2 players kneel for anthem, Kaepernick tweets to thank them

2 players kneel for anthem, Kaepernick tweets to thank them

DENVER — No longer welcome on an NFL sideline, Colin Kaepernick turned to social media to make his point on the NFL's opening Sunday, Sept. 9.In a tweet, Kaepernick gave a shout-out to "my brothers," Dolphins teammates Kenny Stills and Albert Watson, who were the only two players in the league to take a knee during the national anthem during Sunday's early games."They have not backed down, even when attacked and intimidated," Kaepernick said in the tweet , which was accompanied by a picture of the Dolphins kneeling before their game. "Love is at the root of our resistance."

DENVER — No longer welcome on an NFL sideline, Colin Kaepernick turned to social media to make his point on the NFL's opening Sunday, Sept. 9.In a tweet, Kaepernick gave a shout-out to "my brothers," Dolphins teammates Kenny Stills and Albert Watson, who were the only two players in the league to take a knee during the national anthem during Sunday's early games."They have not backed down, even when attacked and intimidated," Kaepernick said in the tweet , which was accompanied by a picture of the Dolphins kneeling before their game. "Love is at the root of our resistance."

Pres. Trump tweets, 2 players kneel for anthem on opening Sunday

Pres. Trump tweets, 2 players kneel for anthem on opening Sunday

DENVER — Off the field, President Donald Trump took his digs at the NFL, linking low TV ratings for the season opener to players who refuse to stand for the national anthem.On the field, it was hard to tell what all the fuss was about: Two players kneeled while the "The Star-Spangled Banner" played, another two raised their fist, another two stayed in the locker room.

DENVER — Off the field, President Donald Trump took his digs at the NFL, linking low TV ratings for the season opener to players who refuse to stand for the national anthem.On the field, it was hard to tell what all the fuss was about: Two players kneeled while the "The Star-Spangled Banner" played, another two raised their fist, another two stayed in the locker room.

Missouri college to strip athletes of Nike branding over Kaepernick controversy

Missouri college to strip athletes of Nike branding over Kaepernick controversy

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. -- Nike uniforms are vestimenta non grata at the College of the Ozarks after the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign.The private Christian college in Missouri announced Thursday that its athletic teams will no longer buy Nike uniforms and any it has now will be removed, the Kansas City Star reports.In a statement, college president Jerry C.

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. -- Nike uniforms are vestimenta non grata at the College of the Ozarks after the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign.The private Christian college in Missouri announced Thursday that its athletic teams will no longer buy Nike uniforms and any it has now will be removed, the Kansas City Star reports.In a statement, college president Jerry C.

NFL kneeling question helps pick Miss America prelim winner

NFL kneeling question helps pick Miss America prelim winner

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A question about the propriety of NFL players kneeling in protest during the National Anthem helped select one of Thursday's preliminary winners in the Miss America competition.Miss Virginia Emili McPhail was asked what advice she would give to players about whether to stand or kneel for the anthem.She said not standing during the anthem "is a right you have.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A question about the propriety of NFL players kneeling in protest during the National Anthem helped select one of Thursday's preliminary winners in the Miss America competition.Miss Virginia Emili McPhail was asked what advice she would give to players about whether to stand or kneel for the anthem.She said not standing during the anthem "is a right you have.

Nike is under fire for new commercial featuring Colin Kaepernick

Nike is under fire for new commercial featuring Colin Kaepernick

Nike is under fire for its new commercial featuring former NFL player Colin Kaepernick -- and Kim Kardashian is back at the White House.

Nike is under fire for its new commercial featuring former NFL player Colin Kaepernick -- and Kim Kardashian is back at the White House.

Colorado store clearing out Nike products in protest of Kaepernick campaign

Colorado store clearing out Nike products in protest of Kaepernick campaign

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The management of a Colorado Springs sporting goods store has decided to stop selling Nike merchandise after the company featured Colin Kaepernick in a new marketing campaign, KRDO reports.Prime Time Sports in the Chapel Hills Mall has a sign that reads: "Still choosing to stand / All Nike 1/2 price / "Just doing it."

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The management of a Colorado Springs sporting goods store has decided to stop selling Nike merchandise after the company featured Colin Kaepernick in a new marketing campaign, KRDO reports.Prime Time Sports in the Chapel Hills Mall has a sign that reads: "Still choosing to stand / All Nike 1/2 price / "Just doing it."

Nike unveils Kaepernick ad to air during NFL season opener

Nike unveils Kaepernick ad to air during NFL season opener

Nike has unveiled its first "Just Do It" ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick, a spot scheduled to air during the NFL season opener on Thursday night as well as during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and other major sporting events.The two-minute spot released Wednesday highlights superstar athletes LeBron James, Serena Williams and others, and touches on the controversy of NFL players protesting racial inequality, police brutality and other issues by demonstrating during the national anthem.

Nike has unveiled its first "Just Do It" ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick, a spot scheduled to air during the NFL season opener on Thursday night as well as during the U.S. Open tennis tournament and other major sporting events.The two-minute spot released Wednesday highlights superstar athletes LeBron James, Serena Williams and others, and touches on the controversy of NFL players protesting racial inequality, police brutality and other issues by demonstrating during the national anthem.

