Athletics’ broadcaster Glen Kuiper let go after racial slur on air

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — 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 phase 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 mentioned in a press release Monday. “We thank Glen for his dedication to Bay Area baseball over the years.”

An individual conversant in the investigation mentioned “the decision was based on a variety of factors, including information uncovered in the internal review.” The particular person 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 moving into specifics, saying he mentioned one thing that “didn’t come out quite the way I wanted it to.” He later issued a press release by means of the community when he was suspended, saying: “I couldn’t be extra sorry and horrified by what I mentioned. I hope you’ll settle for my sincerest apologies.”

Kuiper has been calling A’s video games within the Bay Area for the final 20 years. He is the youthful brother of former main leaguer and Giants announcer Duane Kuiper.