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Colin Kaepernick Says His White Adoptive Parents Perpetuated Racism

The activist and ex-Super Bowl quarterback recounted "problematic things" he encountered at home even though he knows his parents love him.

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LAURA INGRAHAM: Kaepernick found himself a career that provided better pay and more job security than football

Laura Ingraham explains how Colin Kaepernic resurfaced to promote a new project he co-authored and how his life changed the moment he kneeled on that football field on "The Ingraham Angle."

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Colin Kaepernick on new book and possible return to football: "That passion is still there"

Colin Kaepernick's new graphic novel goes into the early years of his life before he became a professional athlete.

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Colin Kaepernick describes how he embraced his blackness as a teenager

Kaepernick's upbringing and teen crucibles are the source of his new graphic novel, titled Change the Game.

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Colin Kaepernick's activism organization silent on ties to Ben & Jerry's after report of migrant child labor

Despite Ben & Jerry's progressive stances, the company was recently revealed to have migrant child labor used in elements of its supply chain.

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These celebrities returned to the Super Bowl after boycotting 2019 game in support of Kaepernick protests

Amy Schumer, Cardi B and Rihanna all returned to the 2023 Super Bowl after protesting the game to support Colin Kaepernick's NFL protests.

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Rihanna reveals pregnancy at Super Bowl halftime show

Rihanna appeared to stroke her belly during the 13-minute Super Bowl performance, sparking speculation about a pregnancy on social media.

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Super Bowl QBs Mahomes, Hurts embrace faith as NFL kneels for God, not wokeness

The NFL is in an era of open religious faith and nowhere is that more obvious than in Super Bowl LVII.

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Disney World was our destination. What I found could be the end for a beloved American company

Disney World was our familyโ€™s destination. What I found could be the end for a beloved American company because its woke business model is unsustainable.

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Controversial former NBA player says Colin Kaepernick had 'most freedom' he ever felt after anthem protests

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf said he spoke with Colin Kaepernick shortly after the quarterback's national anthem protests, something the former NBA player did years prior.

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Liberal media, 'The View' blasted for 'very predictable' attacks on football, 'masculinity'

OutKick founder Clay Travis blasts 'The View' co-host Joy Behar for her attacks on men supporting football in the wake of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's injury.

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NFL exec Troy Vincent likens scouting combine to 'slave auction': report

NFL executive Troy Vincent reportedly characterized the league's scouting combine as a "slave auction" and his remark caused a stir at the league meetings.

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Rihanna Super Bowl Halftime Show 2023: Here's everything we know so far

Rihanna headlines the Super Bowl LVII halftime show at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Here's what we know so far, including how to watch.

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Rams become 8th defending Super Bowl champ with losing mark

The Los Angeles Rams are having a Super Bowl hangover unlike any other.

Beasts of East: All 8 NFL teams in East divisions above .500

Two years after no team in the NFC East won more than seven games, all four have pulled off the trick with six weeks to go in the NFL's regular season.

John Mellencamp sits for national anthem before Colts-Eagles game

John Mellencamp, the renowned singer-songwriter who famously sang "Ain't That America," was seen sitting during the national anthem at an NFL game.

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Washington's Riverboat Ron knocks off another unbeaten team

Ron Rivera and Washington are making a habit of shocking undefeated teams.

Snyderโ€™s status, Watsonโ€™s ban, Floresโ€™ lawsuit hang over NFL

The NFLโ€™s overwhelming popularity just keeps on growing, no matter how many significant, unsavory off-field issues loom as its season enters its second half.

Patrick Mahomes' 3 TDs lead Chiefs past 49ers 44-23

Patrick Mahomes threw for 424 yards and three touchdowns to rally Kansas City back from another double-digit deficit in the Chiefsโ€™ 44-23 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show

The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.

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Rihanna To Headline The Next Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.

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Rihanna to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show

Rihanna is set to star in Februaryโ€™s Super Bowl halftime show.

