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Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’ — 1dThe 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

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

North Korean Anthem Played at Asian Games Hockey Match — 20hOrganizers played North Korea's anthem by mistake before South Korea's Sept. 18, 2026 Asian Games hockey match; the announcer said "we played a different song" and South Korea won 5-0.

Priya Raman South Korea handled the win well despite the glitches, but Bangladesh deserved proper respect too.

49ers Rout Rams in Historic Australia Debut — Sep 10, 2026In Melbourne, the 49ers-Rams game drew a massive crowd as De’Zhaun Stribling was carted off with an ankle injury in his NFL debut, highlighting the excitement and risk of the league’s first-ever Australia game. Across the pre-game ceremonies, fans criticized Infinity Song’s rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner while some praised Cody Simpson’s Australian anthem and the Black National Anthem performance by the Mwango Sisters sparked a broader debate on national-anthem traditions in the NFL.

Bills Plan First U.S., Canadian Anthems — Sep 9, 2026Buffalo Bills' Sept. 17, 2026 home opener at Highmark Stadium will feature both the American and Canadian national anthems for the first time, with Auli’i Cravalho singing The Star-Spangled Banner and Barenaked Ladies performing O Canada. OneRepublic will headline the halftime show as the game streams on Prime Video, marking the debut at the new stadium and underscoring cross-border fan celebration amid ongoing U.S.-Canada tensions.

Nicole Hardy Including O Canada might ease some of the ongoing tensions between the two countries.

IJREXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItSimon August · 4 min · 2h

Iranian footballers granted asylum after anthem protest at Asian Cup — Sep 7, 2026Iranian women’s national team players Atefeh Ramazani-Sadegh and Fatemeh Pasandideh confirmed in interviews that their refusal to sing Iran’s anthem during the Women’s Asian Cup was a deliberate protest against Tehran and a stand with protesters at home, a move that exposed them to personal risk. The episode sparked international debate, with Iran labeling them traitors and Australia granting asylum to several teammates while others later returned home, highlighting the ongoing tension between athletes, state power and political protests.

Sam Okafor Sport keeps colliding with politics in these situations. These women risked everything for a gesture most of us will never have to make.

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Alan Jackson Releases Live Version of 9/11 Anthem From Farewell Concert — Sep 10, 2026Alan Jackson marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by releasing a newly recorded live version of “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” from his final Nashville farewell concert, underscoring the song’s enduring role in national reflection. The release, tied to his career-spanning farewell performance and a forthcoming live album, follows the track’s origins after 9/11 and its sustained resonance with audiences and radio alike.

Five Enduring Songs Span Generations — 5dAcross five profiles, the stories behind enduring songs reveal how personal upheaval and real-life episodes fuel iconic music: Dancing in the Moonlight grew from a violent St. Croix assault that inspired Sherman Kelly to write a hopeful anthem; Wasted Days and Wasted Nights emerged after Freddy Fender’s legal troubles delayed its release; These Days, Browne’s youthful ballad, has endured as a powerful reflection on youth and regret; Moonlight Feels Right became Starbuck’s breakthrough with its distinctive marimba-driven sound; and Alice’s Restaurant Massacred was born from Guthrie’s Thanksgiving littering arrest, a satire that shaped his anti-war-era classic.

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…

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…

On X · @hudsonwupdatesFan Account Shares Hudson Williams’ Instagram Celebration of First TIFF AppearanceFan-driven post highlighting Hudson Williams' successful TIFF panel and appearances receives overwhelmingly positive support from dedicated fandom accounts, with enthusiastic reactions and no visible opposition in sampled replies.402 likes · 11m

Shakira's 'Dai Dai' Hits 1 Billion YouTube Views — Sep 11, 2026Shakira's career spans intimate origins of songs like Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos, Inevitable, and Ciega, sordomuda to world-conquering World Cup anthems, highlighting improvisation, personal identity, and turning points such as the Bzrp Music Sessions Vol. 53. Her influence extends beyond music to a signature belly-dance aesthetic rooted in Lebanese and Caribbean influences, along with record-breaking milestones like Dai Dai reaching 1 billion YouTube views and high chart rankings, underscoring her status as a global Latin-pop icon through collaborations and cultural fusion.

Reports: Singer Ingrid Andress Didn’t Hit Home Run Singing the National AnthemReporting — 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…

YourlistVS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

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…

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…

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…

DDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItA conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.2h

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…

QuizieQuizHow charismatic are you, really?Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.3 min · today's quiz

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

LSU Athletics Official Issues Statement on Anthem Controversy, Doesn’t Help School’s CaseOpinion — Apr 3, 2024Louisiana State University’s women’s basketball team seems to be digging its hole even deeper with its recent statements after walking off the court before the national anthem was played on Monday. LSU already has a…

On X · @hasanthehunHasan Piker Posts That “Twitter Is Especially Not Real Life” While Contrasting Platform Reactions to Coverage of HimTwitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker (@hasanthehun) wrote that social media platforms are not real life, with Twitter/X being “especially” disconnected from it. The post quotes a thread by fellow left-leaning streamer @susravioli compiling hundreds of Facebook comments on a Fox News Politics page that were largely defensive or supportive of Hasan (contrary to what critics hoped). It is circulating mainly in online left/right political and streaming circles amid recent mainstream coverage of Piker’s past statements on violence, interviews, and platform disparities, drawing replies from fans and critics.417 likes · 12m