At a political rally for Sen. Luther Strange (R-Ala.), President Trump called on NFL owners to fire players who kneel during the national anthem as a form of protest. (Reuters)At a political rally for Sen. Luther Strange (R-Ala.), President Trump called on NFL owners to fire players who kneel during the national anthem as a form of protest. President Trump called on NFL owners to fire players who kneel during the national anthem, during a rambling speech in Alabama Sept. 22. But Goodell is basically right: NFL players are a huge boon to their communities, and a unifying force. Or after observing scores of NFL players fundraise for everything from free mammograms for women to free books for kids.

Source: Washington Post September 24, 2017 00:22 UTC