Justin Boggs is a writer for the E.W. Scripps company. Justin covers anything from politics to sports and entertainment.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry wrote on X that players on scholarships should be required to be present for the national anthem at sporting events. Landry's comments come after LSU's women's basketball team was not on the court when"The Star-Spangled Banner" was played before Monday's Elite Eight basketball game.
The NCAA generally allows teams the option to be on the court during the pregame national anthem. The timing of when the anthem is performed varies based on television windows and other factors. LSU coach Kim Mulkey was asked why her team wasn't on the court during the national anthem.
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