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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernicks recent decision to not stand during the national anthem as a way of protesting police killings of unarmed black men has drawn support and scorn far beyond sports. The Associated Press explains how The Star-Spangled Banner became a ritual of American public life, its complicated racial origins and how the song has been used as a form of political resistance.---THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AS A RITUAL OF AMERICAN SPORTThe national anthem and sports first merged in the early 20th century, when The Star-Spangled Banner became part of baseball games. The anthem is played before the start of every U.S. major sporting event, where fans and players are expected to salute the flag by placing a hand over the heart while singing along. Not doing so is considered unpatriotic by some. Its important to remember that a lot of these traditions that we take as timeless or dating back to the founders are pretty recent innovations, said Princeton University historian Kevin Kruse.---BLACK ATHLETES AND POLITICAL PROTESTKaepernicks protest was the latest in a history of actions by black athletes meant to call out the discrepancies between the experiences of people of color and Americas professed ideals.In 1968, Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos lifted their black-gloved fists as the national anthem was played after they won the gold and bronze medals in the mens 200-meter sprint -- a gesture seen as radical and an endorsement of black power. Boxer Muhammad Ali, celebrated as an American hero after his death in June, was arrested in 1967 after his refusal to be drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War was seen as an act of civil disobedience. Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, wrote in his autobiography that he was unable to sing the national anthem or salute the flag.Former Denver Nuggets point guard Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was suspended by the NBA after refusing to participate in the national anthem pre-game ceremony in 1996. More recently, NBA players including Derrick Rose and LeBron James have worn T-shirts reading I Cant Breathe in reference to Eric Garner, who was killed by New York City police officers in 2014. Last month, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and James opened the ESPY Awards with a message about gun violence against minorities.The outrage were seeing in light of the Kaepernick decision ... is just another example of our countrys lack of a real understanding of what it means to be a person of color in the United States, said Penn State historian Crystal Sanders. Wealth, education, attire ... none of that prevents us from being victims of racial discrimination.---WHY THE CONTROVERSY?Kaepernicks decision has outraged some who see his protest as offensive and un-American. It is also an unwelcome distraction for those who view sports as a way to transcend conflicts around race, gender, politics and other uncomfortable subjects in American life. Others have come to his defense, saying his decision to sit out the national anthem and flag salute is protected as freedom of expression under the U.S. Constitution.---HOW THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER WAS BORNWatching the bombing of Fort McHenry while detained on a British ship during the War of 1812, attorney Francis Scott Key was inspired to write The Star-Spangled Banner as he saw the American flag flying overhead in the early morning hours of Sept. 14, 1814. The flags presence signaled the retreat of British ships from Baltimores harbor and the U.S. survival of a battle that lasted 25 hours. The showdown galvanized the young country and the flag became a symbol of determination and victory.The Star-Spangled Banner was popular among the branches of the armed forces throughout the 19th century, but more than a century would pass before the song would become the national anthem. President Woodrow Wilson signed an executive order declaring it so in 1916, and Congress passed an act confirming the order in 1931 that was signed into law by President Herbert Hoover the same year.---CONTROVERSIAL THIRD VERSEKey supported slavery and came from a powerful plantation family in Maryland. His background may have influenced the songs third verse, which includes the lyrics, No refuge could save the hireling and slave/From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave. These words have been interpreted as a reference to the Colonial Marines, black recruits to the British forces who fought in exchange for their freedom. Kaepernicks objection to saluting the flag was not related to the third verse of the national anthem, but his protest has brought fresh attention to this forgotten stanza.---Errin Haines Whack covers urban affairs for The Associated Press. Follow her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/emarvelous and read more of her work at http://bigstory.ap.org/journalist/errin-haines-whack . Air Force 1 Low Utility Pas Cher .B. - Sebastien Auger made 44 saves as the Saint John Sea Dogs edged the visiting Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Air Force 1 Basse Pas Cher . Anthony Calvillo, through 20 CFL seasons, was frequently invincible and largely stoic in the heat of competition. But underneath the professional exterior he was, and is, compellingly human. http://www.siteairforce1pascher.fr/air-force-1-low-soldes.html . Deulofeu injured a muscle in his right leg in Evertons 4-1 win over Fulham in the English Premier League on Saturday. Barcelona says that its team doctors will "co-ordinate" with Evertons medical staff as Deulofeu recovers. Nike Air Force 1 Just Do It Noir . -- Ohio States Urban Meyer has never had any issue acclimating to the biggest stages in college football. Air Force 1 Basse Noir .S. hockey team after paying his dues as an NHL general manager for more than three decades and giving up a lot of his free time to help USA Hockey.Rangers have revealed an operating loss of £500,000 for the six months leading to December 2015. The figure is down from a £4.6m operating loss at this time last year, while unaudited results also revealed that Rangers revenue increased by £1.9m to £11m, largely thanks to ticketing and hospitality. The report also revealed operating expenses decreased by £2.2m to £11.4, following a reduction in staff and legal costs that had been incurred by the previous regime.Chairman, Dave King, believes that the report shows that the club is on the right track to running as a sustainable business and also on the pitch. King (C), Paul Murray and John Gilligan (R) assumed control of Rangers last March It gives me and my fellow board members a sense of pride that the focus has returned to the football, King told the Rangers website.We have a solid, stable board and are more financially secure following years of reckless decisions and spending.There is a renewed brightness and energy throughout Rangers. We are all buoyed by the marked differences in the football department, which had also been low in confidence and inspiration.A completely new management team led by Mark Warburton has been introduced and a more youthful and vibrant squad of players has been asseembled.dddddddddddd Mark Warburton has led Rangers to the Scottish Cup semi-final, with the club 14 points clear in the Championship in his first year in charge The team is playing an attractive brand of attacking, winning football that has captured the imagination of supporters who have returned to Ibrox in huge numbers, with more than 36,500 season tickets sold this season.However, King - who took charge exactly one year ago - also noted that there are issues that still need addressing.The club continues to require funding to meet its ongoing cash shortfall, King added.This has largely been provided by me and the three bears (Paul Murray, John Gilligan and King), however we have recently spread the investor base. I will continue to look for like-minded investors who can share the financial burden.However, King closed on a positive note: I am pleased to report that Rangers now has no third-party debt whatsoever. There are not many clubs in the world who are in that enviable position.Rangers announced they had paid-off a loan owed to Mike Ashleys Sports Direct back in January. Also See: Rangers video Rangers fixtures Rangers stats Sky Bet Club ' ' '