The U.S. Soccer Federation acted Saturday to rescind a rule passed in 2017 that required all players to stand for the anthem.

He praised the Los Angeles Laker's performance on the court but said he wasn't so impressed with James' political activism.

'We protest against the racist infrastructures that do not provide equal opportunity for black and brown people to fulfill their dreams.'

Major League Soccer fans in Dallas booed their own team when the players took a knee during the national anthem.

Footage captured Russian soccer player Ivan Zaborovsky as he was struck by lightning when he went to make a goal during practice.

BBC officials have reportedly told their reporters not to wear Black Lives Matter badges in support of the movement.

Samantha Murphy, a goalie for the North Carolina Courage, stood alone during the national anthem while her teammates took a knee.

'The verbiage and meaning behind the third stanza of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' does not reflect who we are as a club.'

The Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage knelt during the national anthem before an NWSL match in Utah.

'We are committed to doing better to help fight racism and discrimination in all its forms,' Cindy Parlow Cone said.