June 12, 2018 Tim Tebow slams critics using kneeling photo to support NFL anthem protesters Tim Tebow has been out of the National Football League for six years, but he had to respond to his actions on the field after a photo of him “Tebowing” went viral to support NFL players protesting the national anthem.
June 7, 2018 Colin Kaepernick's legal team expected to pursue Trump testimony in grievance case, report says Colin Kaepernick’s legal team is reportedly expected to seek federal subpoenas in the next few weeks in order to get President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, among possible others, to testify in the quarterback’s grievance case against the NFL.
June 5, 2018 LeBron James says NBA Finals winner wouldn't want White House invite NBA star LeBron James, in a dig at President Trump, said that whichever team wins the NBA Finals would not want an invite to the White House.
June 5, 2018 New XFL commissioner says league will require its players to stand for national anthem Top NCAA executive Oliver Luck is leaving his post to become the commissioner of the second edition of the XFL, professional wrestling mogul Vince McMahon announced Tuesday.
June 5, 2018 Trump fires back over nixed Eagles visit: ‘No escaping to Locker Rooms!’ President Trump fired back Tuesday amid the Philadelphia furor over his decision to disinvite the Eagles from a White House event, touting a patriotic ceremony being held instead and declaring: “No escaping to Locker Rooms!”
June 5, 2018 Fewer than 10 Philadelphia Eagles were set to visit White House: report Fewer than ten Philadelphia Eagles players were reportedly going to attend the White House’s Super Bowl ceremony before President Trump canceled it Monday.
June 4, 2018 Trump says Philadelphia Eagles won't attend White House ceremony amid national anthem dispute President Trump announced Monday the Philadelphia Eagles will not visit the White House this week to celebrate the team's Super Bowl win amid the national anthem dispute.
June 1, 2018 NBA has no plans to change national anthem policy, commissioner says There are no plans for the NBA to change its national anthem policy amid the outcry surrounding the NFL’s revamped policy announced last week, league commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday.
May 31, 2018 Instead of fighting about NFL kneeling, let's work together for national healing The raging controversy over National Football League player protests against racial injustice – and the new NFL rule saying players have to stand for the national anthem or stay in the locker room while it is played – has divided fans, the league and players.
May 30, 2018 Trump swayed NFL owners on anthem rules, Kaepernick case depositions reveal President Trump's public and personal pressure on NFL owners reportedly played a big role in the league's decision to change its National Anthem rules amid controversial player protests.