Dozens more NFL players took a knee in protest on Sunday



57531002312670Using the context clues from the article, define the following terms in you own words.Unity-Originated-Prior to President Trump’s comments, why were players protesting during the national anthem?Besides kneeling, what are some other ways that players are protesting during the national anthem?00Using the context clues from the article, define the following terms in you own words.Unity-Originated-Prior to President Trump’s comments, why were players protesting during the national anthem?Besides kneeling, what are some other ways that players are protesting during the national anthem?-1479552286000Dozens more NFL players took a knee in protest on SundayBy?Associated Press, adapted by Newsela staff9/26/2017President Donald Trump made comments in a speech and on Twitter against football players who protest during the national anthem. Some National Football League (NFL) players have been kneeling or sitting during the national anthem.The players are protesting how people of color are treated. Trump's statements caused more athletes to protest before their games on Sunday. More than 100 NFL players were sitting or kneeling, others raising their fists, and whole teams stood with locked arms to show unity.The Pittsburgh Steelers stayed in the locker room during "The Star-Spangled Banner."More Than 100 Players ProtestedLast week across the entire NFL, only four players knelt or sat. Two stood with their fists raised. In the nine early games Sunday, AP reporters counted 102 players kneeling or sitting, and at least three raising their fists.?Some players protested during a football game in London, England. About two dozen players from the Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars took a knee during the national anthem.Players on both teams and Jaguars owner Shad Khan locked arms during the playing of the national anthem and "God Save The Queen," the national anthem of England. No players were kneeling during the British anthem.Originated With Colin KaepernickFormer San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was the first athlete to refuse to stand during the national anthem last year. He was protesting police treatment of minorities. This season, no team has hired him to be on their team. Some supporters believe NFL owners are avoiding him because of the attention. Some people disagree with the protests, but some people support the protests.That protest movement grew Sunday following Trump's weekend comments. Trump's comments began with him calling for NFL protesters to be fired. The comments continued Saturday with the president taking back a White House invitation for the NBA champion Golden State Warriors. The team had said they were considering not going to the White House.By Sunday, it was one of the main topics of conversation on social media and around the country.More than a dozen New Orleans Saints football players, including star running back Adrian Peterson,?sat during the anthem before their game. In Buffalo, New York, more than half the Denver Broncos knelt during the anthem. A handful of Buffalo Bills sat or knelt.In Minneapolis, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson knelt, with the rest of the team locking arms during the "Star Spangled Banner." The Minnesota Vikings also locked arms.?Owners Side With PlayersOn Sunday, NFL owners made statements standing up for their players against Trump's comments. Players took part in displays of unity across the league.?Sports is not separate from America's politics?and discussions. However, the president's comments on the NFL protests started by Kaepernick brought new attention.After the Warriors' White House invite was taken back, the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins did accept a White House invitation from Trump. The Penguins won the championship last season.?In a statement, the Penguins said they?respect the office of the president and "the long tradition?of championship team visiting the White House."Weekend Comments Stir Up Anger?Trump's comments in a Friday-night speech and a series of Saturday tweets drew responses from some of the nation's top athletes. For example, basketball star LeBron James called the president a "bum." Hours later, Major League Baseball saw its first player take a knee during the national anthem."Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, you'd say, 'Get that [expletive] off the field right now. Out! He's fired,'" Trump said to loud applause Friday night at a rally in Huntsville, Alabama. Trump made similar comments over the next two days.In a Sunday morning tweet, Trump wrote, "If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!"?Trump also made fun of the league's?crackdown?on illegal hits. Trump suggested the league had softened because of its safety rules. The NFL made new safety rules to try to better prevent and treat concussions and other head injuries. Head injuries can cause serious and long-lasting harm to players' health.?The league and the players do not always agree, but they have been united in standing up against the president's comments. The head of the NFL is?Roger Goodell. On Saturday, Goodell said that "comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our players, and a failure to understand the overwhelming force for good our clubs and players represent in our communities."Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who handles the nation's money, defended Trump's attacks Sunday. Mnuchin said that the president thinks "owners should have a rule that players should have to stand in respect for the national anthem." Mnuchin added that "they can do free speech on their own time."New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been a strong supporter of the president. However, Kraft expressed "deep disappointment" with Trump on Sunday.00Dozens more NFL players took a knee in protest on SundayBy?Associated Press, adapted by Newsela staff9/26/2017President Donald Trump made comments in a speech and on Twitter against football players who protest during the national anthem. Some National Football League (NFL) players have been kneeling or sitting during the national anthem.The players are protesting how people of color are treated. Trump's statements caused more athletes to protest before their games on Sunday. More than 100 NFL players were sitting or kneeling, others raising their fists, and whole teams stood with locked arms to show unity.The Pittsburgh Steelers stayed in the locker room during "The Star-Spangled Banner."More Than 100 Players ProtestedLast week across the entire NFL, only four players knelt or sat. Two stood with their fists raised. In the nine early games Sunday, AP reporters counted 102 players kneeling or sitting, and at least three raising their fists.?Some players protested during a football game in London, England. About two dozen players from the Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars took a knee during the national anthem.Players on both teams and Jaguars owner Shad Khan locked arms during the playing of the national anthem and "God Save The Queen," the national anthem of England. No players were kneeling during the British anthem.Originated With Colin KaepernickFormer San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was the first