In Brief
[naviga:h3]Seahawks’ Lane to sit out anthem[/naviga:h3]
RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jeremy Lane said he will continue to sit for the national anthem when the regular season begins Sunday at home against Miami.
After sitting during the anthem in the Seahawks’ final preseason game last Thursday, Lane said San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick thanked him for his support and his matching gesture.
While Kaepernick and 49ers teammate Eric Reid amended their protest to taking a knee instead of remaining seated for the anthem, Lane said he intends to keep sitting.
[naviga:h3]Manziel enrolls at Texas A&M again[/naviga:h3]
DALLAS — Former Cleveland quarterback Johnny Manziel has re-enrolled at Texas A&M after his NFL career was derailed by a series of off-field incidents that included a domestic violence charge still pending in court.
A school spokesman confirmed Manziel’s enrollment, saying he couldn’t provide other details because of student privacy laws.
[naviga:h3]Angels’ Shoemaker undergoes surgery[/naviga:h3]
OAKLAND, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker underwent surgery to stop bleeding on his brain after he was struck in the head by a line drive against the Seattle Mariners.
Shoemaker had the procedure performed late Sunday and is being treated by Dr. Manuel Ferreira of the University of Washington Medical Center. Los Angeles athletic trainer Adam Nevala is staying with Shoemaker until he is able to travel to Southern California, perhaps as soon as in a few days.
