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WNBA Finals national anthem controversy: No, players don’t need to be on court

Newseze Wire·Wed, Oct 21, 10:45 AMWire: Yahoo Sports
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WNBA Finals national anthem controversy: No, players don’t need to be on court

Despite some WNBA critics sighting "league rules" about the national anthem, players and coaches are not required to be on the court.

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Despite some WNBA critics sighting "league rules" about the national anthem, players and coaches are not required to be on the court. The story falls into Newseze's sports desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Yahoo Sports.

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