ESPN Skips National Anthem, Moment of Silence
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•ESPN blasted for not airing national anthem, moment of silence ahead of Sugar Bowl on day after New Orleans attack
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ESPN did not air the national anthem and moment of silence during its Sugar Bowl pre-game broadcast on Thursday .
ESPN declined to comment when reached by The Post .
A source with knowledge of the situation told The Post that several factors played into the decision.
The Sugar Bowl took place a little more than 24 hours after an ISIS -inspired terrorist attacked Bourbon Street in New Orleans .
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