National Anthem Protests
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3 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.
3 years ago
NFL commissioner encourages teams to hire Kaepernick
4 years ago

Ole Miss basketball players kneel during national anthem to protest pro-Confederate rally

The players wanted to demonstrate against hate groups spreading racism, Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis said in a post-game news conference.
4 years ago
Ole Miss basketball players kneel during national anthem
4 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.
4 years ago
Ole Miss basketball players kneel in protest of pro-Confederate rally
4 years ago

Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid resolve collusion grievances with NFL

Kaepernick hasn't played in the NFL since the 2016 season.
4 years ago
Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid resolve collusion grievances with NFL
4 years ago

Colorado store that protested Nike merchandise after Colin Kaepernick ad campaign 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.
4 years ago
Store that boycotted Nike after Colin Kaepernick ad shuts down
4 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.
4 years ago
Nike sales booming after Colin Kaepernick ad, invalidating critics
5 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.
5 years ago
Cheerleader takes a knee during national anthem
5 years ago

49ers cheerleader takes a knee during national anthem at Raiders game

At this time, it remains unclear as to which cheerleader knelt while the rest of the squad stood in formation during the national anthem.
5 years ago
Cheerleader takes a knee during national anthem
5 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.
5 years ago
Amy Schumer takes strong stand against the NFL
5 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.
5 years ago
Amy Schumer supports Kaepernick, won't 'do a Super Bowl commercial this year'
5 years ago

Trump reignites feud with NFL as the season begins

Trump said viewership would rise if players "stood proudly" for the anthem.
5 years ago
Trump reignites feud with NFL as the season begins
5 years ago

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

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

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

Former NFL players Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid got standing ovation at US Open.
5 years ago
Serena Williams praises Colin Kaepernick for doing 'so much...for the greater good'
5 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.
5 years ago
Trump tweets about NFL protests
5 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.
5 years ago
NFL players take a knee, raise fists during national anthem
5 years ago

Tom Brady 'thought it was great' that players took a knee during national anthem

The Patriots quarterback spoke about the controversy with Oprah.
5 years ago
Tom Brady praises players for taking a knee during national anthem
5 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.
5 years ago
NFL mandates that players on the field stand for national anthem
5 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles coach says he was 'looking forward' to White House visit before Trump 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.
5 years ago
Eagles coach says he was 'looking forward' to White House visit before disinvite
5 years ago

White House accuses Philadelphia Eagles of 'abandoning their fans'

President Trump's decision to cancel the event for the Super Bowl champions led NBA star LeBron James to say "no one wants the invite anyway."
5 years ago
White House accuses Philadelphia Eagles of 'abandoning their fans'
5 years ago

White House responds to canceled Eagles visit

ABC News' politics team breaks down the headlines from the latest White House press briefing.
5 years ago
White House responds to canceled Eagles visit
5 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."
5 years ago
White House accuses Philadelphia Eagles of pulling a 'political stunt'
5 years ago

NFL mandates that players on the field stand for national anthem

A new NFL policy announced today mandates players stand for the national anthem.
5 years ago
NFL mandates standing for national anthem, banishing protesters from the field
5 years ago

Patriots owner criticizes Trump over national anthem protests

Robert Kraft is heard in a secret recording calling the president's comments about NFL players kneeling during the national anthem "divisive" and "horrible."
5 years ago
NFL owner criticizes Trump over anthem protests
6 years ago

Colin Kaepernick accepts Sports Illustrated's Muhammad Ali Legacy Award

The controversial football player was honored in a surprise showing by Beyonce.
6 years ago
Colin Kaepernick accepts Sports Illustrated's Muhammad Ali Legacy Award
6 years ago
6 years ago

NFL Texans kneel during the pregame over owner's comparing players to 'inmates'

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.
6 years ago
Texans kneel during pregame after owner compared players to 'inmates'
6 years ago

University of Florida braces for white nationalist's speech

Many classes at the state university are canceled as police flood campus in preparation for a speech by white nationalist Richard Spencer.
6 years ago
University of Florida braces for white nationalist's speech
6 years ago

NFL national anthem debate continues

Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league believes players should stand during the anthem but disagrees with Trump.
6 years ago
NFL national anthem debate continues
6 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.
6 years ago
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: 'We believe everyone should stand'
6 years ago

NFL not changing its national anthem policy, Goodell says

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.
6 years ago
NFL not changing its national anthem policy, Goodell says
6 years ago

NFL players, team owners meet amid anthem controversy

Colin Kaepernick's attorney Mark Geragos shares the former NFL star's reaction to players' and owners' meeting and the latest details on the grievance filed by Kaepernick alleging collusion by NFL owners.
6 years ago
NFL players, team owners meet amid anthem controversy
6 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.
6 years ago
Kaepernick files grievance against NFL over alleged collusion
6 years ago

Colin Kaepernick files grievance against NFL

The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback alleges NFL owners colluded to keep him out of the league because of his protests during the playing of the national anthem before games.
6 years ago
Colin Kaepernick files grievance against NFL
6 years ago

Former quarterback Colin Kaepernick files grievance against NFL owners

Kaepernick says he is the victim of collusion, claiming NFL owners worked together to keep him out because of his pre-game protests against police brutality.
6 years ago
Former quarterback Colin Kaepernick files grievance against NFL owners
6 years ago

Pence's planned exit from NFL game cost taxpayers $242,000

The vice president left the stadium to protest the NFL players "taking the knee" to call attention to racial injustice.
6 years ago
Pence's planned exit from NFL game cost taxpayers $242,000
6 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.
6 years ago
Mike Ditka says he has 'absolutely' seen oppression
6 years ago
49ers' Eric Reid defends taking a knee during national anthem
6 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.”
6 years ago
NFL teams to review proposed plan of action on national anthem protests next week
6 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.
6 years ago
Pence leaves NFL game early after players kneel during national anthem
6 years ago

Pence leaves Colts game after players kneel

Vice President Mike Pence walked out of the NFL game after San Francisco 49ers' players knelt during the national anthem and President Trump took credit for the walkout in a tweet.
6 years ago
Pence leaves Colts game after players kneel
6 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.
6 years ago
NFL reporter now says he never asked Kaepernick if he'd stand for anthem
6 years ago

NFL players kneel during anthem at London game

Three Miami Dolphins kneeled during the national anthem in London.
6 years ago
NFL players kneel during anthem at London game
6 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.
6 years ago
High school football players thrown off team for kneeling during anthem
6 years ago

Texas high schoolers thrown off team for protest

Two high school football players were immediately thrown off the team for kneeling during the national anthem.
6 years ago
Texas high schoolers thrown off team for protest
6 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.
6 years ago
NFL player says he received death threats over national anthem comments
6 years ago

Bears, Packers players lock arms during national anthem

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers criticized fans who yelled out while the anthem was played and at least one NFL player said he has received death threats after President Trump's NFL comments.
6 years ago
Bears, Packers players lock arms during national anthem
6 years ago

Trump says NFL team owners are 'afraid of their players' who protest during the national anthem

The Green Bay Packers have also asked their fans to lock arms in protest of social injustice.
6 years ago
Trump says NFL team owners are 'afraid of their players' who protest during the national anthem
6 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.
6 years ago
Flag-waving NASCAR doesn't have national anthem policy, but some leagues do
6 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.
6 years ago
Russian internet trolls pushed national anthem controversy, #TakeAKnee: Senator
6 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.
6 years ago
6-year-old admonished for taking a knee during Pledge of Allegiance at Florida school