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Colin Kaepernick asks New York Jets if he can join practice squad
Colin Kaepernick, who last played in the NFL in 2016, wrote in his letter to the Jets that he "never retired or stopped training" in hopes of getting another opportunity.
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Colin Kaepernick, who last played in the NFL in 2016, wrote in his letter to the Jets that he "never retired or stopped training" in hopes of getting another opportunity.
In years to come, uproar over Dylan Mulvaney ad will be looked at with "embarrassment," one marketing expert says.
Colin Kaepernick's new graphic novel goes into the early years of his life before he became a professional athlete.
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is out with a new book, "Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game." The graphic novel geared toward young adults details Kaepernick's high school years before he entered professional sports and rocked the NFL by taking a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial injustice. Adriana Diaz reports.
In "I Color Myself Different," his first children's book, the athlete and civil rights activist writes about adapting to adoption.
Ever since Colin Kaepernick began taking a knee during the national anthem at NFL games, the quarterback has not been able to land another job in the league. Now, Kaepernick is out with a new message about not fitting in that he's sharing in his first children's book, "I Color Myself Different." "CBS Mornings" national correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke with the book's illustrator, Eric Wilkerson.
The initiative collaborates with a panel of board-certified forensic pathologists who perform autopsies, disclose preliminary findings and issue final reports to requesting families.
Kaepernick described how pro hopefuls are treated at the combine, where prospects undergo physical and mental tests in front of team coaches and executives.
Kaepernick, 33, isn't giving on his dream of returning to the NFL and leading another team to the Super Bowl.
Ahead of Super Bowl LV, the NFL is taking numerous steps to try and keep players, staffers and fans safe from COVID-19. Troy Vincent, the executive vice president of football operations for the NFL, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about that, plus how the league still has "a lot of work to do" on diversity in its coaching ranks,
Baseball fans are mourning the loss of Henry "Hank" Aaron, a Hall of Famer who used his fame and stature to fight for racial justice. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to talk about how Aaron inspired many athletes to take active roles in their own communities.
Former NFL player's portion of sales will help fund his social activism on behalf of Black and Brown Americans.
"Since 1981, Mumia has maintained his innocence," Kaepernick said. "His story has not changed."
Kaepernick imagined "a future that prioritizes harm reduction, redemption, and public well-being in order to create a more just and humane world."
The company said the jersey has "become an iconic symbol for progress and positive change."
"While the NFL runs propaganda about how they care about Black Life, they are still actively blackballing Eric Reid for fighting for the Black community," Kaepernick said.
The NBA postponed three playoff games after the Milwaukee Bucks players did not take the court in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. NBA analyst Bill Reiter joins CBSN to discuss.
"These are not people who are unpatriotic, they're not disloyal, they're not against our military," Goodell said of players kneeling during the anthem.
The videos are from a 2019 fundraiser at the Navy SEAL Museum in Florida.
They may seem like very different men in very different fields – but they are both being honored with the RFK Ripple of Hope Award.
Colin Kaepernick and the recently energized social justice movement have inspired a new push for equality in the world of sports.
Kaepernick will appear as himself in the series — as its narrator.
Athletes and sports leagues have taken new steps to combat systemic racism and social injustice since the death of George Floyd. Los Angeles Times columnist LZ Granderson joined CBSN to discuss the impact of sports on social change, and how the players and leagues will need to continue this momentum.
"I'd assume that hero status will be stamped with Kaepernick as well," Favre said.
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback will be the fifth, and only minority, member of the blog site's board.
The Biden administration announced the release of three U.S. citizens from Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva.
The face-off between Simone Biles and Suni Lee marked the first time two gold medalists competed against each other in the event.
A major tax package that would bolster the popular Child Tax Credit and cut taxes for businesses failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday in the face of widespread Republican opposition.
Almost half the nation's farms are owned by farmers 65 and over, making them the oldest workforce in the U.S.
Despite frosty relations, the U.S. and the former Soviet Union have swapped prisoners for decades.
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday.
U.S. Border Patrol agents made fewer than 60,000 migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border in July, the lowest number since September 2020.
A gag order put in place before former President Donald Trump's criminal trial will remain through his sentencing in September.
Almost half the nation's farms are owned by farmers 65 and over, making them the oldest workforce in the U.S.
CarShield advertisements have featured celebrities who the FTC alleges made false statements in the ads, such as "you'll never pay for expensive car repairs again."
CEO Pat Gelsinger said the chipmaker will cut roughly 15,000 jobs as it moves to slash costs.
MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, and his reported $700 million empire have come under new fire after accusations of past racist comments have surfaced.
In Arizona, Sen. JD Vance criticized the Biden administration's immigration policies and targeted Vice President Kamala Harris for her work on the issue.
CarShield advertisements have featured celebrities who the FTC alleges made false statements in the ads, such as "you'll never pay for expensive car repairs again."
CEO Pat Gelsinger said the chipmaker will cut roughly 15,000 jobs as it moves to slash costs.
MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, and his reported $700 million empire have come under new fire after accusations of past racist comments have surfaced.
