US President Donald Trump renews attacks on NFL players for protesting during national anthem
6 years, 5 months ago

US President Donald Trump renews attacks on NFL players for protesting during national anthem

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Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on NFL players for protesting, stating that players should find better places to protest, instead of doing it at the NFL games. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday renewed his attacks on NFL players pushing for criminal justice and other social reforms, after a number of players protested during the league’s preseason opening late on Thursday. Last week, the president lashed out at National Basketball Association star LeBron James, who told CNN that Trump was using sports “to kind of divide us.” On Thursday, Miami Dolphins players Kenny Stills, Albert Wilson and Robert Quinn protested during the anthem, before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Miami at a preseason game, according to ESPN. Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick, who started the protests in 2016, praised Miami Dolphins players Stills and Wilson for kneeling on Thursday to protest systemic oppression.

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Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves

Associated Press  

If the latest dance sweeping the sports world is any indication, Donald Trump and the NFL might get along much better in his second term in the White House than they did the first time around. Several NFL players have taken a cue from the college ranks and even soccer pitches and mixed martial arts octagons and are celebrating big …

49ers' Nick Bosa Seems To Unveil New Trump Tribute, And President-Elect Approves
2 months ago

49ers' Nick Bosa Seems To Unveil New Trump Tribute, And President-Elect Approves

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Bosa, who was fined last week for wearing a MAGA hat to interrupt a teammate’s interview, seemed to continue his open embrace of the authoritarian Republican. After he tackled Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield for a big loss in San Francisco’s 23-20 victory, he briefly pumped his arms forward and backward while shuffling in place. “Nick Bosa is …

Colin Kaepernick says he's 'still training' to return to the NFL after becoming a league pariah by kneeling during the national anthem
5 months ago

Colin Kaepernick says he's 'still training' to return to the NFL after becoming a league pariah by kneeling during the national anthem

Daily Mail  

Kaepernick split fans in 2016 by protesting racism during the national them Colin Kaepernick says he continues to train in hopes of returning to the NFL Now 36 and eight years removed from his last NFL game, free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick remains interested in rejoining the league after igniting nationwide controversy by protesting during the national anthem. Kaepernick has not …

From Iran’s World Cup protest to 1968 Black Power Salute: When athletes spoke truth to power
2 years, 1 month ago

From Iran’s World Cup protest to 1968 Black Power Salute: When athletes spoke truth to power

Firstpost  

Throughout the history of sports, athletes have risked their careers and even their lives to uphold their principles. Throughout the history of sports, athletes have risked their careers and even their lives to Let’s take a closer look at a few famous instances: 1968 Black Power salute Arguably the most famous sports protest in history occurred at the 1968 Olympics …

How ‘The Kaepernick Effect’ has propelled a new generation of athletes to take a stand against racial injustice
3 years, 2 months ago

How ‘The Kaepernick Effect’ has propelled a new generation of athletes to take a stand against racial injustice

CNN  

Washington CNN — A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Race Deconstructed newsletter. At the end of the first episode of “Colin in Black & White,” Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick’s six-part Netflix docudrama about the former 49er quarterback’s adolescence and rise to fame, Kaepernick doesn’t just summarize his evolution from self-effacing high schooler to political activist – he …

FA Condemns Millwall Fans for Booing Players as They Take a Knee
4 years, 1 month ago

FA Condemns Millwall Fans for Booing Players as They Take a Knee

News 18  

England’s FA has condemned fans of London club Millwall for booing as players from their team and visitors on Saturday. Video footage of the start of the game contained loud booing from the 2,000 fans inside Millwall’s ‘The Den’ stadium as the players took the knee. In response, the FA said in a statement: “The FA supports all players and …

Column: NFL keeps stumbling in fight for social justice
4 years, 4 months ago

Column: NFL keeps stumbling in fight for social justice

Associated Press  

Four years after Colin Kaepernick took a knee, this is where we are with the NFL. The protests against social injustice may have started in the NFL with Kaepernick’s peaceful gesture during the national anthem in 2016, but the league and its players has been flailing around ever since to figure out a cogent path for addressing police brutality, racial …

NBA has become like 'a political organisation,' says US president Donald Trump day after player protests – Firstpost
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA has become like 'a political organisation,' says US president Donald Trump day after player protests – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Donald Trump said in a radio interview this month that NBA players were “very nasty” and “very dumb” for kneeling during the national anthem to protest social injustice. Washington: President Donald Trump said Thursday that the NBA has become like “a political organisation,” criticising the league the day after player protests over police brutality led to the postponement of playoff …

NBA: LeBron James Not Bothered About Losing Donald Trump as Viewer Amid Kneeling Criticism
4 years, 5 months ago

NBA: LeBron James Not Bothered About Losing Donald Trump as Viewer Amid Kneeling Criticism

