{
  "id": 16278793,
  "title": "“LeBron James Hates the Country that Made Him a Billionaire”: Journalist Sounds Off After Golf Swing Practice During National Anthem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/lebron-james-hates-the-country-that-made-him-a-billionaire-journalist",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T04:24:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lebron-james-hates-country-made-042404602.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LeBron James began his career with the Philadelphia 76ers with impressive performances in his first two games. However, his actions during the national anthem have sparked controversy. During a recent game, James was spotted practicing his golf swing while the anthem played. Journalist Clay Travis has harshly criticized the 76ers superstar, calling him out for disrespecting the country that made him a billionaire. Travis argued that James' actions were not only disrespectful to the singers performing the anthem but also to the countless individuals who have sacrificed for the American flag and the values it represents. Despite the backlash, James dismissed the criticism, stating it was a \"slow news day.\" President Donald Trump also weighed in, expressing his disapproval and urging James to apologize for his actions.",
  "summary": "LeBron James has started his 76ers career with a bang. Philadelphia beat the defending-champion Knicks, 106-100, in his first game.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}