Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr discusses the team’s loss to the Washington Redskins and what message the team hoped to convey during the national anthem.
During the national anthem, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek put his arm around defensive end Khalil Mack to show a sign of solidarity. As he did in the first week of preseason, running back Marshawn Lynch opted to sit during the anthem.
NFL Unveils its National Anthem Policy The NFL released the revised policy on Wednesday after the controversy surrounding kneeling protests. NFLPA NFLPA The mandate requires players who choose not to stand to stay in the locker room or a similar location. The league will also exercise its right to fine any franchise that does not stand and “show respect” for the Anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick headed the kneeling protests in 2016, with many NFL teams following suit to date.
Fergie’s Performance Draws Mixed Reactions at NBA All-Star Game The star’s rendition of the national anthem drew some laughs from the crowd. Even some of the all-stars themselves were shocked…
MEXICO CITY — Marshawn Lynch finally stood for a national anthem this season, but it wasn’t for the Star-Spangled Banner. The Raiders running back stood for the Mexican anthem prior to playing against the Patriots at Estadio Azteca on Sunday. Lynch, like he has done all year, didn’t stand for most of the U.S. anthem. There did not appear to be any other protests during the anthem as the afternoon games kicked off.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about the controversy surrounding the national anthem. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
President Donald Trump tweeted Monday morning that he was proud of Nascar because no drivers, crew or other team members protested during the national anthem prior to a weekend race at New Hampshire Motorspeedway.
The Review Journal’s Michael Gehlken and Ed Graney report from Washington D.C. and break down what to expect before the Washington Redskins vs. the Oakland Raiders game taking place at the FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.
Marshawn Lynch responds to Michael Gehlken’s question about Lynch staying seated for the national anthem. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)