Racist Jeremy Lin Comment Gets ESPN Writer Fired
Posted on Feb 19, 2012 @ 01:00PM - 14 comments
By Debbie Emery - Radar Reporter
The Linsanity frenzy over basketball star Jeremy Lin has sadly gotten negative attention after an ESPN writer penned a racist comment about the talented Asian-American player.
The offensive term a “chink in the armor” was used to describe the American-born player with Taiwanese parents who has taken the NBA world by storm in his first few weeks as a starter for the New York Knicks.
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The writer who penned the slur was fired, ESPN announced on Sunday, and anchor Max Bretos who said the phrase was suspended for 30 days.
“We again apologize, especially to Mr. Lin. His accomplishments are a source of great pride to the Asian-American community, including the Asian-American employees at ESPN.
NBA Star Jeremy Lin Applies To Trademark For 'Linsanity'
Posted on Feb 18, 2012 @ 02:00PM - 1 comment
By Debbie Emery - Radar Reporter
Not only is he a phenomena on the basketball court, Jeremy Lin is proving he is smart with his money too by applying for a trademark for his new moniker, 'Linsanity.'
The 6'3" New York Knicks player who has taken the sports world by storm by leading his team to seven wins in a row in his first games as a NBA starter, wants to gain sole control over the chant that is repeated by hundreds of fans every game.
Company Linked to Charlie Sheen Applies To Trademark 22 Catchphrases
Posted on Apr 05, 2011 @ 12:39PM - 2 comments
Yes, there's a method behind his madness.
A company linked to Charlie Sheen - dubbed Hyro-gliff - has filed applications for trademarks on 22 phrases the former Two and a Half Men star spurt during his media blitz last month, RadarOnline.com has learned.