Packers keep 3 QBs on first roster, just 2 running backs

Packers keep 3 QBs on first roster, just 2 running backs

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are keeping more quarterbacks than running backs on their season-opening roster.Undrafted free agent Tim Boyle made the roster as the third quarterback behind starter Aaron Rodgers and backup DeShone Kizer.

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are keeping more quarterbacks than running backs on their season-opening roster.Undrafted free agent Tim Boyle made the roster as the third quarterback behind starter Aaron Rodgers and backup DeShone Kizer.

Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers agree to 4-year extension worth $33.5M

Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers agree to 4-year extension worth $33.5M

GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms on a four-year extension worth $33.5 million plus incentives.

GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms on a four-year extension worth $33.5 million plus incentives.

Colts, Packers swap defensive players before preseason wraps

Colts, Packers swap defensive players before preseason wraps

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts traded linebacker Antonio Morrison to the Green Bay Packers for cornerback Lenzy Pipkins.Pipkins played in 12 games with the Packers last season after making the roster as an undrafted rookie.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts traded linebacker Antonio Morrison to the Green Bay Packers for cornerback Lenzy Pipkins.Pipkins played in 12 games with the Packers last season after making the roster as an undrafted rookie.

Oakland Raiders win over Green Bay Packers 13-6

Oakland Raiders win over Green Bay Packers 13-6

OAKLAND,Calif. -- Derek Carr showed enough in one drive of what used to be the dress rehearsal game in the preseason for coach Jon Gruden to shut him down until Oakland's season opener.Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy didn't need to see anything at all from Aaron Rodgers.Carr led a scoring drive on his only possession of a shorter-than-expected preseason appearance, and the Raiders beat the Green Bay Packers 13-6 on Friday night."'I had seen enough," Gruden said. "There was not much more to see.

OAKLAND,Calif. -- Derek Carr showed enough in one drive of what used to be the dress rehearsal game in the preseason for coach Jon Gruden to shut him down until Oakland's season opener.Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy didn't need to see anything at all from Aaron Rodgers.Carr led a scoring drive on his only possession of a shorter-than-expected preseason appearance, and the Raiders beat the Green Bay Packers 13-6 on Friday night."'I had seen enough," Gruden said. "There was not much more to see.

President Trump again criticizes NFL, networks over anthem

President Trump again criticizes NFL, networks over anthem

COLUMBUS, Ohio — President Donald Trump again criticized the NFL and its broadcast partners concerning the national anthem.In a speech Friday, President Trump specifically went after the league, CBS and ESPN.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — President Donald Trump again criticized the NFL and its broadcast partners concerning the national anthem.In a speech Friday, President Trump specifically went after the league, CBS and ESPN.

Fantasy football 2018: Who’s up, who’s down this preseason

Fantasy football 2018: Who’s up, who’s down this preseason

RICHMOND, Va. — With each team having played at least two preseason games, there are some players rising up the fantasy football draft charts, while others are falling.Three Players UpChristian McCaffreyMcCaffrey is dominating running back snaps when starters are in the game through two preseason contests.

RICHMOND, Va. — With each team having played at least two preseason games, there are some players rising up the fantasy football draft charts, while others are falling.Three Players UpChristian McCaffreyMcCaffrey is dominating running back snaps when starters are in the game through two preseason contests.

Green Bay Packers face first road test of preseason against Oakland Raiders

Green Bay Packers face first road test of preseason against Oakland Raiders

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Green Bay Packers face their first road test of the preseason when they travel to square up against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Friday, Aug. 24.According to Packers.com, it is the first time Green Bay has played at Oakland in the preseason since 2001.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Green Bay Packers face their first road test of the preseason when they travel to square up against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Friday, Aug. 24.According to Packers.com, it is the first time Green Bay has played at Oakland in the preseason since 2001.

Aaron Rodgers throws TD pass, Packers top Steelers 51-34

Aaron Rodgers throws TD pass, Packers top Steelers 51-34

GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers needed just one drive to look at home in his first action at Lambeau Field in almost a year.Rodgers connected with tight end Jimmy Graham for an 8-yard score , and Tramon Williams had a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage of the Green Bay Packers' 51-34 win Thursday night over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers needed just one drive to look at home in his first action at Lambeau Field in almost a year.Rodgers connected with tight end Jimmy Graham for an 8-yard score , and Tramon Williams had a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage of the Green Bay Packers' 51-34 win Thursday night over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

'I think I'll play:' Packers vs. Steelers at Lambeau in 2nd preseason game; could see Rodgers at the helm

'I think I'll play:' Packers vs. Steelers at Lambeau in 2nd preseason game; could see Rodgers at the helm

GREEN BAY -- After their 31-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans in their preseason opener, the Green Bay Packers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Aug. 16 at Lambeau Field.Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.We could see QB Aaron Rodgers at the helm for the first time.

GREEN BAY -- After their 31-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans in their preseason opener, the Green Bay Packers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Aug. 16 at Lambeau Field.Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.We could see QB Aaron Rodgers at the helm for the first time.