Seahawks trade out of first round, racking up three extra picks in the process
SEATTLE – And on the first day, the Seattle Seahawks rested.The Seahawks made two trades during the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, trading down from No. 26 to No. 31 via the Falcons, then moving out of the first round altogether after swapping picks with the San Francisco 49ers.The Seahawks are now scheduled to have the second pick in the second round, No. 34 overall.In return, the Seahawks picked up third- and seventh-rounders from the Falcons, and the No. 34 overall pick as well as a fourth-rounder (No. 111 overall) from the 49ers.
SEATTLE – And on the first day, the Seattle Seahawks rested.The Seahawks made two trades during the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, trading down from No. 26 to No. 31 via the Falcons, then moving out of the first round altogether after swapping picks with the San Francisco 49ers.The Seahawks are now scheduled to have the second pick in the second round, No. 34 overall.In return, the Seahawks picked up third- and seventh-rounders from the Falcons, and the No. 34 overall pick as well as a fourth-rounder (No. 111 overall) from the 49ers.
Seahawks take defensive lineman Malik McDowell with their first pick of the draft
RENTON, Wash. – In the end, it was a defensive lineman.Bet you didn't see that coming.The Seattle Seahawks made their first pick of the NFL draft Friday night, selecting defensive lineman Malik McDowell out of Michigan State."I’m motivated," McDowell said. "Just ready to come down there, play for the 12th Man."With their second pick of the second round, the Seahawks selected LSU offensive lineman Ethan Pocic.McDowell is a speedy 6-foot-6, 295 pound defensive tackle.
RENTON, Wash. – In the end, it was a defensive lineman.Bet you didn't see that coming.The Seattle Seahawks made their first pick of the NFL draft Friday night, selecting defensive lineman Malik McDowell out of Michigan State."I’m motivated," McDowell said. "Just ready to come down there, play for the 12th Man."With their second pick of the second round, the Seahawks selected LSU offensive lineman Ethan Pocic.McDowell is a speedy 6-foot-6, 295 pound defensive tackle.
Singer at Clinton election event takes knee during national anthem
The national anthem singer at Hillary Clinton’s election party took a knee while performing the final line of the song.
The national anthem singer at Hillary Clinton’s election party took a knee while performing the final line of the song.
Baldwin says some owners ordered players not to protest during anthem
SEATTLE – Some NFL owners have ordered their players not to protest during the national anthem, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin told HBO this week.Baldwin said players on other teams have been told they can’t kneel, or even follow the Seahawks’ lead and link arms during the anthem.
SEATTLE – Some NFL owners have ordered their players not to protest during the national anthem, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin told HBO this week.Baldwin said players on other teams have been told they can’t kneel, or even follow the Seahawks’ lead and link arms during the anthem.
With Kaepernick in town, Seahawks continue show of unity during anthem
SEATTLE – The Seattle Seahawks opted to continue with their show of unity for the third consecutive week on Sunday during the national anthem before their game against the San Francisco 49ers.The Seahawks have been linking arms as a demonstration of unity, their way of reacting police shootings of black men in the U.S.Before the game, the player who was the first in the NFL to protest during the anthem – San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick – exchanged a hug with Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.Kapernick and two of his teammates took a knee Sunday.
SEATTLE – The Seattle Seahawks opted to continue with their show of unity for the third consecutive week on Sunday during the national anthem before their game against the San Francisco 49ers.The Seahawks have been linking arms as a demonstration of unity, their way of reacting police shootings of black men in the U.S.Before the game, the player who was the first in the NFL to protest during the anthem – San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick – exchanged a hug with Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.Kapernick and two of his teammates took a knee Sunday.
Seahawks once again link arms in show of unity during national anthem
LOS ANGELES -- The Seattle Seahawks again linked arms in a show of unity during the national anthem, this time before Sunday's game against the Rams.
LOS ANGELES -- The Seattle Seahawks again linked arms in a show of unity during the national anthem, this time before Sunday's game against the Rams.
Entire Seattle high school football team kneels during national anthem before game
The entire Garfield High School football team, including the coaches, took a knee during the national anthem Friday night before their game against West Seattle High on Friday night to protest "social injustices."
The entire Garfield High School football team, including the coaches, took a knee during the national anthem Friday night before their game against West Seattle High on Friday night to protest "social injustices."
