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Feb 24, 2019, 12:40 PM
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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.Feb 24, 2019, 12:40 PM
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Feb 15, 2019, 3:32 PM
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Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid resolve collusion grievances with NFL
Kaepernick hasn't played in the NFL since the 2016 season.Feb 15, 2019, 3:32 PM
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Feb 13, 2019, 6:23 PM
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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.Feb 13, 2019, 6:23 PM
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Dec 21, 2018, 5:45 PM
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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.Dec 21, 2018, 5:45 PM
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Nov 2, 2018, 1:57 AM
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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.Nov 2, 2018, 1:57 AM
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Oct 20, 2018, 1:39 PM
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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.Oct 20, 2018, 1:39 PM
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Sep 10, 2018, 2:34 AM
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Trump reignites feud with NFL as the season begins
Trump said viewership would rise if players "stood proudly" for the anthem.Sep 10, 2018, 2:34 AM
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Sep 1, 2018, 8:43 AM
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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.Sep 1, 2018, 8:43 AM
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Jun 15, 2018, 4:21 PM
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Tom Brady 'thought it was great' that players took a knee during national anthem
The Patriots quarterback spoke about the controversy with Oprah.Jun 15, 2018, 4:21 PM
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May 23, 2018, 6:22 PM
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NFL mandates that players on the field stand for national anthem
A new NFL policy announced today mandates players stand for the national anthem.May 23, 2018, 6:22 PM
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Oct 18, 2017, 3:55 PM
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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.Oct 18, 2017, 3:55 PM
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Oct 15, 2017, 9:39 PM
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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.Oct 15, 2017, 9:39 PM
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Oct 11, 2017, 2:13 PM
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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.Oct 11, 2017, 2:13 PM
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Oct 10, 2017, 3:01 PM
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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.Oct 10, 2017, 3:01 PM
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Oct 10, 2017, 4:03 PM
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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.”Oct 10, 2017, 4:03 PM
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Oct 8, 2017, 1:39 PM
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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.Oct 8, 2017, 1:39 PM
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Oct 8, 2017, 3:21 PM
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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.Oct 8, 2017, 3:21 PM
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Oct 1, 2017, 3:54 PM
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NFL players kneel during anthem at London game
Three Miami Dolphins kneeled during the national anthem in London.Oct 1, 2017, 3:54 PM
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Oct 1, 2017, 2:32 AM
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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.Oct 1, 2017, 2:32 AM
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Sep 29, 2017, 2:06 PM
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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.Sep 29, 2017, 2:06 PM
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Sep 27, 2017, 9:44 PM
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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.Sep 27, 2017, 9:44 PM
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Sep 27, 2017, 1:58 PM
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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.Sep 27, 2017, 1:58 PM
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Sep 27, 2017, 4:50 PM
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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.Sep 27, 2017, 4:50 PM
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Sep 27, 2017, 1:27 PM
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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.Sep 27, 2017, 1:27 PM
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Sep 27, 2017, 1:31 PM
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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.Sep 27, 2017, 1:31 PM
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Sep 26, 2017, 10:27 PM
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ESPN Radio host: NFL owners aren't really demonstrating unity
ESPN Radio host Bomani Jones disputes the perception of unity.Sep 26, 2017, 10:27 PM
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Sep 26, 2017, 3:18 PM
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John Legend, Eddie Vedder and other stars who have taken a knee
John Legend, Eddie Vedder and Olivia Wilde have shared photos.Sep 26, 2017, 3:18 PM
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Sep 26, 2017, 1:04 PM
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Sessions says free speech 'under attack,' but defends Trump's NFL battle
The attorney general spoke at Georgetown University today.Sep 26, 2017, 1:04 PM
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Sep 26, 2017, 3:30 PM
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Trump: 'I wasn't preoccupied with the NFL'
"I was ashamed of what was taking place," Trump said.Sep 26, 2017, 3:30 PM
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Sep 26, 2017, 3:11 PM
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Team's actions were not a boycott of the anthem, says Steelers owner Art Rooney II
Players wanted to "stay out of the business of making political statements."Sep 26, 2017, 3:11 PM
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Sep 26, 2017, 1:27 PM
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San Antonio Spurs coach calls the US an 'embarrassment in the world,' rails against support for Trump
One of the NBA's most lauded and longest tenured coaches talked more than hoops.Sep 26, 2017, 1:27 PM
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Sep 26, 2017, 12:57 PM
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Paul Ryan says national anthem 'should be celebrated everywhere and always'
Ryan, a co-owner of the Green Bay Packers, sided with Trump on the issue.Sep 26, 2017, 12:57 PM
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Sep 26, 2017, 9:58 AM
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Jordin Sparks uses Bible verse to make a statement during NFL game national anthem
While Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys were making their own statement Monday night, Jordin Sparks was also wading into the rash of peaceful protests happening around tSep 26, 2017, 9:58 AM
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Sep 25, 2017, 3:20 PM
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Lee Daniels is the latest to weigh in on Trump's comments about NFL protests
"Empire" creator says the country's "dark times" will lead to great art.Sep 25, 2017, 3:20 PM
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Sep 25, 2017, 8:46 PM
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Dallas Cowboys, including owner Jerry Jones, link arms, kneel ahead of national anthem
"#FootballIsFamily," the Cowboys tweeted, along with an image of Jones.Sep 25, 2017, 8:46 PM
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Sep 25, 2017, 2:06 PM
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LeBron James defends NFL protests: 'It's not about the disrespect of our flag'
The NBA champion said the protests are "about equality."Sep 25, 2017, 2:06 PM
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Sep 25, 2017, 10:16 AM
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. tweets support of NFL protests during national anthem
The NASCAR driver said all Americans have the rights to "peaceful protests."Sep 25, 2017, 10:16 AM
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Sep 25, 2017, 10:20 AM
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Trump says issue of NFL players kneeling 'has nothing to do with race'
The president weighed in again on controversy sparked by his slamming kneeling.Sep 25, 2017, 10:20 AM
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Sep 25, 2017, 3:10 PM
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White House sidesteps questions about Trump's profane language on anthem protesters
Trump referred to a hypothetical protesting player as a "son of a b----."Sep 25, 2017, 3:10 PM
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Sep 25, 2017, 8:14 AM
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Trump's slam against kneeling NFL players was 'attack on our brotherhood': Ravens player
The Baltimore Ravens' Ben Watson locked arms with teammates as rebuke to Trump.Sep 25, 2017, 8:14 AM
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