ESPN, Sugar Bowl and National Anthem

ESPN Not Showing National Anthem Before Sugar Bowl Sparks Anger
An ESPN source told Newsweek that SportsCenter interviewed former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow before cutting to a commercial break as the moment of silence began. Once the broadcast resumed after the break, it was in the middle of the national anthem, and ESPN chose not to broadcast from that point as it would have been "awkward," the source said.
ESPN blasted for not airing national anthem, moment of silence ahead of Sugar Bowl on day after New Orleans attack
Noticeably absent from the ESPN pregame broadcast was the airing of the national anthem or the moment of silence held in honor of the tragedy.
ESPN plays Allstate CEO message over national anthem at Sugar Bowl
( NewsNation) — A video of Allstate CEO Tom Wilson interrupted the national anthem at its Sugar Bowl, which took place the day after a deadly terror attack in New Orleans. Some are calling the 30-second message tone-deaf. NewsNation senior political contributor George Will joins “On Balance with Leland Vittert” to discuss the incident.
How ESPN’s Sugar Bowl coverage pivoted after NOLA tragedy
ESPN faced an unprecedented dilemma in college football Wednesday morning -- a horrific terrorist attack in New Orleans, which was set to host the Sugar Bowl a few hours later.
Viewers Angry After ESPN Neglects To Air National Anthem, Moment Of Silence During Sugar Bowl
Football fans were disappointed that ESPN did not show the national anthem or the moment of silence before the Sugar Bowl.
ESPN Facing Backlash Over Sugar Bowl National Anthem Decision
Just a few minutes before kickoff of the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame, a stirring rendition of the national anthem played at Caesars Superdome.
NFL Fans Were In Shock Over ESPN’s Sudden Change For The U.S. National Anthem In Week 18
ESPN switched it up for the regular season week of the 2024 season. The 2025 Sugar Bowl was delayed until Thursday as the host city of New Orleans was hit by a deadly truck terror attack on New Year’s Day.
ESPN Makes Excuse For National Anthem Blunder At Sugar Bowl
ESPN didn't show the pregame moment of silence or national anthem at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Thursday afternoon. The Sugar Bowl was set to be played in New Orleans on New Year's Day. However,
ESPN show national anthem and moment of silence for Jimmy Carter and New Orleans after Sugar Bowl scandal
The broadcaster left fans furious on Jan. 2 when they left the tributes to New Orleans out of its coverage live from the city where the Sugar Bowl had been delayed.
Social media reacts to ESPN's focus on Parker Jones penalty during Sugar Bowl broadcast
Social media criticized ESPN for its focus on Georgia's Parker Jones after his sideline interference penalty in the CFP Sugar ...
Sugar Bowl postgame ESPN interview was quite awkward after Notre Dame upsets Georgia
While the Fighting Irish’s victory in the CFP semifinal game will be one to remember, the trophy ceremony was one to forget.
College Football Playoff quarterfinals announcers: Who's calling the Georgia-Notre Dame Sugar Bowl game on ESPN?
The first 12-team College Football Playoff is here, and we're here to talk about the last quarterfinals matchup of the season ...
When is the Sugar Bowl 2025 for Georgia vs Notre Dame?: New date, time, TV and streaming channels
The College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame was postponed a day because of an attack about a mile away from the Superdome early Wednesday, when ...
ESPN College GameDay Staff Makes Predictions for Notre Dame vs. Georgia Sugar Bowl
Hours before the highly anticipated Sugar Bowl, College GameDay analysts made their picks for Notre Dame vs. Georgia.
Bowl game schedule today: Breaking down the Sugar Bowl and Gator Bowl matchups on Jan. 2
One day after ringing in the new year, college football is still on the schedule. Breaking down the Sugar Bowl and the Gator ...
Notre Dame holds off Georgia to clinch spot in Orange Bowl CFP semifinal: Live updates, reaction
Notre Dame used on a 17-0 scoring run either side of halftime to beat Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl, advancing to face Penn State in the semifinals ...