President's criticisms spark more protests at NFL games
CHICAGO -- President Donald Trump's comments about owners firing players who kneel during the national anthem sparked a mass increase in such protests around the National Football League Sunday, as more than 130 players sat, knelt or raised their fists in defiance during early games.A week ago, just four players didn't stand and two raised their fists.Defensive star Von Miller was among the majority of Denver Broncos who took a knee in Buffalo Sunday, where Bills running back LeSean McCoy stretched during the "Star Spangled Banner."
CHICAGO -- President Donald Trump's comments about owners firing players who kneel during the national anthem sparked a mass increase in such protests around the National Football League Sunday, as more than 130 players sat, knelt or raised their fists in defiance during early games.A week ago, just four players didn't stand and two raised their fists.Defensive star Von Miller was among the majority of Denver Broncos who took a knee in Buffalo Sunday, where Bills running back LeSean McCoy stretched during the "Star Spangled Banner."
Packers players respond to Pres. Trump's comment on player protests during anthem
MILWAUKEE -- Players from the Green Bay Packers are sharing their points of view on the situation between President Donald Trump and the National Football League.President Trump suggested on Friday, September 22nd for NFL owners should fire players who decide to take a knee during the national anthem.
MILWAUKEE -- Players from the Green Bay Packers are sharing their points of view on the situation between President Donald Trump and the National Football League.President Trump suggested on Friday, September 22nd for NFL owners should fire players who decide to take a knee during the national anthem.
Pictures: At least 100 NFL players kneel or sit in protest
NFL players used the national anthem to show their defiance to President Donald Trump's criticism, with at least 100 players kneeling or sitting in protest and one team staying in the locker room.Most teams in the early afternoon games locked arms in solidarity.
NFL players used the national anthem to show their defiance to President Donald Trump's criticism, with at least 100 players kneeling or sitting in protest and one team staying in the locker room.Most teams in the early afternoon games locked arms in solidarity.
President's criticisms incite more protests at NFL games
President Donald Trump's criticism of players who protest during the national anthem incited a mass increase in such activism Sunday, with more than 100 NFL players sitting or kneeling, others raising their fists and whole teams standing with locked arms to display unity.One team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, stayed in the locker room during "The Star-Spangled Banner."Last week across the entire NFL, only four players knelt or sat, and two stood with their fists raised.
President Donald Trump's criticism of players who protest during the national anthem incited a mass increase in such activism Sunday, with more than 100 NFL players sitting or kneeling, others raising their fists and whole teams standing with locked arms to display unity.One team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, stayed in the locker room during "The Star-Spangled Banner."Last week across the entire NFL, only four players knelt or sat, and two stood with their fists raised.
Packers president, CEO reacts to Pres. Trump's comments about players who kneel during national anthem
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy released a statement on Saturday, September 23rd in reaction to statements made by Pres.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy released a statement on Saturday, September 23rd in reaction to statements made by Pres.
Oakland's Bruce Maxwell first MLB player to kneel during national anthem
OAKLAND, Calif. — Bruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics has become the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem.Maxwell dropped to a knee just outside Oakland's dugout on Saturday, adopting a protest started by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in response to police treatment of blacks.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Bruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics has become the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem.Maxwell dropped to a knee just outside Oakland's dugout on Saturday, adopting a protest started by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in response to police treatment of blacks.
NFL commissioner, players' union angrily denounce President Trump
SOMERSET, N.J. — The National Football League and its players' union on Saturday angrily denounced President Donald Trump for suggesting that owners fire players who kneel during the national anthem and that fans consider walking out in protest "when somebody disrespects our flag.""Divisive comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our players," the league commissioner, Roger Goodell, said in a statement.DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, tweeted: "We will never back down.
SOMERSET, N.J. — The National Football League and its players' union on Saturday angrily denounced President Donald Trump for suggesting that owners fire players who kneel during the national anthem and that fans consider walking out in protest "when somebody disrespects our flag.""Divisive comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our players," the league commissioner, Roger Goodell, said in a statement.DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, tweeted: "We will never back down.
President Trump to NFL owners: Fire players who kneel during anthem
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — President Donald Trump has some advice for National Football League owners: Fire players who kneel during the national anthem.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — President Donald Trump has some advice for National Football League owners: Fire players who kneel during the national anthem.
Green Bay Packers list 7 key players as doubtful for Cincinnati Bengals game
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers could be without seven front-line players for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.Left tackle David Bakhtiari (hamstring), safety Kentrell Brice (groin), receiver Randall Cobb (chest), defensive tackle Mike Daniels (hip), cornerback Davon House (quad), outside linebacker Nick Perry (hand) and inside linebacker Jake Ryan (hamstring/concussion) were listed as doubtful, meaning they are unlikely to play.
GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers could be without seven front-line players for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.Left tackle David Bakhtiari (hamstring), safety Kentrell Brice (groin), receiver Randall Cobb (chest), defensive tackle Mike Daniels (hip), cornerback Davon House (quad), outside linebacker Nick Perry (hand) and inside linebacker Jake Ryan (hamstring/concussion) were listed as doubtful, meaning they are unlikely to play.
Hot, sticky for Sunday's Packers game, but bring a coat
GREEN BAY — The forecast for Sunday's Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau Field is hot, sticky and far from frozen.Records show the last time temperatures for a regular season game at Lambeau soared into the 80s was October 6, 1963 when the mercury reached 84 degrees.
