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Friday / November 22.
  • John Isner Calls Colin Kaepernick’s Actions ‘Pathetic’

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    NEW YORK — John Isner is not a fan of Colin Kaepernick.

    The 6-foot-10 American tennis star was asked his thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback sitting during the National Anthem, and his response was quick and harsh.

    “Yeah, I thought that was pathetic from him,” Isner, who played college tennis at the University of Georgia and is ranked No. 21 in the world, said after his five-set victory over fellow American Frances Tiafoe at the US Open. “The cause he was going for, fine by me, but don’t do it in that fashion. He could have found some other ways to present his voice there. A lot of NBA players have done it, and good on ’em.

    “For him doing it in that way really irked me. I’m a big Blaine Gabbert fan now.”

    Kaepernick’s actions have sparked a national debate with some heavily criticizing him and others supporting his right to express himself as he chooses.

    Meantime, Isner’s comments already sparked backlash on Twitter.

    Isner did seem to get some support, though.

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    Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.

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