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NFL owners say players must stand for the National Anthem
<b>Atlanta (CNN) —</b> NFL players must stand during the National Anthem this season, team owners decided Wednesday, a reaction to fierce backlash against some who took a knee in symbolic opposition to the systemic oppression of people of color, including by police.<p>NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said …
Canadian Football LeagueScared NFL Makes Epic Mistake with Anthem Policy
The NFL has gotten things wrong before, but in the recent history of this league, it has gotten fewer things more horribly, disgracefully, stupidly, terribly wrong than what it decided to do Wednesday in trying to half-heartedly stop players from protesting during the national anthem.<p>In a statement …
SportsOne NFL team abstained from voting on new national anthem policy, could halt concessions
The 49ers decided not to vote on the anthem situation and might not sell food during the anthem<p>The NFL instituted a new policy for player behavior …
Sports'Neither Side Is Clean' on Aaron Rodgers' Family Issues, Says Olivia Munn
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' strained relationship with his family was made public during his brother Jordan's appearance on ABC's <i>The Bachelorette</i>, with Jordan saying it's the result of "the way [Aaron's] chosen to do life."<p>It appears, however, there may be more to the story.<p>Olivia …
Sports'I'm done with the NFL': Fans revolt over sideline protest ban to 'appease racists' -- and the 'bully president'
‘I’m done with the NFL’: Fans revolt over sideline protest ban to ‘appease racists’ — and the ‘bully president’<p>23 May 2018 at 13:37 ET<p>The NFL caved …
Liberal ViewChris Long Rips NFL's New Anthem Rules: 'This Is Not Patriotism'
The NFL announced a new policy for the national anthem Wednesday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, and Eagles defensive end Chris Long is among those who disagree with the rule changes.<p>The veteran discussed his thoughts on Twitter Wednesday:<p>Long has not personally kneeled during the national …
SportsNFL's New Anthem Policy Presents Problems, Especially At Chicago's Soldier Field
Today, the National Football League team owners unilaterally announced a new policy related to employee conduct during the playing of the U.S. national anthem at games. The policy states that all team and league personnel who are on the field “shall stand and show respect for the flag and the …
EntrepreneurshipIncognito taken into custody for psychiatric examination
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Richie Incognito, the NFL offensive lineman who was once suspended for bullying a teammate, was taken into custody Wednesday for psychiatric examination after an incident at a Florida gym.<p>Boca Raton police spokeswoman Jessica Desir said officers received a call Wednesday …
SportsThe Real Reason NFL Owners Want to Punish Players for Protesting During the Anthem
In what has to rank among the worst ideas in the history of the National Football League – alongside decisions to cover up concussion research and …
Liberal ViewRichie Incognito Reportedly Threw Dumbbell at Man in Gym, Is on Psychiatric Hold
Richie Incognito was reportedly involved in an altercation at a Florida gym and then placed in psychiatric hold.<p>Per TMZ Sports, the NFL offensive lineman was accused of throwing a dumbbell at a man, and police officers placed him on an involuntary psychiatric hold for a mental evaluation.<p>The man …
SportsJets admit to one of biggest draft mistakes ever -- finally
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The Christian Hackenberg era ended before it started, and that's on the New York Jets, specifically general manager Mike …
NFLTwo ACL tears in one day prove Aaron Donald's holdout is warranted
When the 2018 season begins, both the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles will be without key players due to injuries suffered in OTAs. Unfortunately, both of those injuries were of the ACL variety and just happened to occur on the same exact day.<p>In a matter of hours, tight end Hunter …
Los Angeles ChargersNFL expected to enact national anthem policy for '18
The NFL is expected to enact a national anthem policy in 2018 that requires players on the sideline to stand but gives them the option to remain in …
Ian RapoportChris Long issues scorching statement ripping NFL anthem rule
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports<p>The NFL owners passed a new rule concerning the national anthem on Wednesday morning, which says that players can …
NFLRobert Kraft says Tom Brady will attend mandatory minicamp
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said he has been in communication with quarterback Tom Brady, who told him that he plans to attend the team's …
NFLFormer NFL player lays waste to the league’s hypocrisy on the American flag with one perfect photo
Former NFL quarterback Sage Rosenfels on Wednesday laid waste to the league’s new policy mandating that players either stand for the national anthem …
Liberal ViewThe Best-Kept Secret on Every NFL Roster
Superstars get most of the love, but NFL teams are stitched together by above-average players who may never get their due. This article is an active salute to every franchise's unheralded anchor.<p>For some teams, that may be a young player who's slowly working up the depth chart. For others, it could …
SportsDolphins owner chimes in on Matt Patricia situation
Getty Images<p>It’s been only two weeks since a report emerged that Lions coach Matt Patricia had been indicted for aggravated sexual assault 22 years …
NFLPhotos: Meet Rob Gronkowski’s Girlfriend
Rob Gronkowski has yet to report to the New England Patriots’ “optional” offseason workouts. He’s not alone.<p>The All-Pro tight end is one of two …
NFLRichie Incognito undergoing involuntary medical evaluation after reported fight at gym
Incognito allegedly threw a tennis ball and dumbbell at another gymgoer<p>Richie Incognito is undergoing an involuntary medical evaluation in Florida. …
SportsNFL teams view free agent Colin Kaepernick as starting quarterback, report says
NFL teams reportedly view embattled free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick good enough to be a starting quarterback in the league.<p>Kaepernick, who has not started a game since the 2016 season with the San Francisco 49ers, is viewed as a quarterback that still can be a starter in the NFL, Pro …
Seattle SeahawksJohnny Manziel’s new teammates whose names you may remember
Johnny Manziel is back on the football field with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. Here are some of his new teammates whose names you may remember…<p>…
SportsNFL releases statement on new anthem policy
Getty Images<p>The National Football League adopted a new policy regarding the national anthem at this week’s league meetings in Atlanta and NFL …
NFLUnusual exchange when Danica Patrick first met Aaron Rodgers
Danica Patrick and Aaron Rodgers kept in touch long before they ever got together, but it wasn’t over the phone.<p>“We met at the ESPYs back in 2012. … …
Celebrity GossipEd Hochuli Is Off Living His Best Life
The NFL this week approved a new rule that prohibits players from lowering their helmets to initiate contact. Because this seems like something that …
NFLThe NFL Can Punish Kneeling Players Because It’s a Private Corporation. Let’s Start Taxing It Like One.
It’s wrong for the league to punish true patriots protesting violence against minorities, but private businesses have the right to do so. It’s time …
NFLArizona, New Orleans awarded Super Bowls in 2023 and 2024; next six years are set
The Super Bowl cities have been announced through 2024<p>It's official: the NFL voted on Wednesday and Arizona will host Super Bowl LVII in 2023 while …
NFLSteelers owner Art Rooney II speaks on national anthem policy change
The fallout and the questions from the NFL’s change in policy over national anthem protest have begun. The league has set up what appears to be a very comprehensive, albeit strict policy on what will be allowed and what won’t in terms of national anthem protests. There will always be questions …
Anthem Protests5 possible landing spots for former Eagles LB Mychal Kendricks
May 23,2018<p>Mychal Kendricks’ desire to take his talents elsewhere finally became a reality on Tuesday. The Eagles released the veteran linebacker with a post-June 1 designation, opening up $6 million in cap space.<p>Here are five teams that could be interested in Kendricks’ services:<p>Atlanta Falcons<p>The …
Mychal KendricksHow will Marcus Mariota deal with all the changes in Tennessee?
video.other<p>NBC Sports Northwest<p>https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/video/how-will-marcus-mariota-deal-all-changes-tennessee<p>Pro Football Guru’s …
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