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thedailywhat:

Another Follow Up of the Day: The ESPN employee responsible for penning the controversial “Chink In The Armor” headline that accompanied the network’s article on the Knicks’ winning-streak-snapping loss to the Hornets has been let go.

The racially insensitive title ran beneath a photo of Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin on the network’s website for some 30 minutes before being removed.

ESPN further announced the 30-day suspension of anchor Max Bretos, who used the same phrase in reference to Lin last Wednesday. Another incident involving the phrase, which occurred Friday on ESPN Radio New York, will not result in any action, as the person who uttered the words was no an employee of ESPN.

“We again apologize, especially to Mr. Lin,” the network said in a statement. His accomplishments are a source of great pride to the Asian-American community, including the Asian-American employees at ESPN. “Through self-examination, improved editorial practices and controls, and response to constructive criticism, we will be better in the future.”

[foxsports.]

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