WNBA Teams Absent for Anthem

The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream skipped the national anthem before the first two WNBA Finals games.

Former ESPN Host Calls Out Policy

Linda Cohn urged the league to clarify anthem policy and said the controversy distracted from the championship series.

Cohn's Reaction Video

Cohn said the players' absence was a shame and that fans should ask the league for an explanation before Game 3.

“We have a championship series tied at one. we have performances worth talking about. and we have adjustments to discuss and a huge game 3 coming wednesday. so, that’s a lot to sell. and yet, here we are spending part of this conversation asking why the players weren’t present for the anthem. what a shame. what a shame”

League Policy Clarification Needed

The WNBA suspended active enforcement of anthem protocols in 2017 after players supported racial justice demonstrations.

Players' Tradition of Skipping Anthem

Many WNBA teams have skipped the anthem for six years to raise awareness or prepare for games.

Game 3 Focus

All eyes will be on whether the teams skip the anthem again during Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.