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Russian Anthem Plays at Dakar Youth Olympics Medal Ceremony — 3dRussia’s anthem played at the Dakar Youth Olympics as 13 Russian athletes competed after the IOC urged sports federations to admit youth competitors without restrictions, calling them unaccountable for government actions. The return is contentious: some European federations oppose competing against Russian teams, while Moscow sees participation as a step toward broader reinstatement.

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Nicole Hardy This participation looks like a practical first step toward letting Russia rejoin more events.

WNBA players leave court during child's national anthem performance1 source — Oct 30, 2026

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Marcus Bell If this is some kind of statement it backfired because most people will just see it as poor sportsmanship toward a young performer.

Charles Barkley Criticizes LeBron James Over National Anthem Conduct1 source — Oct 30, 2026

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Priya Raman These arguments between legends like Barkley and James just make the whole league look petty.

Trump criticizes LeBron James over anthem — Oct 22, 2026Trump called LeBron James a "total disgrace," said "He's No Good!," and demanded an apology after viral footage showed James practicing a golf swing during the anthem at his 76ers debut.

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Maya Lindstrom Trump is right to call this out because public figures set a bad example when they act that way during the anthem.

IJRRural California Utility Asks To Raise Power Rates By More Than Half As Wildfire Costs Pile Up In Newsom’s StateSimon August · 8 min · 2h

Trump Demands Apology From LeBron James After National Anthem Gaffe — Oct 22, 2026President Donald Trump is crying foul and is demanding an apology from LeBron James. Trump was not pleased with James over his antics during the national anthem during his debut w… — by Sandra Rhodes

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President Trump tees off on LeBron for practicing his golf swing during last night’s national anthem.Politics — Oct 23, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Elena Vasquez Trump has a point that pro athletes need to model basic respect during the anthem.

NFL Paris Anthem Renditions Draw Mixed ReviewsSports — Oct 25, 2026Pregame anthems at the Steelers-Saints game in Paris stirred controversy: French-Canadian singer Nina Tonji drew backlash for changing a lyric in “La Marseillaise,” while New Orleans brass band The Soul Rebels’ upbeat jazz instrumental of “The Star-Spangled Banner” divided fans. Supporters welcomed the performances’ distinctive flair, while critics objected to the departures from traditional renditions.

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Fall floral shows span US gardensLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026Fall flowers are bringing color to homes and public gardens, from seasonal table arrangements and cotton rose shrubs to chrysanthemum exhibitions and Día de los Muertos displays. Gardens in New York, Seattle and Peoria are showcasing autumn blooms alongside holiday and seasonal attractions.

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YouTube Star’s Home Run Derby National Anthem Sparks CriticismReporting — Jul 19, 2022Conan Gray’s performance of the national anthem during the Home Run Derby is garnering a lot of reactions. Gray is a 23-year-old YouTube singer-songwriter. During the event, Gray sang the national anthem and his…

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Daily Caller News FoundationRural California Utility Asks To Raise Power Rates By More Than Half As Wildfire Costs Pile Up In Newsom’s StateA utility serving rural Northern California wants power rates to climb by more than half as wildfire costs mount under Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.2h · 194 reads

Watch: World Cup Soccer Players Remain Silent During Their National Anthem As Fans BooOpinion — Nov 22, 2022Fans attending the World Cup weren’t happy to hear the anthem of one team. Loud boos resonated at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Monday as the Iranian national anthem played. Iran’s players even…

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Reports: Singer Ingrid Andress Didn’t Hit Home Run Singing the National Anthem — Jul 16, 2024It may be safe to say country singer Ingrid Andress did not hit a home run while singing the National Anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby Monday. Andress, a four-time Grammy nominee, sang the National Anthem and…

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’ — Sep 17, 2026The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The A… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Sam Okafor Kaepernick is right that the anthem is tough to sing, but that has nothing to do with why we stand for it.

Trump Hopes the NFL Season Does Not Open If They ‘Don’t Stand for the National Anthem’Reporting — Aug 11, 2020President Donald Trump is telling the NFL not to bother with kicking off the season if its players are going to kneel for the national anthem. During a Tuesday morning interview with Fox Sports Radio and founder of…

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Natalie Grant Reveals Why She Sang National Anthem at GOP DebateReporting — Aug 25, 2023Christian singer Natalie Grant revealed why she chose to sing the national anthem at the 2023 Republican debate on Thursday. In an interview with Fox & Friends on Wednesday morning, Grant, 51, shared that she was…

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US Soccer Apologizes, Lifts Ban on Kneeling During National AnthemReporting — Jun 11, 2020The United States Soccer Federation repealed their ban on kneeling during the national anthem after the US Women’s National Soccer team called for the policy to be lifted. In a statement released on Thursday, U.S…

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Lib Columnist Melts Down Hearing National Anthem In Nation’s Capital — Nov 21, 2025A liberal columnist complained Thursday about hearing the American national anthem in Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital. Jamie Stiehm, who has contributed to several corporate media outlets, including The New York…

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Lebron James Slammed for Sitting Down During National Anthem at Son’s GameReporting — Dec 13, 2023Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was slammed after not standing during the National Anthem for his son Bronny’s first collegiate basketball game after he suffered a cardiac arrest over the summer. In a viral video…

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Olympian Gwen Berry Doubles Down, Claims National Anthem Is ‘Disrespectful’ To Black AmericansReporting — Jun 30, 2021Hammer thrower Gwen Berry is insisting that the national anthem is disrespectful to black Americans and that she was set up by having to endure it after making the U.S. Olympic team on Saturday. Berry placed third…

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US Soccer Votes to Allow Anthem Kneeling, Takes Action Against Member Who Spoke Out Against ItReporting — Mar 2, 2021Respect for America during the national anthem is now optional, according to U.S. Soccer, but questioning that decision is not. The U.S. Soccer Federation acted Saturday at its annual meeting to rescind a rule passed in…

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Daily Caller News FoundationMarine Vet Explains How He Started ‘Good Guy With A Gun Stories’Situations where firearms are used for personal protection aren’t always reported in the national media, but one influencer is bringing these cases to the surface and explained why in an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation.5h · 68 reads

Ben Carson Believes Trump May Change Stance on Kneeling During National AnthemReporting — Jun 15, 2020Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson is speaking out about the political opposition President Donald Trump is facing due to his stance on kneeling during the National Anthem. During an interview with radio…

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‘No Kneeling’: Trump Renews Criticism of Protests During US AnthemReporting — Jun 6, 2020President Donald Trump on Friday lobbed barbs at protesters who kneel during the national anthem, after NFL quarterback Drew Brees apologized for remarks he made about the practice. Brees said this week he would “never…

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San Francisco Giants Coach Explains New Rule Requiring Players to Stand for National AnthemReporting — Mar 4, 2024The San Francisco Giants are taking a stand — literally. All those involved on the team, including 68 players, all the coaches, trainers and batboys, are going on the field for the national anthem before games, The…

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Kari Lake Torches NFL After Backlash from National Anthem Decision at KickoffReporting — Sep 9, 2023Former gubernatorial contender Kari Lake criticized the NFL on Thursday after the league chose to feature a rendition of the “black national anthem” before the opening game of the season. A local youth choir performed…

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Biden Blasted for What He Did As National Anthem Played at the White HouseReporting — Jun 22, 2023President Joe Biden is facing criticism for what he did as a national anthem played at the White House. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the White House on Thursday. A video shows the two leaders standing…

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