Fox and ESPN do not plan to air the national anthem live during this weekend’s and Monday night’s games.

The networks don’t usually air the pre-game ritual live except during major events, but began showing it after President Trump lashed out against players who took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality, CNN reported.

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