ESPN announced Sunday that it fired an employee responsible for an offensive headline about Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin.
The headline Friday on ESPN’s mobile website was used for a story about a New York loss in which Lin had nine turnovers. The headline was an idiom that contains a word that also can be used as a slur against Chinese.
“I don’t think it was on purpose or whatever, but [at] the same time they have apologized. And so from my end I don’t care anymore,” Lin said after leading the Knicks to a 104-97 win over Dallas on Sunday.
LeBron tumbles into seats
LeBron James apparently got too close for two young fans’ comfort Sunday.
The Miami Heat star’s momentum carried him into a row of courtside seats during the third quarter of his team’s home game against the Orlando Magic. James ran out to defend a 3-point attempt by Orlando’s Ryan Anderson, leaping to contest the shot. As he landed, he tumbled into the seats and atop two young boys.
The boys were not injured, though appeared briefly shaken. A Heat employee approached the boys and the two adults sitting with them, and was told that everyone was fine.
Bill Clinton pays visit
Former President Bill Clinton did something Sunday that many celebrities do when visiting South Florida. He watched the Miami Heat.
With the best seat in the house — of course — Clinton arrived shortly before tip-off of the Heat’s game against the Orlando Magic, even getting his hands on a deflected ball late in the first half and smiling as he flipped it back onto the court.
