The Dallas Cowboys made a show of unity before their game against the Arizona Cardinals, but it wasn’t during the national anthem. CBC | Sports News
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Auston Matthews won’t protest anthem, says it dishonours flag
Auston Matthews says he doesn’t think he will participate in the protests during the American national anthem. Speaking at Maple Leafs’ training camp Monday, Matthews cited respect for the military as the main reason he won’t be kneeling. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Trump bristles at criticism his anthem play is racially motivated
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates his criticism of NFL players who have knelt during the national anthem, pushing back against suggestions that race drove his calls for those football players to be fired. CBC | World News
Read More »NFL protests: Jags owner stands arm-in-arm with players, Steelers stay in locker room during anthem
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan calls it a privilege to stand arm-in-arm with players during the national anthem in London. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Pittsburgh Steelers Won’t Participate In National Anthem Says Mike Tomlin
Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin told CBS Sports that the team will not be participating in the national anthem at Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. Tomlin says that the team will remain in the locker room during the traditional opening of the game so as not to “play politics” in a situation that has become increasingly political since ...
Read More »Oakland’s Maxwell 1st MLB player to kneel during national anthem
Bruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics has become the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Man Utd news: Paul Pogba desperate for the sound of the Champions League anthem again
PAUL POGBA admits he missed the Champions League anthem last season. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »McGregor Mayweather: Demi Lovato ‘overshadows’ fight with National Anthem in plunging gown
DEMI LOVATO had viewers of the McGregor vs Mayweather fight joking that she’d overshadowed the whole thing when she performed in the ring last night. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »Violence in Charlottesville solidifies Michael Bennett’s decision to sit for anthem
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett plans to sit during the national anthem this season to protest social injustice — and expects a backlash over an issue that is “bigger than a sport.” CBC | Sports News
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