Article 72XYT ‘Leave Greenland alone!’: US anthem heckler at NBA London game draws cheers

‘Leave Greenland alone!’: US anthem heckler at NBA London game draws cheers

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Tom Lutz
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Mounting tensions between Europe and the United States moved into the sporting arena on Sunday when a member of the crowd shouted Leave Greenland alone" as the US national anthem was sung during an NBA game in London.

Actor Vanessa Williams was performing the Star-Spangled Banner before the Memphis Grizzlies faced the Orlando Magic at the O2 Arena when she was interrupted by the heckle. The intervention drew a round of applause and cheers from sections of the crowd.

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