athlete to refuse to stand during the national anthem last year. He was protesting police treatment of minorities. This season, no team has hired him to be on their team. Some supporters believe NFL owners are avoiding him because of the attention. Some people disagree with the protests, but some people support the protests.That protest movement grew Sunday following Trump's weekend comments. Trump's comments began with him calling for NFL protesters to be fired. The comments continued Saturday with the president taking back a White House invitation for the NBA champion Golden State Warriors. The team had said they were considering not going to the White House.By Sunday, it was one of the main topics of conversation on social media and around the country.More than a dozen New Orleans Saints football players, including star running back Adrian Peterson,?sat during the anthem before their game. In Buffalo, New York, more than half the Denver Broncos knelt during the anthem. A handful of Buffalo Bills sat or knelt.In Minneapolis, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson knelt, with the rest of the team locking arms during the "Star Spangled Banner." The Minnesota Vikings also locked arms.?Owners Side With PlayersOn Sunday, NFL owners made statements standing up for their players against Trump's comments. Players took part in displays of unity across the league.?Sports is not separate from America's politics?and discussions. However, the president's comments on the NFL protests started by Kaepernick brought new attention.After the Warriors' White House invite was taken back, the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins did accept a White House invitation from Trump. The Penguins won the championship last season.?In a statement, the Penguins said they?respect the office of the president and "the long tradition?of championship team visiting the White House."Weekend Comments Stir Up Anger?Trump's comments in a Friday-night speech and a series of Saturday tweets drew responses from some of the nation's top athletes. For example, basketball star LeBron James called the president a "bum." Hours later, Major League Baseball saw its first player take a knee during the national anthem."Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, you'd say, 'Get that [expletive] off the field right now. Out! He's fired,'" Trump said to loud applause Friday night at a rally in Huntsville, Alabama. Trump made similar comments over the next two days.In a Sunday morning tweet, Trump wrote, "If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!"?Trump also made fun of the league's?crackdown?on illegal hits. Trump suggested the league had softened because of its safety rules. The NFL made new safety rules to try to better prevent and treat concussions and other head injuries. Head injuries can cause serious and long-lasting harm to players' health.?The league and the players do not always agree, but they have been united in standing up against the president's comments. The head of the NFL is?Roger Goodell. On Saturday, Goodell said that "comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our players, and a failure to understand the overwhelming force for good our clubs and players represent in our communities."Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who handles the nation's money, defended Trump's attacks Sunday. Mnuchin said that the president thinks "owners should have a rule that players should have to stand in respect for the national anthem." Mnuchin added that "they can do free speech on their own time."New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been a strong supporter of the president. However, Kraft expressed "deep disappointment" with Trump on Sunday.-148075726487Instructions: Read the following article carefully.As you read, answer the guided reading questions in the margin to demonstrate your understanding of the article. In addition to answering the question, you must underline textual evidence from the article showing where you found your answer. You DO NOT need to answer the guided reading questions in complete sentences.Finally, answer the analysis questions in complete sentences unless otherwise directed.Student ____________________________Class Period__________________ Score_________/10 00Instructions: Read the following article carefully.As you read, answer the guided reading questions in the margin to demonstrate your understanding of the article. In addition to answering the question, you must underline textual evidence from the article showing where you found your answer. You DO NOT need to answer the guided reading questions in complete sentences.Finally, answer the analysis questions in complete sentences unless otherwise directed.Student ____________________________Class Period__________________ Score_________/10 -118973-153478Article of the WeekDozens more NFL players took a knee in protest on Sunday10/2/201700Article of the WeekDozens more NFL players took a knee in protest on Sunday10/2/20175737860594360What does President Trump want to happen to players who protest during the anthem?List two examples of how athletes from other sports have responded to the President’s comments. 00What does President Trump want to happen to players who protest during the anthem?List two examples of how athletes from other sports have responded to the President’s comments. -19812056769000-48177457978140Several New England Patriots players kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, September 24, 2017, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Photo by: AP Photo/Michael Dwyer00Several New England Patriots players kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, September 24, 2017, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Photo by: AP Photo/Michael Dwyer-214009-303746Article of the WeekDozens more NFL players took a knee in protest on Sunday10/2/201700Article of the WeekDozens more NFL players took a knee in protest on Sunday10/2/201776203341370Do you think President Trump should have spoken out against NFL players’ decision to “take a knee” during the national anthem? Why or why not?00Do you think President Trump should have spoken out against NFL players’ decision to “take a knee” during the national anthem? Why or why not?05410200 In your opinion is football the place for politics? Should NFL players be allowed to protest by not standing during the national anthem? (THIS ANSWER SHOULD BE AT LEAST FIVE SENTENCES)00 In your opinion is football the place for politics? Should NFL players be allowed to protest by not standing during the national anthem? (THIS ANSWER SHOULD BE AT LEAST FIVE SENTENCES)222251133475Why is the decision by professional athletes to take a knee during the national anthem controversial? In other words, why is this such a topic of debate and argument? Why do so many people care about this? 00Why is the decision by professional athletes to take a knee during the national anthem controversial? In other words, why is this such a topic of debate and argument? Why do so many people care about this? 53340-80010Article of the WeekDozens more NFL players took a knee in protest on Sunday10/2/201700Article of the WeekDozens more NFL players took a knee in protest on Sunday10/2/2017ANALYSIS ................
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