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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.
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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.
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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.
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Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid resolve collusion grievances with NFL
Kaepernick hasn't played in the NFL since the 2016 season.
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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.
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Nike sales booming after Colin Kaepernick ad, invalidating critics
The age of social media is forcing companies to take political positions, experts say.
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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.
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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.
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Amy Schumer takes strong stand against the NFL
The comedian said she will refuse any Super Bowl commercials in support of Colin Kaepernick.
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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.
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Colin Kaepernick new face of Nike's 'Just Do It' campaign
Nike protests include people destroying company goods and posting about boycotts.
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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.
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Trump tweets about NFL protests
Trump claimed on Twitter Friday that "most of them are unable to define" what they're demonstrating against.
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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.
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Tom Brady praises players for taking a knee during national anthem
The Patriots quarterback spoke about the controversy with Oprah.
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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.
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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.
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White House accuses Philadelphia Eagles of 'abandoning their fans'
NBA star LeBron James said "no one wants the invite anyway."
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White House responds to canceled Eagles visit
ABC News' politics team breaks down the headlines from the latest White House press briefing.
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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."
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NFL mandates standing for national anthem, banishing protesters from the field
A new NFL policy announced today mandates players stand for the national anthem.
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NFL owner criticizes Trump over anthem protests
Robert Kraft called the president's comments "divisive" and "horrible."
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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.
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Former 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick files grievance against NFL over alleged collusion
He alleges collusion among owners to keep him out of the league.
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Former NFL coach Mike Ditka says he has 'absolutely' seen oppression
Legendary NFL coach Mike Ditka is walking back claims he made Monday.
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49ers' Eric Reid defends taking a knee during national anthem: 'We want to make our country better'
"We want to make our country better," Reid said.
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NFL teams to review proposed plan of action on national anthem protests next week
The plan stems from "many discussions with clubs and players.”
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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.
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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.
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NFL players kneel during anthem at London game
Three Miami Dolphins kneeled during the national anthem in London.
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Texas high school football players thrown off team for kneeling during anthem
Two Texas high schoolers were tossed off the team by their coach.
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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.
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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.
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Russian internet trolls pushing #TakeAKnee, #BoycottNFL to sow discord in US: Senator
A Senate Homeland Security Committee member said Russia wants to divide US.
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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.
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'Grey's Anatomy' cast take a knee in support of national anthem protests
Creator Shonda Rhimes and the cast celebrated their 300th episode.
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Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva donating proceeds from jersey sales to military groups
Alejandro Villanueva has become the top-selling NFL player in terms of gear.
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