A’s announcer Glen Kuiper fired by NBC after on-air racial slur
Company A announcer Glenn Kuiper was fired from NBC Sports California just over two weeks after uttering the N-word on air. Kuiper, a 60-year-old veteran commentator and former minor league player, uttered the N-word during the pre-game corner before Oakland won 12-8, during a live television talk about a trip to the Negro League Baseball […]
A’s broadcaster Glen Kuiper suspended after on-air racial slur
Veteran Oakland Athletics play-by-play broadcaster Glenn Kuiper was suspended from duty Saturday after apparently using the n-word on live television. NBC Sports California said in a statement on Saturday that Kuiper was suspending the broadcast until a review of what happened during Friday night’s broadcast was completed. Vince Cotroneo and Johnny Doskoe will join the […]
A’s broadcaster Glen Kuiper apologizes for on-air racial slur
Oakland Athletics play-by-play broadcaster Glenn Kuiper has apologized after appearing to make racist remarks during Friday night’s game against the Royals. During pregame coverage, Kuiper, along with broadcast partner Dallas Braden, told the audience what he did in Kansas City before the game. That included a visit to the city’s Black Federation Museum. Kuiper seemed […]
