem.

Packers keep 3 QBs on first roster, just 2 running backs

Packers keep 3 QBs on first roster, just 2 running backs

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are keeping more quarterbacks than running backs on their season-opening roster.Undrafted free agent Tim Boyle made the roster as the third quarterback behind starter Aaron Rodgers and backup DeShone Kizer.

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are keeping more quarterbacks than running backs on their season-opening roster.Undrafted free agent Tim Boyle made the roster as the third quarterback behind starter Aaron Rodgers and backup DeShone Kizer.