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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"John Schriffen Returns as Red Sox Radio Broadcaster After Missing Out on White Sox TV Role"

Red Sox radio broadcaster Will Flemming will return to the WEEI booth in 2024 after losing out on the TV play-by-play job for the White Sox. Flemming, a rising star in the industry, was informed that the White Sox had chosen John Schriffen for the position. Despite a contractual dispute with WEEI's parent company, Audacy, Flemming is expected to return alongside Joe Castiglione and others for the upcoming season. Additionally, on the TV side, Dave O'Brien will continue as NESN's primary play-by-play man for Red Sox broadcasts, with Kevin Youkilis as the primary color analyst.

via MassLive.com|

#broadcasting #red-sox #sports

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Boston radio host suspended for using ethnic slur against ESPN's Mina Kimes.

Boston sports talker Chris Curtis has been suspended for using a slur against ESPN host and NFL analyst Mina Kimes. Curtis apologized on-air, claiming he meant to say actress Mila Kunis instead of Kimes. Kimes changed her Twitter profile picture to Kunis in response. ESPN and Audacy condemned Curtis' comments, and WEEI has a history of controversial remarks from its personalities.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

#boston #controversy #espn

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Boston Radio Producer Accused of Using Ethnic Slur Against ESPN's Mina Kimes

Chris Curtis, a producer for WEEI, is facing backlash for making a racist and sexist comment about ESPN's NFL analyst Mina Kimes during a radio show. Curtis referred to Kimes as his favorite "nip," a slur for people of Japanese descent. Kimes, who is of Korean descent, responded by changing her Twitter avatar to that of Mila Kunis. The incident has sparked controversy and criticism, with ESPN stating that there is no place for such hateful comments. This comes just a month after another sports radio personality was suspended for making a racist joke.

via Front Office Sports|

#chris-curtis #controversy #entertainment