National Anthem Protests
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4 years ago

NFL commissioner encourages teams to hire Kaepernick

Roger Goodell said he would "welcome" Colin Kaepernick back into the NFL and "encourage" a team to sign him.
4 years ago
VIDEO: NFL commissioner encourages teams to hire Kaepernick
6 years ago

Ole Miss basketball players kneel during national anthem

The players wanted to demonstrate against hate groups spreading racism, Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis said in a post-game news conference.
6 years ago
Six Mississippi basketball players take a knee during the national anthem before an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia in Oxford, Miss., Feb. 23, 2019.
6 years ago

Ole Miss basketball players kneel in protest of pro-Confederate rally

Two Confederate groups had organized a march on the campus as the game was being played, ESPN reported.
6 years ago
VIDEO: Two Confederate groups had organized a march on the campus as the game was being played, ESPN reported.
6 years ago

Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid resolve collusion grievances with NFL

Kaepernick hasn't played in the NFL since the 2016 season.
6 years ago
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers walks off the field after the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Sept. 25, 2016.
6 years ago

Store that boycotted Nike after Colin Kaepernick ad shuts down

The store owner slashed prices for Nike in response to Colin Kaepernick's "Just Do It" campaign for the brand's 30th anniversary.
6 years ago
The Chapel Hills Mall in Colorado Springs, Colo.
6 years ago

Nike sales booming after Colin Kaepernick ad, invalidating critics

The age of social media is forcing companies to take political positions, experts say.
6 years ago
Colin Kaepernick appears in a Nike ad that was posted to his Twitter account on Sept. 3, 2018.
6 years ago

Cheerleader takes a knee during national anthem

A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader dropped to her knee during the national anthem ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Oakland Raiders.
6 years ago
VIDEO: A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader dropped to her knee during the national anthem ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Oakland Raiders.
6 years ago

Cheerleader takes a knee during national anthem

At this time, it remains unclear as to which cheerleader knelt while the rest of the squad stood in formation during the national anthem.
6 years ago
A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader is seen kneeling during the national anthem ahead of the team's game against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018.
6 years ago

Amy Schumer takes strong stand against the NFL

The comedian said she will refuse any Super Bowl commercials in support of Colin Kaepernick.
6 years ago
VIDEO: Amy Schumer takes strong stand against the NFL
6 years ago

Amy Schumer supports Kaepernick, won't 'do a Super Bowl commercial this year'

Amy Schumer followed in the footsteps of Rihanna in saying she would not support the NFL or its advertisers in an effort to support Colin Kaepernick.
6 years ago
Amy Schumer attends #BlogHer18 Creators Summit at Pier 17 on Aug. 8, 2018 in New York City.
6 years ago

Colin Kaepernick new face of Nike's 'Just Do It' campaign

Nike protests include people destroying company goods and posting about boycotts.
6 years ago
VIDEO: Colin Kaepernick new face of Nike's 'Just Do It' campaign
6 years ago

Serena Williams praises Colin Kaepernick for doing 'so much...for the greater good'

Former NFL players Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid got standing ovation at US Open.
6 years ago
6 years ago

Trump tweets about NFL protests

Trump claimed on Twitter Friday that "most of them are unable to define" what they're demonstrating against.
6 years ago
VIDEO: Trump tweets about NFL protests
6 years ago

NFL players take a knee, raise fists during national anthem

Several player demonstrations took place during the preseason games after the NFL said it will not discipline players for protests.
6 years ago
VIDEO: NFL players take a knee, raise fists during national anthem
6 years ago

Tom Brady praises players for taking a knee during national anthem

The Patriots quarterback spoke about the controversy with Oprah.
6 years ago
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during a break in an NFL football minicamp practice, June 6, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass.
6 years ago

NFL mandates that players on the field stand for national anthem

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the league's players who are on the field will need to stand for the national anthem.
6 years ago
VIDEO: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the league's players who are on the field will need to stand for the national anthem -- capping months of controversy and coming in the wake of a series of player protests.
6 years ago

Eagles coach says he was 'looking forward' to White House visit before disinvite

"I was looking forward to going down, obviously," said Peterson, who led the Eagles to a 41-33 Super Bowl upset over the New England Patriots in February and brought the Lombardi Trophy to Philly.
6 years ago
"I was looking forward to going down, obviously," said Peterson, who led the Eagles to a 41-33 Super Bowl upset over the New England Patriots in February and brought the Lombardi Trophy to Philadelphia for the first time in the team's 84-year history.
6 years ago

White House accuses Philadelphia Eagles of 'abandoning their fans'

NBA star LeBron James said "no one wants the invite anyway."
6 years ago
VIDEO: White House accuses NFL Eagles of 'abandoning their fans'
6 years ago

White House responds to canceled Eagles visit

ABC News' politics team breaks down the headlines from the latest White House press briefing.
6 years ago
VIDEO: White House responds to cancelled Eagles visit
6 years ago

White House accuses Philadelphia Eagles of pulling a 'political stunt'

Press secretary Sarah Sanders said the team sabotaged its own Super Bowl celebration by changing its "commitment at the 11th hour."
6 years ago
Press secretary Sarah Sanders said the team sabotaged its own Super Bowl celebration by changing its "commitment at the 11th hour."
6 years ago

