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AP: Miami Dolphins Players Who Protest During Anthem Might Be Suspended

8:01pm July 19, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The NFL will fine entire teams if players protest on the field during the national anthem. Now, the Associated Press reports, at least one team has a policy for punishing individual players.

Houston Texans observe the national anthem before a game against the Seattle Seahawks last October, with some players kneeling in protest while others stand.

Sports

NFL Players Union Files Grievance Over League's New National Anthem Policy

7:32pm July 10, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The league aimed to end controversy by requiring players on the field to stand for the anthem. But the players association says the rule "infringes on player rights."

President Trump stands, with his hand over his heart, on the field for the national anthem before the start of the NCAA National Championship football game in January.

Politics & Government

Trump Praises NFL Decision, Questions If Protesting Players Should Be In The Country

12:37pm May 24, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

"You have to stand, proudly, for the national anthem or you shouldn't be playing," Trump told Fox News, "you shouldn't be there, maybe you shouldn't be in the country."

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick stands on the field during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons in Santa Clara, Calif.

My Father Stood For The Anthem, For The Same Reason That Colin Kaepernick Sits

4:24pm May 23, 2018

by Keith Woods

As a child, I found my father's love of the national anthem utterly bewildering. His was the generation of men born free but shackled by bigotry. So why did he sound so proud, singing that song?

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Canadian athletes will be singing new lyrics at sports events. Here, Benjamin Thorne of Canada celebrates after winning bronze in the Men's 20km Race Walk final at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in 2015 in Beijing.

Canadian National Anthem Revised With Gender-Neutral Language

10:12pm February 01, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

The second line of "O Canada," which has said the nation inspires patriotism "in all thy sons," will now read "in all of us." The change has passed the country's Senate. The House approved it in 2016.

Fans cheer as Hong Kong's soccer team prepares to hit the field. Hong Kong fans have taken to booing China's national anthem in recent years to protest Beijing's tightening grip over the city. China's legislature has now made it illegal to disrespect the

World News

In Hong Kong, Booing China's National Anthem Is About To Get More Risky

5:08am November 27, 2017

by Rob Schmitz

In Hong Kong, it's practically a national sport to boo China's national anthem at soccer matches. But Beijing has made it illegal to disrespect the anthem, punishable by up to three years in prison.

Back in 1968, a rising Puerto Rican pop star, José Feliciano, was asked to sing at Game 5 of the World Series.

A Different National Anthem, Before The Nation Was Ready For It

12:30pm November 02, 2017

by Karen Grigsby Bates

"I did it to show my appreciation to America ... I love this country." Jose Feliciano, on singing the national anthem his way. His performance at the 1968 World Series sparked a national controversy.

Members of the San Francisco 49ers kneel during the national anthem prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on Oct. 1.

Your Questions About Activism In Sports, Answered

3:57pm October 25, 2017

Why is the anthem played at sporting events? Do athletes have a positive impact on political or social change in the U.S.? Here are some answers to questions from our call-out on sports and activism.

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Members of the San Francisco 49ers kneel during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, earlier this month.

NFL And Players Meet, But Punt On Anthem Controversy

5:00pm October 18, 2017

by Scott Neuman

There were hopes that an NFL meeting would bring some clarity in the league's policy that says players "should" stand during the traditional pregame performance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner."

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (middle) knelt on the sidelines during the national anthem to protest what he saw as the oppression of African-Americans in the United States.

Ex-Green Beret And NFL Player On His Role In, Reaction To Anthem Protests

3:44am October 18, 2017

by Kelly McEvers

When Nate Boyer saw Colin Kaepernick sit during the national anthem, he got mad, and wrote a letter that led to a discussion. Now as more athletes are kneeling, he has a new letter to all Americans.

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