Stephen A. Smith suggested the Dallas Cowboys should call on Colin Kaepernick to replace the injured Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott is expected to miss six to eight weeks after fracturing his thumb during the Cowboys' loss to the Bucs on Sunday.

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NFL legend Michael Irvin eviscerates idea of Colin Kaepernick joining Cowboys: 'Let's just stop'

Michael Irvin and Stephen A. Smith talked briefly about the idea of Colin Kaepernick joining the Dallas Cowboys following Dak Prescott's injury.

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New movies to stream this week: โ€˜McEnroeโ€™ and more

Our weekly roundup of new movies to watch from home.

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Rapinoe's role changing as US preps for World Cup qualifying

Megan Rapinoeโ€™s on-field role on the U.S. national team is changing as the team looks to qualify for the 2023 event.

'A desperation move': Why it's clear Browns did zero due diligence on Deshaun Watson

Our NFL insider Mike Jones shares what went into the Cleveland Browns decision making into signing Deshaun Watson and why there's zero chance they did their due diligence.

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States deal with fallout after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, individual states are now moving to either restrict or protect abortion rights. Christina Ruffini reports.

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McDaniels mum on Kaepernick workout for Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders concluded organized team practices with all four quarterbacks on the roster participating but the buzz surrounding the franchise was about Colin Kaepernick, who has gotten a workout with the club.

Colin Kaepernick Lands Workout With Las Vegas Raiders

Kaepernick hasn't played since the end of the 2016 season when he was cut by San Francisco.

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AP sources: Colin Kaepernick to work out for Raiders

Colin Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality.

US women's soccer equal pay victory decades in the making

The U.S. women's national team's efforts to secure equitable pay finally came to fruition this week when the players reached a collective bargaining agreement with U.S. Soccer that gives them the same pay as their male counterparts.

Ten Black people were murdered for merely being. Silly me, I thought they were the real victims | Opinion

Come and let us pity white people. They are the real victims here.

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Aliu lands book deal on how he confronted racism in hockey

Former pro hockey player Akim Aliu has a graphic novel in the works that tells his story and how he overcame racism and poverty.

"Unfinished business": Colin Kaepernick says he's willing to come back to the NFL as a backup quarterback

"The NFL is supposed to be a meritocracy ... If I'm not good enough, get rid of me. But let me come in and show you," Kaepernick said.

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Colin Kaepernick brings message of inclusion and identity in first children's book, "I Color Myself Different"

In "I Color Myself Different," his first children's book, the athlete and civil rights activist writes about adapting to adoption.

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Colin Kaepernick talks about his new venture: Childrenโ€™s book author

The activist-quarterback discusses the defining moment that sparked his new childrenโ€™s book, โ€˜I Color Myself Different.'

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Colin Kaepernick compared the NFL to slavery. Now he wants back in.

Colin Kaepernick compared the NFL to slavery. Now he wants back in.

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Colin Kaepernick still wants to play in NFL, seeks receivers

Colin Kaepernick is seeking receivers to catch his passes and a team to sign him.

Colin Kaepernick launches new initiative to offer autopsies for police-related deaths

The new initiative will eliminate concerns from the first autopsy, ensure that it was conducted without any biases or errors.

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Colin Kaepernick launching initiative to provide secondary autopsies to families of people whose deaths are "police-related"

The initiative collaborates with a panel of board-certified forensic pathologists who perform autopsies, disclose preliminary findings and issue final reports to requesting families.

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Pro sports have never had a Black commissioner โ€” and many doubt it'll happen soon

Experts and academics say leagues have a long way to go to improve representation in front offices, especially in the C-suite.

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How Michele Tafoyaโ€™s time on โ€˜The Viewโ€™ helped jumpstart the NFL reporterโ€™s move to GOP politics

Michele Tafoya has swiftly shifted from covering the NFL โ€” a league in the midst of a racial reckoning โ€” to emerging as the latest conservative voice to lash out against critical race theory and diversity initiatives in schools nationwide.

