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Under Armour to Keep Relationship With 'Duck Dynasty' Family

Comments by the duck-call family patriarch about gays and civil rights have blown up the social media universe.

Baltimore-based sports apparel makerย Under Armourย is keeping its ties to theย "Duck Dynasty"ย franchise amid a media firestorm over comments made by star Phil Robertsonย about gays and African-Americans, reports theBaltimore Sun.

While the company says it does not condone Robertson's statements, Under Armor does not have plans to end its business dealings with the Robertson family, the newspaper reports.

"The recent comments in theย GQarticle are not reflective of Under Armour's beliefs and do not represent our point of view," the company said in a statement. "As a company, we are committed to diversity and inclusion and believe in treating everyone equally and with respect."

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Under Armourย provides much of the camouflage clothing worn by the stars of theย reality TV show andย is the title sponsor of a โ€œDuck Dynastyโ€ spinoff show,ย โ€œBuck Commander,โ€ย the Baltimore Business Journal says.

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