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September 25, 2023

Megan Rapinoe maintains national anthem protest before final USWNT match

Megan Rapinoe maintained her national anthem protest on Sunday before her final match for the U.S. women's national team against South Africa.

September 24, 2023

This day in sports history: National anthem protests hit the NFL, Babe Ruth smashes records

On September 24, the sports world Babe Ruth reached the top of the baseball world, the New York Mets clinched the pennant and a wave of anthem protests hit the NFL.

May 25, 2023

Colin Kaepernick takes shot at NFL, says he hasn't 'seen any substantial change' since he last played

Colin Kaepernick took a shot at the NFL in a recent interview with NPR to promote his new graphic novel. He says he has not seen any change in the league.

May 20, 2023

Brittney Griner discusses national anthem stance in return: ‘I definitely want to stand’

WNBA star Brittney Griner made her regular-season return on Friday for the Phoenix Mercury, scoring 18 points. Griner stood for the national anthem before the game.

May 8, 2023

Chiefs' Justin Reid says he was asked about kneeling for national anthem during his draft interviews in 2018

Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid said in a podcast interview he was asked about kneeling during the national anthem in interviews before he was drafted in 2018.

May 2, 2023

People standing for national anthem horrifies progressives in viral video: 'This feels so dystopian'

Social media users were horrified after a TikTok user shared a video that shows restaurant-goers in California standing for the national anthem as it plays on television.

March 16, 2023

Raven Saunders, US silver medalist who put up 'X' gesture after win, suspended for missed doping tests

Raven Saunders won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics and drew ire for doing an "X" gesture after her victory. She was suspended on Wednesday.

February 13, 2023

Photo goes viral of Kari Lake refusing to stand during Black national anthem before Super Bowl

Former Republican Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake was seen sitting during the Black national anthem ahead of the Super Bowl, with a photo of the scene going viral.

February 4, 2023

Controversial former NBA player says Colin Kaepernick had 'most freedom' he ever felt after anthem protests

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf said he spoke with Colin Kaepernick shortly after the quarterback's national anthem protests, something the former NBA player did years prior.

October 27, 2022

LeBron James says he dropped Cowboys fandom because of team's stance on kneeling during national anthem

LeBron James said he dropped his Cowboys allegiance after owner Jerry Jones gave his players an ultimatum about kneeling during the national anthem before games.