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Winter Olympians champion climate, peace amid muted activism

Around the world, athletes are throwing their support behind political and social causes, part of a wave of sports activism that has flourished in the years since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began taking a knee during games to protest police brutality against Black people.

Los Angeles celebrates Super Bowl LVI win as Rams take down the Bengals

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.

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Super Bowl 56 recap: Top moments from Cooper Kupp to Eminem

A thrilling late touchdown drive gave the Rams a 23-20 win over the Bengals to win the Super Bowl.

Hip-Hop Gets Its Halftime Show, Finally

Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem put on a dazzling spectacle that also felt like a family affair.

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Eminem takes a knee during Super Bowl halftime show

While performing his classic hit "Lose Yourself" on Sunday night, the 15-time Grammy winner got on his knee and held his head.

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Dr. Dre orchestrates a Super Bowl haltime show

Todayโ€™s most popular idiom of American music was long overdue for this kind of celebration

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Eminem Defies NFL and Kneels During Super Bowl Halftime Show

PepsiDuring Super Bowl LVIโ€™s halftime show extravaganza, featuring the likes of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent, rapper Eminem took a knee in solidarity with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.Kanye West Targets Pete Davidson, Kid Cudi, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift With Childish Instagram MemesThe move by Eminem came after he performed โ€œLose Yourselfโ€ in front of the sold-out crowd at the LA Ramsโ€™ SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. If you recall,

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Super Bowl: Eminem takes a knee, 50 Cent hangs upside down

50 Cent knows how to make a surprise entrance.

NYPD honors whistleblower Frank Serpico โ€” 50 years late

The New York Police Department has recognized Frank Serpico's service and injury in the line of duty more than 50 years later with an official certificate and inscribed medal of honor.

Spike Lee To Direct Colin Kaepernick Docuseries

The ESPN Films series will feature never-before-seen footage from the life of the former NFL quarterback-turned-activist.

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Spike Lee To Direct Colin Kaepernick Docuseries

The ESPN Films series will feature never-before-seen footage from the life of the former NFL quarterback-turned-activist.

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Spike Lee to direct Colin Kaepernick docu-series for ESPN

Spike Lee will direct a multi-part documentary for ESPN on Colin Kaepernick that features extensive interviews with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and access to his personal archive.

China rebuffs Australia's concern over detained writer

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian says "all legal rights and interests of Yang Jun have been fully protected," as China rejects comments made by the Australian Foreign Minister about the deteriorating health of the Australian academic, currently held in China, during a press briefing in Beijing.

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Ryan Grim: Project Veritas DARPA report adds to growing evidence of lab leak origin

Ryan Grim takes a second look at the Project Veritas NIH document leak.

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Tensions mount between NATO and Russia over Ukraine

Russia has denied accusations by the U.S. that it is seeking a pretext to invade Ukraine. At talks in Europe last week, NATO rejected several of Moscow's demands, including that Ukraine be barred from joining the alliance. Journalist Mary Ilyushina joins CBSN AM from Moscow with the latest.

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Hostage in Texas synagogue standoff tells of fears before escape

One of the synagogue members held hostage in Texas says he feared for his life before making a daring escape, as we learn more about the investigation into the gunman's movements before the standoff. Omar Villafranca reports.

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Airlines warn 5G rollout could cause โ€œcatastrophicโ€ flight cancellations starting this week

Verizon and AT&T will roll out 5G service Wednesday after a delay to create buffer zones around airports. Airlines still warn that hundreds of thousands of flights could be canceled starting this week without further federal action. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports from Reagan national airport.

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Eye Opener: Omicron cases surge in U.S.

Omicron continues to sweep the nation, but health officials believe there's evidence of light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the COVID-19 variant. Also, new details on the end of the synagogue standoff and a warning it could happen again. All that and all that matters in todayโ€™s Eye Opener.

