Texans owner Bob McNair on anthem protests: ‘We can’t have the inmates running the prison’

Recent report says McNair made the controversial comments during an NFL owners meeting in mid-October.

Recent report says McNair made the controversial comments during an NFL owners meeting in mid-October.

New poll finds increase in public support for athletes’ anthem protests

A new study found that 51 percent of respondents were against a mandatory rule that would require athletes to stand during the national anthem, up from 43 percent last year.

A new study found that 51 percent of respondents were against a mandatory rule that would require athletes to stand during the national anthem, up from 43 percent last year.

Falcons vs. Patriots: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in New England

Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England’s 23-7 Sunday night victory over Atlanta.

Sporting News provided live updates throughout New England’s 23-7 Sunday night victory over Atlanta.

MLB playoffs: Cubs manager Joe Maddon ejected in NLCS opener following replay review

Maddon has previously expressed his displeasure with the rule preventing catchers from blocking the plate before they have possession of the ball.

Maddon has previously expressed his displeasure with the rule preventing catchers from blocking the plate before they have possession of the ball.

Las Vegas natives Kris Bryant, Bryce Harper appear together in PSA prior to NLDS

The video aimed to aid the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas, which left 58 dead and nearly 500 injured.

The video aimed to aid the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas, which left 58 dead and nearly 500 injured.

Yan Gomes delivers walk-off hit in 13th inning to complete Indians’ wild comeback

The Indians catcher drove in the winning run Friday as Cleveland rallied from down 8-3 to take a 2-0 ALDS lead over the Yankees in dramatic fashion.

The Indians catcher drove in the winning run Friday as Cleveland rallied from down 8-3 to take a 2-0 ALDS lead over the Yankees in dramatic fashion.