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September 11, 2016

Jimmy Garoppolo helps Patriots beat Cardinals 23-21

Jimmy Garoppolo did just what Tom Brady always seems to do. Lead the New England Patriots to a late score and victory.

September 11, 2016

Jimmy Graham is officially back. The Seattle Seahawks tight end was active for Sunday's season opener against Miami just 9½ ...

September 11, 2016

The Latest: Patriots beat Cardinals 23-21 in opener

The Latest on Week 1 of the NFL season (all times Eastern): 11:40 p.m. The New England Patriots have survived a last-minute ...

Brandon Bolden, Rob Gronkowski, Chris Hogan

September 09, 2016

Patriots say Rob Gronkowski, 2 others will miss opener

Tight end Rob Gronkowski will miss the New England Patriots' opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday night because of ...

September 07, 2016

Kaepernick encouraged by Obama weighing in on anthem protest

Colin Kaepernick was encouraged that President Barack Obama recently weighed in on his national anthem protest by praising ...

September 07, 2016

Goodell doesn't agree with Kaepernick's actions

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell disagrees with Colin Kaepernick's choice to kneel during the national anthem, but recognizes ...

September 06, 2016

AP Power Rankings: Panthers start regular season at No. 1

The Carolina Panthers finished last season as the runner-up after losing the Super Bowl. The Panthers enter this one as the ...

September 05, 2016

Kaepernick's No. 7 now 3rd most popular jersey among QBs

Colin Kaepernick's decision not to stand for the national anthem apparently has made his San Francisco 49ers jersey very ...

September 04, 2016

Officers threaten to boycott 49ers games, chief vows safety

The Santa Clara police chief has vowed to continue providing a safe environment at San Francisco home games after the union ...

September 03, 2016

Officers threaten to boycott 49er games, chief vows safety

The Santa Clara police chief has vowed to continue providing a safe environment at San Francisco home games after the union ...

September 03, 2016

49ers keep Colin Kaepernick as backup QB to Blaine Gabbert

Colin Kaepernick survived San Francisco's roster cuts on Saturday when the 49ers determined that his ability as a quarterback ...

September 03, 2016

Eagles trade quarterback Sam Bradford to Vikings

Sam Bradford was given the trade out of Philadelphia he wanted months ago, just eight days before the season opener.

September 03, 2016

Police union: Officers may boycott 49ers over Kaepernick

The union for police officers who work San Francisco home games says its members may boycott policing the stadium if the ...

September 02, 2016

Kaepernick kneels for anthem in 49ers' 31-21 win over Bolts

Colin Kaepernick began the game by taking a knee during the national anthem. The veteran quarterback ended it with reason to ...

September 01, 2016

Kaepernick, 49ers teammate kneel during national anthem

While a naval officer sang the first notes of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and dozens of military members unfurled an oversized ...

September 01, 2016

Kaepernick's protest of 'rogue cops' extends to socks

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he has been wearing socks depicting police officers as pigs in protest ...

August 31, 2016

Some military vets tweet support for Kaepernick's protest

Colin Kaepernick's protest of the national anthem is apparently winning support from some military veterans on Twitter.

August 30, 2016

Football world reacts to Colin Kaepernick's anthem protest

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision to sit while the national anthem is being played in protest of ...

August 28, 2016

Kaepernick will sit through anthem until there's change

Defiant, and determined to be a conduit for change, Colin Kaepernick plans to sit through the national anthem for as long as ...