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What do you think about the WNBA's approach to its national anthem rule?

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Members of the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces faced backlash after a video showed them leaving the court just before the national anthem at a game on October 2, 2026. Critics on social media accused them of intentionally avoiding standing for the anthem, although no formal protest was announced by the team. The WNBA's rulebook requires players to stand in a dignified manner during the anthem, raising questions about their actions and the implications of the league's rules.

'Despicable': WNBA Team Under Fire for Appearing to Intentionally Dodge National Anthem