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A's Broadcaster Glen Kuiper Fired After Using Racial Slur on Air During Royals Game

NBC Sports California fired veteran Oakland Athletics play-by-play announcer Glen Kuiper on Monday following an internal review after he used a racial slur during the broadcast of a May 5 game.

"Following an internal review, the decision has been made for NBC Sports California to end its relationship with Glen Kuiper, effective immediately," the network said in a statement, per Jerry McDonald of the Mercury News. "We thank Glen for his dedication to Bay Area baseball over the years."

McDonald reported "the decision was based on a variety of factors, including information uncovered in the internal review.