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In showings of protest and solidarity, NFL teams respond to Trump's criticisms
Washington Post
Some stood. Some kneeled. Some remained in the locker room, choosing to speak through their absence from the NFL's pregame ceremonies, in which the American flag is displayed and the national anthem sung. But from London to Los Angeles, virtually all ...

'I certainly disagree with what he said': Tom Brady finally takes issue with Trump
Washington Post
When the time came for the national anthem Sunday, one of the biggest questions of the day concerned New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Would Brady, who stood by his friendship with Donald Trump throughout the presidential campaign with ...

Steelers remain in locker room for national anthem before Bears game in Chicago
Sporting News
As part of a wave of protests throughout the NFL in the wake of President Donald Trump's NFL-related comments, most of the Steelers were not on the field for the playing of the national anthem before their game against the Bears on Sunday. The lone ...

No national anthem protests made prior to NASCAR race
ESPN
LOUDON, N.H. -- It appeared that no drivers, crew or other team members participated in a protest during the national anthem to start the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday. Several team owners and executives had said they wouldn't want anyone in their ...

NASCAR owners side with Trump, take firm stance against anthem protests
USA TODAY
LOUDON, N.H. NASCAR again proved to be an insular oddity in American sports culture on Sunday as Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series pre-race festivities at New Hampshire Motor Speedway were completely devoid of the type of national anthem ...

On a day of protests, Redskins force their way into the spotlight
Washington Post
In one of the most shockingly lopsided and deeply satisfying wins in FedEx Field in recent years, the Washington Redskins manhandled the previously powerful Oakland Raiders, 27-10, on Sunday night. This nationally televised horror flick of a football ...

Steelers, Seahawks, Titans remain in locker room during national anthem
ESPN
CHICAGO -- In a sign of solidarity, the Pittsburgh Steelers stayed in the locker room during the national anthem before Sunday's game with the Chicago Bears. Players for the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans did the same before their game. An NFL ...