When Athletes Lose Endorsements

Nike puts a freeze on their deal with Adrian Peterson.

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O.J. Simpson - Hertz Rent-a-Car dropped O.J. Simpson as its pitchman amid reports that he and wife Nicole Brown Simpson were involved in domestic violence disputes in 1992. It turned out to be a good decision, as the former NFL star and actor was tried for the double murder of his ex-wife and her friend Ronald Goldman in June 1994. Although "Juice" was notoriously acquitted, he never got that look from Hertz again.(Photo: AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, Pool, File)
Tiger Woods Falls Way Short in Comeback - Just as he promised, Tiger Woods was back for the British Open this past week. But it’s safe to say that the veteran golfer is going to need more time and competition to regain his form. Woods finished in 69th place in the tournament, telling ESPN afterwards: “Just way too many mistakes.” The British Open was won by 25-year-old Rory McIlroy. (Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)Report: Kobe Bryant Could Be Owner of Italian Soccer Team - Kobe Bryant is reportedly part of an investment group — including attorney Joe Tacopina and Montreal Impact (MLS) owner Joey Saputo — that is attempting to purchase Italian soccer team Bologna FC 1909, according to the Los Angeles Times. Bryant, who spent a portion of his childhood living in Italy, is a huge soccer fan.  (Photo: Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

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Nike Suspends Adrian Peterson Deal - Nike has suspended the endorsement deal of Adrian Peterson while the Minnesota Vikings star running back continues to face child abuse charges. The decision comes after the Radisson hotel chain suspended its sponsorship of the Vikings, too. Sponsors dropping athletes when they are involved in scandals isn't anything new. From Peterson to Kobe Bryant to Tiger Woods, sports stars have lost out on lucrative deals once their images have taken a blow due to run-ins with the law. Read on for a look at other embattled athletes who have lost out on their sponsorships. Damn, it was all good just a week ago!(Photo: Andy Clayton King/Getty Images)

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