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13 professional athletes who have already said they will kneel during the national anthem
13 professional athletes who have already said they will kneel during the national anthem
Meredith CashJun 17, 2020, 20:44 IST
George Floyd's death ignited a conversation about police brutality and race relations in America, and the discussion has infiltrated the sports world.Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The death of George Floyd at the hands of former Minneapolis police officers has ignited a conversation about police brutality and race relations in America.
The discussion has infiltrated the sports world, where some professional athletes plan to follow Colin Kaepernick's lead and kneel during the playing of the national anthem.
NFL players like Alvin Kamara, Adrian Peterson, and Baker Mayfield have committed to taking a knee once the 2020 season begins.
NWSL rookie Kaiya McCullough plans to kneel when the league returns to action at the end of June, and Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien said he's "all for" joining his players in kneeling.
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Kaiya McCullough
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Several other athletes are likely to protest during the national anthem in some fashion but have not yet committed to kneeling.