♦ The tradition of playing The Star-Spangled Banner at sporting events actually pre-dates the 1918 World Series. ♦ The Star-Spangled Banner was written about a battle during the War of 1812.

Re-enactors relive the Battle of Baltimore and celebrate the flag that inspired our national anthem (Ryan R. Reed). Read more at: https://www.smithsonianmag.com ...

Susan Biddle / The Washington Post / Getty Images The Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics to our national anthem in 1814—its appearance above Fort ...

The SEC has been the best top-to-bottom conference in college baseball this season, with 10 teams in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The deep conference with numerous national ...

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Never leave a dog in a parked vehicle, even for short periods, as temperatures can rise quickly, leading to heatstroke or death. Brachycephalic breeds, obese dogs, and those with dark coats are at ...

The new theme park is located approximately 4 miles from Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Hot weather is expected during Memorial Day weekend in Orlando, with temperatures in ...

Former FBI Director James Comey posted then deleted an Instagram image of seashells and the number 8647, prompting a federal investigation. President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary ...

Who will emerge as the 2025 the Women's College World Series as the NCAA softball bracket trims from 64 teams in the regionals to 16 in super regionals, eight in the WCWS and just one team celebrating ...

What sank it? According to Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, it came down to The Star-Spangled Banner. What new laws will impact Alabama schools? See cellphone, diploma, safety changes ...

During his state visit to the United Arab Emirates on May 15, 2025, President Donald Trump was honored with a grand ceremonial welcome at Abu Dhabi's presidential palace, Qasr Al Watan ...