Former NFL anthem-protester Colin Kaepernick chose Independence Day to post an out of context quote from famed former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, in which he referred to America as “shocking and bloody.”
The Chicago Cubs affiliated Tennessee Smokies took a Twitter swipe at former NFL player Colin Kaepernick for his attacks on the American flag.
Former ESPN writer Darren Rovell jumped to his Twitter account Wednesday to come to post a poll which claimed that the “Betsy Ross” flag has been used as a symbol of white nationalism.
Nike has heard the backlash in response to their decision to scrap the “Betsy Ross Flag” sneakers, and they’re not backing down.
In the 1990s sportswear giant Nike became a target of complaints because it used sweatshop labor in Asia to manufacture its products. Despite subsequent efforts to end the practice, some human rights activists say the company still has issues with unsafe and unfair labor practices.
This week, sportswear giant Nike agreed to pull their “Betsy Ross Flag” sneakers after former NFL player nd anthem-protester Colin Kaepernick, advised them that the American flag is a symbol of racism, hate, and slavery. However, the company has had no issue offering shoes with many other national flags and colors, including human rights abusers such as China and Turkey.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) mocked former NFL quarterback and anthem-protester Colin Kaepernick, in a tweet cheering on the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT).
Fox Sports 1 host Jason Whitlock believes the anthem protests of women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe are more “authentic” than those of anthem-kneeling former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick.
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R, MO) slammed sportswear giant Nike for canceling its U.S. flag-themed shoes ahead of Independence Day, even as it bows to the demands of “Chinese Communists” when it comes to selling their products.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed Nike’s decision to pull its “Betsy Ross flag” shoes, concluding that the company is only interested in selling sneakers to people who “hate the American flag.”
Nike has decided to pull their America-themed 4th of July sneakers which featured the “Betsy Ross” flag, after former NFL anthem-protester and Nike pitchman Colin Kaepernick raised concerns over the offensive symbolism he felt the flag displayed, the Wall Street Journal reports.
U.S. Women’s soccer player Ali Krieger went on the attack against President Donald Trump after his criticism of team captain Meghan Rapinoe.
U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) star and co-captain Megan Rapinoe, says she’s “not going to the f*ck*ng White House” if her team wins the World Cup.
The fashion choices NBA players make always attract a lot of attention. That’s especially the case when the fashion choice in question involves promoting one of the most notorious protesters in the history of American sports.
President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Women’s National Soccer team co-captain Megan Rapinoe for protesting during the singing of the American national anthem during the Women’s World Cup games in France.
Despite the media’s best efforts to ensure that Trump supporter and Kaepernick critic Nick Bosa had as unwelcome a reception as possible in San Francisco, the rookie defensive lineman seems to be getting along just fine.
U.S. Women’s National Soccer team co-captain Megan Rapinoe refused to sing the national anthem during Tuesday’s World Cup game in France, only six days after the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
The NFL announced this week the list of various organizations that will receive nearly $2 million in “social justice grants.”
Former Green Bay Packers player Martellus Bennett is continuing his protests even in retirement, by insisting that white quarterbacks join Colin Kaepernick’s protest movement.
Colin Kaepernick doesn’t say much, publicly. However, he does tweet a lot. And on Tuesday, the former NFL player who protested his way out of the league, used his Twitter account to retweet an angry post about “Progressive Bay Area NFL teams” opening their arms to players who support President Trump and use the n-word.
Democrat presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg took a swipe at President Donald Trump while coming to the support NFL anthem protesters such as former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
May 21 (UPI) — Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick joined Golden State Warriors players in celebrating their Western Conference finals sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Chris Long, a Super Bowl champion in recent years with the Patriots and the Eagles, announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday.
A lot of people think that taking a knee is the most disrespectful thing someone could do during our national anthem. While taking a knee is really bad, the rendition of the anthem sung by a substitute singer at a minor league baseball game in North Carolina on Sunday, is giving Colin Kaepernick a run for his money.
Megan Rapinoe, co-captain for the United States Women’s national soccer team, says that she will “probably never sing the national anthem again.”
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo thinks the controversy surrounding new teammate Nick Bosa’s past conservative tweets, is media driven.
Nick Bosa had tweeted in support of President Trump and critically of Colin Kaepernick, prior to the NFL Draft. However, sensing that he would likely be drafted by the team from ultra-liberal San Francisco where Colin Kaepernick once plied his trade, Bosa chose to delete those tweets in the lead up to the draft.
President Trump tweeted out his congratulations to top NFL Draft pick Nick Bosa on being picked by the San Francisco 49ers, and offered him a bit of encouragement to keep his chin up.
Top NFL pick Nick Bosa is promising to keep his political ideas to himself from now on, after taking wide criticism from liberal sports media over his traditional conservative political opinions.
A USA Today Sports columnist attacked top NFL prospect Nick Bosa for deleting his conservative social media posts. Then, in the same headline, let it be known that she considers conservatism to be a bad thing. Thus, proving why Bosa felt the need to delete them.
The felony assault charges against Philadelphia Eagles player Michael Bennett are reportedly set to be dropped, by authorities in Harris County, Texas.
Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie, whose team had their White House visit cancelled last summer due to most players refusing to go, laments how “polarized” society has become.
April 1 (UPI) — Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was back to throwing touchdown passes, finding pay dirt during a charity game in Atlanta.
Former ESPN host and current Atlantic writer Jemele Hill, recently did an interview with Elle magazine in which she spoke on an issue that she is intimately aware of: the politicization of sports.
Attorney Mark Geragos most recently made news as the lead attorney for anthem-protester Colin Kaepernick, in his grievance case against the NFL. However, after a report on Monday, Geragos is now making headlines in connection with a case that could make him the defendant.
A new report says that Colin Kaepernick will actually receive less than $10 million as part of his grievance settlement. Despite initial reports that the NFL had shelled out upwards of $60 million to settle his case.
The NFL Players Coalition has been quite active during the league’s off-season, doing a lot of work related to bail reform.
With Miami signing journeyman quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on Sunday, it’s perhaps a long-shot QB Colin Kaepernick will be joining the Dolphins.
The Dolphins traded their starting quarterback on Friday. Leading many to speculate whether the Dolphins will sign former 49er QB and noted anthem protester Colin Kaepernick.
Nancy Armour, a sports columnist for the national newspaper USA Today, has suggested that sports leagues should put an end to playing the national anthem because it is a “lazy excuse” for false patriotism.
