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How national anthem rules differ across sports leagues

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The NFL's national anthem saga has sparked renewed interest about the anthem and how it's observed at sporting events.

An ESPN review of the policies published by seven leagues and the NCAA reveal few official requirements. The NFL's policy, which suggests but does not mandate standing, is among the most specific. Amid President Donald Trump's ongoing scrutiny -- he told Fox News this week that the NFL should be "enforcing a rule that's been in existence for a long time" -- let's take a closer look.

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According to a league spokesman, the NFL's game-day operations manual has spelled out its anthem policy for decades.