Seahawks Doug Baldwin, families show support for police reform initiative
Tuesday night, Seahawks player Doug Baldwin spoke to the Washington Legislature about the importance of Initiative 940, which would provide de-escalation training to law enforcement across the state.
Tuesday night, Seahawks player Doug Baldwin spoke to the Washington Legislature about the importance of Initiative 940, which would provide de-escalation training to law enforcement across the state.
Michael Bennett, Colin Kaepernick appear with MLK, Jr. on 'New Yorker' cover
The cover of an upcoming issue of The New Yorker features an illustration of Michael Bennett linking arms with Martin Luther King, Jr.
The cover of an upcoming issue of The New Yorker features an illustration of Michael Bennett linking arms with Martin Luther King, Jr.
About 18 NFL players protest during national anthem
Ten Seattle Seahawks players either knelt or sat for "The Star-Spangled Banner." Three San Francisco 49ers also knelt ahead of their home game with Tennessee.
Ten Seattle Seahawks players either knelt or sat for "The Star-Spangled Banner." Three San Francisco 49ers also knelt ahead of their home game with Tennessee.
Trump renewing his complaint about kneeling NFL players
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is renewing his complaints about NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.Players have been kneeling to protest racism and police brutality, particularly toward people of color.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is renewing his complaints about NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.Players have been kneeling to protest racism and police brutality, particularly toward people of color.
Marshawn Lynch sat during U.S. anthem but stood during Mexican anthem
Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sat during most of U.S. anthem and stood for the Mexican anthem before their game against the Patriots at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sat during most of U.S. anthem and stood for the Mexican anthem before their game against the Patriots at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Most Texans take a knee after owner's comment
Only 10 active Houston Texans players stood for the national anthem with the rest of the team kneeling down
Only 10 active Houston Texans players stood for the national anthem with the rest of the team kneeling down
Texans owner Bob McNair on anthem protests: 'We can't have inmates running the prison'
HOUSTON -- The chairman and chief executive of the Houston Texans has apologized after a report said he declared "we can't have the inmates running the prison" during a meeting of NFL owners over what to do about players who kneel in protest during the national anthem.In his statement released Friday, Bob McNair says he regretted using the expression and said he was "not referring to our players.""I used a figure of speech that was never intended to be taken literally," McNair said. "I would never characterize our players or our league that way and I apologize to anyone who was offended by it."The comment was mentioned in an ESPN The Magazine story on two recent days of meetings among owners, players and others to discuss the protests that have drawn the ire of President Donald Trump.Players, following the lead of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, say they kneel to protest social injustices, particularly against African-Americans.
HOUSTON -- The chairman and chief executive of the Houston Texans has apologized after a report said he declared "we can't have the inmates running the prison" during a meeting of NFL owners over what to do about players who kneel in protest during the national anthem.In his statement released Friday, Bob McNair says he regretted using the expression and said he was "not referring to our players.""I used a figure of speech that was never intended to be taken literally," McNair said. "I would never characterize our players or our league that way and I apologize to anyone who was offended by it."The comment was mentioned in an ESPN The Magazine story on two recent days of meetings among owners, players and others to discuss the protests that have drawn the ire of President Donald Trump.Players, following the lead of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, say they kneel to protest social injustices, particularly against African-Americans.
Trump says US should change tax law to punish NFL
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is suggesting the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations like the NFL if members are "disrespecting" the national anthem or flag.The NFL gave up its federal tax-exempt status a few years ago and now files tax returns as a taxable entity.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is suggesting the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations like the NFL if members are "disrespecting" the national anthem or flag.The NFL gave up its federal tax-exempt status a few years ago and now files tax returns as a taxable entity.
Jerry Jones: Cowboys 'will not play' if they disrespect flag
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Dallas owner Jerry Jones said the NFL can't leave the impression it tolerates players disrespecting the flag and any Cowboys making such displays won't play.Jones had his strongest comments so far on the national anthem controversy Sunday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Dallas owner Jerry Jones said the NFL can't leave the impression it tolerates players disrespecting the flag and any Cowboys making such displays won't play.Jones had his strongest comments so far on the national anthem controversy Sunday night.
In wake of Vegas shooting, Seahawks decide 'today wasn't the day to sit down'
The Seattle Seahawks put their protest on hold Sunday in honor of the victims of last week’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.
The Seattle Seahawks put their protest on hold Sunday in honor of the victims of last week’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.
All Seahawks stand as national anthem plays. 'Today wasn't the day to sit down'
Michael Bennett ended – or at least paused – his protest that began in the preseason, as he and the rest of the team stood while the anthem played before the Seahawks’ game against the Rams at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Sunday.
Michael Bennett ended – or at least paused – his protest that began in the preseason, as he and the rest of the team stood while the anthem played before the Seahawks’ game against the Rams at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Sunday.
VP Pence leaves NFL game after players protest during anthem
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence left the 49ers-Colts game after about a dozen San Francisco players took a knee during the national anthem Sunday.The former Indiana governor flew in so he could watch Peyton Manning's jersey retirement ceremony.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence left the 49ers-Colts game after about a dozen San Francisco players took a knee during the national anthem Sunday.The former Indiana governor flew in so he could watch Peyton Manning's jersey retirement ceremony.