News 18  

LeBron James has said he has no qualms about losing US President Donald Trump as a viewer as the Los Angeles Lakers forward defended NBA players for kneeling in protest before games. Trump told Fox News that he switches off the game when he sees players kneel, describing it as "disgraceful" and "not acceptable". "I really don't think the basketball …

Trump threatens US sports leagues with one-man boycott if players take a knee
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump threatens US sports leagues with one-man boycott if players take a knee

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The president criticised athletes and coaches for using the gesture to protest perceived police …

Favre says Kaepernick will ultimately have 'hero status like NFL star-turned-Army hero Tillman'
4 years, 6 months ago

Favre says Kaepernick will ultimately have 'hero status like NFL star-turned-Army hero Tillman'

Daily Mail  

When critics used her husband's memory to slam NFL protests in 2017, Tillman's widow Marie said he 'should never be politicized in a way that divides us' Favre: 'it's not easy for a guy. to stop something that you've always dreamed of doing, and put it on hold -- maybe forever -- for something that you believe in' Many, including …

Taking a knee: Why are NFL players protesting and when did they start to kneel?
4 years, 6 months ago

Taking a knee: Why are NFL players protesting and when did they start to kneel?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Donald Trump says Colin Kaepernick 'deserves' a second chance
4 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump says Colin Kaepernick 'deserves' a second chance

Daily Mail  

After years of criticizing the protests that Colin Kaepernick started in 2016 to address racism, President Donald Trump is now saying the embattled free agent should get another chance in the NFL 'if he deserves it.' Free agent NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick makes a pass while going through a series of passing drills at Crescent Stadium at Charles R. Drew …

Ben Carson On Whether Trump Will Ease Up On NFL Athletes Kneeling: 'He'll Get There'
4 years, 7 months ago

Ben Carson On Whether Trump Will Ease Up On NFL Athletes Kneeling: 'He'll Get There'

NPR  

Ben Carson On Whether Trump Will Ease Up On NFL Athletes Kneeling: 'He'll Get There' Enlarge this image toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images Stefani Reynolds/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images Ben Carson, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary and lone African American in President Trump's cabinet, suggested that he's spoken with the president about professional athletes kneeling during the …

Carson thinks Trump will ‘get there’ on athletes kneeling
4 years, 7 months ago

Carson thinks Trump will ‘get there’ on athletes kneeling

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The lone African American member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet said Monday he would work with the president on the issue of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem, though Trump has shown no signs of softening, tweeting over the weekend that he would not watch soccer or football if players don’t stand for the national anthem. …

USA president Donald Trump says he will stop watching NFL, soccer matches if players continue to kneel during national anthem
4 years, 7 months ago

USA president Donald Trump says he will stop watching NFL, soccer matches if players continue to kneel during national anthem

Firstpost  

Trump has been a vocal critic of players kneeling during the anthem, previously tweeting that NFL players who did so were “disrespecting our Country & our Flag”. United States President Donald Trump has said he will not watch National Football League or US soccer team matches if players do not stand for the national anthem. “I won’t be watching much …

US Soccer repeals ban on protests to allow players to take a knee during national anthem
4 years, 7 months ago

US Soccer repeals ban on protests to allow players to take a knee during national anthem

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US Soccer Federation on Wednesday said it …

U.S. Soccer says it will allow protests during anthem
4 years, 7 months ago

U.S. Soccer says it will allow protests during anthem

The Hindu  

The U.S. Soccer Federation on Wednesday said it had repealed its requirement that players stand during the national anthem, saying the policy was wrong and detracted from the Black Lives Matter movement. The policy was adopted in 2017 after U.S. women's national team member Megan Rapinoe took a knee during the playing of the anthem prior to a match in …

MLS reiterates support for protests during national anthem
4 years, 7 months ago

MLS reiterates support for protests during national anthem

The Hindu  

Major League Soccer said on Tuesday it would make no changes to its longstanding policy of supporting peaceful protests by players or staff during the pre-game playing of the U.S. national anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt during the anthem in 2016 to call attention to racial inequality and police brutality and has not been signed by …

U.S. Soccer to review 'no kneeling' anthem policy
4 years, 7 months ago

U.S. Soccer to review 'no kneeling' anthem policy

The Hindu  

The United States Soccer Federation is considering scrapping a rule which bans players from kneeling during the national anthem, ESPN reported on Monday. Kaepernick's kneeling protest has become an emblematic expression of solidarity adopted during the recent demonstrations across the United States and around the world since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. READ| Players from …

Trump denounces kneeling as 'disrespecting our country & our flag' as he questions Roger Goodell
4 years, 7 months ago

Trump denounces kneeling as 'disrespecting our country & our flag' as he questions Roger Goodell

