/tags/national-anthem National Anthem en-US Copyright Fri, 05 Jun 2020 23:53:25 GMT /news-partners/2020-06-05/nfl-on-kneeling-players-protests-we-were-wrong-commissioner-says Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks after calls for the NFL to take a strong stand amid nationwide protests, but the league's statement makes no reference to Colin Kaepernick. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 23:53:25 GMT /news-partners/2020-06-05/nfl-on-kneeling-players-protests-we-were-wrong-commissioner-says Vanessa Romo /news-partners/2018-08-10/nfl-players-renew-anthem-protests-as-preseason-starts Several players knelt, raised fists or refused to take the field protesting police brutality. Last month the NFL said it would temporarily suspend enforcement of a new "must-stand" policy. Fri, 10 Aug 2018 09:50:18 GMT /news-partners/2018-08-10/nfl-players-renew-anthem-protests-as-preseason-starts Scott Neuman /news-partners/2018-07-19/nfl-players-agree-to-temporarily-halt-enforcement-of-anthem-protest-rules The NFL and the NFL Players Association have agreed to temporarily suspend enforcement of new rules requiring players to stand during the national anthem while discussions on the policy continue. Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:01:21 GMT /news-partners/2018-07-19/nfl-players-agree-to-temporarily-halt-enforcement-of-anthem-protest-rules Camila Domonoske, Scott Neuman /news-partners/2018-07-10/nfl-players-union-files-grievance-over-leagues-new-national-anthem-policy The league aimed to end controversy by requiring players on the field to stand for the anthem. But the players association says the rule "infringes on player rights." Tue, 10 Jul 2018 21:54:25 GMT /news-partners/2018-07-10/nfl-players-union-files-grievance-over-leagues-new-national-anthem-policy Colin Dwyer /news-partners/npr-news/2018-05-24/trump-praises-nfl-decision-questions-if-protesting-players-should-be-in-the-country "You have to stand, proudly, for the national anthem or you shouldn't be playing," Trump told Fox News, "you shouldn't be there, maybe you shouldn't be in the country." Thu, 24 May 2018 10:39:00 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2018-05-24/trump-praises-nfl-decision-questions-if-protesting-players-should-be-in-the-country Domenico Montanaro /breaking-news/2018-05-23/all-nfl-players-shall-stand-and-show-respect-for-flag-and-anthem-league-says The NFL Players Association says the athletes were not consulted about the policy. Anyone who doesn't want to stand can stay in the locker room, the NFL says. Wed, 23 May 2018 16:41:00 GMT /breaking-news/2018-05-23/all-nfl-players-shall-stand-and-show-respect-for-flag-and-anthem-league-says Bill Chappell /breaking-news/2017-10-18/nfl-and-players-meet-but-punt-on-anthem-controversy There were hopes that an NFL meeting would bring some clarity in the league's policy that says players "should" stand during the traditional pregame performance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner." Wed, 18 Oct 2017 05:21:00 GMT /breaking-news/2017-10-18/nfl-and-players-meet-but-punt-on-anthem-controversy Scott Neuman, Merrit Kennedy /news-partners/2017-10-08/trump-defends-pences-nfl-protest-amid-claims-it-was-a-publicity-stunt After an offended Vice President Pence walked out of a football game between the Colts and the San Francisco 49ers condemning kneeling players on Sunday, President Trump defended his actions. Sun, 08 Oct 2017 20:43:00 GMT /news-partners/2017-10-08/trump-defends-pences-nfl-protest-amid-claims-it-was-a-publicity-stunt Vanessa Romo, Maquita Peters /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2017-09-28/athlete-activism-taketheknee-protests Last weekend, President Trump made a number of inflammatory statements concerning about professional athletes, particularly NFL players who chose to kneel… Thu, 28 Sep 2017 09:01:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2017-09-28/athlete-activism-taketheknee-protests /wksu-stories/2017-09-27/the-view-from-pluto-why-lebron-james-words-matter LeBron James didn’t just stick to sports during a 45-minute press conference during Monday’s Cavs’ Media Day. The always outspoken superstar doubled... Wed, 27 Sep 2017 09:25:00 GMT /wksu-stories/2017-09-27/the-view-from-pluto-why-lebron-james-words-matter Amanda Rabinowitz, Amanda Rabinowitz