National Anthem Stories

Vice President Pence Abruptly Leaves NFL Game For A Very Specific Reason

Vice President Mike Pence leaves the Colts game after 49ers kneel during the national anthem.
NFL Drops As Favorite U.S. Sport In New Poll

According to a poll by The Winston Group The NFL is losing popularity amongst its core demographic…men between the ages of 35-54...
Reggie Bush: Protest Vs. Trump Is Different Than Kaepernick's Original Message

During appearance on Chelsea Handler's Netflix show, the running back makes a distinction between messages being sent.
Aaron Rodgers Needles Critics Of Protesters With Sarcastic Instagram Post

Double standard? Packers quarterback seems to think so.
Elway Says Take Politics Out Of Football, Called Out For His Supreme Court Endorsement

Broncos executive had used stationery with team logo to lobby Senate Judiciary Committee.
Energizing Social Conscience Of Athletes? 'Thank' Trump

Bryant Gumbel tackles the controversy of the national anthem.
Pat Tillman's Widow Responds After Trump's Retweet On Anthem, NFL

Her statement included this line: "Pat's service, along with that of every man and woman's service, should never be politicized in a way that divides us."
Bob Costas Hopes NFL National Anthem Protesting Will Not Be Confined To One Day

Legendary broadcaster says this became about more than one issue.
Take A Knee? Remember Kaepernick Only Did It After Meeting With A Green Beret

Quarterback started his protest by sitting on bench but then had a conversation that shook him emotionally.
97-Year-Old WWII Vet Is Viral Sensation By Taking A Knee To Support NFL Players

John Middlemas of Missouri becomes an online star after his grandson tweets photo.