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• With booing of ‘Star-Spangled Banner,’ do national anthems belong in sport?

  Last weekend, Canadian sports fans voiced their displeasure with U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement he was raising tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

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  Feb 7, 2025
  
• ‘Zero respect’: Trump points, mimes during U.S. anthem in Super Bowl video

  Video shot at Donald Trump's Super Bowl party appears to show the president fidgeting and pointing while others stand proudly for the U.S. national anthem.

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  Feb 4, 2020
  
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• Man accused of body-slamming boy who wore hat during national anthem

  The man said the boy was "disrespecting the national anthem" so he had every right to do it, according to a Montana prosecutor.

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  Aug 7, 2019
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• American and Canadian national anthems among the world’s most rousing: study

  The Canadian national anthem, 'O Canada,' finished a surprising third, behind only Germany and the United States.

  Features

  Jul 3, 2019
• Bob Layton: Respecting our national anthem

  There has been disrespect shown for the national anthems of Canada, the U.S., and even China.

  Commentary

  Jun 29, 2018
• Vegas anthem singer gives nod to Winnipeg Jets fans during ‘O Canada’

  The Vegas Golden Knights anthem singer gave Jets fans their moment during the Canadian anthem.

  Sports

  May 18, 2018
• Singer Justine Skye takes knee during national anthem performance at NBA game

  Skye later said she was uneasy about singing the song to begin with and said she probably would not be asked to do so again.

  Entertainment

  Oct 20, 2017
• Rick Zamperin: When it comes to the national anthem, NFL owners should be bold

  If the NFL wants to make a bold decision, the league should scrap the national anthem.

  Sports

  Oct 11, 2017
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• Twitter erupts after Donald Trump sings U.S. anthem at Memorial Day ceremony

  Donald Trump's actions during the Star-Spangled Banner caused a massive reaction on Twitter.

  Politics

  May 29, 2017
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• Country star Brett Kissel’s crazy week continues with birth of daughter

  All eyes will be on Alberta country musician Brett Kissel Wednesday night when he takes to the ice at Rogers Place to sing the Star-Spangled Banner ahead of Game 4 between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks.

  Canada

  May 3, 2017