How N.F.L. Sponsors Have Reacted to ‘Take a Knee’ Protests

Few companies commented on the protests at all, and those that did stuck to bland statements of support for American values.

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On Pro Football: Trump Says N.F.L. Is Getting Soft. Players Hit Back.

Some players grumble about a lot of rules to curb dangerous tackles but insist they are still hitting very, very hard.

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N.F.L. Owners Who Donated to Trump Push Back

Several N.F.L. team owners contributed a million dollars or more to President Trump’s inauguration. Here’s how they reacted after he took a shot at N.F.L. players who protest during the national anthem.

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Pat Tillman Becomes Partisan Symbol in N.F.L. Conflict

The widow of Corporal Tillman, a football star killed in Afghanistan, said he should be remembered as a symbol of unity and that his memory “should never be politicized.”

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Dallas Cowboys, Including Jerry Jones, Take a Knee Before Anthem

The Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals continued an N.F.L. trend when they demonstrated in various ways during the playing of the national anthem before their game Monday night.

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On Pro Football: N.F.L. Owners’ Unity with Players Might Be Short-Lived

Despite a show of sideline support, a group consisting largely of white billionaires has reluctantly addressed social injustice and head injuries.

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Reading Something in the N.F.L. Ratings? You’re Probably Wrong

Amid protests against police brutality and in the wake of the president’s tweets, the war over television ratings has become explicitly political.

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Reaction to Steelers’ Anthem Decision: ‘How’d We Lose to the Bears?’

In Pittsburgh, most people want their football without a dash of politics, thank you very much.

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Sports of The Times: Was It a One-Day Revolt in the N.F.L., or Something More?

This movement could force real change, unless the owners and players get back to business as usual.

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Steelers’ Villanueva Takes a Stand, but Might Agree With Kaepernick’s Mission

The 6-8, 320-pound lineman, a former Army Ranger, was the only member of the Steelers to stand outside the tunnel on Sunday during the national anthem.

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Tom Brady: ‘I Certainly Disagree’ With What Trump Said

A day after locking one arm with a teammate during the anthem, Brady shared his thoughts about the issue in a radio interview.

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Pharrell Williams ‘Takes a Knee’ as Artists Join Anthem Protest

Mr. Williams knelt during a concert in Charlottesville, Va., on Sunday to show solidarity with N.F.L. players.

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National Anthem Protests by Black Athletes Have a Long History

The protests by African-American athletes date back decades, often angering mostly white fans and officials.

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What Every N.F.L. Team Did During the National Anthem on Sunday

Across the country, players, coaches and owners staged protests during performances of the national anthem, reacting to comments from President Trump.

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Mediator: Colbert, Kimmel and the Politics of Late Night

Once a refuge from the worries of the workday, late night TV shows and other avenues of entertainment, like sports, are forcing Americans to take sides.

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Fueled by Trump’s Tweets, Anthem Protests Grow to a Nationwide Rebuke

The wave of demonstrations at N.F.L. games on Sunday even included some of Trump’s supporters in the league, but it drew a mixed reception from fans.

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Here’s What N.F.L. Fans Think of Trump’s Comments and Anthem Protests

We interviewed fans at several games on Sunday. Suffice to say opinions were wildly divergent.

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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Condemns Trump’s N.F.L. Criticism

President Trump suggested N.F.L. owners should fire players who take a knee during the national anthem. The players are likely to react with stronger protests.

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Sports of The Times: As Trump Takes On Athletes, Watch Them Rise

The president’s inflammatory comments might not be as significant as the players’ responses.

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Trump Says N.F.L. Players Who Take a Knee During National Anthem Should Be Fired

The highly charged remarks, made during a rally in Alabama, led to criticism from the league’s commissioner and an outcry from players.

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