NFL Protests
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NFL commissioner says he’s encouraging teams to sign Colin Kaepernick this seasonRoger 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.SportsJun 16, 2020
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‘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."WorldJun 5, 2020
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Donald Trump website now selling ‘Stand Up for America’ football jerseysU.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign website is now selling “Stand Up For America” football jerseys in his continuing war against NFL players who decide to kneel during the American national anthem.TrendingOct 9, 2018
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Rick Zamperin: Bold move by Nike to include Colin Kaepernick in Just Do It campaignColin Kaepernick gave rise to an issue that most definitely needed to be discussed and Nike should be lauded for helping continue the conversation.SportsSep 4, 2018
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Most Americans think it’s ‘inappropriate’ for NFL players to take a knee: pollBut the issue is as polarizing as it has ever been, with several people coming to the defence of protesting players.WorldAug 31, 2018
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Civil rights activists rally outside NFL headquarters to protest national anthem policyCivil rights activists gathered outside of NFL headquarters and called on team owners to overturn a new policy aimed at stopping player protests during the national anthem. They also encouraged a boycott of the league and its sponsors.SportsMay 25, 2018
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Colin Kaepernick, anthem protests not to blame for low NFL ratings: players association"To try to pin declining ratings on any single thing is being intellectually dishonest."SportsFeb 1, 2018
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NFL players’ union slams Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for threatening to bench playersJones said he would bench any player who shows disrespect to the American flag.SportsOct 9, 2017
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Black football players kicked off Houston high school team for protesting during national anthemTwo players were kicked off their private Christian high school's team for their protests, with one kneeling and the other raising his fist.SportsSep 30, 2017
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Stampeders weigh in on NFL protests, idea of similar display during anthemThe Calgary Stampeders have followed the NFL protests closely, but have not formally discussed if they will do something similar this Friday when they host Montreal.SportsSep 27, 2017
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