Sports & Politics Intersect: White House looms large over sports world for another week
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Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week “Until he can prove that he’s been an avid Colts fan and comes to games on a regular basis – this is a PR play.” - Niners safety Eric Reid on Mike Pence leaving last Sunday’Sports & Politics Intersect: White House looms large over sports world for another week
Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week “Until he can prove that he’s been an avid Colts fan and comes to games on a regular basis – this is a PR play.” - Niners safety Eric Reid on Mike Pence leaving last Sunday’s Colts v. 49ers game More news featuring the NFL and the White House entered mainstream discourse when Vice President Mike Pence left a Colts home game after players on the San Francisco 49ers knelt during the national anthem. Following his exit from Lucas Oil Stadium, Pence tweeted a statement. “I left today’s game because President Trump and I will not dignify any event that disrespects our soldiers, our Flag, or our National Anthem,” the statement began. “While everyone is entitled to their own opinions, I don’t think it’s too much to ask NFL players to respect the Flag and our National Anthem.”Pence, the former Governor of Indiana, was reportedly in attendance to honor former quarterback Peyton Manning as the Colts were retiring his jersey. However, Pence’s Read more