PHILADELPHIA — An arbitrator is sending Colin Kaepernick’s grievance with the NFL to trial, denying the league’s request to throw out the quarterback’s claims that owners conspired to keep him out of the league because of his protests of social injustice. Kaepernick’s lawyer Mark Geragos tweeted a picture Thursday of a ruling by arbitrator Stephen […]
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Police Unions Calling For Boycott Of The NFL
Two police unions in South Florida are urging their members to boycott the Miami Dolphins because of continuing demonstrations against police brutality and social injustice during the national anthem. The controversy that roiled the NFL’s 2017 season when President Trump became involved continues this preseason, with no official policy yet agreed to by the NFL […]
Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Says Players Should Stand For Anthem
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on Wednesday stood by his recent comments that kneeling for the national anthem “takes away from the joy” of football. Prescott told reporters that the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner” before games is not the right time to protest social injustice, but added that he has nothing against those […]
Miami Dolphins To Suspend Players For Anthem Protest
Miami Dolphins players who protest on the field during the national anthem reportedly could be suspended for up to four games under a team policy issued this week. The “Proper Anthem Conduct” section is just one sentence in a nine-page discipline document provided to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the policy who […]
NFL Players Say They Plan To Protest During Anthem Still
Despite a recently-imposed NFL rule regarding players and personnel behavior during the national anthem, one Tennessee Titans player reportedly says he’ll “take a fine this year” and continue to “protest during the flag.” NFL defensive end Jurrell Casey intends to keep holding up his fist in protest following the conclusion of the Star Spangled Banner, […]
7th Wrestler Says Jordan Knew Of Abuse At Ohio State
David Range told The Washington Post that Jordan must have know about the alleged sexual abuse by athletic doctor Richard Strauss because it was regularly discussed. “Jordan definitely knew that these things were happening — yes, most definitely,” Range told the newspaper. “It was there. He knew about it because it was an everyday occurrence.” […]
Trump Says Neither NBA Team Invited To White House
President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday morning that “we’re not going to invite either team,” referring to the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, for a visit to the White House. On Tuesday, LeBron James said neither his Cavaliers nor the Warriors would accept a visit as a winner of the NBA Finals. “I […]
Kaepernick Seeks To Subpoena President Trump
NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick’s legal team will reportedly seek federal subpoenas for President Trump and Vice President Pence to testify in his grievance alleging NFL owners colluded to keep him out of the league. Yahoo Sports reported Thursday that lawyers for the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback will look to compel testimony from Trump, […]
Trump Rescinds Invite After Players Refuse To Attend White House Celebration
Philadelphia Eagles players and the city’s mayor have responded forcefully to criticisms from the White House, after President Trump rescinded an invitation to celebrate their Super Bowl win at the White House. After President Trump cast aspersions on the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and disinvited them from a White House celebration, the fallout has […]
NFL Owners Admit President Trump Influenced Them On Anthem Policy
Several NFL owners said in depositions that President Donald Trump factored into conversations about how to handle protests during the national anthem, The Wall Street Journal reported. While testifying as part of the Colin Kaepernick collusion case, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Trump spoke with him about the anthem. “This is very winning, strong […]
NFL To Require Players Stand For The National Anthem
NFL owners have approved a national anthem policy that requires players to stand if they are on the field during the performance but gives them the option to remain in the locker room if they prefer, it was announced Wednesday. Here is reaction from around the league: read more at espn.com
Collin Kaepernick Rebuffed By NFL Again After Refusing To Stand For Anthem
Colin Kaepernick was reportedly snubbed by the Seattle Seahawks after he declined to say if he would stop his national anthem kneeling protests. (AP/Reuters) The Seattle Seahawks reportedly postponed Colin Kaepernick’s trip to a pre-season camp with the team after the embattled quarterback told the team he would not stop his national anthem kneeling protests. […]