AP PHOTOS: Athletes at times abstain from anthem in protest

When the national anthem plays before the start of a U.S. sporting event, fans and players are expected to salute the flag by placing a hand over their hearts, often singing along. While not doing so is considered unpatriotic by some, athletes have at times abstained as a form of protest....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:05 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2uiqxNu