National Anthem Protests - Page 44

NFL players who protest should 'kneel in front of a freight train,' said Wisconsin restaurant owner

September 29, 2017

NFL players who protest should 'kneel in front of a freight train,' said Wisconsin restaurant owner

The co-owner of a Wisconsin bar has stepped down after commenting on social media that NFL players who kneel in protest during the national anthem should be killed.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he expects players to stand for national anthem

September 29, 2017

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he expects players to stand for national anthem

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he expected players in the league to stand during the national anthem.

Louisiana school district to student athletes: Stand for national anthem or face punishment

September 29, 2017

Louisiana school district to student athletes: Stand for national anthem or face punishment

A Louisiana superintendent told its school district Wednesday student athletes should stand for the national anthem or face consequences.

Packers, Bears stand during anthem before NFL game

September 28, 2017

Packers, Bears stand during anthem before NFL game

Every player on both sides of the field stood during the national anthem ahead of Thursday night’s NFL game.

Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers ask fans to lock arms during national anthem

September 28, 2017

Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers ask fans to lock arms during national anthem

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his teammates have asked fans to stand up and lock arms at Thursday's night game during the national anthem.

$Trump vs. the NFL: A stark illustration of our fractured country$

September 28, 2017

Trump vs. the NFL: A stark illustration of our fractured country

This weekend’s big matchup, NFL v. Trump, was not so much a new development as a painful illustration of an existing truth: the American socioeconomic map is an invitation for bad actors with political ambitions.

Teacher told 6-year-old student to stand for Pledge, mother says he was stripped of rights

September 28, 2017

Teacher told 6-year-old student to stand for Pledge, mother says he was stripped of rights

A Florida elementary school is under fire from one parent who says her son -- who knelt during his class’s Pledge of Allegiance -- was scolded and stripped of his First Amendment rights.

Chicago cop reprimanded for criticizing kneeling NFL player: ‘I stand for the anthem’

September 28, 2017

Chicago cop reprimanded for criticizing kneeling NFL player: ‘I stand for the anthem’

A Chicago police officer was reprimanded Wednesday for sharing a photo on social media of himself apparently protesting NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.

Kaepernick and Lynch jerseys used as doormats at Missouri bar, owner accused of racism

September 28, 2017

Kaepernick and Lynch jerseys used as doormats at Missouri bar, owner accused of racism

The owner claims it has nothing to do with race.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on Trump: 'He's free to speak just like the rest of us'

September 28, 2017

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on Trump: 'He's free to speak just like the rest of us'

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said President Trump was free to comment on the Cowboys' act of kneeling as a team before the national anthem was played on Monday night.