The new issue of the Sports Illustrated magazine will also be tackling the issue of the national anthem protest throughout sports in its latest edition.

The cover features many prominent sports figures including Lebron James, Steph Curry, Roger Goodell, and others that have been involved with the issue by either public statement or via demonstration.  The main feature article is written by Charles Pierce details the connection between sports and politics.

The latest edition will be released on newsstands over the next few days and you can hear more about the decision for the cover at the video below.

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