Santa Clara police union threatens boycott of Niners games

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As a result of Colin Kaepernick’s recent actions and comments, it’s possible the Niners may have less of a presence by the Santa Clara Police Department during their home games.

The Niners quarterback has, of course, been in the news recently for making a political statement by refusing to stand during the playing of the national anthem prior to preseason games. You can see the reason behind his protest here. He has also worn socks that featured a cartoon pig wearing a police hat during practice.

Now, as reported by Ian Cull of NBC Bay Area, the Santa Clara police union has threatened to stop working Niners games.

BREAKING: Santa Clara Police Union sends letter to #49ers, saying they may stop working events unless changes are made w/ #Kaepernick.

— Ian Cull (@NBCian) September 3, 2016

Letter focuses more on #Kaepernick’s post-game comments, than kneeling/sitting during anthem.

— Ian Cull (@NBCian) September 3, 2016

cont"d: Union letter, in part: "Unfortunately, some recent actions by a 49ers employee have threatened our harmonious working relationship."

— Ian Cull (@NBCian) September 3, 2016

Also worth noting…other officers work #49er games from different Bay Area departments as well. The games would still have security.

— Ian Cull (@NBCian) September 3, 2016

After speculation Kaepernick may be released, the 28-year-old is now expected to make the final roster

This is just the latest in the wave of backlash in what has been an eventful week for Kaepernick and the Niners. Numerous athletes, both former and current, have made their feelings known on the subject. A few league executives have as well.

While Kaepernick has support from atleast one teammate for his stance, several are against it. That group apparently includes members of the Santa Clara police force.

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Pele’s health threatens to douse Olympic flame hopes

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Sao Paulo (AFP) – Brazil football legend Pele wants to light the Rio Olympic flame at the opening ceremony on Friday, but poor health may prevent him from accepting the honor, his spokesman said Thursday.

Doubts over whether Pele, 75, would be free to carry the torch to the cauldron in the Maracana stadium have been cleared up, spokesman, Jose Fornos Rodrigues, told AFP. The new question mark is over his health.

“Getting free is not a problem now, but he has muscle pain which is affecting his mobility. He has gone to the doctor to see how things are,” the spokesman, also known as Pepito, said.

“We still don’t know whether he can take part in the lighting of the cauldron,” Pepito said, “but he’s trying.”

On Wednesday, Pele told Globo television he had been invited to light the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach.

However, he said he had concerns over existing arrangements.

Pele — real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento — is widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time.

The striker won three World Cups with Brazil but never competed at the Olympics.

He has undergone several hip operations and walks with a cane.

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