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Malcom Jenkins Responds To NFL’s New Policy For The National Anthem

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5 months ago

May 24, 2018

The NFL has decided to create a new policy that prohibits players from kneeling during the national anthem.

The league’s new national anthem policy, players are required to either stand for the anthem prior to a game, or stay in their locker room. If a player comes out for the anthem and kneels, their team would be fined, and commissioner Roger Goodell would “impose appropriate discipline.”

This comes off as the NFL owners trying to silence players and some players are not happy about the new policy.

“What ownersners did today was thwart the players’ constitutional rights to express themselves and use our platform to draw attention to social injustices like racial inequality in our country,” Jenkins said, per TMZ. “Everyone loses when voices get stifled […] While I disagree with this decision, I will not let it silence me or stop me from fighting.”

Jenkins also reaffirmed his support for the players that chose to protest.

“The national conversation around race in America that NFL players forced over the past 2 years will persist as we continue to use our voices, our time and our money to create a more fair and just criminal justice system, end police brutality and foster better educational and economic opportunities for communities of color and those struggling in this country,” he said.

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Kyle Kuzma Signs Deal With GOAT To Wear Rare Nikes

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1 day ago

October 17, 2018

Anthony Young

Los Angeles’ Lakers’ second-year forward Kyle Kuzma has signed a deal with GOAT, the world’s largest marketplace for authentic sneakers, making him the first athlete to partner with a sneaker reselling platform.

“GOAT has inspired me to start collecting more seriously and build my style around sneakers,” said Kyle Kuzma. “People assume that, as an NBA athlete, you can get access to any kind of sneaker you want. When in reality, it’s hard to get the exclusive releases or shoes from the past, and feel confident they’re authentic. GOAT gives me a second chance at not only the limited releases I missed, but also the shoes I wasn’t able to afford growing up.”

“GOAT has always celebrated great athletes,” said Eddy Lu, co-founder and CEO of GOAT. “Kuzma is emblematic of the passion, focus, and determination that reflect what it means to be great. We couldn’t be more proud to have Kuzma represent the GOAT brand, and inspire others both on and off the court.”

Since the NBA removed its restrictions on what color sneakers players can wear on the court. The deal will allow Kuzma to wear any color combinations of rare kicks.

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Adidas Releasing Limited Edition Waterboy Collection

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3 days ago

October 15, 2018

Clutch Staff

Adidas is officially releasing a Bobby Boucher jersey from 1998 classic Waterboy.

The jersey is apart of limited edition collection to celebrate Adam Sandler’s iconic character. The gear will feature the SCLSU (South Central Louisiana State University) Mud Dogs apparel from their Bourbon Bowl victory. Boucher was the linebacker that led the team to an epic comeback win 30-27.

The Adidas Bobby Boucher Mud Dogs’ replica jersey recreates the original Adidas Mud Dogs’ uniforms worn in the film. Centered around the classic orange home colorway, the jersey features Boucher’s name on the back, the #9 and the Bourbon Bowl Championship patch on the upper left chest. Additional design details include the royal blue and white striping across the sleeves and neckline.

JUST IN: To commemorate the 20th anniversary of “Waterboy,” adidas is selling Bobby Boucher’s bowl game jerseys and other South Central Louisiana State University Gear. Hits adidas website this Friday. pic.twitter.com/YlGo2TGuVM

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 15, 2018

The limited edition capsule collection will feature key pieces of apparel and accessories seen throughout the 1998 classic film have been recreated for fans of Bobby Boucher and the Mud Dogs, including the Bobby Boucher Mud Dogs’ replica jersey ($120), Coach Klein’s varsity jacket ($100), an SCLSU hat ($30) and SCLSU water bottles ($20).

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Chance The Rapper Goes Undercover As A Lyft Drive For Charity

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3 days ago

October 15, 2018

Ja'Kari Clayton

Chance the Rapper’s latest act of charity included taking people around Chicago as an undercover Lyft driver. In partnership with Lyft’s Round Up & Donate feature, Chance’s new Socialworks program New Chance Fund is raising money for Chicago’s Public Schools through the ride app.

“Together, Lyft and I have been giving back with Round Up & Donate for SocialWorks’ New Chance Fund,” said the Chicago native. “Now, we’re having some fun in my hometown, Chicago, as I go undercover as a Lyft driver. I hope this video encourages even more folks to give back just by taking a Lyft.”

“We share Chance’s commitment to investing in our communities and are proud to support Chicago Public schools through Round Up & Donate. We had a blast surprising fans with Chance as their driver while showing them how easy it is to donate to causes they care about,” said Austin Schumacher, Head of Culture & Entertainment Marketing at Lyft.

Earlier this month, Chance the Rapper announced that he’s donating $1 million to mental health services in Chicago at the second annual SocialWorks summit.