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The sports media is just now learning what was apparent to conservatives and Republicans all last season: that Colin Kaepernick cares an awful lot more about politics than he does about football.

Last year, after some players used the sport to protest against the country, the U.S. Women’s National soccer team added a rule requiring all players to stand for the playing of the national anthem. But, one of the players whose actions forced the rule by refusing to stand, Megan Rapinoe, is insisting that she won’t stop speaking out about social issues no matter what rules the team implements.

The hot topic for sports media is still that NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has not yet signed anywhere as a free agent, and at least one commentator now says that Kaepernick will never shake the accusation that he hates America.

As more members of the media discover that San Francisco 49ers second-string quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s free agency is going ignored by the NFL, many are pegging his failure an example of “racism.”

San Francisco 49ers second-string quarterback Colin Kaepernick became the talk of the league this year with his anti-American protests against the national anthem. Kaepernick recently declared his free agency then announced he would end his refusal to stand for the national anthem. But, even with the league’s free agents being snapped up at a quickening pace, it appears that Kaepernick is being ignored, thus far going unsigned.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have hired former NFL safety and Fox broadcaster John Lynch to be their general manager.

The NFL’s TV ratings have fallen in nearly every demographic and across all regions thus far for the 2016/2017 season, a report finds. The ratings crash coincides with a season of Black Lives Matter protests against the United States during the playing of the national anthem, made ubiquitous by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann reacted Tuesday on Fox News Channel’s “Outnumbered” to the San Francisco 49ers awarding quarterback Colin Kaepernick with the Len Eshmont Award which goes annually to the 49er who “best exemplifies the inspirational and courageous play” of

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers fired coach Chip Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke on Sunday in the latest overhaul for a franchise that has fallen from perennial Super Bowl contender to the bottom of the standings in three seasons.

The San Francisco 49ers have bestowed upon Colin Kaepernick the highly prestigious Len Eshmont Award.

An article at SportingNews.com warns the National Football League not to ignore the growing number of NFL fans who have checked out over the constant anti-American protests indulged by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players.

FLORHAM PARK, NJ – On Wednesday, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick addressed the New York Jets media ahead of Sunday’s game between these two teams. Breitbart Sports Dan Leberfeld participated in this conference call, and asked the 49ers QB a few questions in relation to his season-long national anthem protests.

Apparently, having the worst quarterback performance in NFL history is not enough to get Colin Kaepernick benched.

Colin Kaepernick made quite a name for himself this year by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem. Given the way he played against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the 49ers quarterback should have just stayed on the ground.

Colin Kaepernick has put his nearly $3 million Bay Area home up for sale, and the 49ers want you to know that has nothing to do with his future with San Francisco.

Colin Kaepernick attempted to clarify his earlier comments about Fidel Castro, after the 49ers loss to the Dolphins in Miami on Sunday.

Colin Kaepernick’s anthem-kneeling protest movement may have just lost all momentum, now that his traditional supporters have started fact-checking him.

Colin Kaepernick praises Fidel Castro and then lashes out at NFL fans during phone call with Miami media.

Sunday, “NFL Red Zone” host Scott Hanson took a shot at San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick after showing a highlight of Kaepernick scrambling for a first down against the Patriots. “Boy, he’s got some speed — not weighed down

Throughout the NFL, many have mimicked Colin Kaepernick’s kneel down anthem protests. Now, it appears Kaepernick has inspired a former 49er to take a knee for an entirely different reason.

Colin Kaepernick completed just 13 of 29 passes for 187 and one touchdown on Sunday in his first start of the season. The Bills stampeded the 49ers 45-16. But Kaepernick suffered rougher treatment in the stands and in the parking lot than he did on the field.

After starting off 1-4, the 49ers made a quarterback change this week, going from Blaine Gabbert to Colin Kaepernick.

After Colin Kaepernick’s anti-American protests during the playing of the national anthem, the San Francisco 49ers opt to give him a shot as the starter in a Week Six road game against the Buffalo Bills.

Cleveland Cavaliers star forward LeBron James vows to not join San Francisco 49ers second-string quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s “Star Spangled Banner” protests and intends to stand at attention during the playing of the national anthem during the 2016-17 basketball season.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo says there is “no question” that NBA players will soon be joining San Francisco 49ers second-string quarterback Colin Kaepernick in protesting against the U.S.A. by refusing to stand for the national anthem.

Fresh off of a season that took merciless aim at the absurdity of social justice warriors overly politically correct culture, South Park returns on Wednesday for its 20th season by diving head-first into another controversy — the Colin Kaepernick-inspired protest demonstrations during the National Anthem.

Normally, announcers do not pay much attention to fans when they run on the field. But when a fan ran onto the field during Monday’s game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers, Kevin Harlan gave the play-by-play

Football players and coaches in a Texas youth league took a knee during the national anthem “to protest violence against black youth” on September 10.

New York rapper Fat Joe posted a pointed tweet Friday criticizing San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s method of protesting police brutality, calling it a disrespectful display against United States soldiers.

Cornell William Brooks, the president of the NAACP, compared Colin Kaepernick’s decision not to stand during the national anthem at NFL games in 2016 to Rosa Parks’ decision not to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback failed to show up on Sunday morning at the Third Baptist Church in San Francisco, where he was to have spoken to congregants to explain his ongoing refusal to stand for the national anthem at football games.

Anti-American ranter and San Francisco 49ers player Colin Kaepernick has found more voices of support in the NFL. This week Denver Broncos left tackle Russell Okung came out in support of Kaepernick’s antics.

Embattled San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has caused quite the controversy in his protest against police brutality, choosing for the second weekend in a row not to stand during the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Thursday night defiant quarterback Collin Kaepernick, who once again refused to stand for the nation’s national anthem, pledged $1 million to two community organizations.

SAN DIEGO — When Colin Kaepernick arrived at Qualcomm Stadium on Thursday evening, U.S. Navy veteran J.D. McCallum was ready — with a protest sign calling out San Francisco 49ers quarterback for sitting out the national anthem.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is quickly wearing out his welcome not just with fans but throughout the NFL as front office executives weigh in against him.