Orlando Magic August 3, 2020 Magic's Jonathan Isaac jersey sales surge after he stood for national anthem while others knelt Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made headlines last week when he was the first NBA player to stand during the national anthem, and he didn’t wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the anthem as well. Now, he is reaping the benefits of his decision.
NHL August 3, 2020 Ex-NHL player Akim Aliu slams Eric Trump over anthem tweet Former NHL player Akim Aliu slammed Eric Trump on Friday after the president’s son tweeted his praise for players who stood for the national anthem in one of the league’s exhibition games.
National Anthem Protests August 3, 2020 Pro athletes who stood for national anthem amid fever pitch to support social justice initiatives Sports are back and professional athletes have turned to social justice activism during the national anthem to raise awareness on racial injustice and police brutality in the U.S.
Colin Kaepernick August 2, 2020 Navy SEAL Museum used Colin Kaepernick jersey as prop in K-9 demonstration last year, video shows The Navy SEAL Museum, just outside Fort Pierce, Fla., used a Colin Kaepernick jersey as a prop in a K-9 demonstration at a fundraiser last year, video shows.
National Anthem Protests August 1, 2020 Heat's Meyers Leonard on why he stands for national anthem Meyers Leonard of the Miami Heat chose to stand for the national anthem while the rest his teammates knelt on Saturday, during the team's re-opening game against the Denver Nuggets at Walt Disney World.
Drew Brees August 1, 2020 Saints' Drew Brees calls national anthem comments 'missed opportunity' but says he'll still stand New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees revisited his initial remarks about kneeling during the national anthem on Saturday, explaining that he “missed an opportunity” in saying he would not agree with anyone “disrespecting the flag.”
NBA July 31, 2020 Magic's Jonathan Isaac stands for national anthem as teammates, opponents kneel Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac was the lone player to stand during the national anthem on Friday as his teammates and Brooklyn Nets players knelt to protest racial injustice and police brutality.
NBA July 31, 2020 Warriors' Steve Kerr bracing for 'inevitable race baiting' tweets on protests during national anthem Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr tweeted that he was preparing for comments about players kneeling and those who have the opinion that it is disrespectful to kneel while “The Star-Spangled Banner” is playing.
NFL July 31, 2020 Steelers' Stephon Tuitt chooses to stand for flag 'because I am a proud American' Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt reiterated his stance on standing for the national anthem in a lengthy Instagram message on Thursday.
NBA July 31, 2020 NBA's Adam Silver supports players kneeling during national anthem, won't enforce league rule on standing NBA Commissioner Adam Silver appeared to be supportive of players and coaches taking a knee during the national anthem to protest against racial injustice and police brutality.
NBA July 31, 2020 Charles Barkley: 'If people don't kneel, they're not a bad person' Prior to the NBA’s restart on Thursday, TNT analyst Charles Barkley spoke his mind about players and coaches kneeling for the national anthem.