Reebok drops CrossFit Games after CEO's George Floyd comments
Reebok is dropping its partnership with CrossFit over CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman's tweets about George Floyd and the coronavirus lockdown, although Glassman has since apologized.Glassman got in trouble after responding to a tweet from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, which created the COVID-19 models that helped inform U.S. lockdown policy.
Reebok is dropping its partnership with CrossFit over CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman's tweets about George Floyd and the coronavirus lockdown, although Glassman has since apologized.Glassman got in trouble after responding to a tweet from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, which created the COVID-19 models that helped inform U.S. lockdown policy.
Seahawks beat writer Gregg Bell of Tacoma News Tribune talks NFL, protests, national anthem on 'Q It Up Sports'
Seahawks beat writer Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine on "Q It Up Sports" Sunday night to discuss the current climate of the NFL, with players on the Seahawks speaking out against racial injustice and police brutality, and whether the Hawks will be able to hold training camp on time and at the VMAC in Renton.Video above.
Seahawks beat writer Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine on "Q It Up Sports" Sunday night to discuss the current climate of the NFL, with players on the Seahawks speaking out against racial injustice and police brutality, and whether the Hawks will be able to hold training camp on time and at the VMAC in Renton.Video above.
Commentary: NFL apology to likely result in more kneeling during anthem – but has overall perspective changed?
This has been quite a week.
This has been quite a week.
Drew Brees' wife, Brittany, apologizes: 'We are the problem'
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees apologized multiple times last week for his comments against kneeling during the national anthem.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees apologized multiple times last week for his comments against kneeling during the national anthem.
Youth sports gearing up for activities among pandemic
Part of Phase 2 means youth sports can get back into the game but with serious restrictions meant to keep COVID-19 from spreading.
Part of Phase 2 means youth sports can get back into the game but with serious restrictions meant to keep COVID-19 from spreading.
‘We were wrong for not listening’: Roger Goodell encourages NFL players to ‘peacefully protest’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Trump says Drew Brees shouldn’t have apologized for comments on kneeling during national anthem
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday said New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees should not have apologized for comments he made regarding players kneeling in protest during the national anthem and that everyone should stand.“I am a big fan of Drew Brees.
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday said New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees should not have apologized for comments he made regarding players kneeling in protest during the national anthem and that everyone should stand.“I am a big fan of Drew Brees.
Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality
Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Michael Thomas are among more than a dozen NFL stars who united to send a passionate video message to the league about racial inequality.
Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Michael Thomas are among more than a dozen NFL stars who united to send a passionate video message to the league about racial inequality.
MLB players reaffirm pay stance, no deal with teams in sight
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players reaffirmed their stance for full prorated pay, leaving a huge gap with teams that could scuttle plans to start the coronavirus-delayed season around the Fourth of July and may leave owners focusing on a schedule as short as 50 games.
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players reaffirmed their stance for full prorated pay, leaving a huge gap with teams that could scuttle plans to start the coronavirus-delayed season around the Fourth of July and may leave owners focusing on a schedule as short as 50 games.
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.
The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.
‘Completely missed the mark’: Drew Brees apologizes for comments on kneeling during national anthem
NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on Thursday said he “completely missed the mark” after receiving backlash for his comments regarding NFL players kneeling during the playing of the national anthem."I would like to apologize to my friends, teammates, the City of New Orleans, the black community, NFL community and anyone I hurt with my comments yesterday.
NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on Thursday said he “completely missed the mark” after receiving backlash for his comments regarding NFL players kneeling during the playing of the national anthem."I would like to apologize to my friends, teammates, the City of New Orleans, the black community, NFL community and anyone I hurt with my comments yesterday.
Seahawks’ Russell Wilson: ‘I don’t even want to talk about football’
“To be honest with you, I don’t even want to talk about football right now,” Wilson said during a video conference Wednesday. “You know, that’s a thing that I don’t even know what that looks like down the road or anything else. I think that none of that matters. I can’t compare football to life and what the black community is going through right now.”
“To be honest with you, I don’t even want to talk about football right now,” Wilson said during a video conference Wednesday. “You know, that’s a thing that I don’t even know what that looks like down the road or anything else. I think that none of that matters. I can’t compare football to life and what the black community is going through right now.”
