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Snopes→ Louisiana Mayor Bans Purchase of Nike Products for City Recreational Facilities
"Under no circumstances will any Nike product ... be purchased for use or delivery at any City of Kenner Recreation Facility," the mayor declared in a memo.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Nike Did NOT Fire Colin Kaepernick After Arrest (Which Did NOT Happen Either)
Was Colin Kaepernick fired by Nike after being arrested earlier today? No, that's not true: the story of his arrest was fake and the update about his firing is made up as well. Both stories originated on a liberal satire website that takes ple
Snopes→ Did Nike Say They Can Afford to “Let Go of All ‘Make America Great Again’ Customers”?
Nike may not be "taking a drastic hit to their bottom line," but they didn't say that quite so bluntly themselves.
Snopes→ Nike’s Kaepernick Campaign Signals Change in Shoe Politics
With the Kaepernick campaign , Nike is embracing activism and racial justice at a time when shoe companies can no longer avoid the nation's political division.
Snopes→ Did Nike Urge Disgruntled Consumers to Donate Their Unwanted Shoes to Veterans?
A purported statement from the company asked critics to "respect our troops" and donate clothing rather than burn it.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Nike Did NOT Apologize For Forgetting Military Monopoly on Sacrifice
Did Nike apologize to the military "for forgetting the military monopoly on sacrifice" after the controversy that erupted when they opted to have Colin Kaepernick in their ads? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a military satire w
Snopes→ Did a Business Ban Employees From Wearing Nike Products in the Workplace?
A mysterious photograph of a home-made sign went viral after Nike's controversial endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick, but its authenticity is unclear.
Snopes→ Is This Nike ‘Make America Great Again’ Hat Real?
An image purportedly showing the Nike 'swoosh' symbol on the tag of a 'Make America Great Again' hat is a hoax.
Snopes→ Do Nike Factory Workers in Vietnam Earn 20 Cents Per Hour?
Critics of Colin Kaepernick's endorsement deal with Nike shared viral claims about the pay and conditions of the company's factory workers.
Snopes→ Did Nike Offer ‘People of Color’ a 75 Percent Off Coupon?
Users of the controversial online forum 4Chan produced racially-charged and potentially dangerous fake coupons, in the aftermath of Nike's endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick.
Snopes→ Did a Man Accidentally Burn His Home Down After Lighting Nike Shoes on Fire?
Junk news sites cashed in on the supposed craze for burning Nike apparel as a protest over the company's ties with Colin Kaepernick.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Nike Did NOT Lay Off 13,000 Employees In Wake Of Kaepernick Disaster
Did Nike lay off 13,000 employees after the controversy involving the sponsorship of Colin Kaepernick by the brand? No, that's not true: the "news" was invented by a liberal website that tries to get conservatives and Trump supporters to shar
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Nike Did NOT Cancel Kaepernick Contract After Backlash
Did Nike cancel Colin Kaepernick's sponsorship contract after the backlash that erupted when he was announced to be the face of an ad campaign to celebrate the brand's thirtieth birthday? No, that's not true: the site that initially published
FactCheck.org→ The Michael Jordan-Nike Fallout That Wasn’t
Q: Is it true that Michael Jordan “walked away” from Nike? A: No. That false story was first published by a website that calls its work satire. FULL QUESTION Did Michael Jordan step down from his position with Nike due to the controversia
Snopes→ Did the Widow of ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle Criticize Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Campaign?
Taya Kyle wrote on Facebook that the ad campaign's message of "sacrificing everything" was "insulting to those who really have sacrificed everything."
Snopes→ 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 as well as during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and other major sporting events.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Florida Man Did NOT Burn Down Home After Lighting Nike Shoes On Fire In Protest Of Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Ad
Did Jason Helms, 26, burn down his home after lighting a pair of Nike shoes on fire to protest the Kaepernick ad campaign by that company? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a "fauxtire" site that creates tales about bizarre crimes
Snopes→ Did Michael Jordan Resign from the Board at Nike and Take ‘Air Jordans’ with Him?
The former NBA superstar has not taken umbrage with the company's decision to use Colin Kaepernick in an ad campaign.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Nike CEO Did NOT Resign After Massive Kaepernick Blunder
Did Nike CEO "John Regale" resign after the controversy that erupted around Nike's sponsorship of Colin Kaepernick? No, that's not true: that's not even the real name of Nike's CEO. The hoax was created by a liberal website that likes to inv
FactCheck.org→ False Claim About Kaepernick’s Nike Deal
Q: Did Nike end its new deal with Colin Kaepernick because he made “anti-white” remarks? A: No. That made-up story was first published by a website that says its work is satire. FULL ANSWER Some are calling for a boycott of Nike after th
Snopes→ Did the University of Alabama Cut Ties with Nike Over the Colin Kaepernick Endorsement Deal?
