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Brees Will Stand for Anthem, but Respects Those who Kneel

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he’ll remain standing for “The Star Spangled Banner,” but professed respect and support for those who protest racism and social injustice by kneeling during the national anthem.

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NFL to Display Social Justice Messages in End Zones

It had already been reported that the NFL would allow players to put social justice messaging on their helmets this season. Now we learn that the social justice messaging won’t merely appear on the players helmets, it’s going to be on the field as well.

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Report: Redskins Name Change Coming ‘As Soon As Possible’

Rumors flew after the Redskins announced they were conducting a “thorough review” of their name, that the team could perhaps come up with a new name before the start of the 2020 season. Now, a new report suggests that the name change could come very soon indeed.

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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Tells Mark Levin to ‘Be Consistent’ with Calling for DeSean Jackson to Be Cut Over Anti-Semitic Posts

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith this week challenged Mark Levin on “The Mark Levin Show” over the conservative talker’s call for the Philadelphia Eagles to cut ties with or punish star wide receiver DeSean Jackson for publishing anti-Jewish conspiracy theories of Adolf Hitler and Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan on his Instagram.

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