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July 20, 2007
Nike Suspends Vick Shoe
According to Ad Age Nike is suspending the release of a new training show shoe endorsed by football player Michael Vick. Vick was recently accused of being involved with dog fighting and may soon be indicted. Read more about Vick here. AirTran Airways has already decided not renew Vick's endorsement deal which has been in place since 2004. Nike's first statement on Vick's legal situation is here.
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