When Colin Kaepernick sat during the national anthem at an NFL preseason game in 2016, it started a debate that would involve dozens of players and owners, athletes in other sports and politicians, including the president of the United States. His gesture has led to 2 1/2 years of protests, formal grievances, and vigorous denunciations. With a settlement announced Friday in Kaepernick’s grievance case against the NFL, one chapter has come to an end. A timeline: Aug. 26, 2016 Kaepernick, a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, remains seated during the national anthem for a home preseason game. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” he tells NFL Media. Kaepernick had been outspoken about issues like protests by white supremacists and police shootings of unarmed black men. “If they take football away, my endorsements from me, I know that I stood up for what is right,” he says. … [Read more...] about A timeline of Colin Kaepernick vs. the NFL
Absolutely gutted: Emotional David Jeffrey hails Ballymena players after narrow cup final defeat
Absolutely gutted: Emotional David Jeffrey hails Ballymena players after narrow cup final defeat BelfastTelegraph.co.uk David Jeffrey knows all about challenging for trophies - the highs and the lows. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/irish-league/ballymena-united/absolutely-gutted-emotional-david-jeffrey-hails-ballymena-players-after-narrow-cup-final-defeat-37822874.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37822658.ece/6ec53/AUTOCROP/h342/d%20v%20Ballymena%20024.jpg Email David Jeffrey knows all about challenging for trophies - the highs and the lows. So when a man of his stature says that a cup final defeat is the hardest he's ever had to endure, it means something. Jeffrey was emotional and fought back tears during a frank post-match press-conference after his Ballymena United side had been edged out 1-0 by Linfield on Saturday. "Who do you think should have won?" he began, sending the question back the journalist's way. It wasn't even in a … [Read more...] about Absolutely gutted: Emotional David Jeffrey hails Ballymena players after narrow cup final defeat
FULL-TIME: Stratford Town 2-1 Halesowen Town
STRATFORD Town welcome lowly Halesowen Town to the Arden Garages Stadium today, Saturday, as they seek to get back to winning ways in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier Central. Thomas Baillie’s men suffered just their third league defeat since September on Tuesday in a 2-0 reverse to fellow play-off hopefuls Coalville Town. For live updates of today’s game, follow the feed below. 4.56pm: Full-time! Town win 2-1. Report online soon. 4.50pm: Into stoppage time now. 4.45pm: End to end stuff here, but Town are 2-1 to the good. 4.38pm: GGGGOOOALLLL COX! Town take the lead! Creaney with the cross and Cox heads home at the back post. 2-1! 4.33pm: Wright now heads straight at Etheridge at the back post following a good delivery from the far side. 4.28pm: Chance for Yeltz as Coyle gets in down the left but Etheridge saves with his feet. Corner comes in but it;s a goal kick. Halesowen so much more confident now. 4.25pm: Goal Mendez-Jones. Kelly … [Read more...] about FULL-TIME: Stratford Town 2-1 Halesowen Town
Anthony Davis says he hasn’t ruled out Boston, or any team, as a trade destination
That original list? Milwaukee doesn’t have the assets, outside of All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, to make a deal for Davis. Same goes for the Knicks, who sent one top asset, 7-foot-3 Kristaps Porzingis, to Dallas and who won’t have another asset, their first-round pick in the upcoming draft, fully mature until after the lottery order is figured out. The Clippers? They weren’t thrilled at the possibility of gutting their roster for Davis, only to possibly watch him stroll down the hall once he hits free agency in 2021. … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis says he hasn’t ruled out Boston, or any team, as a trade destination
Tim Tebow says he advised Kyler Murray to follow his heart
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Before picking football over baseball, Kyler Murray got some advice from another famous two-sport star. Tim Tebow says he told Murray to follow his heart when deciding between the Oakland Athletics and pursuing an NFL career. Murray, who won the Heisman Trophy last year in his lone season as Oklahoma's starting quarterback, announced Monday he was fully committing to the gridiron despite being selected ninth overall in the 2018 amateur baseball draft. After arriving Saturday at the New York Mets' spring training camp, Tebow said he interviewed Murray a few months ago in his job as a college football television analyst and the two have gotten to know each other. Tebow, the former NFL quarterback who won the 2007 Heisman Trophy at Florida, said he can relate to Murray's love for two sports and thinks it was a very difficult decision for him.Tebow, now an outfielder in the Mets' farm system, is ticketed for Triple-A Syracuse to begin his third full season of … [Read more...] about Tim Tebow says he advised Kyler Murray to follow his heart