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Sponsors cut ties with Oscar


 Nike and Oakley, two American companies that were sponsors of Oscar Pistorius, have cut ties with the athlete in the wake of charges that he murdered his girlfriend.

Pistorius earned millions of dollars in endorsements but the shocking murder charge that stunned the world saw billboards featuring his image being taken down soon after the news broke, as sponsors backed away from him.

Nike confirmed on Tuesday that it has no plans for Oscar Pistorius in upcoming campaigns.

Sunglasses maker Oakley said in a statement that it was suspending its contract with Oscar Pistorius, effective immediately.