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“Because He’s Not Black” – ESPN’s Robert Flores Bashed ‘First Take’ On SportsCenter

Monday, Nov 30, 2015 2:51 pm

Matt Lombardi

A few weeks back, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton received a great deal of criticism after dancing in the end zone following a touchdown run against the Tennessee Titans. It eventually became a national debate – one that ESPN’s First Take, among other programs, spent a great deal of time covering.

Monday, ESPN’s Robert Flores, while showing a highlight clip that involved Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce dancing wildly in celebration, took a shot at his employer (and others) regarding what he clearly sees as a double standard.