{
  "id": 19188518,
  "title": "NBC slammed for skipping US national anthem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/nbc-slammed-for-skipping-us-national-anthem",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-09T17:48:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/nbc-sunday-night-football-anthem-omitted-viewers-criticise-network-for-skipping-us-national-anthem-before-chicago-bears-vs-tampa-bay-buccaneers-during-veterans-day-week/articleshow/135690122.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” is facing backlash for its decision to skip the national anthem during a broadcast on Veterans Day Week. The network opted against airing The Star-Spangled Banner before the Chicago Bears faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sparking outrage among viewers. The move came as the NFL's annual Salute to Service week was unfolding, a week dedicated to honoring military veterans. Viewers accused NBC of disrespecting the country and its military personnel, with some threatening to cancel their subscriptions. Veteran sportscaster Mike Tirico also missed the broadcast due to a health issue, with Noah Eagle taking his place.",
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  "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."
}