Tortorella, Marshall weigh in on national anthem (Yahoo Sports)

U.S. hockey coach John Tortorella says he'd bench any player who stays seated during the national anthem, while New York Jets receiver Brandon Marshall is defending Colin Kaepernick for his protest against racial injustice and minority oppression. Kaepernick is protesting by choosing not to stand for the anthem. The San Francisco quarterback's stance came to light when he wouldn't stand before preseason games recently, a decision that has drawn strong reactions - positive and negative - throughout the sports world.