US Soccer Star Carli Lloyd Breaks Silence on Her Teammates Kneeling During National Anthem Soccer star Carli Lloyd reflects on the impact of going her own way before the 2021 Olympics game when she alone stood before kickoff. By Jack Davis, Western Journal October 22, 2023
Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Video: Breakout NFL Star Overcome by Emotion During National Anthem Dynamic rookie Puka Nacua showed respect and humility that augur well for his on-field career and prospects of remaining a fan favorite. By Michael Schwarz, Western Journal September 26, 2023
ESPN / YouTube screen shot Megyn Kelly and Sage Steele Team Up To Bury US Open for Ditching 'Star-Spangled Banner' for Black National Anthem "I remain hopeful that we can get back to truly appreciating the greatness of America, but man...this is sad." By Laura Wellington, Western Journal September 11, 2023
@ACTBrigitte / X Kari Lake Torches NFL After Backlash from National Anthem Decision at Kickoff Kari Lake criticized the NFL for featuring a rendition of the "black national anthem" before the opening game of the 2023 season. By Froilan Bersamina, Western Journal September 8, 2023
@TCE4Jesus / X Watch: Christian Singer Crushes First NFL National Anthem of Season, Gets Roaring Applause It may have been the same national anthem, but the NFL was singing a markedly different tune with who sung it for the season opener. By C. Douglas Golden, Western Journal September 8, 2023
@FOXSoccer / Twitter screen shot Megan Rapinoe Called 'Psychopath' for Her Favorite Memory While Playing Soccer for US "So ‘the most rewarding part’ of playing soccer for Megan was being a political operative," one social media user noted. By C. Douglas Golden, Western Journal August 8, 2023
@NFL / Twitter screen shot Watch: NFL Legend Roasted Online for Rendition of National Anthem One NFL legend showed the world why he belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and not the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. By Bryan Chai, Western Journal August 4, 2023
Noel Vasquez/Theo Wargo/Getty Images Megyn Kelly Unleashes on Megan Rapinoe: 'She's Poisoned the Entire Team Against the Country' "I don't know about you, but I'm not rooting for them ... They ought to be ashamed of themselves," Kelly said. By Samantha Chang, Western Journal August 3, 2023
Megyn Kelly / YouTube screen shot Megyn Kelly Unleashes Fury on US Women's Soccer Team for What It Did During National Anthem Megyn Kelly and guests noted that U.S. women's soccer players' hostility to national anthem stems from disrespect and historical ignorance. By Michael Schwarz, Western Journal July 25, 2023
Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images Jill Scott Changes the Lyrics to the National Anthem, Sparking Controversy Jill Scott is facing backlash after she changed the lyrics to the National Anthem at a recent Essence Fest performance By Jessica Marie Baumgartner July 6, 2023
@DoughertyJC / Twitter screen shot Children's Choir Stopped Stopped from Singing National Anthem at Capitol Rolls Up to Trump Rally - This Time They'll Be Able to Finish The song the Capitol Police did not allow sung in Washington flowed freely Friday at a Donald Trump rally in South Carolina. By Jack Davis, Western Journal July 2, 2023
SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Children's Choir Blocked From Singing at Capitol Scheduled for Trump's Independence Day Celebration President Trump is hosting the Rushingbrook Children's Choir at his Independence Day Celebration. By Jessica Marie Baumgartner June 29, 2023
@TPostMillennial/Twitter screen shot Watch: Trans Activist Carried Out Like a Child After Interrupting National Anthem at Event A pro-transgenderism extremist was swiftly escorted out of a Turning Point USA event after interrupting the national anthem. By Richard Moorhead, Western Journal June 19, 2023
@RepMTG / Twitter screen shot Trump Extends Huge Invitation to Children's Choir Stopped by Capitol Police for Singing National Anthem "We're going to take care of our country, and we're going to pay respect to people that love it," Trump said in a Tuesday video. By C. Douglas Golden, Western Journal June 7, 2023
@Tyler2ONeil / Twitter screen shot Capitol Police Interrupt Children's Choir Singing National Anthem: 'It Might Offend' A children's choir was prevented from singing the national anthem while visiting the U.S. Capitol, despite getting lawmakers permission. By Carson Choate, Western Journal June 3, 2023
@IndyCaronNBC / Twitter video screen shot Singer Flamed for Her Twist on the National Anthem at Indianapolis 500: 'Disrespectful' Country singer Jewel gave a rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Sunday at the Indy 500 that received mixed reviews. By Maire Clayton, Western Journal May 29, 2023
@CollinRugg / Twitter Brittney Griner Changes Tune on National Anthem in First Game Back Since Russian Imprisonment It appears that it took 10 months in a Russian prison for Brittney Griner to appreciate "The Star-Spangled Banner." By Bryan Chai, Western Journal May 13, 2023
Cooper Neill/Getty Images Watch: Tears Stream Down Eagles Coach's Face During Nat'l Anthem Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni was overcome with emotion during the national anthem before Super Bowl LVII. By Michael Austin, Western Journal February 13, 2023
David Eulitt/Getty Images Patriotic NFL Star Gets Emotional During Military Vet's National Anthem Performance, Then Has the Game of His Life NFL All-Pro Chris Jones, of the Kansas City Chiefs, was spotted during a highly emotional moment before his team's AFC title game. By Bryan Chai, Western Journal January 31, 2023
Matthias Hangst/Getty Images Watch: World Cup Soccer Players Remain Silent During Their National Anthem As Fans Boo Iranian soccer players and even the country's fans weren't happy to hear the Iranian anthem at a World Cup match in Qatar. By Richard Moorhead, Western Journal November 21, 2022