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Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray will not face punishment after accidentally using an anti-gay slur on air during a promo, which was considered an honest mistake, unlike previous incidents involving other broadcasters who faced suspension or termination.
Retired Eagles center Jason Kelce apologized for an incident where he grabbed and slammed a fan's cellphone after being heckled with an anti-gay slur directed at his brother, Travis Kelce, during the Ohio State-Penn State game. Kelce expressed regret for responding to hate with hate and emphasized his commitment to treating people with respect. The incident was widely shared on social media, and Kelce addressed it during ESPN's "Monday Night Football" pregame show.
Jason Kelce apologized for using an anti-gay slur against a heckler who taunted his brother, Travis Kelce, in a viral incident where he smashed the heckler's phone. The incident occurred at a football game, and Jason expressed regret for responding with hate, emphasizing the importance of treating people with respect. Travis Kelce, who is dating Taylor Swift, was not directly involved in the altercation.
Podcaster Josh Neighbors was fired from the "Locked On Big 12" podcast for airing West Virginia coach Bob Huggins' use of an anti-gay slur uncensored. Huggins referred to Xavier fans as "Catholic f–s" during an interview with Bill Cunningham on WLW in Cincinnati. Neighbors said he understood the company's zero-tolerance policy for hate speech, but disagreed with the decision. Huggins faced consequences, including a salary cut, suspension, and sensitivity training, but was allowed to keep his job as the Mountaineers basketball coach.
West Virginia University basketball coach Bob Huggins has been suspended for three games, had his salary reduced by $1 million, and will be required to take training sessions after twice using an anti-gay slur during a live radio interview. The university will work with its LGBTQ+ Center to develop the training sessions, which will address all aspects of inequality. Huggins' salary reduction will be used to support the center. He will also make a substantial donation to Xavier University to support its Center for Faith and Justice and its Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins is expected to return to the sideline next season after using an anti-gay slur in a radio interview. Huggins has agreed to a million-dollar salary reduction, a significant suspension, and sensitivity training. The decision came from the highest levels of the school, including the university administration, the school's board of trustees, and the athletic department.
West Virginia men's basketball head coach Bob Huggins apologized for making "insensitive" and "abhorrent" comments during a radio interview. Huggins used an anti-gay slur while discussing a rivalry between the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University. West Virginia University released a statement condemning Huggins' remarks and said they will review the situation. Huggins apologized for his comments and expressed shame and embarrassment for those he has hurt.
West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins used an anti-gay slur during an interview with a Cincinnati radio station, for which he later apologized. The incident is under review by both the university and its athletic department. Huggins coached at Cincinnati from 1989 to 2005 and has been with West Virginia since 2007.