What is the Olympic anthem? History behind the song at the Opening Ceremony

The Olympic anthem, first performed at the 1896 Athens Games, was featured at the 2026 Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony. Here’s the history behind the song. (AP photo)
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Jon Batiste on His Super Bowl Performance and How Music Can Transcend America’s Divide

When Jon Batiste performed the national anthem in front of millions of Americans watching the Super Bowl LIX broadcast from New Orleans’ Superdome, he paid homage to generations both past and present on the hallowed stage. For the first time in the NFL ...