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- Sep 10
Only a handful take action during anthem on NFL's 1st Sunday
Fewer than 10 players took action by kneeling, raising a fist or walking off the field during the national anthem on the NFL's opening Sunday
Sep 10
- Sep 7
NFL kicks off season in Philadelphia
Eagles win their first game of the season over the Falcons.
Sep 7
- Sep 6
Mixed reaction to Colin Kaepernick's Nike campaign
Some angry customers are burning their sneakers in reaction to the former NFL quarterback's "Just Do It" ad while others are praising the campaign and its star.
Sep 6
- Sep 5
LeBron James says in Kaepernick reference: I stand with Nike
LeBron James says 'I stand with Nike,' a clear reference to the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign
Sep 5
- Sep 5
Fans rejoice: Subscription-free streaming for NFL games
The good news for football fans: It's going to be much easier to watch NFL games online this year
Sep 5
- Sep 5
Here's the full-length Nike ad featuring Colin Kaepernick
Kaepernick tweeted the full-length ad on Wednesday.
Sep 5
- Sep 5
What branding social activism could mean for Nike's business
Colin Kaepernick, currently embroiled in legal proceedings against the league, was chosen for the company's "Just Do It" campaign, which sparked protests from some sports fans.
Sep 5
- Sep 4
Colin Kaepernick named new face of Nike's 'Just Do It'
The former NFL quarterback, who started the movement to kneel during the National Anthem, is the face of the 30th anniversary of the "Just Do It" campaign.
Sep 4
- Sep 4
Colin Kaepernick named face of Nike's new 30th anniversary campaign
Kaepernick tweeted Monday afternoon he was picked to helm the esteemed shoe brand's 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign -- a return to the slogan that made the company famous.
Sep 4
- Sep 4
Why one Democratic candidate is talking about NFL protests
As she greeted voters in Cambridge ahead of primary day, Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, who is running to unseat Rep. Mike Capuano, D-Ma, turned to football.
Sep 4
- Aug 28
Odell Beckham Jr. near extension to be highest-paid WR
Beckham was set to make $8.5 million on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract.
Aug 28 - Aug 13
South Florida police union urges members to boycott Miami Dolphins, NFL
A South Florida police union is urging its members and the local law enforcement community to boycott the Miami Dolphins football team.
Aug 13 - Jul 3
Ex-Houston Texans cheerleaders suing NFL team, coach describe culture of 'harassment, bullying'
Two former Houston Texans cheerleaders speak publicly for the first time.
Jul 3 - Jun 22
Giving Trump a pardon wish list won't solve systemic criminal justice problems, NFL-er Malcolm Jenkins says
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump asked NFL players who have protested the national anthem for a list of names of prisoners to pardon.
Jun 22 - Jun 15
Former NFL cheerleaders are suing Houston Texans alleging harassment, unfair pay
In part of a statement to ABC News, the Houston Texans said they "look forward to vigorously defending ourselves against these allegations."
Jun 15 - Jun 11
NFL mandates players stand for national anthem
The announcement by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell caps months of controversy and comes in the wake of a series of player protests.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
NFL address anthem protests with new policy announced
Commissioner Roger Goodell said the change was approved unanimously by the owners at their spring meeting in Atlanta, but even that was up for debate.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
Police officer fired after choking former NFL player
A group of officers slammed Desmond Marrow to the ground last December when responding to a road rage incident outside Atlanta.
Jun 11 - Jun 11
Former NFL star Rashad Jennings on new book 'The IF In Life'
Former NFL star Rashad Jennings discusses his new book, his career, and success on "Dancing with the Stars."
Jun 11 - Jun 7
Domestic violence expert explains why she resigned from NFL players commission
Deborah Epstein was one of two female domestic violence experts to quit a commission launched by the National Football League's Players Association.
Jun 7 - Jun 7
2 women resign from NFL domestic violence group, calling it a 'fig leaf'
One of the domestic violence experts called the commission a "fig leaf."
Jun 7 - Jun 1
New NFL mandate requiring players to stand for national anthem sparks debate
NFL teams will be subjected to fines if a player or team personnel defies the new policy, announced yesterday by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Jun 1 - Jun 1
Redskins cheerleaders allege sexual harassment in New York Times report
In a damning investigation, cheerleaders accuse the NFL team of "pimping" them out during a calendar shoot in 2013.
Jun 1 - May 31
Kansas City Chiefs player becomes doctor
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif got his medical degree Tuesday.
