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WNBA Finals See Players Absent During National Anthem
What happened
During the WNBA Finals, some players were not present on the court during the playing of the national anthem. The absence during the anthem became a topic of discussion during the championship series. Some sports journalists did not cover the story.
Side by side
USA Today focuses on NBA contract decisions and does not mention the national anthem situation in the WNBA Finals.
- USAThese 7 looming contract decisions could define the NBA seasonUSA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
Newsweek publishes an opinion piece arguing that professional sports teams should focus on community impact beyond financial contributions, stating they are "uniquely positioned to inspire action."
- NWWhy Pro Sports Teams’ Community Impact Must Go Deeper | OpinionNewsweek · Center
Right-leaning outlets characterize the situation as a "boycott" and "walk-offs" during the national anthem. Fox News Digital criticizes "legacy media" for avoiding "tough questions" about the incident. The New York Post calls it an "embarrassing spectacle" and tells the WNBA to "grow up" and stop the "National Anthem boycott," arguing championship series should bring fans together.
- FOXSports journalists stay silent on WNBA national anthem protest and high school cross country disputeFox News Digital · Right
- NYPGrow up, WNBA — enough with the National Anthem boycottNew York Post · Right
- NYPThe NBA’s latest inappropriate promotion embodies the ridiculous state of sportsNew York Post · Right
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