sports-traditions

The halftime show at All-American college sporting events is planned well in advance and designed to celebrate school spirit, spotlight student talent, and provide a brief, fami...

The singing of the national anthem before the Kentucky Derby is a longstanding tradition that frames the event as both a premier sporting contest and a formal patriotic observan...

The Olympic flame connects the modern Games to ancient tradition, beginning with its sacred lighting in Olympia, Greece. Long before it travels globally to the host city, the fl...

Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl has become a solemn tradition that frames the national anthem narrative in American sports. Often called the Black National Anthem, t...

Performances of the national anthem at the Super Bowl have been a consistent tradition since the mid-1990s, though formats and performers have evolved. Typically a high-profile...

The national anthem at the Super Bowl reflects the game’s blend of sport and spectacle, serving as a solemn prelude to high-stakes competition. Played before kickoff of the fi...

The national anthem at the All-Star Game is a long-standing tradition that aligns the event with professional sports patriotism while showcasing notable artists. Before every Ma...