Sports

News Brief: NFL Players React To Trump Tweet, Germany's Elections

7:39am September 25, 2017

Football players knelt, linked arms or stayed off the field during the national anthem following President Trump's tweet on Friday. German voters gave Chancellor Merkel another four years in office.

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Political Subplot Overshadows Sunday's NFL Games

7:39am September 25, 2017

Jesse Washington of The Undefeated tells David Greene how pro football players reacted to President Trump telling them they should be "fired" if they knelled in protest during the national anthem.

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Members of the New England Patriots — and players across the league — kneel during the national anthem before Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

Trump Embroiled In 2 Controversies About Professional Sports, Race And Culture

6:30pm September 24, 2017

In remarks Friday night in Alabama, Trump took issue with NFL players who have knelt in protest during the national anthem. And on Twitter Saturday, he targeted Stephen Curry of the NBA.

Across The Nation, NFL Teams Take A Knee In Protest Of President's Comments

5:30pm September 24, 2017

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with ESPN sports commentator Kevin Blackistone and Robert Costa, a political writer at The Washington Post, about the latest mix of sports and politics.

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Trump And Athletes Trade Words On Twitter

8:02am September 24, 2017

Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about President Trump's comments about players who don't stand for the national anthem and the ensuing backlash.

Harrison Browne, seen here playing for the Buffalo Beauts, says he feels lucky to be part of a league that accepts him and wants him to feel comfortable.

Transgender Hockey Player Postpones Hormone Treatment To Keep Playing

5:00am September 24, 2017

by Maggie Mertens

Sports leagues have struggled with how to define gender when it comes to deciding who can play. Pro hockey player Harrison Browne has decided to postpone hormone therapy for one more year on the ice.

Politics Roundup: Trump's Call To Fire NFL Players Protesting During National Anthem

9:22pm September 23, 2017

by Tamara Keith

The GOP health care plan, the Graham-Cassidy bill, takes what may be a fatal hit after Sen. John McCain has said he'll vote "no". Meanwhile, President Trump unleashes some of his own hits on major professional sport figures. NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith helps us understand.

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Saturday Sports: CTE, Aaron Hernandez And The NFL

8:11am September 23, 2017

by Tom Goldman

We discuss NFL quarterbacks, the latest on Aaron Hernandez, and the possibility that France, Germany and Austria could withdraw from the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea over security concerns.

Scans Show Former NFL Player Aaron Hernandez Had A Severe Case Of CTE

5:23pm September 22, 2017

by Jon Hamilton

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with NPR Science Correspondent Jon Hamilton about the Hernandez family's announcement and the connections between CTE, the degenerative brain disease, and violent behavior.

Major League Baseball Teams Look To Add Extra Netting After Yankee Stadium Accident

4:45pm September 22, 2017

After a foul ball hit a young girl at Yankee Stadium this week, some Major League Baseball teams will be adding extra netting along the baselines to protect fans.