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If you listened to the national anthem before the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, you probably wondered why the audio went dead for a second.

Country music star Zach Top did the honors ahead of what turned out to be an exciting showdown between the Rams and Seahawks at Lumen Field. He absolutely killed it.

Unlike the AFC Championship, where both the anthem and the game underwhelmed, Sunday’s second tilt was everything. Of course, the weather was to blame for the latter.

Top did an incredible job, but he seemed to miss a few words during his performance.

Well, he didn’t.

The brief silence was due to FOX Sports censoring something out.

According to one fan on X, someone shouted an ICE-related expletive during the anthem.

“fox censors “f**k ice” during anthem seahawks rams,” they relayed.

You can see the moment in the clip below:

“Was wondering if that was what was said lmao,” someone commented.

Meanwhile, the Seahawks are headed to their fourth Super Bowl. Sam Darnold led the NFC champions to a 31-27 win over their division.

They will face the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on February 8.

Hopefully, it will bear the tone of the NFC Championship rather than the AFC Championship and turn out to be a thriller.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.