NFL votes for anthem fines

THE National Football League teams have agreed to fines if their players do not stand on field during the national anthem.

Those who want to protest by kneeling during The StarSpangled Banner must stay in locker rooms.

NFL team owners voted at a meeting in Atlanta overnight in favour of the new policy to address the firestorm surrounding players kneeling during the anthem to protest racism and police brutality.

While many spectators applauded the protests, it also drew the ire of others for disrespecting the country and flag.