The Fox Sports Ohio broadcast of the Reds' doubleheader agai

The Fox Sports Ohio broadcast of the Reds' doubleheader agai

The Fox Sports Ohio broadcast of Christian Kirksey Jersey the Reds' doubleheader against the Royals on Wednesdayincluded TV announcerThom Brennaman using a homophobic slur while speaking intoa hot microphone.In a video widely circulated on social media, Brennaman could be heard saying"one of the fcapitals of the world." He seemingly did not realize he was on-air.Here's a better video with the full bit of the perceived tHom homophobic comment at around the 2:06 mark of the game. Church of Baseball Chad Thomas Jersey (@churchofbasebal) MORE: Brennaman, 56, has been anMLB broadcaster for 33 years. His father, MartyBrennaman, is in the Hall of Fame for his work calling games.MLB is aware of the incident but does not have an immediate comment, , and the Reds have yet to i sue a public statement.UPDATE: Brennaman has been taken off the air duringthe second game of the Reds' doubleheader. Before he left, he i sued an apology to listeners and acknowledged he had used the slur."I am very, very sorry. I beg for your forgivene s." Jim Day will be the play-by-play announcer for the rest of the game. Chris Welsh told Brennaman that he's a good man and to hang in there. Bobby Nightengale (@nightengalejr) BREAKING: Damarious Randall Jersey Thom Brennaman responds to apparent homophobic slur live on air. Jim Day is now broadcasting. Trevor Peters (@TrevorPetersTV) UPDATE 2: Reds left-hander Amir Garrett tweeted an apology and support for LGBTQ people.To the LGBTQ community just know I am with you, and whoever is against you, is against me. Im sorry for what was said today. CountOnAG (@Amir_Garrett) UPDATE 3: The Reds i sued a T. J. Carrie Jersey statement saying the organization was "devastated" by the incident and would suspend Brennaman."We will addre s our broadcasting team in the coming days," the club wrote, leaving the door open to further action. Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) UPDATE 4: Fox Sports Ohio said in a Joe Thomas Jersey statement it supported the team's decision:Here's a statement from Fox Sports Ohio: "The language that Thom Brennaman used this evening is hateful, offensive, and in no way reflects the values of FOX Sports Ohio. We agree with the Reds decision to suspend him until further notice." C. (@ctrent)

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