(ESPN) In response to commissioner Roger Goodell's video last week in which he said the NFL erred in how it dealt with player protests of police brutality and systemic racism, President Donald Trump tweeted late Sunday night, reopening the national anthem debate with the league. The tweet read: "Could it be even remotely possible that in Roger Goodell's rather interesting … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump Reopens Anthem Debate With Tweet Aimed at Roger Goodell
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Drew Brees’ Wife Makes Public Apology After Couple Receives Death Threats: “WE ARE THE PROBLEM”
(Faithit) After Drew Brees openly disagreed with anyone disrespecting our flag, the NFL star issued an apology for what many considered racially “insensitive” comments. “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America, or our country,” said Brees, in part. “In many cases, it brings me to tears thinking about all that has been sacrificed … [Read more...] about Drew Brees’ Wife Makes Public Apology After Couple Receives Death Threats: “WE ARE THE PROBLEM”
Players Send Video Message to NFL About Racial Inequality
(AP) Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Michael Thomas are among more than a dozen NFL stars who united to send a passionate video message to the league about racial inequality. The 70-second video was released on social media platforms Thursday night and includes Odell Beckham Jr., Deshaun Watson, Ezekiel Elliott, Jamal Adams, Stephon Gilmore and DeAndre Hopkins, … [Read more...] about Players Send Video Message to NFL About Racial Inequality
Former NFL Player Emmanuel Acho: Dear White People, This Is How You Can Help
(ChurchLeaders) Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho has started a video series he is calling “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,” which he is posting across his social media channels. Acho filmed the first installment of the series as a response to his white friends, many of whom have asked him what they can do to help bring racial healing and unity in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Former NFL Player Emmanuel Acho: Dear White People, This Is How You Can Help
Drew Brees Apologizes for Flag Comments ‘Completely Missed the Mark’
(ESPN) New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees issued an apology Thursday for his comments on "disrespecting the flag," saying he "completely missed the mark" on current issues in the United States and that it "breaks my heart to know the pain I have caused." During an interview with Yahoo Finance on Wednesday, Brees reiterated his stance that he will "never agree with … [Read more...] about Drew Brees Apologizes for Flag Comments ‘Completely Missed the Mark’