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Four coaches from NCAA Division-1 basketball teams were arrested in connection with a fraud and corruption scheme, federal prosecutors have announced.
NFL Players Association Responds to Attacks on Free Speech
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After President Donald Trump and others attacked the free speech rights of athletes, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) responded to the president's comments.
NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith said:
The peaceful demonstrations by some of our players have generated a wide array of responses. Those opinions are protected speech and a freedom that has been paid for by the sacrifice of men and women throughout history. This expression of speech has generated thoughtful discussions in our locker rooms and in board rooms. However, the line that marks the balance between the rights of every citizen in our great country gets crossed when someone is told to just "shut up and play."
NFL players do incredible things to contribute to their communities. NFL players are a part of a legacy of athletes in all sports who throughout history chose to be informed about the issues that impact them and their communities. They chose—and still choose today—to do something about those issues rather than comfortably living in the bubble of sports. Their...
The parents of Otto Warmbier on Tuesday blasted the regime in Pyongyang as "terrorists" and "not a victim."
The parents of Otto Warmbier on Tuesday blasted the regime in Pyongyang as "terrorists" and "not a victim."
The widow of Pat Tillman said she doesn't want his image used as a politically divisive ploy in President Donald Trump's feud with NFL players.
The widow of Pat Tillman said she doesn't want his image used as a politically divisive ploy in President Donald Trump's feud with NFL players.
With most of Puerto Rico still without power nearly a week after Hurricane Maria made landfall there, there is growing concern about a potential mass exodus from the U.S. territory. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY from the San Juan airport.
Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said he regretted staying in the Steelers' locker room. NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt Jr. quoted JFK. Jerry Jones took a knee. And a photo of a kneeling 97-year-old WW II vet went viral.
The Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones knelt before the national anthem Monday night, drawing boos from the crowd, before standing for the singing of the anthem. Meanwhile, President Trump is doubling down on his criticism. NBC's Craig Melvin reports for TODAY.
Atlanta native Nick Cooper, 26, and his roommate were trapped on Dominica as the Caribbean island was battered by Hurricane Maria.
