Oakland A's Announcer Fired for Racial Slur On-Air
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Oakland A's announcer Glen Kuiper was terminated from his job after using a racial slur during a live broadcast earlier this month. Kuiper apologized for the incident, stating that he had rushed through the pronunciation of the word "negro" while discussing his visit to the Negro League Museum. NBC Sports California ended its relationship with Kuiper following an internal review, despite his 20-year career with the Oakland A's.
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