Most don't contest billing errors or denied coverage, even though doing so frequently works, the Commonwealth Fund says.
Stocks fell sharply after new economic data raised concerns the economy could be slowing faster than expected.
CEO Pat Gelsinger said the chipmaker will cut roughly 15,000 jobs as it moves to slash costs.
In Arizona, Sen. JD Vance criticized the Biden administration's immigration policies and targeted Vice President Kamala Harris for her work on the issue.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among six candidates who had calls with Vice President Kamala Harris' vetting team this week.
Despite frosty relations, the U.S. and the former Soviet Union have swapped prisoners for decades.
A gag order put in place before former President Donald Trump's criminal trial will remain through his sentencing in September.
Most don't contest billing errors or denied coverage, even though doing so frequently works, the Commonwealth Fund says.
Gen Xers and millennials have a higher risk of developing more than a dozen cancers than older generations, according to new research from the American Cancer Society.
The majority of people are unfamiliar with life-saving screenings available for the disease, according to a survey from the American Lung Association. Here's what to know about risk factors and getting screened.
Chemotherapy deserts are expanding across the United States as hospitals winnow services to save money, creating financial and logistical hurdles for rural patience seeking cancer treatment.
A new study highlights new risk factors for dementia, as well as 12 previously known risk factors, and ways to combat them.
Photographer Jerome Brouillet shares how he captured his once-in-a-lifetime shot of surfer Gabriel Medina at the 2024 Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti.
A pommel horse specialist, a sharpshooter, a gymnast holding cheese and a rugby player making Olympic Village her "Love Island" — these are the 2024 Olympians going viral and inspiring memes at the Paris Games.
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
Despite frosty relations, the U.S. and the former Soviet Union have swapped prisoners for decades.
Lee Kiefer has become the first American fencer to win three Olympic gold medals as the U.S. got its first-ever team fencing gold in women's team foil at the Paris Olympics.
MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, and his reported $700 million empire have come under new fire after accusations of past racist comments have surfaced.
Cardi B shared the pregnancy news on social media showing images of herself in a flowing red gown that exposes her baby bump.
Shania Twain returns to Las Vegas with her third residency, "Come On Over," at Planet Hollywood. The show celebrates her record-breaking album and reflects on her career.
Longtime MTV "The Challenge" host TJ Lavin discusses the new season, his favorite part of hosting and why the series has become a global phenomenon.
StubHub faces allegations of misleading customers by adding significant fees at the final checkout stage, a practice known as "drip pricing." This tactic has prompted a lawsuit from Washington D.C.'s attorney general, who claims that StubHub's hidden fees can increase the total cost of tickets by up to 40%.
CEO Pat Gelsinger said the chipmaker will cut roughly 15,000 jobs as it moves to slash costs.
Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and his social media platform after the billionaire abruptly scrapped a content partnership with the former CNN anchor.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Etsy Insider members will receive free shipping on purchases and discounts on certain products, among other perks.
Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others.
Patterns like those of birds and bees are influencing Dutch scientists' research on "self-flying" swarms of tiny drones.
As of Wednesday evening, California's Park Fire has grown to more than 389,000 acres and is only 18% contained. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has been following the developments.
As of Monday evening, California's Park Fire had burned through 370,000 acres -- roughly half the size of Rhode Island. It's the biggest fire in the Golden State since 2020. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
New video appears to show the shooter who targeted former President Donald Trump on top of a building moments before he fired at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Kenyan national Kevin Kangethe, accused of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her body in an SUV at Boston's Logan Airport, will face U.S. justice.
A gag order put in place before former President Donald Trump's criminal trial will remain through his sentencing in September.
An inmate was sentenced to more than four years in prison Thursday for his role in the 2018 killing of the infamous gangster James "Whitey" Bulger.
Slain Airman Roger Fortson's brother, Andre Fortson, was killed this week near Atlanta, attorney Ben Crump said.
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Tuesday, carrying a secret payload for the U.S. Space Force into orbit for a national security mission. The launch also marked the 100th national security mission carried out by ULA. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with more.
Tuesday's flight was the Atlas 5's final national security mission as builder United Launch Alliance transitions to new Vulcan rockets.
SpaceX put 67 Starlinks into orbit while Boeing carried out successful tests of its Starliner capsule.
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Simone Biles won yet another gold medal for Team USA women's gymnastics at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. Biles' victory marks the ninth gold medal for the U.S. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson has the latest from Paris.
2024 is the biggest global election year in modern history, with at least 64 elections affecting roughly four billion people. The year is now more than halfway over, and some trends are emerging. Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, interim president at Freedom House, joins CBS News to discuss.
Middle East tensions are rising after Iran and its terror proxies vowed fierce revenge on Israel for the recent killings of senior leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah. Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem.
At the U.S.-Mexico border, the number of unlawful crossings dropped in July. It's the fifth straight month of declines, according to government figures obtained by CBS News. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
A historic prisoner swap on Thursday secured the release of 24 prisoners from six countries, including several Americans who had been detained in Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on the reaction from leaders from around the world. Then, Christopher O'Leary, senior vice president for global operations at the consulting firm Soufan Group, joins with analysis.