Kneeling

• RCMP, IIU investigate after Manitoba officer accused of kneeling on man’s neck

  RCMP says it is investigating the actions of an officer after Mounties say a video presented in court allegedly shows an officer kneeling on a man's neck.

  Crime

  Aug 12, 2021
  
• Dallas, Vegas NHL players kneel during anthems as protests gain momentum

  Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba says he will continue to publicly protest racial injustice as the NHL returns to action in the hub cities of Edmonton and Toronto. On Monday, he was not alone.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2020
  
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• NBA returns with players, coaches, refs kneeling during national anthem

  Though the NBA has a rule that dates back to the early 1980s decreeing that players must stand for the national anthem, Commissioner Adam Silver quickly announced that the policy is being adjusted.

  Sports

  Jul 30, 2020
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• NFL commissioner says he’s encouraging teams to sign Colin Kaepernick this season

  Roger Goodell said during ESPN’s “The Return of Sports” special on Monday that he is encouraging teams to sign the 32-year old quarterback, who hasn’t played the past three seasons.

  Sports

  Jun 16, 2020
• ‘We were wrong’: Commissioner says NFL should have listened to player protests

  "We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest," said Roger Goodell. "We, the National Football League, believe Black lives matter."

  World

  Jun 5, 2020
• NFL players file grievance over league’s anthem policy

  The NFL players union says that the new policy is inconsistent with the collective bargaining agreement and infringes on their rights.

  World

  Jul 10, 2018
• NFL Take a Knee protest hits home for some Edmonton Eskimos players

  It may be in a different country — and even a different league — but the Take a Knee protest sweeping the NFL is resonating with some Edmonton Eskimos players.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2017
• Miami Dolphins’ players should ‘give up’ freedom of speech on the field: police union

  Three members of Miami Dolphins continued to kneel in protest during the American national anthem before Sunday’s game, despite criticism from their local police.

  Sports

  Sep 18, 2016