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Kazakhstan's ex-leader denies conflict with successor

Former leader of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev denies any conflict with his successor in his first appearance since unrest in the Central Asian country sparked rumours of a power struggle. Much of the anger amid protests earlier this month that erupted into violence appeared directed at Nazarbayev, who had ruled Kazakhstan since 1989 before handing over power, but who was widely believed to remain in control behind the scenes.

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The 5G revolution

US airlines warn of 'calamity' if 5G deployed near airports. VIDEOGRAPHIC

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U.S senators promise solidarity and weapons for Ukraine in warning to Putin

A bipartisan group of U.S senators made the promise on Monday after Russia massed tens of thousands of troops near Ukraine's borders.

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Underwater cables

Tonga was virtually cut off from the rest of the world Monday after a massive volcanic blast that crippled communications with the Pacific island nation, and experts warned internet connection may not be fully restored for weeks. VIDEOGRAPHIC

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Saudis make the most of rare snowfall on Tabuk mountain

People head to Jabal al-Lawz (Almond Mountain) in Saudi Arabia's northwestern region of Tabuk, as snow covers the area following temperature drops in the kingdom. Each year, Saudis head to the 2580 metre mountain when snow falls and set up tents or picnics to experience the cold weather.

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Oil spill in Peru caused by strong waves after Tonga eruption

Oil from a spill washes ashore in the Peruvian seaside city of Ventanilla, near the capital Lima. The leakage from a ship loading oil into Repsol's La Pampilla Refinery was caused by strong waves after the volcanic eruption in Tonga, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (COEN).

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Colin Kaepernick picture book to come out in April

Colin Kaepernick will release a series of books through the childrenโ€™s publisher Scholastic, starting with a picture story scheduled for next year.

Lower-round QBs face long odds to make it in NFL

History dictates that itโ€™s likely at least a couple of the five first-round quarterbacks wonโ€™t fulfill the hopes of the teams that drafted them.

How billionaire is using financial muscle for racial equity

Inspired by the racial justice protests of 2020, Jahm Najafi is ready to shed his normally low profile to make some headlines for his partnerships and philanthropy.

Rep. Greene agrees not to block critics from Twitter account

LOS ANGELES โ€“ U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and a Los Angeles-based political action committee have reached a settlement that bars the Georgia Republican from blocking anyone from her public Twitter account or other social media while she's in office. However, Greene was acidly critical of the settlement in a tweet. โ€œBecause of this PACโ€™s frivolous lawsuit against me, Iโ€™m not allowed to block people that threaten my life and my childrenโ€™s lives every single day on social media," she tweeted. Although it wasn't her formal congressional Twitter account, MeidasTouch said Greene uses it as a โ€œde facto" official account, sharing her positions and doing fundraising drives. U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, was sued in a similar case that she later settled.

The biggest win: In 2020, NFL found ways to play every game

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2021, file photo, workers sculpt the Lombardi Trophy out of sand outside of Raymond James Stadium ahead of Super Bowl 55 in Tampa, Fla. The city is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. 269, the Super Bowl, is set to be a fascinating matchup of young (Mahomes) vs. old (Brady) โ€” the Kansas City Chiefs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Because of rescheduling, there were games played on every day of the week, including Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Mahomes returned a week after the scary incident and led the Chiefs to the Super Bowl.

Goodell: Many lessons NFL learned in 2020 will carry forward

TAMPA, Fla. โ€“ The many lessons learned from 2020 will be needed as the NFL moves forward, Commissioner Roger Goodell noted Thursday in his annual state of the league news conference ahead of the Super Bowl. โ€œI know we have learned to work in a very difficult environment, and we will do it again. That is one of the things we learned ... hearing clubs and the NFLPA saying our relationship has never been stronger. He added the NFL will look into what changes from the pandemic season are worth keeping in a post-COVID-19 world. Goodell said team owner Daniel Snyder has begun to make changes and is welcoming the probe.

