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Dolphins’ Kenny Stills, Albert Wilson Kneel During Anthem
NFL players’ protests weren’t widespread in Sunday’s first games, but the demonstrations had not died out in Week 1. Miami Dolphins wide receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson became the first players of the 2018 regular season to kneel in protest during the national anthem when they did so before Sunday’s contest against the Tennessee Titans. Meanwhile, amidst the game, numerous fans engaged in betting activities on platforms like ยูฟ่าเบท กีฬาและคาสิโนสด. Dolphins defensive end Robert Quinn also raised a fist during the song, as did San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin before his team’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey and linebacker Telvin Smith both…
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Colin Kaepernick Lands $1 Million Book Deal
Colin Kaepernick has inked a book deal worth just over $1 million with Random House imprint One World, according to Page Six. One World is headed by book world superstar Chris Jackson who launched it last year. He also publishes JAY-Z and Ta-Nehisi Coates. It was previously reported that Kaepernick was seen “taking meetings with publishers in the New York offices of WME” to shop the planned book. Carlos Fleming reps Kaepernick as an athlete, the book deal went through Andy McNicol on the Hollywood agency literary department, according to the publication. While he was a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers last year, Colin Kaepernick began the demonstration of…
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Russell Simmons Pens Pro-Protest Open Letter
When Colin Kaepernick decided to protest racism by refusing to stand for the national anthem, he received both support and criticism from people across the nation. Numerous players around the NFL have joined the San Francisco 49ers quarterback by kneeling during the anthem as well, but the conversation ignited even further when they continued the protest on 9/11. Detractors including model/actress Kate Upton objected to the protest and said it was “even more horrific” to sit during the anthem on September 11th. She posted a picture of four Miami Dolphins players who knelt during the anthem on 9/11 and posted a long caption about honoring the men and women who have…
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Howard’s Cheerleaders Kneel During National Anthem
The Howard University cheerleaders have joined Colin Kaepernick, Megan Rapinoe and other athletes across the sports landscape in protest. Before Saturday’s road game between the Bison and Rutgers, Howard’s cheerleaders kneeled during the national anthem. These cheerleaders do more than support teams. They support causes. SOURCE: ESPN
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Russell Simmons Offers Brandon Marshall Endorsement Deal
NFL linebacker Brandon Marshall has found a supporter who can offer him more than his sympathies, following reports that a second Marshall sponsor has pulled its endorsement in response to his recent protest of the National Anthem. Music mogul Russell Simmons took to Instagram upon learning the news on Tuesday [September 13], and extended Marshall an opportunity to recoup some of his lost bucks while he continues to stand for what he believes in. “Which other company is supporting Brandon? It says two endorsements,” Simmons asked followers, before jumping the gun on a possible partnership. “RUSHCARD is in. We will find Brandon and make him an offer and make him…