May 31 - May 28
NFL 'caved' to Trump and fan base with new policy: Washington Post's Wesley Lowery
The Powerhouse Roundtable debates this week in politics, including the NFL's crackdown on players kneeling during the national anthem.
May 28 - May 2
Former NFL cheerleaders say they're fighting back against gender discrimination
Kristan Ann Ware, who danced for the Miami Dolphins, and Bailey Davis, who cheered for the New Orleans Saints, say there were different sets of rules for cheerleaders and players.
May 2 - May 2
Ex-cheerleaders offer to end lawsuit against NFL for $1: 'This was never about money'
The ex-NFL cheerleaders who have sued the league for discrimination said they are not in it for the money.
May 2 - May 1
One-handed NFL draftee inspires others
A 12-year-old cheerleader sent an inspiring message to Shaquem Griffin, who was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks over the weekend.
May 1 - Apr 30
'GMA' Hot List: One-handed football player drafted by the Seattle Seahawks
Plus, "GMA" wins an Emmy Award for the second year in a row and the cast of "Avengers: Infinity War" reads mean tweets about themselves on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Apr 30 - Apr 30
NFL draft pick celebrating an unbelievable triumph against the odds
Shaquem Griffin, who was born without a left hand, was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks.
Apr 30 - Apr 27
NFL player walks after serious spine injury
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier stole the show when he walked out to announce his team's pick at the NFL draft.
Apr 27 - Apr 27
Football star under fire hours before NFL draft
The former quarterback apologized for posting racially offensive tweets while in high school.
Apr 27 - Apr 26
Secret NFL meeting held to discuss national anthem protests
Owners, players and league executives met at the league's headquarters in October, nearly a month after President Trump began ridiculing the league and its players over protests during the anthem.
Apr 26 - Apr 25
Ex-NFL cheerleaders offer to settle lawsuit for league meeting
Bailey Davis and Kristan Ann Ware said they're willing to settle their gender discrimination claims for $1 each if NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and league lawyers agree to a meeting.
Apr 25 - Apr 19
Ex-Dolphins cheerleader alleges religious and gender discrimination: 'They brought up my virginity'
A former Miami Dolphins cheerleader has filed a complaint alleging religious and gender discrimination.
Apr 19 - Apr 13
Ex-NFL cheerleader accuses team of discrimination
Kristan Ann Ware, a former Miami Dolphins cheerleader, has accused the team of gender and religious discrimination in a complaint filed with the Florida State Labor Board.
Apr 13 - Apr 6
Exclusive: New England Patriots star thanks Instagram follower who helped him thwart school shooting plot
New England Patriots star Julian Edelman shared a message for the Instagram user who alerted him of the school shooting threat.
Apr 6 - Apr 6
Patriots star speaks out on thwarted school attack
Julian Edelman told ABC News he didn't know at first if the comment on his Instagram was real until his assistant looked into it and called 911.
Apr 6 - Apr 5
NFL star hailed as 'hero' for flagging school-shooting threat
New England wide receiver Julian Edelman alerted authorities to a 14-year-old in Michigan who commented on an Instagram post that he was going to shoot up his school.
Apr 5 - Mar 30
First-ever male cheerleaders in NFL history describe lengthy LA Rams auditions
Quinton Peron and Napolean Jinnies round out the team of 40 Rams cheerleaders.
Mar 30 - Mar 13
Tom Brady eats his 1st strawberry and chugs a beer with Stephen Colbert
Colbert convinced Brady to eat a strawberry for the first time in his life.
Mar 13 - Mar 9
Former LSU football player claims he was asked inappropriate questions at NFL Combine
Derrius Guice called the questions he was asked "crazy."
Mar 9 - Mar 5
Suspended NFL player sought by police
Police in San Francisco are looking for Aldon Smith for questioning about an alleged domestic violence incident.
Mar 5 - Feb 24
Ex-NFL player questioned by police after threatening Instagram post
It isn’t clear if Martin posted the image or he was hacked.
Feb 24 - Feb 20
Inside the program training NFL players for life after football
Jordan Howard of the Chicago Bears and Josh Dobbs of the Pittsburgh Steelers discuss their "externships" with Fanatics that gives them skills for life after their sports careers.
Feb 20 - Feb 20
Former NFL player takes responsibility for death of pregnant girlfriend
Former Carolina Panther Rae Carruth is scheduled to be released from prison after 17 years for conspiracy to commit the murder of Cherica Adams, and now says "I am sorry for everything."
Feb 20 - Feb 12
Johnny Manziel reflects on his 'huge downfall,' says he hopes to 'get back to the NFL'
"I want to get back on a football field," the former NFL quarterback said.
Feb 12