NFL voices are too loud on ‘unity,’ too quiet on police brutality

The catalyst for Colin Kaepernick’s protest was — and is — abuse of police power. In sending messages of “unity” over the weekend, the NFL and its teams noticeably left that out.

The catalyst for Colin Kaepernick’s protest was — and is — abuse of police power. In sending messages of “unity” over the weekend, the NFL and its teams noticeably left that out.

Colin Kaepernick, Bruce Maxwell prove how activism can shine without stars

Unlike past generations, the faces of protest in the NFL and baseball are players beneath the radar. The marquee names are now the followers.

Unlike past generations, the faces of protest in the NFL and baseball are players beneath the radar. The marquee names are now the followers.

Ray Lewis takes a knee in London, backpedals at the same time

Yes, that was Ray Lewis kneeling with the Ravens on Sunday. Given where he has stood on Colin Kaepernick and anthem protests, how did he get there?

Yes, that was Ray Lewis kneeling with the Ravens on Sunday. Given where he has stood on Colin Kaepernick and anthem protests, how did he get there?

Week 3 NFL picks straight up: Chargers shock Chiefs; Lions take down Falcons

Featured in our straight-up picks and predictions for Week 3 of the 2017 NFL season is an upset in the AFC West.

Featured in our straight-up picks and predictions for Week 3 of the 2017 NFL season is an upset in the AFC West.

Aaron Hernandez timeline: From murders and trials to prison suicide

Aaron Hernandez’s apparent prison suicide ended a troubled life for the former Patriots tight end. Here’s a timeline of his alleged murders, trials and all the details in between.

Aaron Hernandez’s apparent prison suicide ended a troubled life for the former Patriots tight end. Here’s a timeline of his alleged murders, trials and all the details in between.

More reasons to like Rams emerge from close loss than from blowout win

The Rams looked more impressive losing in Week 2 than they did winning in Week 1. And Los Angeles won by 37 points in Week 1.

The Rams looked more impressive losing in Week 2 than they did winning in Week 1. And Los Angeles won by 37 points in Week 1.

L.A. Chargers betting that smaller stadium is better, and CBS’ Amy Trask agrees

At least one prominent NFL voice, ex-Raiders CEO Amy Trask, says to cool it on the jokes about the L.A. Chargers’ small temporary home.

At least one prominent NFL voice, ex-Raiders CEO Amy Trask, says to cool it on the jokes about the L.A. Chargers’ small temporary home.

Week 2 NFL picks straight up: Falcons edge Packers; Chiefs outscore Eagles

New stadium, same result for Green Bay on the road in Atlanta. Here are all of our Week 2 NFL picks and predictions.

New stadium, same result for Green Bay on the road in Atlanta. Here are all of our Week 2 NFL picks and predictions.

Bengals make case as worst team in NFL with blowout loss to Ravens

All things considered (like how bad their franchise quarterback played), the Bengals looked like the worst team in the league in Week 1.

All things considered (like how bad their franchise quarterback played), the Bengals looked like the worst team in the league in Week 1.