NFL to play "Black anthem" before all Week 1 games, reports say
"Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" would be played before national anthem; players might also wear uniform patches or decals honoring systemic racism victims.
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"Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" would be played before national anthem; players might also wear uniform patches or decals honoring systemic racism victims.
The request to the NFL team comes amid weeks of pressure for companies and cities to cut ties with brands, monuments and emblems linked to racism.
Kaepernick will appear as himself in the series — as its narrator.
Without incentives, Newton is getting paid the league minimum of $1.05 million – significantly less than some quarterbacks with comparable or similar resumes that got deals this offseason.
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NFL safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix shared on Instagram security footage of his close encounter with an adult bear and its cub. The video shows the former Bears player on his scooter, abruptly dropping it and running away upon seeing the wild animals.
"I'd assume that hero status will be stamped with Kaepernick as well," Favre said.
Former quarterback at center of controversy for kneeling during national anthem hasn't played since 2016.
The NFL says the funds will "support programs to address criminal justice reform, police reforms, and economic and educational advancement."
New Orleans Saints safety and former Philadelphia Eagles star Malcolm Jenkins joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the death of George Floyd, police reform, the NFL and teammate Drew Brees.
"Just four years ago, you're seeing (Colin) Kaepernick taking a knee, and now we're all getting ready to take a knee together going into this season, without a doubt," Peterson said.
President Trump criticized Drew Brees after the quarterback apologized for comments he made about players protesting during the national anthem, but Brees isn't backing down. Meanwhile, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has apologized for the league's previous stance on the protests following pressure from other players. Carter Evans reports.
On Saturday, the Trump campaign emailed a petition to campaign supporters, reiterating that the "American Flag should be respected."
The statement comes amid nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, but also years of controversy when the NFL refused to support Colin Kaepernick and other players who knelt in protest over police brutality.
"This is what we, the players, would like to hear you state: We, the National Football League, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black people."
Former U.S. Army Green Beret and NFL player Nate Boyer, who advised Colin Kaepernick to kneel as his form of protest during the national anthem, discusses NFL players asking the league to condemn racism. He also talks about Drew Brees' controversial comments and protests in the wake of George Floyd's death.
"I made comments that were insensitive and completely missed the mark on the issues we are facing right now as a country," he said.
"I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country," Brees said.
Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho answers questions posed by white people about the response to police killings of black men and the Black Lives Matter movement. He discusses his new series "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" and why he believes white people can be part of the solution, rather than the problem.
"Shame on you. This is beyond hollow + disingenuous," said director Ava DuVernay.
Professional sports franchises are converting their fields into drive-in movie theaters — and even listing their entire facility on Airbnb.
The New England Patriots released Antonio Brown on Friday, just ten days after his former trainer accused him of rape in a federal lawsuit. Nike also dropped Brown. The player tweeted from the Patriots thanking them for the opportunity.
The MLB playoffs are underway as baseball's best teams vie for a shot at the World Series. In the NFL, marquee match-ups are dominating the headlines. Bill Reiter, host of Reiter's Block on CBS Sports HQ, joined CBSN to break down the biggest sports stories.
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Commissioner Roger Goodell gave the 32 clubs the go-ahead for limited reopenings as long as state and local municipalities allow them.