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PRO FOOTBALLSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Colin Kaepernick plans to sit through the national anthem for as long as he feels is appropriate and until he sees major change in America, specifically when it comes to race relations.He knows he could be cut for this stand. Criticized, ostracized -- and hell go it alone if need be. The quarterback realizes he might be treated poorly in some road cities, and hes ready for that, too, saying hes not overly concerned about his safety, but if something happens thats only proving my point.Two days after he refused to stand for the The Star Spangled Banner before the 49ers preseason loss to the Packers, Kaepernick said his stand will continue. He addressed his teammates Sunday morning, some agreeing with his message but not necessarily his method.Kaepernick criticized presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, whom he called a racist; called out police brutality against minorities; and pushed for accountability.Kaepernick insists his stand is not against men and women in the military fighting for Americans rights and freedoms.FRISCO, Texas -- Tony Romo is out with yet another back injury and its unknown when he will return, although Dallas coach Jason Garrett says he expects his star quarterback to play this season.Garrett said Romo sustained a broken bone in his back when he was hit from behind by Seattles Cliff Avrill and slid awkwardly on the third play of a preseason game.Romo tried to get back into Thursdays game and said afterward that he was OK. But Garrett said the 36-year-old woke up Friday with stiffness, and an MRI revealed Romos fourth back injury in less than four years. The injury will not require surgery.Garrett wouldnt rule out Romo for the regular-season opener Sept. 11 against the New York Giants. Rookie Dak Prescott, a fourth-round pick who has had a strong preseason, is the presumed starter, although Garrett wouldnt acknowledge that either.OLYMPICSNEW YORK -- Olympic gymnastics star Gabby Douglas was hospitalized, forcing her to miss a scheduled appearance with her U.S. teammates at the MTV Video Music Awards.Gabby is back in the hospital tonight being treated for a seriously infected past mouth injury. She continues to have deep swelling and adverse reactions to medications, publicist Lesley Burbridge said in an email to The Associated Press.Earlier Sunday, 20-year-old Douglas posted on social media that she was out of the hospital.Out of the hospital & resting comfortably, Douglas said on Instagram. (hash)FinalFive so sad I cant be with u all to present tonite (at)MTV thank u xoxo (hash)VMAs (hash)myview.Douglas had been scheduled to present an award alongside teammates Simone Biles, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian and Aly Raisman at Madison Square Garden.UNDATED -- Hope Solo has taken an indefinite leave from the Seattle Reign of the National Womens Soccer League, less than a week after being suspended for six months by the U.S. national team for disparaging remarks about Sweden.The move was announced by the Reign, saying that the Olympic goaltender has been granted personal leave. The team did not say how long Solo would be away.Its been a rough time for the record-breaking goalkeeper. On Wednesday, she was suspended after calling the Swedes cowards for their defensive style of play after the U.S. was ousted by Sweden in the quarterfinals of the Rio Games.RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazilian officials say an Irish businessman arrested at the beginning of the Rio Games in a ticket-scalping probe has been released on bail.Rios department of penitentiaries said Kevin Mallon left the Bangu prison complex late Saturday on condition that he doesnt leave Brazil.Investigators are still building a case against Mallon that also involves the president of the Olympic Council of Ireland, Patrick Hickey. The 71-year-old OCI leader was arrested on Aug. 17 in his hotel room.Mallon is the head of the British ticket and hospitality provider THG Sports. He was arrested with hundreds of tickets, including some that were officially allocated to Irelands committee.Police believe sports executives and businessmen plotted to transfer the tickets illegally and set high fees disguised as hospitality packages.DWYANE WADECHICAGO -- Two brothers who were on parole for prior criminal activity have been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade, Chicago police announced.Darwin Sorrells Jr., 26, and Derren Sorrells, 22, also were charged with attempted murder in Fridays shooting. They appeared in court Sunday and were ordered held without bail.Nykea Aldridge, a 32-year-old mother of four, was pushing her baby in a stroller near a school where shed planned to register her children when she was shot in the head and arm. She wasnt the intended target, Cmdr. Brendan Deenihan said at a news conference Sunday, but rather a driver who had just dropped off passengers in the neighborhood.There is video of the incident, Deenihan said, but no weapon was recovered and police dont know where the weapon is.COLLEGE FOOTBALLCORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Miami