The Latest: Goodell: NFL will look at rules for coach hiring

___2:30 p.m.Commissioner Roger Goodell says he wishes he knew the answer to what the 2021 season will look like. Ad___2:30 p.m.Commissioner Roger Goodell says former quarterback Colin Kaepernick deserves recognition and appreciation for bringing up issues of social justice and racism. ___2:30 p.m.Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL will look into what changes from the pandemic season are worth keeping in a post-COVID-19 world. ___2:25 p.m.NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is not satisfied with only two minorities hired for seven head coach openings. ___2:20 p.m.Commissioner Roger Goodell says an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment in the Washington Football Teamโ€™s organization will be finished soon.

Jaguars promoting interim GM Trent Baalke to general manager, report says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Five days after hiring Urban Meyer as head coach, the Jaguars appear to be close to promoting interim general manager Trent Baalke to the role of general manager, according to a report from NFL Networkโ€™s Ian Rapoport. The top internal candidate, he stays to work with new coach Urban Meyer. When the early reports of Urban Meyerโ€™s connection to the Jaguars came out, Baalke was the name most connected to Meyer as a general manager. Smith made the Pro Bowl in 2012, his second year in the league when he was also named a first-team All-Pro. Buckner made the Pro Bowl in 2018 and was voted a first-team All-Pro in 2020 with the Indianapolis Colts.

Rapinoe returns to US national team after nearly a year

That's changing now that Rapinoe has returned to the U.S. national team for its January training camp in Florida after sitting out most of last year. The last time Rapinoe played for the national team was on March 11, when she scored in a 3-1 SheBelieves Cup victory over Japan. The national team settled its dispute with the federation over unequal working conditions in December, leaving the pay dispute still unresolved. Rapinoe, 35, has scored 52 goals with 68 assists in 168 appearances with the national team since her first call-up in 2006. She scored on a penalty kick in the United States' victory over the Netherlands in the 2019 World Cup final.

Browns advance, Brees to meet Brady, Lama Jackson a winner

The Browns not only snapped a 17-game skid at Heinz Field, they manhandled the mistake-prone archrival Steelers 48-37 Sunday night. After two postseason flops, Jackson was his usual dynamic and decisive self in leading the Ravens to a 20-13 wild-card victory at Tennessee. Browns 48, Steelers 37In their first playoff road victory since 1969, the Browns (12-5) overcame all sorts of problems and history. Baker Mayfield threw for three touchdowns and the Browns got their first playoff win in 26 years. While leading his new team, the Buccaneers (12-5), to their first playoff win since Tampa Bay won the 2002 championship, Brady extended his record for playoff victories to 31.

Lamar winless no more, leads Ravens to 20-13 win over Titans

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates after the Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)NASHVILLE, Tenn. โ€“ Lamar Jackson finally has his first postseason victory โ€” and on the road, no less. Combine that with Baltimore smothering 2,000-yard rusher Derrick Henry, and the Ravens look playoff tough. After the turnover, the Ravens came onto the field and started waving good-bye to the Titans โ€” drawing a taunting penalty they didn't mind at all. โ€œWe won the division, hosted a home playoff game,โ€ Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. The Ravens held Tennessee to minus-7 yards in the second quarter, the third fewest in any quarter of a playoff game since the 2000 season.

Chiefs, Packers, Bills are top 3 in final AP Pro32 poll

However, none was able to knock off the Chiefs in the final AP Pro32 poll of the 2020 regular season. The Buffalo Bills stayed at No. The teams split their two meetings in the regular season, but the Seahawks won the most recent matchup, in Week 16. The Baltimore Ravens, the third team from the AFC North to make the playoffs, stayed at No. 16 after topping Philadelphia in the last game of the regular season and was the lowest-ranked team to make the playoffs.

