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02.23.12

Jeremy Lin Saga: Possible Wrongful Termination Suit Could Haunt ESPN ESPN, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Let me premise this story by saying that I am in no way defending the former editor for ESPN who was fired after his highly controversial headline that caused an enormous amount of public disgust. While I firmly believe the editor's choice of words in describing Jeremy Lin's play lacked any kind of sensitivity, I am not going to dissect whether this editor should have been fired. The fact is, he was fired. But this wasn't just your average firing. ESPN's decision to fire their editor was covered by every major media outlet across the globe. This was easily the most highly publicized ...
02.22.12

Jeremy Lin: Aftermath of ESPN Headline Shows Consequences of Poor Word Choice Basketball, ESPN, jeremy lin, Media, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Ever wonder who over at ESPN was responsible for concocting, approving and posting the offensive headline to the network's mobile apps regarding New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin?You know, this one. Well, it turns out that the culprit in question is a man named Anthony Federico, and he wants you to know that he's not a bad person.He wants you to know that his mistake was an honest one, not one emanating from racial bias or disdain of any kind toward the Asian-American community.He wants you to know that he's a good man with a good heart who does good ...
02.21.12

Jeremy Lin ESPN Headline: Fans Must Move on After Lin Accepted Network’s Apology Basketball, ESPN, jeremy lin, Media, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Jeremy Lin is over the offensive headline posted by ESPN this past weekend, which means everybody else needs to move on as well. The New York Knicks point guard essentially told the New York Daily News that he accepted the apology and is moving on. "They've apologized and so from my end, I don't care anymore," Lin said. "You have to learn to forgive, and I don't even think that was intentional." Race has been a hot issue since Lin's emergence as a star for the Knicks. ESPN isn't the only media outlet to be offensive, but the Worldwide Leader did act quickly, ...
02.20.12

Jeremy Lin: ESPN Did What They Needed to, but We Shouldn’t Rush to Judgment Basketball, ESPN, jeremy lin, Media, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
Since the unfortunate “Chink in the Armor” headline hit ESPN’s mobile platform late Friday night in reference to New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, the network has gone from reporting the news to becoming the news over the past 72-plus hours. In addition to firing the editor responsible for the headline, ESPN has suspended on-air anchor Max Bretos for using the same phrase during a TV broadcast, and investigated another incident occurring with an ESPN New York radio affiliate, though, the offending party in that case was not an employee of the network. In a story featured on the ...
02.18.12

Jeremy Lin: ESPN Apologizes for Offensive Lin Headline, I Can’t Figure out Why? Basketball, ESPN, jeremy lin, Media, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, US Cities | Comments Off
At approximately 2:30 a.m. this morning, ESPN posted a headline on their mobile application reading “Chink in the Armor.” The headline was pulled down about 30 minutes later, and ESPN has since issued this apology: Last night, ESPN.com's mobile web site posted an offensive headline referencing Jeremy Lin at 2:30 am ET. The headline was removed at 3:05 am ET. We are conducting a complete review of our cross-platform editorial procedures and are determining appropriate disciplinary action to ensure this does not happen again. We regret and apologize for this mistake. If you haven’t looked at my profile or Twitter handle, ...
12.08.11

Dwight Howard Will Become a New York Knick … If the Knicks Open Their Eyes Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, ESPN, LeBron James, Los Angeles, Media, NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Finals, NBA Playoffs, NBA Rumors, NBA Southeast, NBA Trade Deadline, NBA Trade Rumors, New York Knicks, Sports & Society, Sports Business | Comments Off
Right now all of the blogs and reporters are wrapped up in Chris Paul trade rumors. Fans of most teams are fixated on what their team should give up to get him. In the Knicks case, there is optimism based on the famous wedding toast between Amar’e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul, in which they agreed to team up and take on the Heat. The Knicks are two-thirds of the way there. If the Knicks sign CP3 as a free agent before next season, they have the pact in place. Since the Knicks can’t realistically trade for Paul, obviously ...
08.18.10

Knicks Seek NBA All-Star Anthony in Trade for Gallinari, Curry, ESPN Says Carmelo Anthony, Danilo Gallinari, Denver Nuggets, Eddy Curry, ESPN, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
The New York Knicks will offer Danilo Gallinari , Eddy Curry and a future first-round draft pick for Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony , the team’s flagship radio station reported. Anthony, a National Basketball Association All-Star who averaged 28.2 points per game last season, is trying ... — full article at bloomberg.com
08.17.10

Carmelo Anthony and Denver Nuggets to Split: Potential Trade Scenarios Carlos Boozer, Carmelo Anthony, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, ESPN, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
08.17.10

Is he coming or is he going? Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets, ESPN, NBA, New York Knicks, Ric Bucher | Comments Off
If you asked ESPN , Denver Post and Denver Stiffs today and Carmelo Anthony has played his last days in Denver. But if you ask Carmelo Anthony it is a bunch hoopla. While Anthony hasn’t stated if he will sign or won’t, he has stated he is a Denver Nugget and he’s loyal to ... — full article at nugglove.com
08.13.10

Kay: Isiah bailed on radio show because of Knicks, MSG ESPN, Isiah Thomas, Madison Square Garden, Michael Kay, NBA, New York Knicks, Thomas Jones | Comments Off
One day after rescinding his contract as a Knicks consultant, Thomas canceled a scheduled interview on 1050 ESPN Radio. — full article at newsday.com
08.11.10

Isiah Thomas won’t work as New York Knicks consultant, sources told ESPN 1050 New York ESPN, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
08.11.10

Nets start process to change team nickname: The Brooklyn…? ESPN, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Tony Reali | Comments Off
The New Jersey Nets are about to go the way of the Buffalo Braves and the Syracuse Nationals.Not only is the team moving, but also this week they officially filed paperwork with the league to change the name of the... — full article at probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com
08.10.10

BULLS: Bulls announce 2010-11 regular season schedule Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, ESPN, NBA, New York Knicks, United Center | Comments Off
08.09.10

SMW Q&A With David Aldridge Chicago Bulls, David Aldridge, ESPN, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks, TNT | Comments Off
08.04.10

Ron Artest Rapping About The New York Mets ESPN, NBA, New York Knicks, Ron Artest | Comments Off
08.03.10

D’Antoni’s Back Hurts From Carrying the Team ESPN, Marc Stein, Mike D'antoni, NBA, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors | Comments Off
08.02.10

More NBA Notes: N.Y. Daily News Has Bulls/Knicks on Christmas Day Chicago Bulls, ESPN, Miami Heat, Michael Jordan, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
08.02.10

So What’s The Deal With All This Amare Being Jewish Stuff? Amare Stoudemire, ESPN, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
07.22.10

Allan Houston Next In Line For Knicks GM Job? Allan Houston, Donnie Walsh, ESPN, NBA, New York Knicks, Ric Bucher | Comments Off
07.08.10

Lee To Warriors In Sign And Trade David Lee, ESPN, Golden State Warriors, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off

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