NEW YORK — Supporters of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem to protest police brutality against black people, showed their solidarity with him and his cause at a rally outside NFL headquarters Wednesday, demanding that he be signed by the start of the regular season next […]
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A Dozen Cleveland Browns, Including Two White Players, Join National Anthem Protest
More than a dozen Cleveland Browns players staged the largest national anthem protest yet, and were joined by white players for what’s believed to be the first time, before a preseason game on Monday against the New York Giants. The group, which included veterans, rookies, starters and backups, gathered in front of some water coolers […]
White NFL Players Join Support Of Kaepernick’s Protest
The Philadelphia Eagles’ Malcolm Jenkins has been offering his own statement during the pregame playing of the national anthem, raising a fist to protest racial injustice. Teammate Chris Long joined Jenkins on Thursday night, placing a hand on Jenkins’ shoulder. It was a small gesture in the moment, but it could have significant impact on the […]
OJ Simpson Granted Parole After Serving 9 Years Of 33 Year Sentence
LOVELOCK, Nev. — O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel heist, successfully making his case in a nationally televised hearing that reflected America’s enduring fascination with the former football star. With the ruling, the 70-year-old Simpson, who was convicted in 2008 of an armed […]
Tiger Woods Seeking Professional Help To Deal With Prescription Drugs
Beleaguered golf legend Tiger Woods confirmed via Twitter that he is seeking professional help to manage prescription drugs he was taking for back pain and a sleeping disorder. Radaronline reported that Woods, 41, checked into the Jupiter Medical Center for a 28-day stay to deal with a painkiller addiction. “I’m currently receiving professional help to […]
Standing For The National Anthem Now Required For US Soccer
U.S. Soccer has adopted a new policy requiring all players to stand for the playing of the national anthem. The move comes after one of the women’s team players, Megan Rapinoe, took a knee during the anthem in several matches last fall to protest racial oppression in the country. “We have an expectation that our […]
Founder Of Little Caesars Paid Rosa Park’s Rent For A Decade
Late last week Mike Ilitch, owner of the Detroit Tigers and the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings, passed away at the age of 87. He made his fortune in pizza — Ilitch and his wife opened a pizza shop in 1959 that grew into the Little Caesars pizza empire. Baseball and hockey fans know Ilitch as […]
Kaepernick’s Parents Finally Give Public Statement On Anthem Protest
After standing by proudly but quietly as their son continued to protest the national anthem and draw intense criticism, the parents of Colin Kaepernick finally decided to talk about his decision and beliefs. “Colin is carrying a heavy load and following a difficult path that he truly believes in. He is putting his entire future […]
Kaepernick Following Through With Million Dollar Donation Pledge
“I will donate $1 million plus all the proceeds of my jersey sales from the 2016 season to organizations working in oppressed communities — $100,000 a month for 10 months,” he said. It appears he’s doing just that. At the end of November, he announced that he made a donation of $25,000 to the Black […]
Lebron James’ take on Trump’s victory
Donald Trump’s election to the Presidency of the United States sent shockwaves throughout America, including the sports world. The reactions of players and coaches to Trump’s stunning victory over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton on Tuesday have been wide-ranging. Trump was the subject of scorn for his comments about Mexicans, Muslims and women throughout his campaign. […]
Harvard Cancels Men’s Soccer Season Due To Lewd Emails
The Harvard men’s soccer team has been suspended for the remainder of the season after the school discovered the team had repeatedly written and circulated vulgar, sexually explicit “scouting reports” about new recruits on the women’s team, in a practice that continued up to this year. “The decision to cancel a season is serious and […]
NFL Players Weigh In On Presidential Election
We all know what Donald Trump thinks locker-room talk is. Turns out the election is itself the talk of some NFL locker rooms. Denver Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware says he and his teammates discuss politics almost every day. He calls the 2016 race “the most dramatic” he can remember. His election advice: “Think about your […]