Leagues Offer Unprecedented Support As Athletes Unite To Fight Racial Injustice
Today, players from several leagues are united along with corporate sponsors who've made Black Lives Matter a part of the American lexicon.
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Today, players from several leagues are united along with corporate sponsors who've made Black Lives Matter a part of the American lexicon.
The Walt Disney Co. has announced a partnership with Colin Kaepernick's production firm to develop programming focused on race and equity issues.
The Chargers head coach said on a conference call today that though he's happy with the three quarterbacks the team has, 'you can never have too many people waiting on the runway.'
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell shared a message Friday on behalf of the league condemning racism and apologizing for not listening to players earlier.
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is resigning from the board and urges the company to replace him with a black candidate and pledges to "use future gains on my Reddit stock to serve the black community, chiefly to curb racial hate."
His lawsuit accused the league of colluding against him to prevent him from playing over his choice to kneel during the national anthem of football games.
Several major acts reportedly declined to perform at the Super Bowl half-time show over the NFL's handling of Colin Kaepernick and the national anthem kneeling debate. Artists like Rihanna, Jay-Z and Cardi B were among the stars who reportedly declined the offer.
Washington signed Josh Johnson earlier this week after saying there was discussion about Kaepernick, but not enough time to familiarize him with the system.
Top gymnasts criticized her connection to a law firm accused of covering up abuse by Larry Nassar and for an anti-Nike tweet she sent after unsigned NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was enlisted in the company's ad campaign.
The owner, who is known as "Bowtie Barber," said he had the doll has been hanging in his shop since 2016, when the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback first took a knee during the national anthem, igniting a firestorm.
After Nike's Colin Kaepernick campaign spurred an ongoing debate across the U.S., a Louisiana mayor banned the brand's products from his city's recreation facilities.
Over a photo of a cut up Nike T-shirt, McGaugh Elementary School Principal Roni Burns-Ellis wrote on her personal Facebook page: "My newest rag! When Nike signs an anti-American thug to represent their brand, I will not support, wear, purchase or endorse their product."
The company announced that the unsigned free agent, who is known for kneeling during the national anthem to bring attention to racial injustices, would join the company's signature campaign.
Nike marked the 30th anniversary of the campaign with a new ad that said, "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."
Nike is throwing its weight behind one of the most polarizing figures in football, and America: former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
The former quarterback's lawyers are reportedly looking to depose several members of the administration in their collusion case against the NFL.
Kerr argued that the NFL's decision was one that pandered to their fan base and created hysteria
The announcement comes a day after Papa John's said it would end its sponsorship of the league.
The company's relationship with the league became strained after its founder John Schnatter criticized NFL leadership over national anthem protests by players.
Wide receiver Torrey Smith, who raised his fist on the field to express solidarity with the "Black Lives Matter" movement, expressed his disapproval of Trump's war against players who take a knee during the national anthem to protest racism.
Trump issued a Super Bowl message on Sunday that, in keeping with the White House's opposition to NFL protests against police brutality and racial injustice, included a line about standing for the national anthem.
The ACLU decided to keep Kaepernick's appearance secret for his safety, as he has been the target of death threats.
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback began kneeling instead of standing during the national anthem last season to protest racial inequality and police brutality.
Jason La Canfora said in a series of tweets on Sunday that he was relaying previous reporting about Kaepernick.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick tells CBS he'll stand during national anthem if given chance to play football in NFL again.
The earthquake struck about 14 miles west of the Rancho Palos Verdes coastline on Sunday night.
A hit-and-run suspect was arrested after a brief pursuit ended in a crash in Los Angeles County on Sunday night.
Desmond Bane scored 36 points and Paolo Banchero added 16 points and eight assists as the Orlando Magic held on for a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Jaylen Brown had 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics swept the season series in the NBA's most storied rivalry with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Mexico's Ministry of Defense security forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in a military operation.
The earthquake struck about 14 miles west of the Rancho Palos Verdes coastline on Sunday night.
A hit-and-run suspect was arrested after a brief pursuit ended in a crash in Los Angeles County on Sunday night.
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — also known as "El Mencho" — was the leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel prior to his death on Sunday.
FBI investigators have identified the human remains found near the Salton Sea as a 17-year-old Riverside County girl who was reported missing last year.
The earthquake struck about 14 miles west of the Rancho Palos Verdes coastline on Sunday night.
A hit-and-run suspect was arrested after a brief pursuit ended in a crash in Los Angeles County on Sunday night.
A Santa Clarita pizzeria and the surrounding area were closed on Sunday afternoon after several underground explosions occurred inside of an electrical vault, according to Los Angeles County firefighters.
A jarring video shows the moments that a man attempts to carjack a vehicle from a woman pumping gas at a Lakewood Chevron station while her baby was still inside in early February.
A U.S. Postal Service worker was robbed in the Valley Glen neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley on Saturday, according to Los Angeles police.
One man was killed and another was wounded when they were shot at while driving in Santa Ana late Friday, according to police.
If you're looking to visit a museum, dozens of exhibits are offering free admission this weekend.
Four suspects stole about $180,000 worth of collectibles and Pokémon cards from an Anaheim store earlier this week.
Balboa Island's ferries are ditching diesel and turning to electricity to power their boats.
According to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Stephen Anthony Demora first called his sister-in-law around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 to tell her that he had killed his wife with a knife at their home.
FBI investigators have identified the human remains found near the Salton Sea as a 17-year-old Riverside County girl who was reported missing last year.
Deputies say that a 22-year-old Los Angeles man was killed in the crash early Saturday morning near Van Buren Boulevard and Jurupa Road.
Five people were arrested and more than $5 million in stolen cargo, including tractors, cars and forklifts, was recovered when Los Angeles police served a series of search warrants throughout Southern California this week.
San Bernardino County firefighters rescued a camper and his dog after fresh snowfall stranded them in the mountains.
If you're looking to visit a museum, dozens of exhibits are offering free admission this weekend.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday at a news conference.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
The driver of the vehicle, a 23-year-old man from Albany, New York, had been reported missing and died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in finding that a federal law known as IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Desmond Bane scored 36 points and Paolo Banchero added 16 points and eight assists as the Orlando Magic held on for a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Jaylen Brown had 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics swept the season series in the NBA's most storied rivalry with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
No. 2 UCLA beat Wisconsin 80-60 and locked up the program's first outright Big Ten regular-season title.
Jacob Bridgeman held on to win the Genesis Invitational at Riviera for his first PGA Tour title.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
The death of "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Rancho Palos Verdes late Sunday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Kara Finnstrom speaks with some of the more than 100 condominium owners who are still fighting to return to a normal way of life after their properties were severely impacted by the Palisades Fire last January.
Laurie Perez provides the latest details in the developing situation in Mexico, where the death of the cartel leader known as "El Mencho" has sparked retaliation and violence across the country from alleged cartel members.
After a cartel leader was killed in a military operation early Sunday and a wave of retaliatory violence broke out in the hours afterwards, some American tourists are now stuck in Mexico due to a series of canceled flights. Lauren Pozen reports.
Zach Boetto reports from Wrightwood, where community members are rejoicing in the recent snowfall that brought a foot of powder to the area last week.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
