Bowing to Trump, NFL will require players to stand for anthem
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Football League will fine teams if players on the field refuse to stand for the national anthem, the league said on Wednesday in a victory for U.S. President Donald Trump, who loudly demanded an end to such protests last year.
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Some NFL owners ready to go rogue on new anthem policy
Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL touted a new anthem policy in Atlanta on Wednesday, but signs of serious aftershocks were felt almost instantly.
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NFL, players agree to $90 million social justice pact
The NFL and its Players Coalition officially established a partnership to commit at least $90 million for efforts and programs combating social inequality.
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Arizona, New Orleans named as 2023-24 Super Bowl hosts
The NFL has named Arizona and New Orleans as hosts for future Super Bowls as the spring meetings in Atlanta draw to a close on Wednesday.
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Nashville to host 2019 NFL Draft
The city of Nashville will host the 2019 NFL Draft after the owners approved the location Wednesday morning.
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Rockets rally past Warriors in 4th to even series
Eric Gordon's first 3-pointer of the game gave Houston a late five-point lead, and the Rockets held on from there to defeat the Golden State Warriors 95-92 in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday night to even the Western Conference finals at two games apiece.
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