NFL anthem protests: Sit or stand?

Intense NFL action dominated the American sports landscape Sunday, but it’s what happened before the games that garnered the most headlines.

Responding to President Donald Trump’s “son of a bitch” comments made Friday in reference to NFL players who kneel during the anthem to protest police brutality, hundreds of players and front office personnel either took a knee or linked arms during the singing of the anthem.

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By Military Times staff

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