Black Lives Matter Stories

U.S. Soccer Players Must 'Stand Respectfully' For National Anthem

The U.S. Soccer Federation is saying 'no' to kneeling during the national anthem and forcing its players to stand instead. Susana...
Colin Kaepernick Responds to Report of Fan Throwing Bottle at Him

Colin Kaepernick responded to the report that a fan allegedly tried to throw a bottle at him. Emily Drooby (@emilydrooby) has the...
LeBron Is More Definitive Than Carmelo In Answering Kaepernick/Anthem Question

NBA stars are finally addressing national-anthem protests.
NFL Quarterback Refuses To Stand For National Anthem

NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the 49ers decided not to stand for the National Anthem at a pre season game. Jose Sepulveda (@...
As Athletes Find Their Political Voice, Sports World Flirts With Its Own Revolution

For the first time since the 1960s, the world's biggest stars are speaking out on perceived injustices and politically divisive issues.
Geno Auriemma, Team USA pleased with WNBA's decision to rescind fines

The WNBA decided Saturday to rescind the player fines
WNBA Rescinds Fines Against Players Wearing BLM Shirts

The WNBA rescinded the fines it handed teams and players for uniform violations. Players wore shirts during warm ups supporting th...
Off-Duty Police Officers Leave Job After Minnesota Lynx Protest

The WNBA team's warm-up shirts honored Black Lives Matter and the Dallas PD.
'Black Lives Matter' Targets Marathon

Protest is planned for Minnesota event, miffing organizers, runners