In the “nice while it lasted” category, per the team’s owner, Mark Cuban, the Dallas Mavericks were not playing the national anthem before home games. And bravo to him for doing so ...

One of the biggest was the presence of the national anthem and athletes ... Instead of backing down, Cuban stepped up and explained why he pulled the anthem from his team's home games for the ...

“We are actually debating real issues, We are having an adult discussion and that is great, as long as it’s civil.” ...

took a knee during the playing of the Cuban National Anthem, at best his athletic career would come to an immediate end. At worst, he would end up in prison. I hope he gives that some thought next ...