threw two defensive starters off its football team for NCAA violations, after a months-long probe into whether players had access to luxury rental cars.Defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad and linebacker Jermaine Grace were permanently dismissed from the team, though the school is offering to continue providing financial aid until they graduate from Miami. It was not immediately clear if either player is planning to remain at the university, which remains on probation over the actions of a former rogue booster.Another linebacker, Juwon Young, left Miami several weeks ago and was part of the same rental-car probe. He now is on Marshalls roster. Cheap Raiders Jerseys . Burris threw two TD passes, including a key 15-yard fourth-quarter strike to Bakari Grant that effectively countered a Toronto comeback bid and led Hamilton to a 33-19 victory. Cheap Custom Raiders Jerseys . At a Manhattan federal court hearing, attorney Jordan Siev said his law office has gotten more evidence nearly every day to support its lawsuit accusing MLB and Selig of going on a "witch hunt" to ruin Rodriguezs reputation and career. He said the defendants went "way over the line. http://www.cheapraidersjerseysauthentic.com/ . -- Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft. Wholesale Raiders Jerseys . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. -- Jozy Altidore had a goal and an assist and Toronto FC beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 on Saturday night to move into first place in the Eastern Conference.Altidore opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, finishing Justin Morrows cross from the middle of the area. Altidore assisted Jonathan Osorios goal in the 52nd minute, blocking Sean Johnsons errant throw-out so Osorio could send back an easy chip shot past the out-of-position goalkeeper.Altidore has six goals in his last eight games -- nine in 10 counting his two U.S. national team appearances. His scoring burst comes at a crucial time for Toronto FC (13-8-7) with last years MLS MVP, Sebastian Giovinco, out for four weeks with a muscle strain.Michael de Leeuw closed the deficit to one for Chicago (6-13-8) with a high-leaping header from in front of the net in the 64th minute.RAPIDS 1, FC DALLAS 0FRISCO, Texas -- Dominique Badji scored, Tim Howard had a season-high seven saves and Colorado beat FC Dallas to snap a four-game winless streak.Badji took a throw-in from Sebastian Le Toux on the left flank, beat a defender and blasted a right footer past goalkeeper Chris Seitz into the lower-left corner in the 52nd minute.Howard had his fifth shutout, making two saves in the closing minutes, in 10 starts this season.FC Dallas (15-8-6) -- which outshot the Rapids 17-6, including 7-1 on target -- had its 19-game home unbeaten streak, dating to last season, snapped.Colorado (12-5-10) trails MLS-leading FC Dallas by five points with seven matches to play.REVOLUTION 3, NEW YORK CITY FC 1FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Diego Fagundez had a goal and an assist in New Englands victory over New York City FC.The Revolution (8-12-9) have won two straight to close within a point of Orlando City for the sixth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. NYCFC (12-9-8) fell to second in the conference.With NYCFC goalkeeper Josh Saunders droppingg to his knees, Juan Agudelo looked as if he would shoot to the near post but fired his right-footed shot to the top far post in the 21st minute.dddddddddddd Fagundez assisted on the goal.Lee Nguyen took a cross from Kelyn Rowe from just outside the 6-yard box, and then tapped a right-footed shot to the near post to put the Revs up 2-0 just before the break.Frank Lampard scored in the 49th minute for NYCFC before Fagundez slipped past three defenders and scored in the 58th minute.WHITECAPS 3, CREW 1COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Andrew Jacobson scored the go-ahead goal in the 74th minute, Erik Hurtado added another in the 82nd and Vancouver beat Columbus.Jacobson dribbled in from near midfield and slotted home a right-footed shot from the right side of the arc -- Vancouvers first shot on goal. Erik Hurtado made it 3-1 on a putback off David Edgars attempt.The Whitecaps (9-13-7) tied it in the 13th minute on an own goal by the Crews Gaston Sauro. Columbus (5-11-11) opened the scoring moments before on Ola Kamaras leaping kick.Columbus Tony Tchani was sent off in the 86th minute due to violent conduct.The kickoff was delayed over an hour due to weather.IMPACT 1, UNION 1, TIECHESTER, Pa. -- Matteo Mancosu tied it with a header in the 88th minute and Philadelphia held on for a the draw with Montreal.Hernan Bernardello crossed in a diagonal chip pass and Donny Toia flicked it along through the middle of the Union defense to set up Mancosus goal for the Impact (9-8-11).Union (11-10-8) goalkeeper Andre Blake injured his hip on the play from a diving attempt to make a save but stayed on for the remainder of the contest.Tranquillo Barnetta opened the scoring in the 45th minute on a straightaway left-footed shot from 25 yards. It was Barnettas fifth goal of the season. ' ' '