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Did the Entire Denver Broncos Team Choose To Stand for the National Anthem?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 14, 2023 For the record, even during the height of the protests in 2017, there were entire teams who stoo ...
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Did Taylor Swift Say She's 'In Love' With Travis Kelce, as Videos Claim?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov 9, 2023 The clips surfaced amid growing speculation over the pair's dynamic.
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Did Nike End $20M Partnership with Colin Kaepernick?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 7, 2023 Coincidentally, the athlete-turned-activist had just announced his new fashion collaboration wit ...
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Is Beyoncé Facing $10B Loss After 'Black National Anthem' NFL Performance?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 6, 2023 Since 2020, various singers have performed the hymn at NFL games before kickoff.
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Did Mike Tomlin Say Anthem-Kneelers 'Hate America'?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 3, 2023 Coach Tomlin has been a frequent target of claims about athletes kneeling during the national an ...
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Did Colin Kaepernick 'Beg' to Rejoin Team and Vow to Never Kneel Again?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov 1, 2023 Apparently it doesn't matter which team, just as long as one takes him back.
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Were 10 NFL Players Disqualified in a Single Week for Kneeling During National Anthem?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct 30, 2023 Questions were raised about the extent of referees' authority over political matters.
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Did Elon Musk Tweet, 'I’d Rather Break My Leg Than See Taylor Swift During an NFL Game'?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct 26, 2023 The claim was presumably in reference to her frequent cameos during NFL TV coverage.
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Did Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Threaten to Fire National Anthem Kneelers?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct 26, 2023 "Kneel on my field and you're fired on the spot," an article claimed he said.
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Pittsburgh Steelers' Coach Tomlin Benches 2 Anthem Kneelers 'On the Spot'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct 25, 2023 "Not a Steelers fan, but I do support this move," wrote one commenter.
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Broncos Coach Sean Payton Fired Two Players for Refusing to Stand for U.S. National Anthem?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct 20, 2023 "Great job coach," several people commented.
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Did NFL Referees Eject 4 Players for Kneeling During National Anthem?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct 19, 2023 The players were removed for “unsportsmanlike conduct,” an article claimed.
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Two white people wear orange jerseys in front of a sign that says "Bud Light Fan Camp Experience," with the NFL logo next to them. One of the people is holding Bud Light bears on platters.

NFL Ended Partnership With Bud Light, Banned Products From League Proceedings 'For Life'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct 12, 2023 "As it should be," one person wrote.
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NFL Coaches Unanimously Vote To Ban Anthem Kneeling Permanently?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct 3, 2023 Upon hearing this report, many social media users commented that it was about time such a policy ...
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Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Suspends Player for Kneeling During National Anthem?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 25, 2023 "Not on my field," McCarthy supposedly said.
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Travis Kelce Chose To Stand When Coach Andy Reid Told Team To Kneel for Anthem?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 28, 2023 Kelce has been in the news since Taylor Swift was spotted at one of his games.
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NFL Stopped Playing National Anthem Before Games: ‘Politics Should Stay out of Sports’?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 27, 2023 "The latest move by the NFL, however, could be its boldest yet," SpaceXMania reported.
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A rumor said that Bill Belichick had fired a player for kneeling during the national anthem.

Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Fired an Anthem Kneeler: 'Not On My Field'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 22, 2023 "Belichick's justification was clear and succinct: 'No anthem kneeling on my field,'" according ...
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A Lebanese man wearing a black hoodie with a New York Jets patch on it stands at a podium.

New York Jets' Head Coach Will 'Quit on the Spot' if Team Signs Kaepernick?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 19, 2023 The claim began to spread after the Jets' starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles t ...
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A Black girl wearing a camo outfit flexes her right bicep and looks up as a Black woman next to her (also wearing camo) sings.

NFL 'Unbans' Beyoncé After Public Apology?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 14, 2023 If you wanted to read the apology, it would be hard to find.
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