ESPN Fires Announcer For Sexist Remarks
Ron Franklin got himself in hot water Friday for being rude to female colleague Jeannine Edwards. After being suspended from calling the the Fiesta Bowl on the radio, the sportscaster issued an apology, but his bosses weren’t feeling too forgiving. On Tuesday, ESPN announced that they had fired Franklin.
“Based on what occurred last Friday, we have ended our relationship with him,” said ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz.
While Franklin was out of line – you can read a play-by-play of the conversation here
WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.
Subscribe today!
To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber
Already a member? Sign in