Posts Tagged ‘Kneeling’
Americans protest on medals stand at Pan Am Games
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of…
Read MoreKaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion grievances with NFL
NEW YORK (AP) — Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have settled collusion cases against the NFL. The league and Kaepernick’s lawyer sent out statements Friday saying that “the parties have…
Read MoreReid kneels, says Kaepernick ‘robbed’ of dream to play again
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Eric Reid called his return to the NFL on Sunday “bittersweet,” saying it still hurts that his friend Colin Kaepernick has been “robbed” of his dream…
Read MoreSeveral games see players demonstrate during national anthem
Player demonstrations took place during the national anthem at several early NFL preseason games Thursday night. In Philadelphia, Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins and cornerback De’Vante Bausby raised their fists during…
Read MoreTrump says NFL protesters should be suspended
The controversy over NFL players protesting during the national anthem isn’t going away, despite — or perhaps because of — team owners’ efforts to stop players from using the forum…
Read MoreDolphins owner says he was keeping options open on anthem
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he hadn’t decided whether to actually discipline players who protest during the national anthem when he formally told the team that the demonstrations could…
Read MoreDolphins anthem punishment includes suspensions
Miami Dolphins players who protest on the field during the national anthem could be suspended for up to four games under a team policy issued this week. The “Proper Anthem…
Read MoreTrump lies about why he cancelled Eagles' White House visit, Fox News didn't help
WASHINGTON — Whenever there’s controversy, President Donald Trump can always fall back on … err stand up during that song we play before sports. The president un-invited the Philadelphia Eagles…
Read MoreTrump calls off event for NFL’s Eagles, cites anthem dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) — Digging deeper into a culture war that he’s repeatedly stoked, President Donald Trump called off a visit to the White House by the Philadelphia Eagles, citing the…
Read MoreNFL players, coaches grapple with new anthem policy
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seahawks coach Pete Carroll wanted to be talking about football matters — Seattle’s recommitment to the run game, the addition of two new coordinators, almost anything…
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