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Jack Johnson, seen here in New York City in 1932, was the first black world heavyweight champion. On Thursday, President Trump granted him a rare posthumous pardon, clearing his name more than a century after a racially charged conviction.

Legendary Boxer Jack Johnson Gets Pardon, 105 Years After Baseless Conviction

5:22pm May 24, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The black world heavyweight champion was convicted of a crime in 1913 for traveling with a white girlfriend. President Trump issued a rare posthumous pardon after an appeal from Sylvester Stallone.

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NFL Tells Players To Stand And Respect The Flag And National Anthem

12:01pm May 24, 2018

by Tom Goldman

The NFL says its players are no longer allowed to kneel during the national anthem. The league says those who do will be fined. Protests became a huge issue last season.

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NFL Says Players Must Stand During Anthem Or Teams Will Face Fines

9:27am May 24, 2018

by Tom Goldman

The NFL announced it will require players who are on the field to "stand and show respect for the flag and anthem." This comes after months of debate that started as protests against police brutality.

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It Took 11 Rounds Of Rochambeau To Decide Baseball Game's Winner

8:26am May 24, 2018

When rain canceled a quarterfinal matchup between North Haven and Amity high in Connecticut, players turned to an alternative way to settle the score: an epic 11-rounds of rock, paper scissors.

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Runner Lines Up In The Marathon Line By Mistake

8:26am May 24, 2018

A North Dakota man accidentally lined up for a marathon instead of the half. He could've stopped at mile 13 but he decided to finish. Because of his registration, he was given a half marathon medal.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown warms up before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 28 in Chicago. A few days before that game, Milwaukee police used a stun gun on and arrested him over a parking violation.

Milwaukee Police Disciplined For Using Stun Gun On, Arresting NBA Player

9:59pm May 23, 2018

Police confronted Sterling Brown, a rookie with the Milwaukee Bucks, in January over a parking violation. On Wednesday, Milwaukee's police chief said that the officers had acted inappropriately.

Olympic Officials Grilled By Congress About Sexual Abuse Scandals

9:52pm May 23, 2018

by Alexandra Starr

Some of the nation's top Olympic officials face tough questioning in Congress Wednesday. The sexual abuse of young athletes and their coaches is leading to some changes.

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USA Gymnastics President and CEO Kerry Perry testifies on Capitol Hill on Wednesday about changes her organization has made to protect athletes from sexual abuse.

On Capitol Hill, USA Gymnastics President Apologizes To Nassar's Victims

6:21pm May 23, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

Executives from the U.S. Olympic Committee and the governing bodies of swimming, taekwondo and volleyball also testified about changes their organizations are making to protect athletes from abuse.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick stands on the field during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons in Santa Clara, Calif.

My Father Stood For The Anthem, For The Same Reason That Colin Kaepernick Sits

4:24pm May 23, 2018

by Keith Woods

As a child, I found my father's love of the national anthem utterly bewildering. His was the generation of men born free but shackled by bigotry. So why did he sound so proud, singing that song?

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NFL players from the Houston Texans and other teams chose to take a knee during the national anthem before kickoffs in the 2017 season.

All NFL Players 'Shall Stand And Show Respect' For Flag And Anthem, League Says

3:56pm May 23, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The NFL Players Association says the athletes were not consulted about the policy. Anyone who doesn't want to stand can stay in the locker room, the NFL says.