There's a problem that I think people, who are false patriots and jingoists forget. The National Anthem does not even need to be played at any sporting event. Also Politics and sports are intertwined. Imagine if MLB tried to punish Jackie Robinson for taking a seat during the Anthem. These days, people like Trump are encouraging the false patriots and jingoists. If anything, look up what happened to the Dixie Chicks when they spoke out against George W. Bush and the Iraq war. The same thing is happening here with Trump at the helm.