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MLB suspend commentator Thom Brennaman for using horrific slur live on air
The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxMajor League Baseball side Cincinnati Reds have suspended broadcaster Thom Brennaman after he used an anti-gay slur on air during their game against the Kansas City Royals.Brennaman later apologised during the broadcast and was replaced by Jim Day for the remainder of the game.In a statement, the Reds condemned his use of the slur, saying: "The Cincinnati Reds organization is devastated by the horrific, homophobic remark made this evening by broadcaster Thom Brennaman."He was pulled off the air, and effective immediately was suspended from doing Reds broadcasts.