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The network came under fire over not broadcasting two moments on its Sugar Bowl broadcast a day after a terror attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people and injured over two dozen more.

Prior to the Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and Georgia – following a one-day delay due to the New Year’s Day terrorist attack – the fans in attendance paid tribute to those impacted by the tragedy. The national anthem was also a notable moment,

ESPN has faced significant criticism for failing to air the national anthem before the Sugar Bowl, a College Football Playoff game held in New Orleans. The game, which was delayed by nearly 24 hours following a devastating terrorist attack that claimed over a dozen lives,