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Dallas Mavericks stop playing national anthem before games

By Daniel Chaitin
Published February 10, 2021 3:31am ET
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Dallas Mavericks stop playing national anthem before games
The Dallas Mavericks stopped playing the national anthem prior to home games, but it’s not immediately clear why. The NBA team’s owner, Mark Cuban, confirmed to ESPN that he made the decision after consulting with Commissioner Adam Silver. He has not elaborated. “The Star-Spangled Banner” has become a flashpoint in recent years, with athletes and […]

The Dallas Mavericks stopped playing the national anthem prior to home games, but it’s not immediately clear why.

The NBA team’s owner, Mark Cuban, confirmed to ESPN that he made the decision after consulting with Commissioner Adam Silver. He has not elaborated.

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