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Megan Rapinoe maintains national anthem protest before final USWNT match

September 25, 2023 By Fox Wilmington

Megan Rapinoe stayed consistent before she played her final U.S. women’s national soccer team game on Sunday night against South Africa.Before the Americans took home a 2-0 victory, Rapinoe stood for … [Read more...] about Megan Rapinoe maintains national anthem protest before final USWNT match

March 12, 2020 By Dom Calicchio

The fight between the U.S. women’s national soccer team and U.S. Soccer – the federation that oversees the women’s team and their male counterparts – got uglier Wednesday night.It included strong … [Read more...] about Megan Rapinoe rips US Soccer for ‘blatant misogyny and sexism’ after teammates stage anthem protest

March 12, 2020 By Dom Calicchio

January 27, 2020 By Vandana Rambaran

Kobe Bryant’s death appeared to have a profound effect on Colin Kaepernick – who received support from the Los Angeles Lakers legend when he decided to protest during the National Anthem over three … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant dead: Colin Kaepernick reacts to death of NBA legend

January 22, 2020 By Ryan Gaydos

Soccer players who defy Olympic rules by making protest gestures at the 2020 Tokyo Games will be supported by their global union.Freedom of speech on issues like anti-discrimination and gender … [Read more...] about Soccer players union promises to defend Olympic protesters

January 17, 2020 By Charles Creitz

Minnesota's top teacher who knelt during Monday night's college football championship game said it felt right "to have a very respectful protest."Kelly Holstine, who won Minnesota's 2019 "Teacher of … [Read more...] about Minnesota ‘Teacher of the Year’ kneels during anthem at college football championship: ‘A very respectful protest

December 31, 2019 By Ryan Gaydos

Sports have the ability to bring us closer together, but also to pull people further apart.The 2010s brought sports fans incredible moments from all sporting arenas. There have been plenty of upsets … [Read more...] about 10 sports moments that defined the decade: From ‘The Decision’ to the national anthem protests

December 6, 2019 By Ryan Gaydos

A former Kennesaw State University cheerleader who kneeled during the national anthem in protest of police brutality in 2017 received a $145,000 settlement from the school, ending her lawsuit.Tommia … [Read more...] about Kennesaw State University settles ex-cheerleader’s lawsuit over anthem kneeling for $145,000