Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Brandon Marshall, Broncos linebacker, kneels during national anthem at NFL opener
One player joined Colin Kaepernick in refusing Thursday to stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the first NFL regular-season game. Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall knelt during the performance of the anthem by Andra Day. Published September 8, 2016
Megan Rapinoe says it’s ‘f*&^ing unbelievable’ national anthem played early to thwart her protest
U.S. women soccer star Megan Rapinoe called the Washington Spirit's move to frustrate her Colin Kapernick plans at Wednesday night's game "f*&^ing unbelievable" and blamed the Spirit's actions on homophobia. Published September 8, 2016
Donald Trump says illegal immigrants serving in military can stay in U.S.
Donald Trump rode a hard line on illegal immigration to the Republican presidential nominee, calling for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and mass deportations. But he opened a crack in that wall at Wednesday's veterans issues forum. Published September 7, 2016
Megan Rapinoe protest thwarted as Washington Spirit plays national anthem early
The Washington Spirit decided not to play "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the customary time Wednesday, in part to avoid another Megan Rapinoe protest. Published September 7, 2016
Ryan Lochte suspended 10 months over Rio Olympics ‘robbery’ flap: report
The U.S. Olympic Committee has reportedly suspended swimmer Ryan Lochte for 10 months and his three colleagues in the Rio Olympics "robbery" for lesser periods. Published September 7, 2016
Salman Rushdie, ‘Satanic Verses’ author: ‘Today, I would be accused of Islamophobia, racism’
Novelist Salman Rushdie spent two decades in hiding under the protection of the British government over a 1989 death sentence imposed on him by the Iranian government and murderous threats by other Muslims for purported blasphemy against the prophet Muhammad in his novel "The Satanic Verses." Published September 6, 2016
Hillary Clinton rejects Mexico visit after Donald Trump-Enrique Pena Nieto meeting
Hillary Clinton has refused to go where Donald Trump went, rejecting an official invitation from the president of Mexico to visit his country. Published September 5, 2016
Piers Morgan asks Aryanna Gourdin, 12-year-old hunter, ‘What if I killed your pet cat?’
British TV host Piers Morgan is known for throwing his interview questions high and inside, and did so again Monday with the target being a 12-year-old girl who has received death threats. Published September 5, 2016
Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest pulls politics into sports, creates headache for NFL
The national anthem is becoming a partisan issue and potentially a problem for one of America's most popular and unifying institutions: the National Football League. Published September 5, 2016
Colin Kaepernick jersey sales surge amid national anthem firestorm
In the couple of weeks since San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick created a national firestorm by refusing to stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner," his official jersey has become the biggest seller on the team. Published September 4, 2016
Colin Kaepernick, 49ers quarterback, finds support in refusal to stand for National Anthem
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick again refused to stand for the playing of the national anthem Thursday night -- and this time he wasn't alone. Published September 1, 2016
Earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea
A major earthquake struck the southwest Pacific off the northeast coast of New Guinea on Wednesday morning. Published August 30, 2016
Donald Trump weighing Mexico trip, visit with Enrique Pena Nieto
Donald Trump has accepted an invitation to make an unlikely diversion during his Wednesday trip out west to outline his immigration policies -- Mexico. Published August 30, 2016
Hillary Clinton email investigation documents set for FBI release: report
The FBI expects to release imminently key documents in its investigation of Hillary Clinton's private email server, including notes of its interview with the Democratic presidential nominee. Published August 30, 2016
Teddy Bridgewater injures left leg, Vikings end practice early after quarterback’s injury
Minnesota Vikings Teddy Bridgewater injured his left leg at practice seriously enough to have an ambulance called to the facility, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported. Published August 30, 2016
CNN edits Donald Trump tweet referencing ‘Crooked Hillary’ Clinton
Even when CNN was presenting Donald Trump's own words, some at the network tried Monday to make sure to edit disrespectful references to Hillary Clinton. Published August 29, 2016
Los Angeles Airport active shooter reported
There were reports of an active shooting incident late Sunday night in the baggage claim area of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), but they turned out to be unfounded. Published August 29, 2016
MSNBC plays KFC fried chicken ad for NAACP president during racism discussion
MSNBC invited the head of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Saturday to discuss charges of racism against Donald Trump's presidential campaign. And showed him a fried-chicken commercial. Published August 28, 2016
Stephen Bannon, Donald Trump campaign CEO, once charged with domestic violence
Stephen Bannon, the new CEO of the Donald Trump presidential campaign was charged with domestic violence against his then-wife in 1996, Politico reported Thursday night. Published August 25, 2016
Ryan Lochte charged with making false report of robbery
Authorities in Brazil have filed charges accusing U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte of making a false police report and want him in Brazil to respond to them. Published August 25, 2016
