Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Calls Colin Kaepernick's Concerns 'Very Admirable'
The basketball legend weighs in on the 49ers quarterback, who has decided not to stand when the national anthem is played before games.
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49ers Quarterback Sits Out National Anthem To Protest Oppression Of Minorities
As players rose to stand for the national anthem at the 49ers-Packers game on Friday night, quarterback Colin Kaepernick pointedly remained seated.
NFL Hall Of Fame Game Called Off Due To 'Congealing And Rubberized' Field Paint
The game between the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts was canceled after the paint issue raised concerns that players might slip. Fans who bought tickets will reportedly get a full refund.
What Is Football Doing To Us As A People?
Recent comments from NFL executives on the safety of football have Frank Deford wondering, when will we Americans stop adoring the game?
Commentary: My Struggle With Concussions
Radio 101 commentator, Bear Higgins, talks about the personal effects of the repeated head injuries he sustained while playing football.
3 Things To Know About The NFL Draft That Don't Have Much To Do With Football
Most notably, a 22-year-old German wide receiver could be the first player drafted straight from Europe to the NFL.
Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Tom Brady, Says He Must Serve Suspension
A three-judge panel overturned a lower court's ruling that found NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was not fair when he handed down the suspension.
Concussion Update: U.S. Appeals Court Affirms Deal Between NFL, Retired Players
The settlement could cost the league $1 billion to resolve lawsuits filed by thousands of former pro football players who say they suffered chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
Twitter Wins NFL Deal To Stream 2016 Thursday Night Football
The NFL hopes to reach a broader audience, including those who don't have cable, while Twitter is looking to attract and keep new users.
In A First, NFL Executive Admits Football Is Linked To Brain Damage
"Certainly yes," said Jeff Miller, the NFL's executive vice president for health and safety, when asked on Capitol Hill if football is linked to a degenerative brain disease.