Jason Whitlock criticizes LeBron James and the WNBA for ignoring the national anthem
WNBA and NBA Players’ Attitude During National Anthem Raises Eyebrows There’s an ongoing conversation about the behaviors of players in the WNBA and NBA when it comes to the national anthem. Jason Whitlock, a host on BlazeTV, has noticed a concerning trend. He points out that WNBA teams often leave the court before the anthem […]
WNBA players and coaches decline to provide reasons for their absence during the national anthem amid increasing criticism
Valkyries Coach Comments on National Anthem Absences ATLANTA – Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase referred to her team’s absence during the national anthem as part of their pregame routine on Friday. However, she didn’t clarify who came up with this routine or the reasons behind it. OutKick had been attempting to find out […]
LeBron James responds to Donald Trump’s criticism of his national anthem stance
LeBron James Responds to Trump Criticism On Thursday night, LeBron James went through his customary warmup routine and then stepped onto the court with undeniable intensity. The superstar from the 76ers addressed the criticism leveled at him by Donald Trump regarding his pregame activities during the national anthem before Tuesday’s season opener against the Knicks. […]
WNBA anthem debate leads to demands to exclude players who remain seated from Team USA’s Olympic team.
Gaines Questions Anthem Absences and Representation The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries opted not to be on the court for the national anthem before the first two games of the WNBA Finals. This decision has sparked Riley Gaines to suggest that consequences should follow for athletes who choose to skip the anthem when representing […]
Debate over WNBA anthem leads to demands to exclude players who don’t stand from Team USA’s Olympic team
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries departed the court during the national anthem prior to the first two games of the WNBA Finals. In response, Riley Gaines has stated that such actions should have consequences for athletes aspiring to represent the United States on an international level. Gaines expressed her views while sharing a […]
WNBA players spotted leaving the court before the national anthem and coming back as soon as it finishes
WNBA Teams Skip National Anthem Again The WNBA seems to be overlooking its own guidelines regarding “The Star-Spangled Banner.” On Monday, fans observed that for the second consecutive game, both competing teams in the WNBA finals left the court before the anthem was played. ‘The anthem does not represent freedom, justice, and liberty for all […]
Sports reporters remain quiet about the WNBA national anthem protest and the high school cross country conflict.
Activists or cowards? That’s a thought that often crosses my mind about journalists who suddenly go quiet on pressing issues. Do they dodge hard questions because they worry that the responses might challenge a position they stand behind? Or perhaps they’re simply afraid of the backlash from their colleagues? DREAM AND VALKYRIES SKIP NATIONAL ANTHEM […]
Dream and Valkyries do not sing national anthem again in WNBA Finals Game 2 even though the rulebook requires it
National Anthem Absences Continue in WNBA Finals SAN FRANCISCO – In a noteworthy repeat of last game, both the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries skipped the national anthem for Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Monday. This decision came despite a rule in the league’s own guideline that instructs players to stand […]
WNBA quiet after Finals teams do not sing national anthem despite rule mandating players to stand and line up
SAN FRANCISCO – WNBA National Anthem Controversy The WNBA rulebook clearly states that players, coaches, and trainers should stand in line along the sidelines or foul line during the national anthem. However, both teams participating in the Finals chose to leave the court before Saturday’s anthem. This absence hasn’t been explained, and the league hasn’t […]
Valkryies and Dream walked out of the locker room during the national anthem before the first game of the WNBA Finals.
The Valkyries faced off against the Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Golden State marked a historic achievement by securing their first-ever Finals victory on Saturday. However, the pre-game events drew attention when neither team was present for the national anthem before play began. Instead, both teams chose to go to their locker […]