Atlanta (CNN)NFL players must stand during the National Anthem this season, team owners decided Wednesday, a reaction to fierce backlash against some who took a knee in symbolic opposition to the systemic oppression of people of color, including by police. …
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt will reportedly pay for the funerals of those who were killed in Friday’s shooting at a Texas high school. (Reuters) Pro football star J.J. Watt is once again aiding the Houston area in a time of tragedy, as …
The NFLs cheerleader problem shows exactly whats wrong with the leagues management: They insist on being the self-appointed guardians of Americas mythological vision of itself Witches, man. Just when you thought we were safe from their malignant influence on Americas …
Minneapolis (CNN)At last, Philadelphia. For the first time, the Eagles are Super Bowl champions, knocking off the New England Patriots 41-33 at US Bank Stadium. It was an improbable run for the Eagles — especially for their quarterback, Nick Foles. …
Feb 4, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) scores a touchdown over defender New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: …
(CNN)The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl for the first time in the franchise’s history on Sunday, but several players have already indicated that they will not participate in the traditional White House visit, citing their opposition to President Donald …
St Moritz, Switzerland (CNN)A number of US athletes have spoken out against Donald Trump during his presidency — and skier Lindsey Vonn has become the latest to have her say. Targeting Olympic gold at February’s Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Vonn …
Lindsey Vonn has more wins in World Cup events than any other female alpine skier. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta) American skiing star Lindsey Vonn has withdrawn from her Sunday events at the World Cup in Switzerland after suffering a back injury …
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump expressed frustration behind closed doors with people coming to the US from “shithole countries,” sources told CNN on Thursday. A person familiar with the meeting said Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin and South Carolina GOP Sen. …
GQ magazine has named Colin Kaepernick, the unemployed NFL quarterback, as its 2017 Citizen of the Year. Mr. Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, was responsible for starting a national movement to protest the Star Spangled Banner by taking …
