It's been a decades-long tradition in North America, but a Canadian professor of sport management says it might be time to re-examine the legitimacy of national anthems being played before games.

Canadian NHL fans booed the Star Spangled Banner at an Ottawa Senators game Saturday, hours after President Donald Trump’s tariff on the country became official.

Fans in Canada continued to boo the US national anthem before games in the NBA and NHL on Tuesday, despite news the previous day that US President Donald Trump had agreed to pause tariffs on the nation.

In a symbolic show of anger, Canadian fans began booing the Star Spangled Banner before NHL and NBA games over the weekend.

A few fans booed the American national anthem before the Toronto Raptors hosted the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, a sign that some Canadians are still upset despite President Donald Trump’s 30-day

Supporters at an NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers continued the trend of Canadian sports fans booing the US national anthem on Sunday, a day after Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canada.