Both WNBA Finals teams run off the court moments before the national anthem for the second straight game, returning seconds after the performance ends. @Outkick video shows players from the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are noticeably absent during the anthem ahead of Game 2, as Grammy-winning singer Alanis Morissette performs. The repeated absence comes despite a WNBA rulebook requirement that players, coaches and trainers stand along the sidelines or foul line during the national anthem. See what the league's rules say and the questions surrounding the teams' actions: foxnews.com/outkick-sports/d…

SSgt David P. Day U.S. Marine Raider. He began his career as a rifleman before earning a place with the Reconnaissance community, serving with the Recon Indoctrination Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion. In February 2009, he changed his military occupational specialty to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and later that same year joined the Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), where he continued serving with exceptional courage and dedication. On April 24, 2011, while deployed in Afghanistan, Afghan National Army personnel requested his assistance in neutralizing a pressure-plate improvised explosive device (IED). As SSgt Day worked to disarm the device, it detonated, claiming his life. For his sacrifice and unwavering devotion to duty, he was posthumously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Today we honor SSgt David P. Day and all those who willingly place themselves in harm's way to protect others. Bronze Star Medal (with "V" Device for Valor) Purple Heart (Posthumous) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (with Gold Award Star in lieu of second award) Combat Action Ribbon (with Gold Award Star in lieu of second award) Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (with Bronze Service Star in lieu of second award) The Emblem in the Image: 2nd Marine Raider Battalion Emblem – The circular blue and red badge on the right side of the image with the "2" and a dagger represents his unit, the 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion. He was serving with this elite unit, also known as Marine Raiders, at the time of his death. His courage, selflessness, and commitment to his fellow Marines and our Nation will never be forgotten. Semper Fidelis.