A false viral Facebook rumor was fabricated using an online "fake news generator."
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Michael Jordan Did NOT Resign From The Board At Nike- Did NOT Take ‘Air Jordans’ With Him
Did Michael Jordan resign from the board at Nike and did he take his "Air Jordans" brand with him? No, that's not real, it was made up by a site that pretends to be satirical and tries to trick conservatives and Trump supporters into liking an
Snopes→ LeBron James Says in Kaepernick Reference: I Stand with Nike
The basketball superstar — and new Los Angeles Laker — made the remarks as he received an award for both his style and his philanthropy from Harlem's Fashion Row.
Snopes→ Did the Federal Government Cancel an $80 Million Nike Contract?
A junk news website reported that the government canceled a nonexistent contract with Nike because the company "has decided it hates America."
Snopes→ Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Deal Prompts Flurry of Debate Online
An endorsement deal between Nike and Colin Kaepernick is prompting a flood of debate online as sports fans react to the apparel giant backing an athlete known mainly for starting a wave of protests among NFL players.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Federal Government Did NOT Cancel $80 Million Nike Contract
Did the Federal Government cancel an eighty million dollar contract with Nike after the announcement the company gave Colin Kaepernick a contract to appear in their ads? No, that's not true: the government contract is completely fictional and
Snopes→ Did Colin Kaepernick Immediately Lose a Nike Endorsement After an Anti-White Rant?
Reports that Nike rescinded their offer to make Kaepernick one of the faces of their 'Just Do It' campaign were junk news.
Snopes→ Did a Man Injure Himself by Setting the Nike Shoes He Was Wearing on Fire?
An internet hoax involving Nike shoes, an internet protest, and an unrelated photograph of a burn victim fooled a number of viewers in September 2018.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Colin Kaepernick Did NOT Immediately Lose Nike Endorsement After Anti-White Rant
Did Colin Kaepernick immediately lose his Nike endorsement after being caught delivering an anti-white rant? No, that's not true: this story has been made up by a liberal satire website that likes to tempt conservatives and Trump supporters i
Snopes→ Colin Kaepernick Has New Deal with Nike
Colin Kaepernick has a new deal with Nike, even without having a job in the NFL.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Get a $200 Nike Gift Card’ Scam Message
According to a message that is circulating via social media, you can get a $200 Nike gift card just by clicking and sharing a link. The post ‘Get a $200 Nike Gift Card’ Scam Message appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Nike Drops Dallas Cowboys Sponsorship Deal Over National Anthem Protests-Fiction!
Nike Drops Dallas Cowboys Sponsorship Deal Over National Anthem Protests-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Nike has ended a sponsorship deal with the Dallas Cowboys over National Anthem player protests; the Cowboys will no longer be able to wear or sell Nike
Snopes→ Did Nike Cut Ties With the Dallas Cowboys Over National Anthem Protests?
A "satirical" web site published a fake story about the sportswear company, which has in fact expressed support for players' right to protest.
Hoax-Slayer→ Nike Giveaway Facebook Scam
Facebook Page that calls itself Nike Mercurial claims that you can win expensive Nike shoes just by sharing and liking a post and adding the comment "Win".
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: US Government Not Providing $5,000 To Each Illegal Migrant; All Americans NOT Eligible For A $5,000 Federal Subsidy
Is the U.S. government providing $5,000 to each illegal migrant and to all Americans? No, neither element of the claim is true: An immigration policy think tank contacted by Lead Stories said these claims are a "false rumor" that has been
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Social Media Post NOT Endorsement Of CBD Gummies For High Blood Pressure By Barbara O’Neill
Did controversial wellness coach Barbara O'Neill endorse a brand of CBD gummies as a remedy for high blood pressure in a social media post? No, that's not true: O'Neill, who is "permanently prohibited from providing any health services" i
Logically→ Nej, den här bilden visar inte adrenochrome som transporteras i Heineken-tunnor
FactCheck.org→ Respiratory Illnesses in Children in China Not So ‘Mysterious’
Five Republican senators have penned a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to ban travel to the U.S. from China because of a surge in “mystery” respiratory illnesses among children. But the letter selectively cites outdated information from t
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Rothschild Family Did NOT Buy, Does NOT Own Antarctica’s Rothschild Island
Did the Rothschild family buy or do they own Rothschild Island in Antarctica? No, that's not true: The island, which is part of Antarctica and not owned by anyone, was sighted from a distance by the French Antarctic Expedition between 190