‘We have the right to fight back’: Colin Kaepernick speaks out on death of George Floyd
Former NFL star Colin Kaepernick weighed in on the death of George Floyd, a man who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee down on his neck for nearly eight minutes during an arrest over an alleged counterfeit $20 bill.
Former NFL star Colin Kaepernick weighed in on the death of George Floyd, a man who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee down on his neck for nearly eight minutes during an arrest over an alleged counterfeit $20 bill.
NHL Seattle to offer free transit tickets for fans
SEATTLE - Visitors headed to an NHL Seattle game can look forward to an unexpected perk: free public transit.The NHL Seattle group announced Tuesday the future hockey team will be the first professional sports team in the city to offer free public transit to and from the games."Paying for fans who do not have a company-sponsored ORCA card to use public transit helps increase access to games while decreasing traffic congestion and its impact to the environment," NHL Seattle officials said in a release.In addition to free public transit, NHL Seattle plans to make a sizeable investment into the city's monorail.
SEATTLE - Visitors headed to an NHL Seattle game can look forward to an unexpected perk: free public transit.The NHL Seattle group announced Tuesday the future hockey team will be the first professional sports team in the city to offer free public transit to and from the games."Paying for fans who do not have a company-sponsored ORCA card to use public transit helps increase access to games while decreasing traffic congestion and its impact to the environment," NHL Seattle officials said in a release.In addition to free public transit, NHL Seattle plans to make a sizeable investment into the city's monorail.
Seawolves coaching staff, Kees Lensing and Phil Mack, in-studio on "Q It Up Sports"
The Seattle Seawolves of Major League Rugby begin their season next week, and they're primed to defend their MLR title from the past two seasons.
The Seattle Seawolves of Major League Rugby begin their season next week, and they're primed to defend their MLR title from the past two seasons.
'Bryce Strong' - Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers rallies support for teen battling cancer
SEATTLE -- Years before Tre Flowers started breaking up passes and sacking quarterbacks for the Seahawks, he became a standout at Judson High School in Converse, Texas.Flowers has recently been rallying support for a player who's still at Judson: Bryce Wisdom.What Bryce has been through would break many of us.
SEATTLE -- Years before Tre Flowers started breaking up passes and sacking quarterbacks for the Seahawks, he became a standout at Judson High School in Converse, Texas.Flowers has recently been rallying support for a player who's still at Judson: Bryce Wisdom.What Bryce has been through would break many of us.
Seahawks DE Jadaveon Clowney shares childhood challenges to support local kids
SEATTLE -- We have all seen Seahawks defensive end Jadaveon Clowney tear down opposing offenses.But away from football, he's building bonds with kids who have a parent locked up in prison, and he has a very personal reason for investing in them.Clowney has delivered some of the Seahawks' most memorable plays of the season.
SEATTLE -- We have all seen Seahawks defensive end Jadaveon Clowney tear down opposing offenses.But away from football, he's building bonds with kids who have a parent locked up in prison, and he has a very personal reason for investing in them.Clowney has delivered some of the Seahawks' most memorable plays of the season.
Seahawks help tackle homelessness, carrying out vision of former owner Paul Allen
RENTON, Wash -- As the Seahawks get ready to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs, they’re already scoring big for local families facing homelessness.Before he passed away, Seahawks owner Paul G.
RENTON, Wash -- As the Seahawks get ready to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs, they’re already scoring big for local families facing homelessness.Before he passed away, Seahawks owner Paul G.
Band of Brothers: Bond between Hollister twins helps propel brothers into NFL
Watch the story here: Band of Brothers: Seahawks TE Jacob Hollister's storySEATTLE – Tight end Jacob Hollister has come up with huge plays this season, making him one of the biggest surprises for the Seahawks.He’s the pride of Bend, Oregon along with his twin brother Cody.
Watch the story here: Band of Brothers: Seahawks TE Jacob Hollister's storySEATTLE – Tight end Jacob Hollister has come up with huge plays this season, making him one of the biggest surprises for the Seahawks.He’s the pride of Bend, Oregon along with his twin brother Cody.