2028 games
Paris 2024 Olympics Fans React To Closing Ceremony
Onlookers and television viewers reacted to the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, with some expressing joy for being able to attend, or sorrow that the events are coming to an end, while on the flip side, detractors protested the coordinators of the competitions and the Games’ opening ceremony.
2024 Home Run Derby
Ingrid Andress’ National Anthem Performance Before MLB Home Run Derby Met With Harsh Criticism
Some are calling the national anthem before the 2024 Home Run Derby possibly the worst performance of all-time.
ABC4
Several People Injured By Errant Fireworks At Fourth Of July Celebration At BYU Campus
Multiple people were injured, with one sustaining serious injuries, when errant fireworks landed in the crowd during the national anthem at a Fourth of July celebration on Brigham Young University’s (BYU) in Provo, Utah.
America
Calif: Catholic School Forbids 13-Year-Old Student From Delivering ‘Patriotic’ Speech
The principal of a Catholic middle school in California “completely humiliated” a student by preventing him from giving his long-prepared speech on patriotism. She also later called the police to report the student’s father’s tame confrontation with her.
Australia
Taylor’s Version: Swift-related Super Bowl bets include Kelce proposal
While Taylor Swift has not revealed if she will be at the Super Bowl, that has not stopped online sportsbooks from offering bets that revolve around her presence at the game.
Abril Elfi
Lebron James Sits Down During National Anthem At Son’s College Basketball Debut
NBA player LeBron James is facing backlash after sitting on the bench during the national anthem while his son made his college debut for the University of Southern California.
Critical
Kari Lake Critical Of NFL Over Black National Anthem Being Played Before Chiefs-Lions Game
Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake was critical of the National Football League (NFL) on Thursday, as the Detroit Lions faced the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2023 season opener.
essence festival
R&B singer performs anti-American version of national anthem at festival during 4th of July celebrations
R&B singer Jill Scott has received backlash and criticism for cutting up the words of the National Anthem and replacing them with anti-American lyrics, claiming that the United States is an oppressor state.