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Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Nike's Kaepernick ad spurs a spike in sold-out items

Nike Inc has sold out 61 percent more merchandise since the controversial ad campaign featuring former NFL player Colin Kaepernick appeared earlier this month, according to data on the company's online sales from Thomson Reuters Proprietary Research. Kaepernick, who sparked a national controversy by kneeling during the national anthem, first tweeted the ad on the Labor Day weekend, which immediately sparked demands for a boycott of the company's products.

NFL notebook: Rodgers (knee) will play

Aaron Rodgers plans to play with a left knee injury for the third consecutive game on Sunday, and the Green Bay Packers' perennial MVP candidate is worried his condition will get worse before it improves. "Obviously that's a concern," Rodgers said Wednesday. "Hopefully it goes the other way."

Mavs' Cuban to donate $10 million after probing into workplace harassment

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will donate $10 million to women's organizations following a seven-month investigation into sexual harassment allegations within the organization, the National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Wednesday. The investigation followed a Sports Illustrated report in February that described a culture in the Mavericks' front office "rife with misogyny and predatory sexual behavior".

LeBron, Coogler collaborating on new 'Space Jam'

LeBron James and director/producer Ryan Coogler, best known for directing "Black Panther," are teaming up to make a long-anticipated new "Space Jam" film. SpringHill Entertainment, James and business partner Maverick Carter's company, announced the news Tuesday by tweeting out a cartoon image of a locker room with lockers for James, Bugs Bunny, Coogler and Terence Nance, who will direct the film. Coogler will be the producer.

O'Brien rips 'idiotic' remark about QB Watson

Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien responded harshly Wednesday to controversial comments made online by a Texas school superintendent about quarterback Deshaun Watson. Lynn Redden of the Onalaska Independent School District in East Texas wrote: "you can't count on a black quarterback" on the Houston Chronicle's Facebook page Monday, following the Texans' 20-17 loss on Sunday at Tennessee.

MLB roundup: Indians walk off on Kipnis' slam

Jason Kipnis hit a walk-off grand slam with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians rallied for a 4-1 victory over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. It was the 17th homer of the season for Kipnis and his second career grand slam. It was also the 1,000th career hit for Kipnis and the 10th grand slam homer hit by the Indians this season.

Athletics' Manaea undergoes shoulder surgery

Oakland Athletics left-hander Sean Manaea underwent what the team called successful shoulder surgery on Wednesday. Manaea, who was 12-9 with a 3.59 ERA and a no-hitter in 27 starts this season, was shut down indefinitely in late August with was then called rotator cuff tendinitis.

Ireland to join the UK in exploring 2030 World Cup bid

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has announced it will join England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in exploring a potential bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Last month, the English Football Association announced plans to conduct a feasibility study along with Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

NBA notebook: Butler reportedly wants a trade from T-wolves

A week before the start of training camp, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler reportedly has requested a trade. The four-time All-Star informed coach Tom Thibodeau of his wishes on Tuesday, according to a report Wednesday from The Athletic, whose sources said that Butler, 29, gave the Timberwolves a list of teams he'd consider signing with for the long term. According to ESPN, those teams are the Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers.

NFL fines Ravens $200,000 for rules violation

The NFL fined the Baltimore Ravens $200,000 on Wednesday for pre-season violations of the league's coach-to-player communications policy. The team was fined because several Ravens wore helmets with coach-to-player communications while on the field at the same time, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said.