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump took to Twitter late Sunday to question Roger Goodell's claims that the NFL was wrong to oppose Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protests against police brutality, insisting any such demonstrations are still deeply 'disrespectful'. Donald Trump took to Twitter late Sunday to question Roger Goodell's claims that the NFL was wrong to oppose former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protests …

'No kneeling!' US President Donald Trump renews criticism of protests during national anthem
4 years, 7 months ago

'No kneeling!' US President Donald Trump renews criticism of protests during national anthem

Firstpost  

The kneeling pose, popularised by NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, has become a symbol of the fight for racial justice in the United States. President Donald Trump on Friday lobbed barbs at protesters who kneel during the national anthem, after NFL quarterback Drew Brees apologised for remarks he made about the practice. Brees said this week he would “never agree with …

NFL boss admits 'we were wrong' over player protests
4 years, 7 months ago

NFL boss admits 'we were wrong' over player protests

The Hindu  

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell admitted Friday the league had been wrong to silence player protests as it responded to calls from a group of players to issue an explicit condemnation of racism. “We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. On Thursday, a …

'We were wrong': NFL commissioner Roger Goodell regrets stance on player protests, condemns racism
4 years, 7 months ago

'We were wrong': NFL commissioner Roger Goodell regrets stance on player protests, condemns racism

Firstpost  

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league made mistakes in not listening to players, in a video on Friday denouncing racism in the United States amid widespread protests over police brutality against black people. National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league made mistakes in not listening to players, in a video on Friday denouncing racism in the United …

Colin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to go
4 years, 7 months ago

Colin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to go

Associated Press  

When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to take a stand against police brutality and racial injustice in 2016, he was mostly alone. “We, the National Football League, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black people,” Goodell said in a video released Friday. New Orleans Saints star quarterback Drew Brees issued a public apology Thursday after …

NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong,' Commissioner Says
4 years, 7 months ago

NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong,' Commissioner Says

NPR  

NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong,' Commissioner Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP Ted S. Warren/AP NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday the NFL admits that "we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest." The statement, made in a video over Twitter, comes a …

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league was wrong for not listening to players earlier about racism
4 years, 7 months ago

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league was wrong for not listening to players earlier about racism

CNN  

CNN — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday the league should have listened to players earlier about racism concerns in response to NFL players calling on the league to condemn racism and support its black players. “We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully …

Colin Kaepernick Defends Protesters After Police Killing of Unarmed Black Man George Floyd
4 years, 7 months ago

Colin Kaepernick Defends Protesters After Police Killing of Unarmed Black Man George Floyd

News 18  

Former NFL quarterback-turned-civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick on Thursday voiced support for protesters who have demonstrated against the killing of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis. Kaepernick, who ignited controversy in 2016 after kneeling during pre-game renditions of the US national anthem to draw attention to racial injustice, said protesters had been left with no choice after Monday's killing of …

Three years after first taking the knee, Colin Kaepernick to audition for NFL while already commanding bigger stage
5 years, 2 months ago

Three years after first taking the knee, Colin Kaepernick to audition for NFL while already commanding bigger stage

Firstpost  

In the past three years, Colin Kaepernick has become one of the most prominent, and influential, public figures in American culture, even if he is rarely seen on a TV screen. The only public confirmation of his participation came from his Twitter posting on Tuesday that said he “can’t wait to see the head coaches and GMs.” The workout itself …

Colin Kaepernick posts video of himself training with Browns star Odell Beckham Jr.
5 years, 4 months ago

Colin Kaepernick posts video of himself training with Browns star Odell Beckham Jr.

Daily Mail  

Colin Kaepernick has posted a video of himself working out with Cleveland Browns star odell beckham jr. as the embattled free agent quarterback continues to train in hopes of making a return to the NFL after nearly three years out of the league. I've seen a lot of quarterbacks that's not as good as Kaep, but teams don't want the …

Colin Kaepernick's Lawyer Slams Jay-Z's NFL Deal As 'Cold-Blooded'
5 years, 4 months ago

Colin Kaepernick's Lawyer Slams Jay-Z's NFL Deal As 'Cold-Blooded'

Huff Post  

Jay-Z's controversial partnership with the NFL is being slammed by people pointing out the league's treatment of former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who was blacklisted after leading silent protests. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Jay-Z is taking heat for his controversial new partnership with the NFL to spearhead social justice initiatives, with critics pointing out that team owners blacklisted former San Francisco 49ers quarterback …

Americans Protest Trump, Injustice In U.S. On Medals Stand At Pan Am Games
5 years, 5 months ago

Americans Protest Trump, Injustice In U.S. On Medals Stand At Pan Am Games

Huff Post  

Gold medalist Race Imboden of United States takes a knee during the National Anthem Ceremony during the Lima 2019 Pan American Games on August 09, 2019 in Lima, Peru. Leonardo Fernandez via Getty Images LIMA, Peru — Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are …

