San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took to Instagram Thursday to address photos of him wearing socks that depict police officers as pigs, explaining that he believes “rogue cops” create unhealthy environments. The 28-year-old football player has been at the center of a heated debate…

“I serve to protect your freedoms, not a song.” Military veterans are using the hashtag #VeteransForKaepernick to show their support for Colin Kaepernick, a San Francisco 49ers quarterback who chose not to stand during the national anthem before a game on Aug. 26. Ben Margot / AP Photo Kaepern…

Stephen Lam / Reuters San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick stirred controversy in a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Friday night when he remained seated during the national anthem. On Saturday Kaepernick said he refused to support a country that he believes oppresses …

Six-time Olympic medalist problems. Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky threw out the first pitch Wednesday night at the Washington Nationals game against the Baltimore Orioles. Nick Wass / AP But she quickly realized she couldn't get a good wind-up with all those pesky medals weighing her down. …

Eugenio Savio / AP Soccer star Hope Solo will be suspended from the US national team for six months, US soccer announced on Wednesday. Solo came under fire for calling her Swedish opponents "cowards" at the Olympics. “The comments by Hope Solo after the match against Sweden during the…

“While we have enjoyed a winning relationship with Ryan for over a decade, we cannot condone behavior that is counter to the values this brand has long stood for,” Speedo said in a statement sent to BuzzFeed News. Speedo ended its sponsorship of US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte after he "over-e…

Tchau, Rio! The Olympics closed in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday with music, celebration, and an eye toward the 2020 Tokyo games. Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP / Getty Images Fireworks illuminated the Maracana stadium for a final time. Cameron Spencer / Getty Images Dancers wowed the crowd with unique co…