(Fox News) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sat down with former linebacker and current Fox Sports 1 analyst Emmanuel Acho to discuss Colin Kaepernick and other players who may choose to peacefully protest during the national anthem. In the second part of an interview on Acho’s “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man” series, which aired on Monday night, Goodell said … [Read more...] about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Says ‘I Will Support’ Players Who Peacefully Protest During National Anthem
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Tony Dungy on Pro-Choice Pastors: What Are They Reading? ‘It Couldn’t Be the Bible’
(Christian Headlines) Television commentator and NFL analyst Tony Dungy, who has not shied away from hot-button issues on social media in recent months, dove into the subject of abortion Thursday and made clear he believes the Bible’s teachings are pro-life. The Super Bowl-winning coach was referencing a tweet from radio host Tim Bryant, who said in a tweet he had … [Read more...] about Tony Dungy on Pro-Choice Pastors: What Are They Reading? ‘It Couldn’t Be the Bible’
Kansas City Chiefs Ban Fans From Wearing Native American Headdresses and Face Paint
(NPR) The Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday announced new rules for fans attending home games at Arrowhead Stadium, banning headdresses and certain types of face paint in an effort to be more sensitive to Native Americans. Beginning this season, fans will be prohibited from wearing headdresses into the stadium, and will be asked upon arrival to remove "any face paint that is … [Read more...] about Kansas City Chiefs Ban Fans From Wearing Native American Headdresses and Face Paint
Reds Suspend Thom Brennaman for Using Anti-Gay Slur on Air
(ESPN) Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman has been suspended from working Cincinnati's games after using an anti-gay slur on air Wednesday night, prompting the team to apologize for the "horrific, homophobic remark." Brennaman used the slur moments after the Fox Sports Ohio feed returned from a commercial break before the top of the seventh inning in the first game of a … [Read more...] about Reds Suspend Thom Brennaman for Using Anti-Gay Slur on Air
Judge Blocks Idaho Law that Prohibited Biological Boys from Playing on Girls’ Teams
(Christian Headlines) A federal judge on Monday blocked a first-of-its-kind Idaho law that prevents biological males who identify as female from playing on girls’ or women’s teams, saying the new law is likely unconstitutional. At issue is the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, which was signed into law this year and requires biological sex – and not gender identity – to be … [Read more...] about Judge Blocks Idaho Law that Prohibited Biological Boys from Playing on Girls’ Teams