Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has weighed into the Charlotte unrest by wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with a famous quote from civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of his team's home game.

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez has died age 24, the team confirmed in a statement on Sunday with media reports saying he was killed in a boating accident on Miami Beach.

The retiring legend couldn't help but laugh when he received a special present from the opposing team.

The New England Patriots started a third-string rookie at quarterback. His backup? A wide receiver.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he has received several death threats since he made the decision to kneel in protest during the playing of the US national anthem.

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mitch McGary has earned his second suspension of the 2016-17 season for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program, the league has announced.

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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters has raised his fist during a performance of the US national anthem, apparently in solidarity with other National Football League players trying to draw attention to racial inequality.

After nearly 10 years and 1070 minor-league games, Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor figured the least he could do for Australian rookie James Beresford was give him a game ball on Saturday night.

The defending champions rallied to win 21-20, after a 50-yard field-goal attempt by Graham Gano sailed wide left in the closing seconds.

Prior to the high-profile protest, the jersey bearing Kaepernick's name and number had been the 20th most popular of all those belonging to 49ers players, online sports publication SB Nation reported over the weekend.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick reminded us of how absurdly we still regard sporting events and their nationalistic rituals.

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