Brett Favre compares Colin Kaepernick to Pat Tillman, says he'd consider him a hero
Brett Favre says he would compare Colin Kaepernick to Pat Tillman, a former NFL player who died in Afghanistan while serving in the U.S. Army.
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Comeback, redemption and broken records some of the storylines in 2019
Despite all the doom and gloom in the news in 2019, this year in sports unified an ever-polarizing world.
'We've moved on' from Colin Kaepernick, NFL Commissioner says
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday the league has "moved on" from former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who changed the venue last-minute for an NFL sponsored workout and held his own workout last month.
Three years on, Colin Kaepernick remains in limbo
From the 'Kunta Kinte' shirt he wore to his workout to his very public calling out of the NFL, Colin Kaepernick made clear to the sport's bosses that the path to any potential reconciliation will be very much on his own terms.
Why Colin Kaepernick wore a 'Kunta Kinte' shirt to his NFL workout
Colin Kaepernick has long utilized the power of imagery to get across his message — look no further than his kneeling protests — and his choice of T-shirt did just that on Saturday.
Colin Kaepernick made last-minute workout change
Colin Kaepernick's much-awaited NFL workout did not go as planned after he abruptly changed the venue at the last minute. The league is accusing him of not showing up for the event.
Kaepernick NFL workout moved, media able to attend
Colin Kaepernick on Saturday strode over to a flock of reporters gathered on a bizarre day during which the free-agent quarterback skipped an NFL-sponsored workout and held one of his own.
#StillWithKap trends on Twitter ahead of Kaepernick's NFL workout
After about three years as a free agent, Colin Kaepernick was back on the field Saturday afternoon showing off his skills.
At least 10 teams sending people to watch Kaepernick's private workout
At least 10 NFL teams will send personnel to watch Colin Kaepernick's league-arranged workout Saturday, a league source with direct knowledge told CNN on Wednesday.
NFL teams invited to Colin Kaepernick private workout this weekend
Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who claimed the NFL and its teams colluded to keep him from playing following his refusal to stand during the National Anthem, will take part Saturday in a private workout organized by the league.
Colin Kaepernick's Nike ad wins Emmy for outstanding commercial
Nike's gamble to partner with athlete-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick paid off Sunday as the company won an Emmy for outstanding commercial at the 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Colin Kaepernick recognizes protest anniversary
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick -- who became a lightning rod in 2016 when he refused to stand during the National Anthem to protest the police shootings of black men and other social injustices faced by African Americans -- recognized the three-year anniversary of his first pregame protest on social media Wednesday.
Jay-Z's Roc Nation, NFL join forces for music and social justice
Rapper and businessman Jay-Z said a new partnership between his Roc Nation company and the NFL will bring attention to social justice issues and build on former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's activism.
Trump says he'd 'love' for Kaepernick to play in NFL
President Donald Trump said Friday that athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick, a former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers who's now a free agent, should be allowed an opportunity to play again in the National Football League — but
Colin Kaepernick's Nike commercial nominated for Emmy
Nike's partnership with athlete-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick is continuing to pay big dividends. One of the company's attention-getting commercials starring Kaepernick was just nominated for a 2019 Emmy.
Cubs affiliate apologizes for tweet mocking Kaepernick
A Chicago Cubs minor league affiliate apologized for and deleted a tweet mocking former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick.
Veteran-owned company releases Betsy Ross flag shirt after Nike controversy
A veteran-owned company is facing off against Nike again, this time over a Revolutionary War-era flag.
Nike featuring Betsy Ross flag canceled after backlash
Nike is canceling a sneaker that featured the "Betsy Ross" version of the American flag from the late 18th century.
Alliance of American Football had talks with Kaepernick, Tebow
An upstart US professional football league reportedly had talks with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, but it appears that former 49ers quarterback wanted more money than the league was willing to pay.
Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid resolve pending grievances with NFL
Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid -- who drew controversy for kneeling during the National Anthem when the two were San Francisco 49ers teammates -- have settled their collusion grievance cases against the NFL. Both alleged that teams were keeping them from playing.
Colo. store that boycotted Nike over Kaepernick ad will close
In September, Stephen Martin saw a Nike ad featuring former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Amy Schumer says she won't appear in Super Bowl ads
Comic Amy Schumer doesn't think anything is funny about the way she feels the NFL has treated Colin Kaepernick.
Simone Biles claps back at new USA Gymnastics leader over Nike tweet
Mary Bono had been at the helm of USA Gymnastics for only a day when she drew the ire of the sport's brightest star.
Colin Kaepernick wants to trademark his image
Colin Kaepernick wants to trademark his face.
