Colin Kaepernick

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Colin Kaepernick ready to play in NFL again, quarterback's agents say in memo to debunk 'false narratives'

Colin Kaepernick’s representatives released a memo Thursday trying to debunk what they called “false narratives” surrounding the free-agent quarterback who has not played in the league since the 2016 season.

Entertainment 17 hours ago

Rihanna says she rejected Super Bowl halftime performance because of Colin Kaepernick: ‘I couldn’t be a sellout’

Rihanna is setting the record straight on rumors she rebuffed the NFL last year when approached to perform during the Super Bowl LIII halftime show – a gig that Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Outkast’s Big Boi eventually said yes to.

Sports 17 hours ago

Colin Kaepernick's agent contacting NFL teams who need quarterback after spate of injuries: report

Colin Kaepernick’s agent reportedly reached out to several NFL teams would appear to be in desperate need of a quarterback as injuries have taken a toll on some squads.

Entertainment 17 hours ago

Colin Kaepernick's Nike commercial wins an Emmy Award

It beat out impressive ads for Netflix as well as Apple’s Macbook and iPhone XS.

Entertainment 17 hours ago

Sunny Hostin tackles Jay-Z's 'ridiculous' claim that people have moved 'past kneeling' at NFL games

"View" host Sunny Hostin lambasted rapper Jay-Z after he suggested that the nation moved past kneeling during the national anthem.

Sports 17 hours ago

Miami Dolphins player responds to coach playing Jay-Z at practice amid controversy over rapper's NFL deal

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills responded to his head coach playing several songs by Jay-Z during Wednesday's practice by blasting tracks from the Brooklyn rapper's archrival.

Sports 17 hours ago

Colin Kaepernick reveals 2015 police-involved shooting launched social justice activism

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick revealed in an interview published Tuesday that his desire to start raising awareness about perceived social injustice began in 2015.

Sports 17 hours ago

Miami Dolphins' Kenny Stills weighs in on Jay-Z's NFL partnership: could have been handled 'in better fashion'

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills said Monday he was willing to take a wait-and-see approach with Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL but admitted the deal didn’t sit right with him.

Sports 17 hours ago

Colin Kaepernick sends message to players still kneeling during anthem: 'Stay strong brothers'

Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who sparked a firestorm three years ago when he decided to kneel during the national anthem, showed support Sunday to those NFL players who are still employed and still protesting perceived racial injustice.

Entertainment 17 hours ago

Cardi B thinks Jay-Z can bring Colin Kaepernick back to the NFL

Cardi B is confident that Jay-Z can bring Colin Kaepernick back into the NFL fold.

Sports 17 hours ago

Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid slams Jay-Z as 'despicable' over NFL ownership rumors: when has he 'ever taken a knee'?

Carolina Panthers' safety Eric Reid slammed rapper Jay-Z as “despicable” Friday night after rumors swirled that once supporter of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick would be part-owner of a team, adding that the Roc Nation founder had no grounds to suggest that players were “past kneeling” during the national anthem.

Entertainment 17 hours ago

Colin Kaepernick's girlfriend slams Jay-Z for NFL partnership

The girlfriend of former quarterback Colin Kaepernick blasted hip-hop music star Jay-Z over his recently-announced partnership with the National Football League, calling it "disgusting and disappointing."

Entertainment 17 hours ago

Jay-Z talks NFL partnership, Colin Kaepernick and Super Bowl 2020 halftime performers

Jay-Z fielded questions about his new partnership with the NFL including how he feels about former player Colin Kaepernick, previous Super Bowl halftime show performer Maroon 5 and how he’ll choose a headliner for the 2020 show. 

Sports 17 hours ago

Colin Kaepernick shares video celebrating 3-year anniversary of kneeling during anthem

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Wednesday shared a video on social media commemorating the three-year anniversary of when he first kneeled in protest during the national anthem at games.

Sports 17 hours ago

Team USA basketball coach Gregg Popovich praises Colin Kaepernick's patriotism

Legendary NBA head coach Gregg Popovich expressed his support for Colin Kaepernick at Team USA basketball practice when he was asked about divisiveness in the country and showing patriotism.

