NBC slammed for skipping US national anthem
NBC did not air the national anthem before the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers game. This decision upset many viewers due to its timing during Veterans Day…
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NBC did not air the national anthem before the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers game. This decision upset many viewers due to its timing during Veterans Day Week. Critics accused NBC of disrespect towards the military and the anthem. Fans expressed their disappointment and threatened to cancel their subscriptions in response. Additionally, sportscaster Mike Tirico missed the broadcast due to a health issue, with Noah Eagle replacing him.
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