All articles tagged with #homophobic slur
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Washington Post
Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter apologized after a video showed him using a homophobic slur during a game, which he stated does not reflect his values. The incident occurred during a loss to Tennessee and drew criticism from the university's athletic director. Walter expressed remorse and took responsibility for his words.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by USA Today
Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter apologized after a video appeared to show him using a homophobic slur during a game against Tennessee, an incident that has drawn criticism and raised questions about conduct standards in college sports.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Penn State University Police have closed their investigation into an incident where Jason Kelce, former Philadelphia Eagles center, slammed a fan's phone to the ground after being taunted with a homophobic slur regarding his brother Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift. The investigation was closed as the individual in the video was not identified, and no complaint was filed. Jason Kelce later expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that responding to hate with hate was not productive.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sports Illustrated
Jason Kelce apologized for smashing a Penn State fan's phone after the fan used a homophobic slur against his brother, Travis Kelce. Jason expressed regret for giving the incident attention and for responding with a slur himself. Travis supported his brother, acknowledging the pressure from media scrutiny but emphasizing the importance of learning from the situation and defending family.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Jason Kelce, a former NFL player, apologized on his podcast for using a homophobic slur during a confrontation with a fan at a Penn State football game. The incident, which involved Kelce grabbing and smashing a fan's phone, was captured on video and has since gone viral. Kelce expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that his reaction gave undue attention to the situation. His brother, Travis Kelce, supported him on the podcast, emphasizing the importance of learning from the incident. The investigation by Penn State Police is ongoing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
Penn State University Police are investigating an incident involving former NFL star Jason Kelce, who threw a heckler's phone to the ground after the person used a homophobic slur about his brother, Travis Kelce. The incident occurred outside Beaver Stadium during a Penn State vs. Ohio State game. Kelce later apologized for his actions, acknowledging he responded to hate with hate. The investigation is ongoing, with charges of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct being considered.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
ESPN will not discipline Jason Kelce for an incident where he smashed a fan's phone and used a homophobic slur in response to derogatory language directed at him before the Ohio State-Penn State game. Kelce plans to discuss the situation further on his podcast, and Penn State police are investigating the property damage. Kelce expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that responding to hate with hate is unproductive.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
Penn State University Police are investigating an incident involving former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, who smashed a fan's phone after being taunted with a homophobic slur about his brother, Travis Kelce, and Taylor Swift. The altercation, which occurred before a Penn State football game, was caught on video and is being reviewed for criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. Jason Kelce later expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that responding to hate with hate was not productive.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Jason Kelce, former Eagles center, addressed a recent incident at an Ohio State-Penn State game where he smashed a heckler's phone after the individual used a homophobic slur against his brother, Travis Kelce. The altercation, which was captured on video and went viral, led Jason to express regret for his actions, acknowledging that responding to hate with hate was not productive. He emphasized his commitment to treating people with respect moving forward.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sports Illustrated
Jason Kelce addressed a recent altercation with a Penn State fan who used a homophobic slur, resulting in Kelce smashing the fan's phone. Kelce expressed regret over his reaction, stating he responded to hate with hate, which he doesn't find productive. The incident, involving disparaging comments about his brother Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, is under investigation by Penn State Police.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Jason Kelce apologized on ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" after a video showed him spiking a fan's cellphone following a homophobic slur directed at him about his brother, Travis Kelce. The incident occurred outside the stadium during a Penn State vs. Ohio State game, where Kelce was participating in an ESPN event. Kelce expressed regret for responding to hate with hate and emphasized his commitment to treating others with respect. Penn State Police are investigating the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by E! NEWS
Jason Kelce, former Philadelphia Eagles player, expressed regret over a recent incident where he smashed a man's phone after the man allegedly called his brother, Travis Kelce, a homophobic slur related to his relationship with Taylor Swift. Jason admitted on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown that responding with anger was not productive and vowed to adhere to treating people with respect in the future. The incident occurred outside Penn State University's Beaver Stadium, and it was unclear if the phone's owner was the one who made the slur.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Penn State Police are investigating an incident involving former NFL player Jason Kelce, who smashed a fan's phone after being heckled with a homophobic slur about his brother, Travis Kelce, and Taylor Swift. The altercation occurred near Beaver Stadium, and the crime log lists potential charges of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. Kelce expressed regret over the incident, emphasizing his commitment to treating people with respect. The fan's behavior was criticized by Penn State football coach James Franklin, who supported the idea of consequences for such actions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Retired Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce addressed a viral video where he smashed a fan's phone after the fan taunted his brother, Travis Kelce, with a homophobic slur. Jason expressed regret over his actions, acknowledging that responding to hate with hate was not productive. The incident occurred after an ESPN College GameDay appearance, and Penn State University Police are investigating.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PEOPLE
Jason Kelce expressed regret over an altercation with a football fan who used a homophobic slur against his brother, Travis Kelce, during the Ohio State-Penn State game. Jason admitted to responding with anger, which he now views as unproductive, and emphasized his commitment to treating others with respect. The incident, captured on video, showed Jason throwing the fan's phone after the slur was shouted. Jason later addressed the situation on ESPN, stating his focus is now on upcoming games.