NFL releases new policy for kneeling during National Anthem

ATLANTA (AP) — NFL owners have approved a new policy aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.The decision was announced Wednesday by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the league's spring meeting in Atlanta.In a sign that players were not part of the discussions, any violations of the policy would result in fines against the t