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WNBA Finals and the national anthem: The rules and why some teams stay on the court and others don't
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What each side is saying
- Associated PressLean left
WNBA Finals and the national anthem: The rules and why some teams stay on the court and others don't AP News
Read at apnews.com → - Washington ExaminerLean right
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha criticized WNBA officials for failing to enforce the league’s national anthem policy after players walked off the court during two WNBA Finals games.
Read at washingtonexaminer.com → - Fox NewsRight
Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left the court before the national anthem for a second straight WNBA Finals game, sparking outrage.
Read at foxnews.com → - The BlazeRight
The WNBA is not enforcing its own rules when it comes to "The Star-Spangled Banner." Fans noticed on Monday that for the second straight game, both teams in the WNBA finals fled the court before the national anthem was played.
Read at theblaze.com →
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Fox NewsRight
OutKick readers blast WNBA players for hiding during Finals national anthem
Read at foxnews.com →Washington ExaminerLean right
Players ‘intentionally trying to destroy’ WNBA as national anthem controversy erupts: Joe Concha
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →The BlazeRight
WNBA players seen racing off the court before national anthem — and return right after it ends
Read at theblaze.com →Associated PressLean left
WNBA Finals and the national anthem: The rules and why some teams stay on the court and others don't - AP News
Read at apnews.com →New York PostLean right
Grow up, WNBA — enough with the National Anthem boycott
Read at nypost.com →Fox NewsRight
WNBA silent after Finals teams skip national anthem despite rule requiring players to stand and line up
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