Wrestling legend explains why standing for the national anthem matters and talks about working with U.S. military members
WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg says he stands for the national anthem and places his hand over his heart as a way of honoring those who have served in the U.S. military. Speaking with former Charlotte 49ers football coach Bill Poggi on NewsNation, Goldberg said he believes people can lose sight of history and […]
National Anthem Omitted from Sunday Night Football at Soldier Field During Veterans Day Week
NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” broadcast began without showing the national anthem, despite the NFL’s Salute to Service campaign, Veterans Day being only days away, and the game taking place at Chicago’s Soldier Field. After the broadcast introduced analyst Cris Collinsworth and play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle, viewers saw an interview with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. An […]
Disrespectful singer who waved a Pride flag during the national anthem gives a predictably insensitive response
Jason Brock, who sang the national anthem before Thursday’s Golden State Warriors game, has responded to criticism after waving a Pride flag during the performance. His explanation hasn’t done much to quiet the reaction. The Warriors held a Pride Night event during their home game against Miami. As he sang the line “What so proudly […]
The Dream and Valkyries end the season with one final national anthem snub as they leave the court
Dream and Valkyries stay off court for national anthem throughout WNBA Finals The WNBA Finals went all seven games, and the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries were off the court for the national anthem before every one. Both teams left the floor before Saturday night’s deciding game at Chase Center, continuing a routine that […]
Former NBA player suggests LeBron James should remain still during the national anthem
James’ National Anthem Behavior Sparks Debate LeBron James, a key player for the Philadelphia 76ers, has attracted quite a bit of attention this season for his tendency to sway and seemingly practice his golf swing during the national anthem. This has even caught the eye of the President of the United States. Now, a former […]
Sophie Cunningham shares her opinion on WNBA players not participating in the national anthem.
Sophie Cunningham Shares Views on WNBA Anthem Controversy Sophie Cunningham, a player for the Fever and a free agent soon, expressed her disagreement with the decision of some WNBA teams to skip the national anthem. While she didn’t specifically criticize the Dream and Valkyries for their actions during the WNBA Finals, she emphasized her support […]
“Stay or seek shelter in the tunnel” for the anthem, Valkyries WNBA fans demonstrate their loyalty; prepared for early Finals Game 6
Caffeine may not be necessary. Perhaps pure adrenaline could suffice. Fans of the Golden State Valkyries will rise early on Thursday, as Game 6 of the WNBA Finals kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Pacific time in Atlanta. The atmosphere was electric on Monday during Game 5 against Atlanta, which started like any other Finals game—with […]
Nina Tonji, who sang the French national anthem at an NFL event, changes the lyrics of La Marseillaise, causing anger in France.
NFL National Anthem Controversy in France In recent days, France has seen a surge of civil unrest, and amidst this unrest, some French citizens expressed their dissatisfaction over an altered performance of their national anthem during an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints. The event unfolded at Stade de France, where […]
Dream and Valkyries skip court for fourth WNBA Finals anthem while some fans sit down
National Anthem Absences in WNBA Finals Raise Eyebrows ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries were notably absent from the court during the national anthem before Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, continuing a pattern established throughout the series. Interestingly, some fans also chose to remain seated, with a […]
ESPN shares biased headline regarding Trump, LeBron, and the national anthem
LeBron James Practices Golf Swing During Anthem, Draws Criticism NBA star LeBron James was seen practicing his golf swing while the United States national anthem played before his debut with the 76ers on Tuesday. Following this incident, President Donald Trump took to social media to label James’ actions a “TOTAL DISGRACE.” The situation is relatively […]