Posts Tagged ‘National Anthem’
Trump 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…
Read MoreCivils rights activists rally outside of NFL headquarters
PHOTO: New York Councilman Jumaane D. Williams, second from right, with the help of Kirsten John Foy, second from left, Northeast Regional Director of the National Action Network, holds a…
Read MoreJets to pay fines if players violate anthem policy
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets say they will pay any fines and not penalize players if they violate a new NFL policy to stand or stay…
Read MoreStand or stay out of sight: NFL takes on anthem protesters
ATLANTA (AP) — NFL owners approved a new policy Wednesday aimed at quelling the firestorm over national anthem protests sparked by Colin Kaepernick and polarized by President Trump, permitting players…
Read MoreNFL players' union files grievance on behalf of Eric Reid
The NFL players’ union has filed a non-injury grievance on behalf of free agent safety Eric Reid. The NFLPA cites one team appearing “to have based its decision not to…
Read MoreCarroll: Seahawks still open to considering Colin Kaepernick
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Pete Carroll said Monday the Seattle Seahawks have not closed the door on the possibility of adding Colin Kaepernick to their roster, but how much further…
Read MoreWATCH: The eagle has landed … on James Paxton’s shoulder at Twins game
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pageantry and patriotism accompanying the buildup to the Minnesota Twins’ home opener forced a pause for James Paxton in his warmup routine, leaving the Seattle starting…
Read MoreNational anthem will be hot topic at NFL owners meetings
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The national anthem is going to be a hot topic at the NFL owners meetings. Just don’t expect any far-ranging decisions to be made. Judging by…
Read MoreDolphins owner says he won’t make players stand for anthem
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he won’t force his players to stand for the national anthem, even though he believes kneeling is a counterproductive way to…
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