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Liverpool FC anthem singer Gerry Marsden dies aged 78

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Jul202018 by adminNo Comments

NFL, players' union at impasse on national anthem policy

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The NFL and its players association "have come to a standstill agreement on the NFLPA's grievance and on the NFL's anthem policy," they said in a joint statement on Thursday night. The NFLPA filed a grievance on July 10 against the NFL's new national anthem policy that requires players and league personnel to either stand for the anthem or remain in the locker room. The policy also subjects teams to a fine if a player or any other personnel do not show respect for the anthem. Now, that policy is on hold while the NFLPA and the NFL negotiate. "No new rules relating to the anthem will be issued or enforced for the next several weeks while these confidential discussions are ongoing," the joint statement read. "The NFL and NFLPA reflect the great values of America, which are repeatedly d...

Apr52018 by adminNo Comments

Bald eagle spikes talons into Mariners pitcher during anthem

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April 5 (UPI) -- A bald eagle sank its talons into Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton Thursday during the national anthem at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn.The unwanted interaction occurred before the Mariners took on the Twins for their home opener. Paxton, 29, was standing out in left field for his warmup when the eagle circled the stadium. It eventually came to a stop on Paxton's right shoulder. The eagle put out its claws and grasped onto Paxton's jersey as the pitcher bent over to protect himself from the razor-sharp barrage.Paxton stoically shook off the exchange and returned to a standing position. The eagle landed on the ground before it was taken away by its handler.The Mariners' starting left-hander and Canada native started Thursday's game after allowing six runs and six h...

Mar232018 by adminNo Comments

NFL free agent Eric Reid says he won't protest during national anthem

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If free-agent safety Eric Reid lands another job in the NFL, he plans to give up kneeling during the national anthem next season. Reid joined former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in his protests against police brutality and racial injustice during the 2016 season and continued to knee during the playing of the anthem last year. "I'm just going to consider different ways to be active, different ways to bring awareness to the issues of this country to improve on," Reid said while watching his brother, Justin, at Stanford's pro day on Thursday. "I don't think it'll be in the form of protesting during the anthem. And I said 'during' because it's crazy to me that the narrative got changed to we were protesting the anthem, because that wasn't the case. But I think we're going ...

Sep262017 by adminNo Comments

Dallas players & owner kneel before anthem to join NFL protest

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The Dallas Cowboys players, staff and owner Jerry Jones took a knee before the US national anthem at Monday's game against the Arizona Cardinals in a protest against President Donald Trump.Boos were heard in the stadium before both teams stood and linked arms on their own sidelines for the anthem. Trump said on Friday that NFL players who fail to stand during the national anthem should be sacked or suspended.Jones was one of seven NFL owners to donate to Trump's inauguration. NFL row 'nothing to do with race' says TrumpThe fans react: #TakeAKnee versus #BoycottNFL Media playback is not supported on this device In widespread protests at the weekend, players responded by kneeling, linking arms or staying in the locker room.Basketball star L...