Kaepernick kneels for anthem; others raise fists in protest
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid once again kneeled during the national anthem before the San Francisco 49ers' season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.No others Niners players joined in the protest Monday night, and Rams defensive lineman Robert Quinn and receiver Kenny Britt held fists up during the anthem.Kaepernick has refused to stand for the anthem all season in protest of police brutality and racial oppression in the United States.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid once again kneeled during the national anthem before the San Francisco 49ers' season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.No others Niners players joined in the protest Monday night, and Rams defensive lineman Robert Quinn and receiver Kenny Britt held fists up during the anthem.Kaepernick has refused to stand for the anthem all season in protest of police brutality and racial oppression in the United States.
Seahawks follow through with plan to link arms during anthem
SEATTLE – The Seattle Seahawks went through with their planned “demonstration of unity” on Sunday, linking arms during the national anthem before the team’s season opener at CenturyLink Field.Reaction from the crowd was largely positive, withThe display was linked to Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the anthem in protest of racial inequality in the U.S.Notably, cornerback Jeremy Lane remained standing while linking arms with his teammates near coach Pete Carroll.
SEATTLE – The Seattle Seahawks went through with their planned “demonstration of unity” on Sunday, linking arms during the national anthem before the team’s season opener at CenturyLink Field.Reaction from the crowd was largely positive, withThe display was linked to Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the anthem in protest of racial inequality in the U.S.Notably, cornerback Jeremy Lane remained standing while linking arms with his teammates near coach Pete Carroll.
Team USA hockey coach to players: If you sit during national anthem, you'll be benched the whole game
The coach of Team USA for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey says he will bench any player who doesn't stand during the U.S. National Anthem.In an interview with ESPN, John Tortorella on Tuesday said, "If any of my players sit on the bench for the national anthem, they will sit there the rest of the game."
The coach of Team USA for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey says he will bench any player who doesn't stand during the U.S. National Anthem.In an interview with ESPN, John Tortorella on Tuesday said, "If any of my players sit on the bench for the national anthem, they will sit there the rest of the game."
Washington Spirit plays anthem early rather than let Seattle Reign's Rapinoe take a knee
WASHINGTON – The Washington Spirit elected to play the national anthem early Wednesday night rather than let the Seattle Reign’s Megan Rapinoe take a knee in protest as she’d planned.The anthem played while the teams were still in their locker rooms.The Spirit issued a statement soon after, saying team owner Bill Lynch is a veteran who “lost personal friends during overseas conflicts.”Rapinoe announced she’d be kneeling during the anthem before games in support of San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who is doing the same to protest racial inequality."I think it's actually pretty disgusting the way he was treated and the way that a lot of the media has covered it and made it about something that it absolutely isn't," Rapinoe told American Soccer Now earlier this week. "We need to have a more thoughtful, two-sided conversation about racial issues in this country."The statement from the Spirit said the club feels “there are better ways to begin a conversation about a cause than tarnishing a tradition that is important to so many.”The club described Rapinoe’s cause as “worthy,” but said it disagreed with her method of “hijacking” the match to further it.“To willingly allow anyone to hijack this tradition that means so much to millions of Americans and so many of our own fans would effectively be just as disrespectful as doing it ourselves,” the club’s statement read.
WASHINGTON – The Washington Spirit elected to play the national anthem early Wednesday night rather than let the Seattle Reign’s Megan Rapinoe take a knee in protest as she’d planned.The anthem played while the teams were still in their locker rooms.The Spirit issued a statement soon after, saying team owner Bill Lynch is a veteran who “lost personal friends during overseas conflicts.”Rapinoe announced she’d be kneeling during the anthem before games in support of San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who is doing the same to protest racial inequality."I think it's actually pretty disgusting the way he was treated and the way that a lot of the media has covered it and made it about something that it absolutely isn't," Rapinoe told American Soccer Now earlier this week. "We need to have a more thoughtful, two-sided conversation about racial issues in this country."The statement from the Spirit said the club feels “there are better ways to begin a conversation about a cause than tarnishing a tradition that is important to so many.”The club described Rapinoe’s cause as “worthy,” but said it disagreed with her method of “hijacking” the match to further it.“To willingly allow anyone to hijack this tradition that means so much to millions of Americans and so many of our own fans would effectively be just as disrespectful as doing it ourselves,” the club’s statement read.
Doug Baldwin says he might sit for national anthem, and teammates might join him
Doug Baldwin said he’s considering sitting during the national anthem before the Seattle Seahawks’ game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday – and more players might join him.
Doug Baldwin said he’s considering sitting during the national anthem before the Seattle Seahawks’ game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday – and more players might join him.
Seattle Reign FC star Megan Rapinoe kneels during national anthem
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem Sunday night before the Seattle Reign's 2-2 tie with the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League."It's the least I can do.
