Oakland A’s broadcaster out after on-air racial slur

OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper was let go by NBC Sports California after utilizing a racial slur throughout a telecast whereas describing a visit to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Kuiper was suspended by the community earlier this month following his slur that aired throughout a pregame section of an A’s recreation in opposition to the Kansas City Royals on May 5. Kuiper talked a few journey to the museum with colleague Dallas Braden however seemingly mispronounced the phrase “negro,” making it sound as an alternative like a slur.

“Following an internal review, the decision has been made for NBC Sports California to end its relationship with Glen Kuiper, effective immediately,” the community stated in a press release Monday. “We thank Glen for his dedication to Bay Area baseball over the years.”

An individual accustomed to the investigation stated “the decision was based on a variety of factors, including information uncovered in the internal review.” The individual spoke on situation of anonymity and didn’t reveal particular particulars as a result of the community had not publicly disclosed the outcomes of the investigation.

Kuiper apologized on the air later in that recreation with out entering into specifics, saying he stated one thing that “didn’t come out quite the way I wanted it to.” He later issued a press release by the community when he was suspended, saying: “I could not be more sorry and horrified by what I said. I hope you will accept my sincerest apologies.”