US Army veteran only Pittsburgh Steelers player to stand for national anthem

US Army veteran only Pittsburgh Steelers player to stand for national anthem

26.09.2017

ET kickoff. "All we did, which was no disrespect for the anthem , was lock arms in unity". Later, Tomlin said his players would not be on the sideline at Soldier Field in Chicago for the anthem. The Steelers' decision came amid a day of protest throughout the NFL following President Donald Trump's call for NFL owners to fire players who kneel during the national anthem and for fans to boycott the league.

Adrian Mariappa praises Richarlison character and attitude

Adrian Mariappa praises Richarlison character and attitude

26.09.2017

The 20-year-old took full advantage of mistimed challenge from Alfie Mawson to finish past Lukasz Fabianski to secure the late victory and respond in fine fashion to last week's heavy defeat to Manchester City . Mariappa said: "He's very thorough in all his details, we know what the gaffer wants from us and it's about going out onto the pitch and executing that".

NBA, NFL hit back after Trump tirade

NBA, NFL hit back after Trump tirade

26.09.2017

Goodell strongly responded to Trump with a lengthy statement, calling his comments "divisive" and portraying a "lack of respect for our great game and all of our players". As President Donald Trump lurches closer to certified insanity, he is unwittingly doing the country a great service that, should we survive his dangerously whimsical term, will bring us closer to realizing our potential.

NFL National Anthems: Owners, players enact pregame protests

NFL National Anthems: Owners, players enact pregame protests

26.09.2017

Perhaps more significant than that was Tom Brady, perhaps the greatest player to ever play the game and a friend and supporter of Trump, joining his teammates in locking arms during the anthem before the New England Patriots' game against the Houston Texans .

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on Quincy Promes: He's a very good player

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on Quincy Promes: He's a very good player

26.09.2017

That would leave midfield a little light in terms of work-rate perhaps and Klopp admits he has to work out whether he can knit them altogether. "I can only say that Pedro Rocha has more chance to feature". We had a good success [at Leicester], three points, so the feeling is good. He started the game very well and passed well. "We won't be going with five on one - I can promise that", Klopp answered.

Shocking Real Madrid loss brings panic to the capital

Shocking Real Madrid loss brings panic to the capital

26.09.2017

Madrid failed to score for the first time since April 2016, ending a run of 73 consecutive games with a goal , but Zidane refuses to panic ahead of Saturday's LaLiga match away at Alaves . Luisinho fired home in first-half stoppage time to secure Deportivo their first league win of the season and lift them out of the bottom three. They also drew their second home game against Levante , a team using the same players who got them promoted, and another team who appeared not to fear a trip to ...

Raiders falters in loss to Washington

Raiders falters in loss to Washington

26.09.2017

Kickoff will be at 1:25 p.m. PT. CBS will have the broadcast. Is it Sunday night's lost-at-sea crew that gave up 7.3 yards per play and, as head coach Jack Del Rio noted, "It didn't appear that we were as crisp (as the first two games) tackling".

PV Sindhu in Line for Padma Bhushan Honour

PV Sindhu in Line for Padma Bhushan Honour

26.09.2017

Sindhu joins the elite club comprising of Saina Nehwal and Pullela Gopichand. The recommendation comes days after she won the 2017 Korea Open after beating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the final. I would like to thank the government and the sports ministry". The 22- year old from Hyderabad is unstoppable ever since she won Silver at Rio Games last year.

Aston Martin becomes Red Bull Racing title sponsor

Aston Martin becomes Red Bull Racing title sponsor

26.09.2017

What sports auto should Aston and Red Bull pair up on next? The company will embed engineers in the Red Bull campus in Milton Keynes, which is only half an hour's drive from the Aston Martin base, and the partnership will also work on more projects like the Aston Martin Valkyrie supercar, a limited run of 15 cars at $2.6million apiece that was snapped up by buyers.

Burki Hopes Borussia Dortmund Crowd Can Be Key Against Madrid

Burki Hopes Borussia Dortmund Crowd Can Be Key Against Madrid

26.09.2017

Holders Real top the group ahead of Tottenham on goal difference after their 3-0 win over Apoel. Dortmund picked up a third successive win on Saturday in preparation for the visit of Real, trouncing Borussia Monchengladbach 6-1 on home soil to lift their spirits before hosting the defending champions of Europe.