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem Sunday night before the Seattle Reign's 2-2 tie with the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League."It's the least I can do.
Commentary: Agree or not, NFL’s anthem policy is inconsistent with rest of league’s rules
We start with the story of Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams, who planned on wearing pink all last season in memory of his mother who died of breast cancer and to raise awareness for the cause.But the NFL - which devotes an entire month to promoting the cause - said no.And then there's the story of receiver Brandon Marshall, who wore green shoes to honor National Mental Health Awareness Month in 2013 - and was fined by the league.
We start with the story of Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams, who planned on wearing pink all last season in memory of his mother who died of breast cancer and to raise awareness for the cause.But the NFL - which devotes an entire month to promoting the cause - said no.And then there's the story of receiver Brandon Marshall, who wore green shoes to honor National Mental Health Awareness Month in 2013 - and was fined by the league.
Colin Kaepernick, 49ers teammate kneel during national anthem this time
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Colin Kaepernick and San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid kneeled during the national anthem Thursday night, continuing the quarterback's preseason protest of American racial injustice and minority oppression.Kaepernick and Reid dropped to one knee while a naval officer sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" and dozens of military members unfurled an oversized flag at the Chargers' Qualcomm Stadium.Kaepernick received scattered boos when he dropped to a knee, but the protest was otherwise unremarked by the San Diego crowd.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Colin Kaepernick and San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid kneeled during the national anthem Thursday night, continuing the quarterback's preseason protest of American racial injustice and minority oppression.Kaepernick and Reid dropped to one knee while a naval officer sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" and dozens of military members unfurled an oversized flag at the Chargers' Qualcomm Stadium.Kaepernick received scattered boos when he dropped to a knee, but the protest was otherwise unremarked by the San Diego crowd.
Seahawks' Jeremy Lane sits during national anthem, explains why
OAKLAND, Calif. – Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane remained seated during the national anthem before the preseason game in Oakland on Thursday night, saying he was "just standing behind" 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick's controversial move last week.Later, Lane told reporters, "I wasn't trying to say anything, just standing behind Kaepernick.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane remained seated during the national anthem before the preseason game in Oakland on Thursday night, saying he was "just standing behind" 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick's controversial move last week.Later, Lane told reporters, "I wasn't trying to say anything, just standing behind Kaepernick.
49ers Quarterback Kaepernick refuses to stand during national anthem
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he is refusing to stand for the national anthem before games because he believes the United States oppresses African Americans and other minorities.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he is refusing to stand for the national anthem before games because he believes the United States oppresses African Americans and other minorities.
Sick of disrespect during National Anthem, coach brings players face-to-face with veterans
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- A college basketball coach is apparently fed up with how his players are behaving during the National Anthem before games.WTVR reports Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams recently brought in military veterans and had his players stand face-to-face with them.He told his players to stand in attention during the anthem.“These guys, when they were your age, interrupted their life, they paused their education, they changed their career, and they gave their life for those chairs,” Coach Williams said in the video recorded last fall. “So when the Anthem is played, we’re going to stand like grown men and we’re going to honor men like this, that gave their life, so we can have a chair to sit in.”The video was posted March 6 on Facebook and has been viewed more than 2 million times.
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- A college basketball coach is apparently fed up with how his players are behaving during the National Anthem before games.WTVR reports Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams recently brought in military veterans and had his players stand face-to-face with them.He told his players to stand in attention during the anthem.“These guys, when they were your age, interrupted their life, they paused their education, they changed their career, and they gave their life for those chairs,” Coach Williams said in the video recorded last fall. “So when the Anthem is played, we’re going to stand like grown men and we’re going to honor men like this, that gave their life, so we can have a chair to sit in.”The video was posted March 6 on Facebook and has been viewed more than 2 million times.
Seattle sports fans are finally on top of the world...now what?
SEATTLE -- As Seattle basks in the afterglow of the Seahawks' first World Championship and victory parade, a lot of fans are wondering, "So...now what?" My wife has told me that she is concerned that I am going to slip into a funk after so much elation.
SEATTLE -- As Seattle basks in the afterglow of the Seahawks' first World Championship and victory parade, a lot of fans are wondering, "So...now what?" My wife has told me that she is concerned that I am going to slip into a funk after so much elation.
The Power of 12 couldn't be denied
SEATTLE -- I started talking about how the number 12 was popping up all over the place in the week leading up to the Super Bowl.
SEATTLE -- I started talking about how the number 12 was popping up all over the place in the week leading up to the Super Bowl.