Athletes act: Stars rise up against racial injustice in 2020

The NBA painted โ€œBlack Lives Matterโ€ on the courts inside their Orlando, Florida, โ€œbubble" and social justice messages were emblazoned on the backs of jerseys. Paul met with NBA players, and they decided awareness wasnโ€™t enough anymore. โ€œBlack Lives Matterโ€ also was featured prominently on the leagueโ€™s courts. Wallace, the only full-time Black driver at the NASCAR national level, first began speaking out against racial injustice in America in the spring. His car featured a โ€œBlack Lives Matterโ€ paint scheme.

Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world

โ€œBut I donโ€™t have to agree with it.โ€And thatโ€™s absolutely fine, said Ish Smith, the Wizards guard who signed Pittmanโ€™s cap. โ€œWhen I played, players and coaches were never โ€” maybe not never; rarely โ€” asked about politics and voting,โ€ Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. Itโ€™s an environment that led Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal, Tennessee Titans linebacker Will Compton, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and others to proudly note they were voting for the first time. And led WNBA players Tamika Catchings and Chiney Ogwumike to sign up to be poll workers. And led Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul to join nearly 2,500 people on a march to a voting site in North Carolina.

Reid tells AP he declined Washington's practice squad offer

Free agent safety Eric Reid told The Associated Press he declined an offer to join Washington's practice squad, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)Free agent safety Eric Reid told The Associated Press he declined an offer to join Washington's practice squad. โ€œI just donโ€™t think playing on the practice squad is reflective or indicative of my career,โ€ Reid said in a phone interview on Tuesday. He said he was told Washington wants to give Curl a shot at starting. โ€œI'm just not in a place to play on the practice squad right now,โ€ Reid said, adding that he texted Rivera to let him know his decision.

Move by some Bartram Trail football players to kneel during national anthem stirs debate

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. โ€“ Bartram Trail High School finds itself in the middle of a national debate over kneeling during the national anthem. For the past two weeks, some members of the schoolโ€™s football team have kneeled during the playing of the national anthem. It happened at the game on Sept. 11 against Creekside and then at Fridayโ€™s game at Mandarin High School. It is done in absolute silence and reverence.โ€Kneeling during the national anthem has become a major flash point in sports since former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began sitting during it in 2016. Silent protests during the anthem at the high school level, at least locally, have been slower to develop, but the turbulence of 2020 has made those more visible.

Racial injustice themes on display in empty NFL stadiums

After about 15 seconds, they rose, trotted off the field, and the game proceeded as normal. So weโ€™ll just stay inside until itโ€™s time to play the game,โ€ Miami players said in the video. Goodell posted a video in June conceding that the league had been late in acknowledging the problem. Since then, the league has taken visible steps like allowing racial justice messages in end zones and on helmets and T-shirts. Some team owners have pledged money toward social justice causes or offered their stadiums as polling places for the November election.

The Latest: 2020 NFL season is here at long last

Members of the Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles form an oval on the field before the start of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)The Latest on Week 1 in the NFL (all times EDT):___Itโ€™s here! The 2020 NFL season kicks off today with 14 games after a strange offseason in which teams learned their playbooks via videoconference and didnโ€™t play any preseason games. The Washington players and members of the Philadelphia Eagles lined up together, forming an oval prior to their game. --Arnie Stapleton reporting from Denver..___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL

Freeman, Miller, Thomas among big NFL names still unsigned

Freeman is still unsigned as Week 1 of the NFL season begins. Several familiar names and players on roster bubbles took turns on the unemployment line with some finding new jobs. Adrian Peterson was cut last week by Washington, but quickly landed in Detroit. Here's a look at notable available players at each position:QUARTERBACKSBlake Bortles, Cody Kessler, DeShone Kizer, Trevor Siemian, Drew Stanton. WIDE RECEIVERSAntonio Brown, Dez Bryant, Mohamed Sanu, Hakeem Butler, Quincy Enunwa, Chester Rogers, Demaryius Thomas, Jermaine Kearse, Ryan Grant, Jordan Matthews, Laquon Treadwell.

