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ESPN Suspends Rob Parker Indefinitely Over Cornball Brother Comments

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Parker was a former on-air host at Detroit Heritage Station 1200 WCHBShould he be fired? This was not the first “from out of left field” comments made by Parker. [see below]FROM ESPN.com ESPN has suspended commentator Rob Parker for comments he made regarding Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz said: “Following yesterday’s comments, Rob Parker has been suspended until further notice. We are conducting a full review.” Parker, appearing on ESPN’s “First Take” on Thursday, was asked about Griffin’s role as a black quarterback. Parker questioned Griffin’s “blackness.” “Is he a brother or a cornball brother?” … Continue reading ESPN Suspends Rob Parker Indefinitely Over Cornball Brother Comments

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>The 2 Live Stews – Brothers Scrappin’ in the Studio (video)

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>Yes it’s nothing like working in radio with your brother and there’s nothing like getting in a fight with him on the air… What is their momma saying about all of this! From Rodney Ho ajc -The 790/The Zone’s brotherly duo Ryan and Doug Stewart got into a semi-serious physical altercation in the studio yesterday. Doug was teasing the entertainment gal Jasmine “Jazzy” Spears about mispronounced names (e.g. Reba Jackson). Ryan wasn’t happy. “Don’t disrespect her,” he said. “I don’t like how you call her out.” So the pair spent a fairly absurd amount of time wrestling around the studio. … Continue reading >The 2 Live Stews – Brothers Scrappin’ in the Studio (video)

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>ESPN firing of Michael Irvin from his radio show a case of racism?

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>Irvin countersues accuser instead of ESPN and parent company Disney Michael Irvin, accused of rape in a civil suit filed Thursday in Broward County, FL Circuit Court, has filed a $100 million countersuit. The suit, filed in Dallas County, Texas, asks for $100 million due to the allegations filed in a lawsuit that claim Irvin, the former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Fame member, raped a woman identified as “Jane Doe” at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., in 2007. Last Thusday Irvin lost his sports radio talk show on ESPN Radio … Continue reading >ESPN firing of Michael Irvin from his radio show a case of racism?

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>Sportscaster, Top 40 Radio DJ, and Record Promoter, George Michael Dead at 70

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>Michael’s multi-faceted career landed him in the roles of record promoter, Top 40 radio DJ, local and national sports anchor Washington sportscasting legend George Michael has died from cancer at age 70. According to his former employer, NBC4 News Washington, he had been battling the disease for the past two years. Michael was NBC4’s sports anchor from the early 1980’s until 2007 when he left the station due to cutbacks. A station spokesperson said, “George Michael was our friend and colleague for more than 25 years. He was a dynamic force around our newsroom and in the entire Washington area.” … Continue reading >Sportscaster, Top 40 Radio DJ, and Record Promoter, George Michael Dead at 70