National Anthem Protests

MLB November 13

Ex-MLB star Jonathan Lucroy recalls refusing to kneel for anthem: 'I gave them the finger'

Former MLB star catcher Jonathan Lucroy opened up on "OutKick the Morning" about his refusal to kneel during the national anthem in 2020.

Miami Dolphins September 12

Tyreek Hill has no plans to kneel, call to defund police after incident with officers

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill said Wednesday he has no plan to protest or call to defund the police after his incident with officers over the weekend.

NFL January 21

Black national anthem to be performed at Super Bowl LVIII, stirs debate on social media

The Black national anthem will be played at Super Bowl LVIII in February and not everyone on social media was happy about it. Andra Day to perform the song.

NBA October 26, 2023

Jonathan Isaac details decision to stand during national anthem in NBA’s Orlando 'bubble'

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac discussed his decision to stand during the national anthem in the NBA's "bubble" and his decision not to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Soccer September 25, 2023

Megan Rapinoe maintains national anthem protest before final USWNT match

Megan Rapinoe maintained her national anthem protest on Sunday before her final match for the U.S. women's national team against South Africa.

SPORTS September 24, 2023

This day in sports history: National anthem protests hit the NFL, Babe Ruth smashes records

On September 24, the sports world Babe Ruth reached the top of the baseball world, the New York Mets clinched the pennant and a wave of anthem protests hit the NFL.

NFL May 25, 2023

Colin Kaepernick takes shot at NFL, says he hasn't 'seen any substantial change' since he last played

Colin Kaepernick took a shot at the NFL in a recent interview with NPR to promote his new graphic novel. He says he has not seen any change in the league.

WNBA May 20, 2023

Brittney Griner discusses national anthem stance in return: ‘I definitely want to stand’

WNBA star Brittney Griner made her regular-season return on Friday for the Phoenix Mercury, scoring 18 points. Griner stood for the national anthem before the game.

Kansas City Chiefs May 8, 2023

Chiefs' Justin Reid says he was asked about kneeling for national anthem during his draft interviews in 2018

Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid said in a podcast interview he was asked about kneeling during the national anthem in interviews before he was drafted in 2018.

Media May 2, 2023

People standing for national anthem horrifies progressives in viral video: 'This feels so dystopian'

Social media users were horrified after a TikTok user shared a video that shows restaurant-goers in California standing for the national anthem as it plays on television.