Athlete power: Shut up and play' is tossed from the game

And to some, the odds seem greater, this time, that what the athletes are calling for might actually come to pass. We get paid to go out there and play and do our job. All this stands in stark contrast from the predominant attitude of athletes during Jordan's prime an attitude Jordan himself embodied. Among the more than four dozen Black athletes who are part of the cause are Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and Olympic champion sprinter Allyson Felix. Black athletes and celebrities have not been fully welding their power.

No football talk as Titans safety sticks to racial injustice

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro made clear he won't let the fight against racial injustice recede from the conversation even as Tennessee returned to practice Friday. I know for me, the next step is just taking action, getting in the communities, being a shining light and an example, Vaccaro said. Not just a black square that everybody in the world posted on Instagram and thought that meant something. Asked if sitting out a regular-season game has been discussed, Vaccaro said the Titans haven't planned that far ahead. Vaccaro also has talked with safety Kevin Byard about how children look up to athletes as heroes with few Martin Luther King Jrs.

NFL players concerned, 'sick and tired' of racial injustice

Guys are sick and tired of being sick and tired, McDougald said Wednesday during a video conference call. Within the confines of the team's facility, McDougald is a respected pro football player whose main concern is stopping the offense. Guys are sick and tired of being sick and tired, McDougald said Wednesday during a video conference call. Or, the countless other Black men and women who have been victims of police brutality or social injustice. And Im going to deal with it for the rest of my life, and my kids are going to deal with it."

Hockey makes progress in midst of awakening about racism

Anson Carter filled his time in pandemic isolation walking 11 miles a day, sometimes with his dogs, around his Atlanta neighborhood. To use a hockey term from his playing days, he kept his head on a swivel. I dont take it for granted.It's the sort of experience the 46-year-old TV analyst wants to explain to viewers. He'll get that chance beginning Tuesday, when NBC Sports launches a new Hockey Culture show spearheaded by Carter a 10-year NHL player to try to change the culture of hockey, one interview at a time.The initiative comes amid an awakening in hockey about systemic racism and its role in the majority white sport. The former right wing from Toronto considers his role an opportunity to put a voice to concerns about racism in hockey and the world.

Brees will stand for anthem, but respects those who kneel

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) holds his hand to his heart during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in New Orleans. The 41-year-old Brees, who is the NFL's all-time leader in yards passing, completions and touchdowns, is entering his 20th NFL season and 15th with the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)NEW ORLEANS Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he'll remain standing for The Star Spangled Banner, but professed respect and support for those who protest racism and social injustice by kneeling during the national anthem. Brees faced a scathing backlash from several current and former Black teammates and other high-profile athletes such as LeBron James. Weve applied a lot of different techniques and a lot of training methods, Brees said.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem

San Francisco Giants' manager Gabe Kapler kneels during the national anthem prior to an exhibition baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Monday, July 20, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)OAKLAND, Calif. San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before Monday night's exhibition game against the Oakland Athletics. Kapler, beginning his first season managing the Giants after two disappointing years guiding the Phillies, didn't discuss his plans to kneel in a pregame session with media members. Kapler has been outspoken about social injustice and racial issues and athletes' roles in helping spur positive change. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started taking a knee during the national anthem in 2016 to protest racial inequality and police mistreatment of minorities. Former A's catcher Bruce Maxwell in 2017 became the first major leaguer to kneel for the anthem since Kaepernick began his silent protest.

NFL facing unending series of questions, uncertain answers

Perhaps the biggest headlines Brady drew recently came when he defied players' union recommendations to cease informal practices with teammates as a coronavirus precaution. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)In seven weeks, the NFL expects to kick off its 101st season with the Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting Houston. Still set on conducting a somewhat normal training camp, though without any preseason games, and then opening the regular season on time, the NFL pushes onward. We could have a ton of social distance, more than we have with our football team, Chiefs coach Andy Reid says. Perhaps the biggest headlines Brady drew recently came when he defied players' union recommendations to cease informal practices with teammates as a coronavirus precaution.