GREEN BAY — The forecast for Sunday's Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau Field is hot, sticky and far from frozen.Records show the last time temperatures for a regular season game at Lambeau soared into the 80s was October 6, 1963 when the mercury reached 84 degrees.
Nick Perry latest key Packer to go down with injury
GREEN BAY — The banged-up Green Bay Packers have lost another key player to injury with outside linebacker Nick Perry scheduled to have hand surgery.Coach Mike McCarthy says he doesn't know how much time Perry will miss.
GREEN BAY — The banged-up Green Bay Packers have lost another key player to injury with outside linebacker Nick Perry scheduled to have hand surgery.Coach Mike McCarthy says he doesn't know how much time Perry will miss.
Packers Fan Hall of Famer who met wife at game passes away at 84
GREEN BAY -- One of the best of the Packers backers passed away this week.84-year-old Packers Fan Hall of Famer Richard "Ike" Eisenhauer passed away at home on Monday, September 18th.The Marine Corps.
GREEN BAY -- One of the best of the Packers backers passed away this week.84-year-old Packers Fan Hall of Famer Richard "Ike" Eisenhauer passed away at home on Monday, September 18th.The Marine Corps.
Davante Adams on catching Rodgers' 299th TD pass on path to 300: "Huge milestone; happy for him"
ATLANTA, Georgia -- The Green Bay Packers are looking to bounce back Sunday, September 24th when the Cincinnati Bengals come to Lambeau Field.
ATLANTA, Georgia -- The Green Bay Packers are looking to bounce back Sunday, September 24th when the Cincinnati Bengals come to Lambeau Field.
Packers look to get back to winning ways when Cincy comes to Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers hope to get back to their winning ways when they host the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 24th.According to Packers.com, this will be just the sixth time the Bengals have played in Green Bay -- and the first time since 2009 when they beat the Packers, 31-24.The Packers are looking to snap a three-game losing streak against Cincinnati and record their first victory over the Bengals since 1998.Under Head Coach Mike McCarthy (since 2006), the Packers are 15-7 at home against AFC opponents.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers hope to get back to their winning ways when they host the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 24th.According to Packers.com, this will be just the sixth time the Bengals have played in Green Bay -- and the first time since 2009 when they beat the Packers, 31-24.The Packers are looking to snap a three-game losing streak against Cincinnati and record their first victory over the Bengals since 1998.Under Head Coach Mike McCarthy (since 2006), the Packers are 15-7 at home against AFC opponents.
Mike Daniels, Jordy Nelson, others hurt: Packers fall to Falcons on the road 34-23 🏈
ATLANTA, Georgia -- New season.
ATLANTA, Georgia -- New season.
Help wanted: Green Bay Packers, Delaware North Sportservice seek employees to work at Lambeau
GREEN BAY -- Need a job?
GREEN BAY -- Need a job?
Packers, Delaware North searching for game day, non-game day employees
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers want you to work for them.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers want you to work for them.
NFL seeks quick action to get Elliott suspension reinstated
The NFL is asking a federal appeals court to move quickly on its request to overrule a judge's injunction that blocked a six-game suspension for star Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott.The league filed an emergency motion with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Friday, even though a federal judge in Texas hasn't ruled on a request to put the injunction on hold while an appeal is pursued.The request asks the court to rule on the NFL's motion to suspend U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant's injunction as early as Tuesday, the start of the practice week before the Cowboys' third game against Arizona.
The NFL is asking a federal appeals court to move quickly on its request to overrule a judge's injunction that blocked a six-game suspension for star Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott.The league filed an emergency motion with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Friday, even though a federal judge in Texas hasn't ruled on a request to put the injunction on hold while an appeal is pursued.The request asks the court to rule on the NFL's motion to suspend U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant's injunction as early as Tuesday, the start of the practice week before the Cowboys' third game against Arizona.
Falcons' D plans to have foot on the gas vs Packers' Rodgers
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons know it won't be easy to contain a powerful Green Bay attack led by Aaron Rodgers.They're hoping a new motto — "All Gas, No Brakes" — provides motivation in Sunday night's game.Atlanta players are wearing caps with the motto this week because they know only a relentless pursuit will bring down Rodgers, whose ability to scramble causes major problems for defenses.Defensive end Brooks Reed said Thursday that when Rodgers starts moving around "it's kind of like the play just started.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons know it won't be easy to contain a powerful Green Bay attack led by Aaron Rodgers.They're hoping a new motto — "All Gas, No Brakes" — provides motivation in Sunday night's game.Atlanta players are wearing caps with the motto this week because they know only a relentless pursuit will bring down Rodgers, whose ability to scramble causes major problems for defenses.Defensive end Brooks Reed said Thursday that when Rodgers starts moving around "it's kind of like the play just started.
Donald Driver, LeRoy Butler, Sterling Sharpe, Mike Holmgren among nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY – Former Packers S LeRoy Butler, WRs Sterling Sharpe and Donald Driver, and head coach Mike Holmgren are among the 108 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018.Below are stats via Packers.com:Butler, a four-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler, played in 181 regular-season games from 1990-2001.
GREEN BAY – Former Packers S LeRoy Butler, WRs Sterling Sharpe and Donald Driver, and head coach Mike Holmgren are among the 108 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018.Below are stats via Packers.com:Butler, a four-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler, played in 181 regular-season games from 1990-2001.