ESPN, Sugar Bowl and National Anthem

ESPN Not Showing National Anthem Before Sugar Bowl Sparks Anger
An ESPN source told Newsweek that SportsCenter interviewed former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow before cutting to a commercial break as the moment of silence began. Once the broadcast resumed after the break, it was in the middle of the national anthem, and ESPN chose not to broadcast from that point as it would have been "awkward," the source said.
NFL Fans Were In Shock Over ESPN’s Sudden Change For The U.S. National Anthem In Week 18
ESPN switched it up for the regular season week of the 2024 season. The 2025 Sugar Bowl was delayed until Thursday as the host city of New Orleans was hit by a deadly truck terror attack on New Year’s Day.
ESPN blasted for not airing national anthem, moment of silence ahead of Sugar Bowl on day after New Orleans attack
Noticeably absent from the ESPN pregame broadcast was the airing of the national anthem or the moment of silence held in honor of the tragedy.
ESPN doesn't show national anthem, U-S-A chants ahead of Sugar Bowl after New Orleans terror attack
ESPN is facing criticism after not broadcasting the national anthem prior to the start of the Sugar Bowl game between Georgia and Notre Dame on Thursday afternoon.
ESPN Makes Excuse For National Anthem Blunder At Sugar Bowl
ESPN didn't show the pregame moment of silence or national anthem at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Thursday afternoon. The Sugar Bowl was set to be played in New Orleans on New Year's Day. However,
Viewers Angry After ESPN Neglects To Air National Anthem, Moment Of Silence During Sugar Bowl
Football fans were disappointed that ESPN did not show the national anthem or the moment of silence before the Sugar Bowl.
ESPN Faces Backlash For Not Airing National Anthem & Moment Of Silence During Sugar Bowl
ESPN is facing backlash for not airing an emotional National Anthem during the Sugar Bowl. This year's Sugar Bowl was delayed by a day as a result of the
ESPN draws heat for not showing national anthem ahead of Sugar Bowl after New Orleans attack
ESPN is facing criticism after its main broadcast of Thursday’s Sugar Bowl in New Orleans didn’t show the moment of silence or national anthem before the game.
ESPN plays Allstate CEO message over national anthem at Sugar Bowl
( NewsNation) — A video of Allstate CEO Tom Wilson interrupted the national anthem at its Sugar Bowl, which took place the day after a deadly terror attack in New Orleans. Some are calling the 30-second message tone-deaf. NewsNation senior political contributor George Will joins “On Balance with Leland Vittert” to discuss the incident.
ESPN Facing Backlash Over Sugar Bowl National Anthem Decision
Just a few minutes before kickoff of the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame, a stirring rendition of the national anthem played at Caesars Superdome.
ESPN show national anthem and moment of silence for Jimmy Carter and New Orleans after Sugar Bowl scandal
The broadcaster left fans furious on Jan. 2 when they left the tributes to New Orleans out of its coverage live from the city where the Sugar Bowl had been delayed.
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Outrage ensues after ‘woke’ ESPN skips Sugar Bowl national anthem, NOLA crowd’s ‘stirring’ reaction
ESPN was criticized for not showing the national anthem before the Sugar Bowl which was delayed by a heinous terror attack.
National Anthem Performance Before Bengals-Steelers Game Turns Heads
Norelle Simpson's rendition of the national anthem at Acrisure Stadium in Week 18 earned a strong reaction from fans.