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Current Sports | September 5, 2018

Colin Kaepernick
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Colin Kaepernick; Nike; Nike boycott; Just Do It 30th anniversary; NFL; NFL protests

On today's episode of Current Sports with Al Martin, Al focuses in on Nike's decision to reveal their sponsorship contract with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Listen in as Al breaks down his take on Nike's endorsement of Kaepernick as well as the backlash that has ensued on social media. We also take several calls this episode as we gauge the various opinions of our listeners. This hot topic dominates the hour. 

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