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  • 2016-09-12 (xsd:date)
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  • NFL Fining Players for Wearing 9/11 Memorial Cleats? (en)
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  • On 9 September 2016, rumors spread via social media holding that the NFL had banned and threatened to fine players for wearing 9/11 memorial cleats or other memorial gear during football games played on 11 September 2016, after a newspaper reported on 9 September 2016 that Tennessee Titans linebacker Avery Williamson said a league official had issued him such a warning: On Twitter, Williamson linked to a press release announcing his plan to auction the cleats in lieu of wearing them: However, ESPN reported that no fines were expected to be levied against players who went ahead and wore 9/11 memorial cleats during games played on September 11: We've seen no reports so far from either the league or players documenting that any such fines were actually levied. When a similar situation arose in 2011, the NFL announced in advance of the day that no fines would be assessed: (en)
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