Houston Texans Head Coach Bill O'Brien Plans To Kneel With Players During Anthem This Season
O'Brien canceled virtual team activities for June 9 and instead encouraged players to go to the funeral for George Floyd.
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O'Brien canceled virtual team activities for June 9 and instead encouraged players to go to the funeral for George Floyd.
The boycott activity is coming from people on both sides of the player protest issue.
Washington signed Josh Johnson earlier this week after saying there was discussion about Kaepernick, but not enough time to familiarize him with the system.
There was pushback from at least one member of the school committee in North Smithfield, Rhode Island and the ACLU.
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.
Clutching his young daughter in his arms, LeBron James said he stands with Nike, a clear reference to the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign.
Now that Nike's new ad campaign featuring NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has caused huge backlash, local marketing experts are chiming in.
Analysts say Nike's decision to add Colin Kaepernick as a new face for their "Just Do It" campaign comes with risks.
Colin Kaepernick became a controversial figure for his taking a knee to protest social injustice during the national anthem before NFL games.
The arbitrator's decision means there was sufficient evidence of collusion to keep Colin Kaepernick's drive going.
The former quarterback's lawyers are reportedly looking to depose several members of the administration in their collusion case against the NFL.
With its popularity threatened and critics stretching all the way to the White House, the NFL just wanted to get past the debate over taking a knee during the national anthem.
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem in 2016, a quiet but powerful protest against police brutality and racial inequities in the justice system.
A Texas principal accused of expelling a student who stayed seated during the Pledge of Allegiance and a Utah high school accused of censoring its student newspaper have been bestowed Muzzle Awards.
Beyonce presented Colin Kaepernick with Sports Illustrated's Muhammad Ali Legacy Award on Tuesday night, and Kaepernick promised that "I will continue to work for the people."
Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews will support Colin Kaepernick on Sunday. Matthews on Wednesday shared a photo on Instagram of the cleats that he will wear against the Texans.
Colin Kaepernick has been named GQ magazine's 'Citizen of the Year' for his activism. The former NFL quarterback began kneeling during the national anthem last season to protest racial inequality.
Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien says he and general manager Rick Smith have discussed signing Colin Kaepernick in the wake of last week's season-ending injury to Deshaun Watson.
NFL players and owners held an unusual meeting Tuesday to discuss social issues, a session both sides termed positive and productive.
A group of local pastors and community activists expressed support for Colin Kaepernick and gave Cowboys owner Jerry Jones a piece of their mind in light of recent protests on the football field.
Colin Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL on Sunday, alleging that he remains unsigned as a result of collusion by owners following his protests during the national anthem.
Supporters of quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem to protest police brutality, showed their solidarity with him at a rally outside the NFL's headquarters on Wednesday.
Jason Garrett on National Anthem protests: "the national anthem is sacred, the flag is sacred, and our team has demonstrated that."
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says teams aren't blackballing Colin Kaepernick for kneeling during the national anthem last year.
With training camps officially underway, we take a look at some of the top players still available on the free agent market.
Officers and firefighters trained inside a Cinemark theater filled with simulated victims and chaotic noise, a scenario shaped by lessons from the 2023 outlet mall attack.
A call for prayer in Paradise, where Athena Strand was kidnapped and murdered in November 2022.
Her parole conditions included strict "no contact" with any family members and any children under 17
Testimony and interview footage on Day 3 of Tanner Horner's capital murder trial pulled back the curtain on evidence.
Officials say there is no danger to the public at this time and more information will be released soon.
Officers and firefighters trained inside a Cinemark theater filled with simulated victims and chaotic noise, a scenario shaped by lessons from the 2023 outlet mall attack.
A call for prayer in Paradise, where Athena Strand was kidnapped and murdered in November 2022.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Her parole conditions included strict "no contact" with any family members and any children under 17
Testimony and interview footage on Day 3 of Tanner Horner's capital murder trial pulled back the curtain on evidence.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of religion in classrooms.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0.
Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and hit six 3-pointers in the Los Angeles Clippers' 116-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Wyatt Johnston scored twice, including in overtime, to lead the Dallas Stars to the 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.
Kyle Higashioka gave Texas the lead with a two-run homer, Nathan Eovaldi recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during six solid innings and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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