The Oakland A's have fired long-time broadcaster Glen Kuiper after he used a racial slur on the air earlier this month.
The Oakland A's have fired long-time broadcaster Glen Kuiper after he used a racial slur on the air earlier this month, NBC Sports California, the official broadcaster for the MLB team, announced on Monday.
"Following an internal review, the decision has been made for NBC Sports California to end its relationship with Glen Kuiper, effective immediately," read a statement from NBC Sports California to CBS News.The incident occurred during a pre-game broadcast at an away game in Missouri on May 6, during which Kuiper said,"We had a phenomenal day today. [Expletive] League Museum.
The language used by Glen Kuiper during today’s pregame broadcast is unacceptable. The Oakland Athletics do not condone such language. We are working to address the situation.
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