NFL mandates standing for national anthem, banishing protesters from the field

A new NFL policy announced today mandates players stand for the national anthem.
6 years ago
San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016.
7 years ago

NFL owner criticizes Trump over anthem protests

Robert Kraft called the president's comments "divisive" and "horrible."
7 years ago
VIDEO: Patriots owner criticizes Trump over national anthem protests
7 years ago

VIDEO: The controversial football player was honored in a surprise showing by Beyonce.
7 years ago

VIDEO: The majority of Houston Texans players took a knee or sat during a pregame protest as a unit before Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
7 years ago

VIDEO: University of Florida braces for white nationalist's speech
7 years ago

VIDEO: NFL national anthem debate continues
7 years ago

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: 'We believe everyone should stand'

President Donald Trump took to Twitter this morning to lash out at the National Football League's decision not to force players to stand for the national anthem.
7 years ago
President Donald Trump listens to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras during a joint press conference in the Rose Garden at the White House, Oct. 17, 2017, in Washington.
7 years ago

Commissioner Roger Goodell and several owners said Tuesday at the league's fall meetings that altering the language from "should stand" to "must stand" was not discussed.
7 years ago

VIDEO: NFL players, team owners meet amid anthem controversy
7 years ago

Former 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick files grievance against NFL over alleged collusion

He alleges collusion among owners to keep him out of the league.
7 years ago
Eli Harold #58, Colin Kaepernick #7, center, and Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers kneel in protest on the sideline, during the anthem, prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field, Oct. 16, 2016, in Orchard Park, New York.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Colin Kaepernick files grievance against NFL
7 years ago

VIDEO: Former quarterback Colin Kaepernick files grievance against NFL owners
7 years ago

VIDEO: Pence's planned exit from NFL game cost taxpayers $242,000
7 years ago

Former NFL coach Mike Ditka says he has 'absolutely' seen oppression

Legendary NFL coach Mike Ditka is walking back claims he made Monday.
7 years ago
7 years ago
San Francisco 49ers' Eric Reid joined "The View" to discuss his choice to kneel during the national anthem.
7 years ago

NFL teams to review proposed plan of action on national anthem protests next week

The plan stems from "many discussions with clubs and players.”
7 years ago
Members of the San Francisco 49ers kneel during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Oct. 8, 2017, in Indianapolis.
7 years ago

Vice President Pence leaves Colts game early after players kneel during national anthem

The vice president had been at the game in Indianapolis with his wife.
7 years ago
Members of the San Francisco 49ers kneel during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Oct. 8, 2017, in Indianapolis.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Pence leaves Colts game after players kneel
7 years ago

NFL reporter now says he never asked Kaepernick if he'd stand for anthem

Report that Kaepernick said he'd stand for anthem now in doubt.
7 years ago
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers walks off the field after the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field, Sept. 25, 2016 in Seattle.
7 years ago

NFL players kneel during anthem at London game

Three Miami Dolphins kneeled during the national anthem in London.
7 years ago
Miami Dolphins players kneel before the U.S. national anthem was played ahead of an NFL football game against New Orleans Saints at Wembley Stadium in London, Oct. 1, 2017.
7 years ago

Texas high school football players thrown off team for kneeling during anthem

Two Texas high schoolers were tossed off the team by their coach.
7 years ago
Two Texas high school football players, Cedric Ingram-Lewis and Larry McCullough, were thrown off their team literally moments after kneeling in protest during the national anthem before a game, Sept. 29, 2017.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Texas high schoolers thrown off team for protest
7 years ago

NFL player Delanie Walker says he received death threats over national anthem comments

Walker said he received death threats after comments he made last Sunday.
7 years ago
Tennessee Titans' Delanie Walker (82), Marcus Mariota (8), Wesley Woodyard (59), Jurrell Casey (99) and Brian Orakpo (98) walk to the field with arms linked after the national anthem had been played before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 24, 2017.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Bears, Packers players lock arms during national anthem
7 years ago

VIDEO: Trump says NFL team owners are 'afraid of their players' who protest during the national anthem
7 years ago

Flag-waving NASCAR doesn't have national anthem policy, but some leagues do

NASCAR is the rule, not the exception when it comes to enforcing anthem policy.
7 years ago
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands for the national anthem during pre-race ceremonies for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series ISM Connect 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sept. 24, 2017, in Loudon, New Hampshire.
7 years ago

Russian internet trolls pushing #TakeAKnee, #BoycottNFL to sow discord in US: Senator

A Senate Homeland Security Committee member said Russia wants to divide US.
7 years ago
The Dallas Cowboys, led by owner Jerry Jones, center, take a knee prior to the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sept. 25, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz.
7 years ago

6-year-old admonished for taking a knee during Pledge of Allegiance at Florida school

Eugenia McDowell said her son knelt down during the pledge on Monday.
7 years ago
An American Flag flies in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 22, 2017.
7 years ago

'Grey's Anatomy' cast take a knee in support of national anthem protests

Creator Shonda Rhimes and the cast celebrated their 300th episode.
7 years ago
Ellen Pompeo posted this photo on Instagram, Sept. 26, 2017.
7 years ago

Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva donating proceeds from jersey sales to military groups

Alejandro Villanueva has become the top-selling NFL player in terms of gear.
7 years ago
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva stands outside the tunnel alone during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sept. 24, 2017, in Chicago.