National Anthem Protests - Page 40

October 18, 2017

Former Carl’s Jr. CEO: NFL could have prevented protest mess, as any competent employer would

Like many Americans, I find it distressing to see multi-millionaire athletes kneeling during the playing of our national anthem before professional football games. In my lifetime, football has been a big part of our image as Americans.

October 18, 2017

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: All players 'should' stand for national anthem

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he believed all players "should" stand for the national anthem -- but he stopped short of imposing a rule on standing for the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

October 17, 2017

NFL, players leave door open on kneeling during national anthem

In a meeting between NFL players and owners Tuesday in New York, the topic of a rule change regarding behavior during the national anthem was reportedly never discussed, despite growing tension over the matter across the league and the nation.

October 17, 2017

Former NFL player: President Trump and Colin Kaepernick should meet

Colin Kaepernick started all this. And he can finish it too, but he needs a little help to get his movement over the goal line. He should meet with President Trump.

October 17, 2017

Alan Dershowitz: Free speech for NFL players but not the president?

The president has free speech rights, too.

October 17, 2017

An open letter to my NFL brethren: Let’s stand together as fathers, for the children in our lives

The issues you are fighting for are of the upmost importance. We see you and we hear you. But no matter what you decide, I hope we can stand together as fathers; this will speak volumes to children of every color and race and encourage them to do the same.

October 17, 2017

Hillary Clinton takes a knee on NFL protesters

How stupid does she think we are?

October 16, 2017

Colin Kaepernick files grievance accusing NFL owners of collusion

Former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who sparked backlash by starting the trend of NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, has filed a grievance accusing NFL owners of colluding against him under the latest collective bargaining agreement, according to a report out Sunday.

October 16, 2017

Roofers in Maine stop work to respect national anthem, flag

Three Maine roofers put their hammers down and stood up to show respect for the national anthem on Saturday, in the process unknowingly posing for a photo that's been used to symbolize one side of the contentious nationwide debate about "The Star-Spangled Banner."

October 16, 2017

Trump slams Clinton for defending NFL anthem kneelers, says that 'thinking' is why she lost

President Trump hammered Hillary Clinton on Monday for her defense of NFL players protesting the national anthem, saying that kind of "thinking" is why she lost the election.