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Metallica Members Rock National Anthem, Throw First Pitch at San Francisco Giants Game

Chad Childers — Sun, 05 May 2013 14:03:39 +0000

This has been a week Metallica will definitely remember for quite some time to come. After receiving a whole lot of love at the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods ceremony Thursday night in Los Angeles, the band headed back to the Bay Area on Friday (May 3) to join their local World Series-winning San Francisco Giants in some very special pre-game festivities.

Metallica Performs National Anthem Before S.F. Giants Game

Joe Student — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:10:10 +0000

Friday night was ‘Metallica Night’ at AT&T Park in San Francisco. The Giants gave away Metallica trucker hats and invited members of the Bay Area metal band to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the scheduled game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Earlier in the week, Giants’ pitcher Barry Zito jammed with Metallica [...]

Boston Fans Sing National Anthem In Unison Before Bruins' Game

Joe Student — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:27 +0000

Wednesday night marked the first major sporting event in Boston since Monday’s bombings of the Boston Marathon. Prior to the Boston Bruins’ game against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Bank Garden, the Bruins observed a moment of silence for the victims and survivors of the bombings. The public address announcer then directed fans to singer [...]

Top 10 National Anthem Replacements from 2003

Jameson LaMarca — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:00:22 +0000

You ever go to a sporting event and think "Gosh, this National Anthem is dated. R. Kelly would totally do a better job than that Francis Scott Key guy." According to this petition to the White House, one proud patriot has suggested that 'The Star Spangled Banner' be retired in favor of 'Ignition (Remix).' Nearly 10,000 people agree and have signed the petition. God bless the internet and freedom of speech.

Usain Bolt Stops Interview For Our National Anthem! [VIDEO]

Critter — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:40:37 +0000

Usain Bolt the Jamaican sprinting superstar, a five time world champion and four time Olympic gold medalist is now the proud recipient of the 2012 "Critter Sportsmanship Award of the Year". It might not be as prestigious as a gold medal, but this guy has class and in my mind is the role model of what sportsmanship is all about.

Top 10 Worst National Anthems [VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:08:37 +0000

After Steven Tyler's National Anthem performance yesterday before the AFC Championship game , many are saying it was the worst National Anthem performance ever. Well I beg to differ that it was the worst one ever because I have found some that are much worse and decided to show you the evidence. And as you will see in the videos Steven Tyler is a repeat offender on doing a bad National Anthem.

College Bans National Anthem

Clay Miller — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:14:59 +0000

Michael Heiman/Getty Images “Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light ?” How many times have you heard these lyrics and stopped and stood at attention? How many times have you just wished the song would end so the event could start or you could go about your business? Well if I live [...]