Houston Texans Head Coach Bill O'Brien Plans To Kneel With Players During Anthem This Season
O'Brien canceled virtual team activities for June 9 and instead encouraged players to go to the funeral for George Floyd.
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O'Brien canceled virtual team activities for June 9 and instead encouraged players to go to the funeral for George Floyd.
The boycott activity is coming from people on both sides of the player protest issue.
Washington signed Josh Johnson earlier this week after saying there was discussion about Kaepernick, but not enough time to familiarize him with the system.
There was pushback from at least one member of the school committee in North Smithfield, Rhode Island and the ACLU.
In a tweet, Kaepernick gave a shout-out to "my brothers," Dolphins teammates Kenny Stills and Albert Watson, who were the only two players in the league to take a knee during the national anthem during Sunday's early games.
Clutching his young daughter in his arms, LeBron James said he stands with Nike, a clear reference to the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign.
Now that Nike's new ad campaign featuring NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has caused huge backlash, local marketing experts are chiming in.
Analysts say Nike's decision to add Colin Kaepernick as a new face for their "Just Do It" campaign comes with risks.
Colin Kaepernick became a controversial figure for his taking a knee to protest social injustice during the national anthem before NFL games.
The arbitrator's decision means there was sufficient evidence of collusion to keep Colin Kaepernick's drive going.
The former quarterback's lawyers are reportedly looking to depose several members of the administration in their collusion case against the NFL.
With its popularity threatened and critics stretching all the way to the White House, the NFL just wanted to get past the debate over taking a knee during the national anthem.
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem in 2016, a quiet but powerful protest against police brutality and racial inequities in the justice system.
A Texas principal accused of expelling a student who stayed seated during the Pledge of Allegiance and a Utah high school accused of censoring its student newspaper have been bestowed Muzzle Awards.
Beyonce presented Colin Kaepernick with Sports Illustrated's Muhammad Ali Legacy Award on Tuesday night, and Kaepernick promised that "I will continue to work for the people."
Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews will support Colin Kaepernick on Sunday. Matthews on Wednesday shared a photo on Instagram of the cleats that he will wear against the Texans.
Colin Kaepernick has been named GQ magazine's 'Citizen of the Year' for his activism. The former NFL quarterback began kneeling during the national anthem last season to protest racial inequality.
Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien says he and general manager Rick Smith have discussed signing Colin Kaepernick in the wake of last week's season-ending injury to Deshaun Watson.
NFL players and owners held an unusual meeting Tuesday to discuss social issues, a session both sides termed positive and productive.
A group of local pastors and community activists expressed support for Colin Kaepernick and gave Cowboys owner Jerry Jones a piece of their mind in light of recent protests on the football field.
Colin Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL on Sunday, alleging that he remains unsigned as a result of collusion by owners following his protests during the national anthem.
Supporters of quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem to protest police brutality, showed their solidarity with him at a rally outside the NFL's headquarters on Wednesday.
Jason Garrett on National Anthem protests: "the national anthem is sacred, the flag is sacred, and our team has demonstrated that."
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says teams aren't blackballing Colin Kaepernick for kneeling during the national anthem last year.
With training camps officially underway, we take a look at some of the top players still available on the free agent market.
Georgia's top health official dismissed all members of a state committee that investigates pregnancy-related maternal deaths after the leak, presumably by a committee member, of information about two such deaths.
Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to come face-to-face with scorching flames—or, rescue someone trapped in mangled metal?
Dispatchers got the call around 1:45 p.m. from a sanitation crew working their route in the 1300 block of St. Andrews Drive.
African Americans make up about 14% of the population, but they represent just 5.2% of doctors nationwide.
Georgia's top health official dismissed all members of a state committee that investigates pregnancy-related maternal deaths after the leak, presumably by a committee member, of information about two such deaths.
Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
Each stolen banner features images of pom and cheer team members against a white background and the SMU x ACC logo.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to come face-to-face with scorching flames—or, rescue someone trapped in mangled metal?
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
Georgia's top health official dismissed all members of a state committee that investigates pregnancy-related maternal deaths after the leak, presumably by a committee member, of information about two such deaths.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
The land offer highlights the divide between states and local governments on supporting or resisting Trump's mass deportation plans.
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker became the third person executed by nitrogen gas in both the U.S. and Alabama.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Jake Paul's promotions company says the fighter's unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas since 2021.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
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Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
