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NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly

NHL deputy commissioner hopes Canadian fans stop booing U.S. national anthem over Trump tariff policy

"I don't think anybody likes when anthems are booed or disrespected in any way, and certainly we count ourselves among that group."

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 14, 2025 0
ESPN is under fire after not airing the national anthem or moment of silence at the Sugar Bowl following the terrorist attack in New Orleans.

ESPN criticized for not airing Sugar Bowl’s national anthem, moment of silence

ESPN later highlighted the festivities on 'SportsCenter.'

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 3, 2025 0
Fox NFL Sunday analyst Michael Strahan smiles during filming at the United States Military Academy.

Michael Strahan snaps at reporter outside home as dumb national anthem controversy continues

"Don't come to my house."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 12, 2024 0
Michael Strahan was criticized for not placing his hand over his heart during the national anthem on Veterans Day.

Jay Glazer defends Michael Strahan over dumb national anthem controversy

"Before forming an angry mob, but also maybe find out alllll he’s done for our veterans over the years."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 11, 2024 0
Michael Strahan was criticized for not placing his hand over his heart during the national anthem on Veterans Day.

Michael Strahan criticized for national anthem stance

Strahan did not hold his hand over his heart during the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner.

By Sam Neumann OnNov 11, 2024 0
Howie Rose, the voice of the Mets and past voice of both the Rangers and Islanders, will celebrate 50 years in radio on WFAN Monday. Photo Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Mets’ Howie Rose jokes about Ingrid Andress’ national anthem rendition, rehab statement

"I will make sure my ears say hi to her. They're in rehab too."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 16, 2024 3
Ingrid Andress performing the national anthem at the 2024 Home Run Derby

Everyone cracked jokes about Ingrid Andress’ national anthem at Home Run Derby

"One of the worst national anthem renditions ever."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 15, 2024 12
Michael Kay

Michael Kay blasts ‘childish’ national anthem standoff: ‘It cheapened the organization’

"What are we, infants? This is the New York Yankees..."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 6, 2024 6
Alanis Morissette performing both the Canadian and American National Anthems before Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final

Viewers loved Alanis Morissette’s national anthem performances before Stanley Cup Final Game 7

"This crowd is wild!"

By Reice Shipley OnJun 24, 2024 5
Color footage of the José Feliciano national anthem at Game 5 of the 1968 World Series. (Reiss Restorations.)

MLB

Elijah Reiss on restoring color footage of José Feliciano 1968 World Series anthem performance: ‘Nobody had ever really changed the melody.’

Apr 1, 2024; Albany, NY, USA; LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) reacts on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the finals of the Albany Regional in the 2024 NCAA Tournament at MVP Arena.

LSU reporter asserts OutKick ‘pushing a narrative’ in anthem coverage

"OutKick, a 'National Media' outlet, is pushing a narrative that LSU is protesting the anthem. That’s not true."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 4, 2024 2
LeBron James

Reporter defends LeBron James entering USC game during national anthem: ‘The best time to walk in’

"As the reporter who took this video, this is gross and completely mischaracterizes the situation."

By Brandon Contes OnDec 13, 2023 2

Reporter suggests ‘International Players Anthem’ for Houston-Atlanta World Series, stupidity ensues

When you tweet anything related to the national anthem these days, you're playing with fire.

By Sean Keeley OnOct 25, 2021 1
Benny Scholl performs the national anthem at a NASCAR Truck Series race in Las Vegas.

NASCAR Trucks anthem singer Benny Scholl gets roasted for his scream-heavy approach to “The Star-Spangled Banner”

This was certainly one of the more "experimental" anthems in a while.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 5, 2021 0

A Florida reporter just single-handedly blew up the Super Bowl LV national anthem prop bet

"Some of the responses have been hilarious; some people are really mad."

By Sean Keeley OnFeb 6, 2021 1

CBS will join ESPN in not broadcasting national anthem before NFL games, Fox plans to show it on special occasions

The issue isn't going away no matter what these networks do

By Sean Keeley OnAug 22, 2018 12

President Trump rips ESPN’s ‘terrible’ decision to not televise national anthem during Monday Night Football

"It was just announced by ESPN that rather than defending our anthem, our beautiful beautiful beautiful national anthem, and defending our flag, they've decided they they just won't broadcast when they play the national anthem. We don't like that."

By Matt Clapp OnAug 21, 2018 19

Dallas sports anchor cancels interview with Jerry Jones after refusing to answer questions on national anthem issue

The NFL ordered Jones not to talk about the anthem

By Ken Fang OnJul 30, 2018 4
Vin Scully in 2017.

Vin Scully on NFL player protests: ‘I will never watch another NFL game’

"I have overwhelming respect and admiration for anyone who puts on a uniform and goes to war."

By Ian Casselberry OnNov 5, 2017 31

ESPN will show national anthem, moment of silence on Monday Night Football, in light of Vegas shootings

ESPN had originally decided to not show the national anthem on Monday Night Football.

By Ian Casselberry OnOct 2, 2017 2

CBS will televise national anthem on ‘Thursday Night Football,’ breaking from Fox

Unlike Fox, CBS will cover the NFL story everyone is talking about.

By Alex Putterman OnSep 28, 2017 5

ESPN will air national anthem, NFL Unity ad on Monday Night Football

ESPN joins the other NFL TV partners in airing the national anthem.

By Ken Fang OnSep 25, 2017 5

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