Some Bay Area students take a knee in solidarity
The 140 member Oakland Honor Band, made up of middle and high school students, took a knee during their pregame performance at Monday night's A's game at the Oakland Coliseum.
The 140 member Oakland Honor Band, made up of middle and high school students, took a knee during their pregame performance at Monday night's A's game at the Oakland Coliseum.
Football ratings are down; reason unclear
Most television shows would love to have the "bad ratings!" that President Donald Trump tweeted the NFL is suffering from. But he's generally right that the TV audience size for professional football is off this year.
Most television shows would love to have the "bad ratings!" that President Donald Trump tweeted the NFL is suffering from. But he's generally right that the TV audience size for professional football is off this year.
Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva on standing for anthem: 'I made my teammates look bad'
(FOX NEWS) -- Alejandro Villanueva, a former Army Ranger and the only Pittsburgh Steeler seen standing during the national anthem on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, told reporters he “unintentionally” threw his teammates under the bus.
(FOX NEWS) -- Alejandro Villanueva, a former Army Ranger and the only Pittsburgh Steeler seen standing during the national anthem on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, told reporters he “unintentionally” threw his teammates under the bus.
Trump begins the morning by slamming the NFL
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is up and tweeting, and his target is the NFL. Trump says "ratings for NFL football are way down except before game starts when people tune in to see whether or not our country will be disrespected." He also says that booing at the Dallas game Monday night when the team dropped to its knees was the "loudest I have ever heard."
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is up and tweeting, and his target is the NFL. Trump says "ratings for NFL football are way down except before game starts when people tune in to see whether or not our country will be disrespected." He also says that booing at the Dallas game Monday night when the team dropped to its knees was the "loudest I have ever heard."
Tillman's widow: Don't politicize Pat in effort to divide
Marie Tillman, the widow of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, says that her husband's service "should never be politicized in a way that divides us."
Marie Tillman, the widow of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, says that her husband's service "should never be politicized in a way that divides us."
President Trump tweets support for 'locked arms' during National Anthem after NFL response
President Donald Trump sent tweets Sunday afternoon in support of "locked arms" during the National Anthem following a wide-ranging response across the NFL.
President Donald Trump sent tweets Sunday afternoon in support of "locked arms" during the National Anthem following a wide-ranging response across the NFL.
Arthur Blank releases statement after Trump's comments on NFL
Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank released a statement on Saturday following President Donald Trump's comments on Friday about the NFL.
Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank released a statement on Saturday following President Donald Trump's comments on Friday about the NFL.
Take a knee: Over 200 NFL players sit or kneel during national anthem
More than 200 players around the NFL were seen kneeling or sitting during the national anthem on Sunday. The highest total was in Washington before the nationally televised night game, where nearly the entire Oakland Raiders team protested, in addition to six Redskins.
More than 200 players around the NFL were seen kneeling or sitting during the national anthem on Sunday. The highest total was in Washington before the nationally televised night game, where nearly the entire Oakland Raiders team protested, in addition to six Redskins.
World War II veteran joins #TakeAKnee movement
A 97-year-old World War II veteran has gone viral after he showed his support for the #TakeAKnee movement.
A 97-year-old World War II veteran has gone viral after he showed his support for the #TakeAKnee movement.
Trump tweet, NFL response escalate drama of Sunday games
The NFL's players and owners are frequently at odds over the issues, finances and rules of the game, a long-running feud that looms large toward another potential work stoppage after the 2020 season.
The NFL's players and owners are frequently at odds over the issues, finances and rules of the game, a long-running feud that looms large toward another potential work stoppage after the 2020 season.
Trump: Objection to protests "has nothing to do with race"
President Donald Trump says his objection to NFL players kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality "has nothing to do with race."
President Donald Trump says his objection to NFL players kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality "has nothing to do with race."
Dozens of NFL players and coaches protest during national anthem Sunday
New reports say that the Pittsburgh Steelers will not participate in today's National Anthem.
New reports say that the Pittsburgh Steelers will not participate in today's National Anthem.
NASCAR legend Richard Petty: 'People who don't stand up for anthem should leave'
It appeared no drivers, crew or other team members participated in a protest during the national anthem to start the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday in Loudon, New Hampshire. Several team owners and executives had said they wouldn’t want anyone in their organizations to protest.
It appeared no drivers, crew or other team members participated in a protest during the national anthem to start the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday in Loudon, New Hampshire. Several team owners and executives had said they wouldn’t want anyone in their organizations to protest.
Chicago Bears link arms, Pittsburgh Steelers stay in locker room during national anthem
Players on the Chicago Bears football team linked arms during the national anthem on Sunday in a show of support for colleagues who have been trying to bring attention to racism and police violence.
Players on the Chicago Bears football team linked arms during the national anthem on Sunday in a show of support for colleagues who have been trying to bring attention to racism and police violence.
Penguins say they will accept White House invite
The Pittsburgh Penguins say they've accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump to go to the White House after winning the Stanley Cup.
The Pittsburgh Penguins say they've accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump to go to the White House after winning the Stanley Cup.
Oakland's Maxwell first MLB player to kneel during anthem
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Bruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics has become the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Bruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics has become the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem.
49ers Owner Jed York responds to Trump's "callous and offensive" comments, players join
In response to Donald Trump’s remarks that NFL players who kneel during the national anthem should be fired, San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York issued a statement, joining other owners and many players.
In response to Donald Trump’s remarks that NFL players who kneel during the national anthem should be fired, San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York issued a statement, joining other owners and many players.
Miami Dolphins owner: NFL players who kneel during anthem are 'smart young men of character'
Miami Dophins owner Stephen Ross is among NFL leaders piling on Donald Trump for his remarks that players who kneel during the national anthem should be fired.
Miami Dophins owner Stephen Ross is among NFL leaders piling on Donald Trump for his remarks that players who kneel during the national anthem should be fired.
MLB could mandate safety net extension, they haven't
New York Yankee’s Todd Frazier hits a baseball with an average exit velocity of 87.6 MPH. He’s reached as high as 109.8. On Wednesday, he sent a line drive fastball into the stands that connected with the face of a two-year-old.
New York Yankee’s Todd Frazier hits a baseball with an average exit velocity of 87.6 MPH. He’s reached as high as 109.8. On Wednesday, he sent a line drive fastball into the stands that connected with the face of a two-year-old.
'Tell that son of a b***h he's fired': Trump blasts NFL anthem kneelers
President Trump railed against National Football League players who have knelt during the national anthem.
President Trump railed against National Football League players who have knelt during the national anthem.