ESPN changes its mind, opts to show national anthem on Monday Night Football following Las Vegas tragedy

New York Daily News

ESPN originally decided not to show tonight’s anthem before the Kansas City Chiefs-Washington Redskins game, after last week’s anthem protests had died down. But the Las Vegas shooting tragedy prompted ESPN to change its mind and show the anthem, followed by a moment of silence.

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