Was KSU pressured to keep cheerleaders off the field?

The Kennesaw State University controversy over cheerleaders taking a knee during the national anthem is back in the headlines because of some eye-opening text messages between two elected officials from Cobb County.

Former fan flies banner protesting NFL protests over Jags game

A former Jacksonville Jaguars fan wants everyone to know how he feels about the NFL’s recent anthem protests. 

NFL players, owners hold 'constructive' talks on issues

NFL players and owners met Tuesday to discuss social issues, a session Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross called "constructive." A group of 11 owners and more than a dozen players met at the league's headquarters. Among the topics discussed was enhancing the players' platforms for speaking out on social issues.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks after owners, players hold meeting on social issues
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NFL players and owners met Tuesday to discuss social issues, a session Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross called "constructive" and Colts defensive back Darius Butler termed "positive." A group of 11 owners and more than a dozen players met at the league's headquarters. Among the topics discussed was enhancing the players' platforms for speaking out on social issues.

Cuban discusses Mavs national anthem plans, calls Trump a "Twitter troll"

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is a lot less concerned about what his players do during the national anthem than how they perform on the court.

Packers fans petition to bring Colin Kaepernick to Green Bay

After losing star quarterback Aaron Rodgers to an injury, Green Bay Packers fans are calling for the team to sign free agent Colin Kaepernick to replace him.

'Kneel-in' protest planned for Panthers Thursday night game at Bank of America Stadium

They are calling the planned protest a kneel-in and it will be taking place on Mint and Graham right before the game with the goal to protest social and economic issues of people of color in Charlotte.

Nationals eliminated after 9-8 loss to Cubs in NLDS Game 5

Addison Russell drove in four runs, Wade Davis earned a seven-out save, and the Chicago Cubs reached their third NL Championship Series in a row by edging the Washington Nationals 9-8 in a thriller of a Game 5.

Federal court clears way for Zeke Elliott's 6-game suspension

A federal appeals court has lifted an injunction that blocked a six-game suspension for Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott, clearing the way for the NFL's punishment over domestic violence allegations and likely leading to the running back's legal team seeking further relief.

Do or die time for Nationals as Gio Gonzalez to start NLDS Game 5 against Cubs

Left-hander Gio Gonzalez was picked to start Game 5 for the Washington Nationals on Thursday night in their NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs.

Metro extends service 1 hour to accommodate Nationals fans, Wharf DC crowds

D.C.'s Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the city's transit system would remain open an extra hour Thursday night to accommodate fans attending two major events in the District.