Around New England · opinion For Subscribers Ban the National Anthem Before Football Games, Columnist Said By Matt McDonald October 10, 2017 · 5:37 AM EDT · Updated June 25, 2025 1:40 PM Advertisement Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen The somewhat-tongue-in-cheek column appears serious when it comes to banning "The Star-Spangled Banner" before NFL games. The somewhat-tongue-in-cheek column appears serious when it comes to banning "The Star-Spangled Banner" before NFL games.… Advertisement Read Next What Nearly 59 Years of Marriage Has Taught Me About Love 5 Massachusetts Halloween Spots Worth Visiting Outside Salem Minnesota Twins Pitcher Cody Laweryson Has Turned Two Small Maine Towns Into Twins Fans Five Questions With Chicago Cubs Pitcher and Northeastern Husky Aaron Civale