Giants rookie Davis appreciates support in taking a knee

The Giants were playing an exhibition game at Oakland on Monday night with no fans after a months-long delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It turned out Davis had all kinds of support on every side of him, including from first-year San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler, who also took a knee before the Giants' 6-2 victory. So did first base coach Antoan Richardson, while shortstop Brandon Crawford stood between Davis and Richardson with a hand on each man's shoulder. The 26-year-old Davis, who is Black, said it was a difficult decision to kneel given he is a rookie. Then Yastrzemski and Hunter Pence pulled him aside and assured the right fielder they would support him regardless.

F1 star Hamilton raises right fist in fight against racism

(Joe Klamar/Pool via AP)SPIELBERG Standing on the podium to celebrate his latest win, Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton raised a clenched right fist and then delivered a message to his fellow drivers not to slow down in the fight against racism. On Sunday Hamilton and the other 19 F1 drivers wore black T-shirts with End Racism on them, as they had done at last weekend's season-opening Austrian GP. Williams and Hamilton have both referenced the Black Lives Matter movement, which Hamilton wore on the front of his T-shirt on Sunday. Hamilton attended a Black Lives Matter march in London and is setting up a commission to increase diversity in motorsport. Although he also praised F1 chairman Chase Carey and governing body FIA for donating money to help promote more equality and diversity in F1, Hamilton clearly feels there is still a long way to go.

Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life

Colin Kaepernick will be featured in a documentary series produced by ESPN Films as part of a first-look deal with The Walt Disney Co. The deal between Kaepernicks production arm, Ra Vision Media, and The Walt Disney Co. was announced Monday. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice and the quest for equity. His deal with The Walt Disney Co. will extend across all Disney platforms, including Walt Disney Television, ESPN, Hulu, Pixar and The Undefeated. Developing exceptional storytelling told through a wide array of voices is at the core of who we are at ESPN, ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro said.

Eyeing social change, Pirates star Josh Bell finds his voice

Wary of the optics and the fallout, Bell, who is Black, heeded the advice of his girlfriend. (She told me) Youre going to make a lot more impact with your platform than going to this riot right now. Thats something that could change your career in a heartbeat.And not the kind of change the 27-year-old All-Star from Texas wants to impart. I feel like social justice is something that a lot of people are learning right now, Bell said. It's made going to work far easier than it might have been if he'd just silently seethed.

Netflix series to dramatize Kaepernick's path to activism

LOS ANGELES Colin Kaepernick is joining with Emmy-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay on a Netflix drama series about the teenage roots of the former NFL players activism. Colin in Black & White will examine Kaepernick's high school years to illuminate the experiences that shaped his advocacy, Netflix said Monday. Too often we see race and Black stories portrayed through a white lens, Kaepernick said in a statement. Writing by on the six-episode series was completed in May, the streaming service said. Kaepernick will appear as himself as the limited series' narrator, Netflix said.

NWSL players kneel during the national anthem

(AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)Players for the Portland Thorns and the North Carolina Courage knelt during the national anthem Saturday when the National Women's Soccer League opened the Challenge Cup tournament in Utah. In addition to the anthem, the players knelt for a moment of silence before kickoff. The league said Friday that it would play the national anthem before the Challenge Cup games and that it would support the players in whatever they chose to do. The monthlong Challenge Cup opened Saturday with a pair of games at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. Megan Rapinoe, who plays for OL Reign but opted out of the Challenge Cup, was criticized when she knelt at a NWSL game and a pair of national team games in 2016.

Lynn: Kaepernick fits Chargers style but no workouts planned

Kaepernick was a second-round draft pick in 2011 who the next year led the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. The Chargers could explore bringing Kaepernick in for a workout depending on what happens during the preseason, Lynn said. Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said last week that he received a call from another team about Kaepernick. Carroll and the Seahawks brought Kaepernick in for a workout in 2017 and had another planned in 2018 but it was canceled. Lynn was the offensive coordinator for most of the 2016 season in Buffalo, where Taylor was his quarterback.

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