Sports 17 hours ago

New York Giants' Saquon Barkley unconcerned about losing fans over Kaepernick support

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley said Tuesday he is not concerned about losing fans because he supports former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Sports 17 hours ago

Colin Kaepernick has pathway back to NFL thanks to XFL: report

Colin Kaepernick made it known last week he's ready to return to the NFL at the drop of a hat -- or helmet -- after posting a video on social media of himself working out, pointing out to potential suitors that he has been doing so for the last three years.

Sports 17 hours ago

Trump: I'd 'love' to see Kaepernick play in the NFL again 'if he's good enough'

President Trump on Friday told White House reporters he would “love” to see former quarterback Colin Kaepernick get another chance to play in the NFL -- “if he’s good enough.”

Sports 17 hours ago

Colin Kaepernick delivers message to the NFL: 'Still ready'

Colin Kaepernick, who created a national firestorm when he kneeled during the national anthem to call attention to perceived racial injustices in the U.S., said Wednesday he’s ready to play in the NFL again.

Sports 17 hours ago

Colin Kaepernick shows support for former teammate Eric Reid over vow to keep kneeling during anthem

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick showed support for his former teammate Eric Reid on Tuesday for vowing to continue to kneel during the national anthem this season.

Entertainment 17 hours ago

Colin Kaepernick's Nike commercial is nominated for an Emmy Award

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s “Dream Crazy” Nike commercial was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding commercial.

Sports 17 hours ago

San Francisco 49ers defensive back releases Colin Kaepernick tribute song

A San Francisco 49ers defensive back released a song Friday dedicated to former quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Sports 17 hours ago

Rush Limbaugh unveils Betsy Ross shirt in response to Kaepernick, Nike: 'This is not the land of grievance'

Radio host Rush Limbaugh said Friday he released a Betsy Ross T-shirt to give people an opportunity to pushback on those who trash American values and do not stand for American ideals.

Politics 17 hours ago

Retired Marine stands up to Nike with Betsy Ross flag tattoo

Retired marine Johnny (Joey) Jones was so adamant in his support for the Betsy Ross flag, he decided to tattoo it on his arm as a rebuke to Nike's decision to pull a set of shoes bearing the iconic flag's design.

Politics 17 hours ago

Betsy Ross flag now decried by 2020 Dems, pundits was flown during Obama's 2nd inauguration

While Democrats and media pundits pounce to decry the Betsy Ross flag as racially problematic -- with one even likening the symbol to Nazi swastikas -- the very same flag flew prominently during then-President Barack Obama’s second inauguration ceremony in 2013.

Opinion 17 hours ago

Deroy Murdock: For July 4, Nike and Kaepernick give national unity the boot

Nike and Colin Kaepernick are the grinches who divided the Fourth of July.

Politics 17 hours ago

Cruz adds ‘context’ after Kaepernick quotes from Frederick Douglass ‘Fourth of July’ speech

Sen. Ted Cruz responded Thursday night after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick posted a passage earlier on the Fourth of July from a famous speech by Civil War-era abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Politics 17 hours ago

McConnell throws shade at Nike with 'Betsy Ross' flag tweet

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., took to social media on Thursday to wish Americans a happy Independence Day – and to take a thinly veiled shot at Nike and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Sports 17 hours ago

Anti-Defamation League weighs in on Betsy Ross flag debate after Nike pulls shoe

The Anti-Defamation League on Tuesday weighed into the Betsy Ross flag debate after Colin Kaepernick reportedly raised concerns to Nike officials about putting the flag on a sneaker.

Sports 17 hours ago

Minor league baseball team's Kaepernick joke sparks backlash, prompts apology

A minor league baseball team's tweet drew the ire of fans across Twitter who took it as a jab at Colin Kaepernick amid the ongoing controversy over Nike's decision to cancel their new tennis shoe featuring a so-called "Betsy Ross" American flag.

Politics 17 hours ago

Rush Limbaugh: Left 'scared out of their wits' about Trump July 4 parade, Kaepernick 'fooled everybody'

Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh said Wednesday that liberals are terrified by President Trump's planned parade to celebrate Independence Day.