Goodell said he and the league are listening and wants to be part of the much needed change in the country.
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Trump says Drew Brees shouldn’t have apologized for comments on kneeling during national anthem
Brees’ initial remarks came during an interview with Yahoo in which he was asked to revisit former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s 2016 protest of police brutality against minorities.
Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand announce $100 million donation over next 10 years
Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand announced on Friday a $100 million donation over the next decade to “organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”
AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The 22-team plan includes all teams that were holding playoff spots when the season was stopped, plus all other clubs within six games of a postseason berth.
Drew Brees apologizes for anthem comments after backlash from teammates, others
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees apologized Thursday for his comments against kneeling during the national anthem after he received sharp criticism from fellow athletes, including some of his own teammates. “I would like to apologize to my friends, teammates, the City of New Orleans, the black community, NFL community and anyone I […]
Brees’ anthem comments draw backlash from teammates, others
Critical responses to Brees’ statements appeared on social media from major professional athletes including the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins.
Minnesota Attorney General charges all 4 officers in George Floyd’s death
George Floyd’s family on Wednesday demanded the arrest of all four police officers involved in his death, as they visited a makeshift shrine at the Minneapolis street corner where the black Florida man died after a white officer pressed a knee on his neck as he pleaded for air.
Olympians show solidarity amid intense worldwide protests over George Floyd’s death
Olympians are speaking out amid worldwide protests over the death of George Floyd, a black Florida man who died after four Minneapolis police officers tried to arrest him and one kneeled on his neck.
Former boxer Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd’s funeral
He will handle costs for the funeral on June 9 in Floyd’s hometown of Houston, as well as other expenses.
Former boxer Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd’s funeral
He will handle costs for the funeral on June 9 in Floyd’s hometown of Houston, as well as other expenses.