National Anthem Protests October 2, 2017 Tickets from Lions fan who made racist post donated to charity One Detroit man is taking action to spread positivity instead of hate, after a fellow Lions fan was shown in a racist post on social media that went viral.
National Anthem Protests October 1, 2017 NFL's Week 4 sees dozens of players kneel, sit, raise fists during national anthem Dozens of NFL players took a knee during the national anthem as others sat or raised their fists before the games of Week 4 Sunday, a day after President Trump tweeted that it that it was "very important” for players to stand.
National Anthem Protests October 1, 2017 Kathy Griffin to Colin Kaepernick: 'Proud of you' for your activism Comedian Kathy Griffin has weighed into the NFL controversy over the place of politics in sports that in recent weeks has further polarized America.
White House September 30, 2017 Trump tweets NFL players should stand for national anthem Sunday President Donald Trump restated his call for NFL players to stand during the playing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of this weekend's games, tweeting Saturday night that it was "very important" and calling on players to "Respect our Flag and our Country!"
National Anthem Protests September 30, 2017 Instead of taking a knee in protest, take two knees in prayer I am absolutely amazed at the amount of attention we have devoted to NFL players “taking a knee” in protest during the playing of our national anthem.
National Anthem Protests September 29, 2017 After NFL protests, Seahawks start fund to fight 'injustice and inequality' Amid the controversial protests and comments across the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks started a donation fund Friday for 'equality and justice.'
National Anthem Protests September 29, 2017 Jason Riley: I used to sit for the National Anthem too As a youngster, I didn’t salute the flag or stand for the national anthem.
National Anthem Protests September 29, 2017 Army veteran knelt and held flag while Trump motorcade passed An Army veteran clutched the American flag and knelt as President Trump’s motorcade drove by him Wednesday in Indianapolis -- just as Reuters photographer Jonathan Ernst snapped a photo that would soon go viral.
Restaurants September 29, 2017 NFL players who protest should 'kneel in front of a freight train,' said Wisconsin restaurant owner The co-owner of a Wisconsin bar has stepped down after commenting on social media that NFL players who kneel in protest during the national anthem should be killed.
National Anthem Protests September 29, 2017 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he expects players to stand for national anthem NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he expected players in the league to stand during the national anthem.
National Anthem Protests September 29, 2017 Louisiana school district to student athletes: Stand for national anthem or face punishment A Louisiana superintendent told its school district Wednesday student athletes should stand for the national anthem or face consequences.