Basketball star LeBron James has praised the American football players who have protested against US President Donald Trump, and accused the US president of "using sports to try and divide us".
Trump said that NFL players who fail to stand during the national anthem should be sacked or suspended.
In widespread protests at the weekend, players responded by kneeling, linking arms or staying in the locker room.
LeBron James praised the players' unity, and said: "The people run this country."
The 32‑year‑old added: "I'm not going to let one individual, no matter their power, ever use sport as a platform to divide us.
Source: BBC
