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Nike Drops Manny Pacquiao Sponsorship Deal After Boxer Makes Anti-Gay Comments
Nike ended its sponsorship deal with Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday after the Filipino boxer made anti-gay statements earlier this week. “We find Manny Pacquiao’s comments abhorrent,” the athletic wear company said in a statement. “Nike strongly opposes discrimination of any kind and has a long history of supporting and standing up for the rights of the LGBT community.” The 37-year-old boxing champion is a member of the Philippines House of Representatives and is now running for a seat in the Senate. He made the disparaging comments during a local television interview released Monday. “It’s common sense. ... (full story)
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