Donald Trump Reacts To Megan Rapinoe's National Anthem Protest At World Cup
5 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump Reacts To Megan Rapinoe's National Anthem Protest At World Cup

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Trump told The Hill that he didn’t think the star’s national anthem protests on the global stage were appropriate. Given his vehement reaction to the wave of NFL demonstrations during the national anthem that began after Colin Kaepernick first took a knee in 2016, Trump’s reaction wasn’t really a surprise. Rapinoe’s protest during the World Cup has …

President Trump critical of Nike's possible Colin Kaepernick ad campaign
6 years, 4 months ago

President Trump critical of Nike's possible Colin Kaepernick ad campaign

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump was critical of a potential Nike ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick which the former 49ers quarterback tweeted out on Monday. #JustDoItpic.twitter.com/SRWkMIDdaO — Colin Kaepernick September 3, 2018 Kaepernick came to the forefront of the NFL's discussion of social issues when he first sat and then kneeled for the national anthem in 2016. — Richard Sherman September 4, …

Donald Trump stokes attacks on NFL players who protest
6 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump stokes attacks on NFL players who protest

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump railed against NFL players who protested at Thursday night’s preseason games, saying the players are outraged about “something that most of them are unable to define.” “The NFL players are at it again - taking a knee when they should be standing proudly for the National Anthem. “It’s not necessarily about the anthem, that’s where …

NFL National Anthem protests resume as preseason gets in full swing
6 years, 5 months ago

NFL National Anthem protests resume as preseason gets in full swing

CNN  

CNN — The NFL’s warmup games are in full swing – and the National Anthem protests are back. — Donald J. Trump August 10, 2018 “The NFL players are at it again - taking a knee when they should be standing proudly for the National Anthem,” the Presidenttweeted Friday morning. In May, team owners, reacting to a public backlash against …

Saturday Sports: NFL Anthem Protest Policy Update
6 years, 5 months ago

Saturday Sports: NFL Anthem Protest Policy Update

NPR  

Saturday Sports: NFL Anthem Protest Policy Update The NFL is struggling to handle players who want to protest during the national anthem and Ohio State is facing a sexual abuse scandal. It seemed like the NFL's recent policy to fine players who knelt during the anthem hasn't really worked. Well, it was certainly hasn't put the focus on football, Scott, …

NFL anthem policy shelved as talks with players continue
6 years, 5 months ago

NFL anthem policy shelved as talks with players continue

CNN  

Story highlights NFL shelves anthem policy while talks continue Titans Jurrell Casey said he would flout new rules CNN — The NFL is shelving its new policy regarding conduct surrounding the national anthem until it reaches an agreement with the NFL Players Association. Brett Carlsen/Getty Images Jacksonville Jaguars players kneel during the National Anthem before the NFL International Series match …

NFL Players Union Files Grievance Challenging League's National Anthem Policy
6 years, 6 months ago

NFL Players Union Files Grievance Challenging League's National Anthem Policy

Huff Post  

Eric Reid of the San Francisco 49ers leads the team in a "call to attention" during the playing of the national anthem before a game in September 2017. Michael Zagaris via Getty Images The NFL Players Association filed an official grievance against the NFL on Tuesday, challenging the league’s new policy that requires players on the field to stand during …

Colin Kaepernick’s legal team expected to seek subpoenas for Trump, Pence
6 years, 7 months ago

Colin Kaepernick’s legal team expected to seek subpoenas for Trump, Pence

CNN  

CNN — Colin Kaepernick’s legal team is expected to seek subpoenas for President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and other campaign officials relating to the quarterback’s collusion case against the NFL, a source familiar with the ongoing grievance process has told CNN. The new move intends to explore NFL owners’ ties with Trump, the source said, adding that several …

Donald Trump’s Fight With NFL Players Has Never Been About The National Anthem
6 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump’s Fight With NFL Players Has Never Been About The National Anthem

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump wants the world to believe his decision to cancel a White House visit from the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles was about the team’s ― and the NFL’s ― supposed refusal to stand for the national anthem. Sorry!” Trump tweeted Monday night, a reference to the NFL’s new policy requiring teams and their players to …

Does Colin Kaepernick Have A First Amendment Case Against Donald Trump?
6 years, 7 months ago

Does Colin Kaepernick Have A First Amendment Case Against Donald Trump?

Huff Post  

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his teammate Eric Reid began kneeling in 2016 to protest racial inequality and police brutality. USA Today Sports / Reuters If his collusion case against the NFL and its team owners fails, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, allegedly blacklisted by the league for his decision to kneel in protest during …

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