Take a knee: Over 200 NFL players sit or kneel during national anthem

More than 200 players around the NFL were seen kneeling or sitting during the national anthem on Sunday. The highest total was in Washington before the nationally televised night game, where nearly the entire Oakland Raiders team protested, in addition to six Redskins. 

World War II veteran joins #TakeAKnee movement

A 97-year-old World War II veteran has gone viral after he showed his support for the #TakeAKnee movement.

NFL fans react to protests by players during national anthem
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FOX 5's Bob Barnard checked in with fans around the DC area Monday morning to get their thoughts on the protests by NFL players on Sunday.

Redskins come up big in prime time, rout Raiders 27-10

Convinced no one outside their locker room gave them a chance to beat the Oakland Raiders, the Washington Redskins put together the kind of complete performance that made them worthy of the prime-time spotlight.

Pittsburgh Steeler stands alone for national anthem

More than 130 NFL players protested during the national anthem on Sunday, but Alejandro Villanueva of the Pittsburgh Steelers was not among them.

NASCAR legend Richard Petty: 'People who don't stand up for anthem should leave'

It appeared no drivers, crew or other team members participated in a protest during the national anthem to start the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday in Loudon, New Hampshire. Several team owners and executives had said they wouldn’t want anyone in their organizations to protest.

'Prayer protest' held at Alabama high school football game

Students at an Alabama football game set aside their rivalries during their moment of silence, speaking the Lord's Prayer out loud in protest of a Lee County Schools decision to end school-sponsored prayer during games.

LeBron James calls Trump a 'bum' after rescinding White House invitation to Steph Curry

LeBron James defended fellow basketball pro Stephen Curry on Saturday after President Trump rescinded his White House invitation for the Golden State Warriors player.

Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Patriots

Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the NFL and the New England Patriots for leading Hernandez to believe the sport was safe.

Tim Tebow brings meals, smiles to Irma victims

One of Florida’s favorite athletes teamed up with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio for Hurricane Irma relief in the Keys.  Former Florida Gators football star -- and now minor league baseball player -- Tim Tebow handed out meals and ice to some of the hardest hit victims of Irma.

Young girl hospitalized by 105 mph foul at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK (AP) - A young girl at Yankee Stadium was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier during Wednesday's game against Minnesota, leading some players to call for protective netting to be extended.

Jake LaMotta, boxer who inspired 'Raging Bull,' dies at 95

Jake LaMotta, an iron-fisted battler who brawled his way to a middleweight title and was later memorialized by Robert De Niro in the film "Raging Bull," has died. He was 95.

Harlem Globetrotters lending a hand to Harvey recovery effort

The Harlem Globetrotters are lending a helping hand to the Harvey Recovery effort.  They're hoping to make sure certain parts of our area are not forgotten. There are still calls for supplies at the shelter at Gallery Furniture located at 7227 West Grand Parkway South.