And good evening. Tonight most of the Oakland Raiders did not stand for the National Anthem before their game in the washington, d. C. Area, instead they sat with arms link to send a response to statements from President Trump. After the game players said they had to do something. When you get called out by your president , i felt like it was something i had to do. I would be standing up. I have tremendous respect for our military and our flag. The message was about, you know, freedom of speech. You know . We feel that that is what america is about and it was about unity, everybody being together. Some said they dont want to talk about the protest, they want to concentrate on football. Derek carr did stand during the National Anthem. Other nfl teams held various protests during the National Anthem. [ singing the national anthe] reporter one of the hardest hits in the nfl today took place on the sidelines when members of the ravens and jaguars took a knee during the National Anthem kick
The previous ban bard citizens from six countries, and today chad, north korea, and venezuela was added to the restricted list. For chad and north korea, it will ban entry to all citizens. For venezuela, it only applies to Government Employees and their family members. Nfl players taking a defiant stand against President Trumps criticism of players who protest during the National Anthem. Tonight, more than a dozen raiders sat on the bench with their arms linked before their game against washington. They join at least 150 players who sat or took a knee as the starspangled banner played. We have Live Team Coverage tonight. We spoke with fancy bout the controversy. But first, we have more from the newsroom on the protest and the president s response. For the first time, we saw few teams actually stay off the field and in the locker room during the anthem. Today President Trump saying his criticism isnt about race, but its about respect, respecting the flag and our country. Nfl players res
Buttons in their games. Were going to check out this little girl baffled by this Outdated Technology wondering why that gameboy isnt a touch screen. It is a mystery on this monday, september 25th. From abc news, this is world neworld news now. Wait until we give her a cassette player. Lets start with the controversy and backlash growing at stadiums across the country, sparked of course by the president s criticism of Football Players. Many stayed seated, took a knee, or locked arms in a show of solidarity. The protests started last year in opposition to Police Brutality and racial injustice. But President Trump says his comments have nothing to do with race. Last night, the nfl aired a commercial called inside these lines, depicting the league as a unifying force. It was a commercial they aired during the super bowl but decide last night would be fitting. Heres abcs mary bruce. Reporter on this football sunday. Oh, say can you see reporter the nfl is sending a pmessage to President Tru
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Thanks, alexis. Nfl football was about more than just the games. Some decided to sit or take a knee. Good morning, amy. Reporter they go on the air at 6 00 a. M. And this is where they expect their phones to light up this morning. When the observing raiders, what they did last night during the N National Anthem the offensive line sat on the bench, others kneeled or linked arms. More than 200 players took part in the protest during the games yesterday. We asked about his show today. Its based on the area we live in. Here would generate a response but today a unique combination between the warriors and steph currys response on friday and then with the nba. A real influx. Its one of our more versatile its one of our more versatile shows, so to speak. They do expect the conversation to go well into today and will carry into the week. This show goes on the air at 6 00. It could dominate all four hours. Live in San Francisco, amy hollyfield, abc 7 news. Thank you, amy. A protest planned has