Headline Roundup September 24, 2017
Trump vs. NFL, NBA & MLB
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After President Trump tweeted that Colin Kaepernick is a "son of a b****" for kneeling during the National Anthem, players and coaches in the NFL, NBA and MLB, including Lebron James and Kobe Bryant, are voicing their opposition to Trump. "Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!" said James.
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