Kirkland sports pub says NFL protests affecting business' bottom line
Dub Pub is a sports bar in Kirkland which caters to the college crowd. In the past, they've always had large, standing room only crowds on Seahawks game days, but that wasn't the case on Sunday.
Dub Pub is a sports bar in Kirkland which caters to the college crowd. In the past, they've always had large, standing room only crowds on Seahawks game days, but that wasn't the case on Sunday.
Nine Seahawks sit on bench during national anthem
Nine Seattle Seahawks players sat on the bench during the national anthem before Sunday's game against Indianapolis.Defensive end Michael Bennett continued his stance of sitting during the anthem, but was joined by the entire Seahawks defensive line and linebacker Michael Wilhoite.The linemen who sat were Bennett, Cliff Avril, Frank Clark, Sheldon Richardson, Marcus Smith, Jarran Reed, Garrison Smith and Nazair Jones.Offensive linemen Justin Britt and Oday Aboushi stood next to the sitting players.There were scattered boos when the anthem ended and the players stood.
Nine Seattle Seahawks players sat on the bench during the national anthem before Sunday's game against Indianapolis.Defensive end Michael Bennett continued his stance of sitting during the anthem, but was joined by the entire Seahawks defensive line and linebacker Michael Wilhoite.The linemen who sat were Bennett, Cliff Avril, Frank Clark, Sheldon Richardson, Marcus Smith, Jarran Reed, Garrison Smith and Nazair Jones.Offensive linemen Justin Britt and Oday Aboushi stood next to the sitting players.There were scattered boos when the anthem ended and the players stood.
Bennett on protesting during anthem: 'There’s never a wrong time to do the right thing'
RENTON, Wash. – A common question about the decision by the Seattle Seahawks and other NFL teams’ decision to protest racial inequality during the national anthem is, why is it done then?Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett took a crack at the question during a press conference Thursday afternoon at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, saying “there’s never a wrong time to do the right thing.”“Is there really a time that we shouldn’t be talking about racial discrimination?” Bennet asked. “Is there really a time that we shouldn’t be talking about women’s equality?
RENTON, Wash. – A common question about the decision by the Seattle Seahawks and other NFL teams’ decision to protest racial inequality during the national anthem is, why is it done then?Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett took a crack at the question during a press conference Thursday afternoon at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, saying “there’s never a wrong time to do the right thing.”“Is there really a time that we shouldn’t be talking about racial discrimination?” Bennet asked. “Is there really a time that we shouldn’t be talking about women’s equality?
'It's not a disrespect:' Seahawks' Baldwin, Bennett and civil rights leader defend NFL protests
SEATTLE -- Even on an off-day for players, NFL protests continue to take center stage.Two Seahawks players went on CNN Wednesday night to explain why on Sunday night the team and head coach remained in the locker room during the national anthem.
SEATTLE -- Even on an off-day for players, NFL protests continue to take center stage.Two Seahawks players went on CNN Wednesday night to explain why on Sunday night the team and head coach remained in the locker room during the national anthem.
Widow of 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle to NFL players: Get off your knees
The widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle wrote a letter to the NFL claiming that recent player protests have focused on "division."Taya Kyle asked players kneeling during the National Anthem to "get off their knees." She said the sport once united people of different races, religions and political beliefs, but is now dividing the country."You are asking us to abandon what we loved about togetherness and make choices of division.
The widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle wrote a letter to the NFL claiming that recent player protests have focused on "division."Taya Kyle asked players kneeling during the National Anthem to "get off their knees." She said the sport once united people of different races, religions and political beliefs, but is now dividing the country."You are asking us to abandon what we loved about togetherness and make choices of division.
No, Fox Sports has not canceled NFL broadcasts 'until players respect the flag'
A satirical news story circulating on social media suggests Fox Sports has canceled all NFL broadcasts until teams and players apologized to President Trump for kneeling during the national anthem -- it's not true.The article from "The Last Line of Defense" suggests Fox Sports has opted to suspend all NFL broadcasts.
A satirical news story circulating on social media suggests Fox Sports has canceled all NFL broadcasts until teams and players apologized to President Trump for kneeling during the national anthem -- it's not true.The article from "The Last Line of Defense" suggests Fox Sports has opted to suspend all NFL broadcasts.
Dallas sportscaster delivers powerful monologue, says anthem protests not about disrespecting flag
DALLAS – The Dallas Cowboys, along with owner Jerry Jones, took a knee before the national anthem on Monday night.
DALLAS – The Dallas Cowboys, along with owner Jerry Jones, took a knee before the national anthem on Monday night.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones joins team to kneel before anthem
The Dallas Cowboys team, including owner Jerry Jones, knelt on the field before the national anthem was played during the Monday Night Football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Arizona.The demonstration was intended as a statement for equality and a representation of unity, according to ESPN's sideline reporter Lisa Salters.During the national anthem, the teams, in separate locations on the field, both stood with arms linked or holding hands.No member of either team was shown in the televised broadcast kneeling or sitting during the anthem.
The Dallas Cowboys team, including owner Jerry Jones, knelt on the field before the national anthem was played during the Monday Night Football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Arizona.The demonstration was intended as a statement for equality and a representation of unity, according to ESPN's sideline reporter Lisa Salters.During the national anthem, the teams, in separate locations on the field, both stood with arms linked or holding hands.No member of either team was shown in the televised broadcast kneeling or sitting during the anthem.