TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans sat during the national anthem Sunday, saying hes disheartened by the election of Donald Trump as the next president of the United States.The third-year pro said his protest before the game against the Chicago Bears was because he feels electing a reality television star to the highest office in the nation is not a good look for America.I dont want to disrespect the veterans or anything. The men and women that serve this country, Im forever indebted to them. But the things that have been going on in America lately, Im not going to stand for that, Evans said.I told myself, `If this character -- Im not big on politics or things like that -- but I told myself, `If this happens, then America is not right right now, Tampa Bays leading receiver added. I said it a long time ago. When he ran I thought it was a joke. The joke continues.The Buccaneers issued a statement Sunday night saying the organization is deeply committed to the military and honoring the great men and women that have dedicated their lives and have made great sacrifices to insure all the tremendous freedoms we have in this great country.We encourage all members of our organization to respectfully honor our flag during the playing of the national anthem, the team added. We also recognize every individuals constitutional right to freedom of speech, which is crucial to the American principles we cherish.Evans had four catches for 66 yards against the Bears. He entered the game leading the league with eight touchdown receptions.Evans said hell continue to sit for the anthem as long as Trump is president-elect.Im not a political person that much, but I have common sense, he said. And I know when something is not right.Evans reiterated that his protest was because of who Trump is, not the Republican or Democratic parties.Its well documented what hes done, Evans said. Im not going to stand for something I dont believe in. Thats the end of that.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Wholesale Air Max . -- The St. Johns IceCaps weathered a wild first period with the help of goaltender Jussi Olkinuora, before finding offensive inroads in the second. Clearance Air Max Black Friday . With their top three point guards and Kobe Bryant all sidelined by injury, the Lakers signed Marshall out of the D-League on Friday before their home game against Minnesota. http://www.airmaxcheapdiscount.com/ . "Trying to breathe," he said with a grin. Bernier stopped 42 of 43 shots on Monday night, including all 22 in a hectic middle frame, his heroic performance propelling the Leafs toward an undue point in their final game before the Christmas break. Cheap Air Max . It says Pocklingtons lawyer filed the appeal Friday in a California court. CTV Edmonton also says Pocklington gave a $100,000 cash deposit as part of the conditions of his bail, and that he will be out on bail until his appeal is heard. Discount Air Max 1 Black Friday 2019 . Despite dominating possession, Schalke needed an own goal from Nicolas Hoefler for the breakthrough a minute before the interval. The Freiburg midfielder misjudged Jefferson Farfans corner and bundled the ball into his own net. The Arizona Diamondbacks will recall top pitching prospect Braden Shipley from Triple-A Reno to make his major league debut Monday with a start against the Milwaukee Brewers.Shipley, 24, was the Diamondbacks first-round pick (15th-overall) in the 2013 draft. The right-hander is 8-5 with a 3.70 ERA in 19 starts this season. He has struck out 77 batters in 119 1/3 innings while walking just 22.Hes really pitched well in Reno, Arizona manager Chip Hale told reporters, accoording to MLB.ddddddddddddcom. When you talk to [Reno manager] Phil Nevin, theres been a couple ... farmhands have come through and really have controlled the offenses in Renos ballpark, and Bradens one of those guys. Were excited about it.Shipley was ranked No. 24 overall in ESPN Insider Keith Laws top 100 prospects entering the 2016 season. ' ' '