'What took so long?' Nike reportedly kicks Ray Rice to the curb

ESPN’s Darren Rovell reports that Ray Rice has lost his endorsement deal with Nike:

Nike has terminated its endorsement contract with Ray Rice

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 9, 2014

According to Rovell, the contract with Nike was the last one Rice had left.

This didn't already happen? RT @marikatogo: BREAKING: @Nike has terminated its endorsement contract with Ray Rice, @darrenrovell reports.

— Satchel Price (@SatchelPrice) September 9, 2014

Nope. Well, better late than never, or something.

@darrenrovell Another payday "checked" off the list. I'm surprised they didn't back a few months ago, too. They should have.

— Jared C. (@Jarism) September 9, 2014

https://twitter.com/bmrn27/status/509371689105620993

Nike just terminated Ray Rice. Might be a little late there, Nike!

— Mike Hynek (@SouthsideMike81) September 9, 2014

@darrenrovell What took so long?

— btrade (@btrade8) September 9, 2014

@darrenrovell what was their excuse not doing this 6 months ago? Did they need video too??

— Christopher Earnshaw (@ChrisEarnshaw) September 9, 2014

It took the video, huh? Not the woman beating? Nice. RT: @darrenrovell Nike has terminated its endorsement contract with Ray Rice

— Chad Dukes ?? (@chaddukes) September 9, 2014

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Update:

EA confirms Ray Rice will be eliminated from Madden NFL 15 in a roster update this Friday. 1st reported by @MikeGarafolo.

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 9, 2014

That’s a shame.

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