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Feb 19, 2012 · The headline read “Chink in the Armor,” referencing the New York Knicks’ 89-85 loss Friday night to the New Orleans Hornets that ended the team’s season-high winning streak. The phrase has two...
Feb 20, 2012 · New York CNN — Former ESPN writer Anthony Federico apologized Monday for writing an offensive headline about basketball sensation Jeremy Lin, calling it “an honest mistake.” The controversial...
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The former ESPN writer who was fired for using the headline "chink in the armor" in reference to Knicks star Jeremy Lin has spoken out once again to give his side of the incident.
- benyakas@gothamist.com
- Culture & Arts Reporter
Feb 19, 2012 · At ESPN we are aware of three offensive and inappropriate comments made on ESPN outlets during our coverage of Jeremy Lin. Saturday we apologized for two references.
Feb 21, 2012 · Last Friday, after the Lin-fueled New York Knicks had their seven-game winning streak stopped by the lowly New Orleans Hornets, ESPN.com’s mobile site posted a game recap and Lin photo alongside...
- Huan Hsu
Feb 21, 2012 · According to ESPN, it appeared on the mobile website around 2:30 a.m. Saturday and was taken down about 35 minutes later. The headline linked to a story by Ian Begley of ESPNNewYork.com about...
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Feb 20, 2012 · --ESPN's racist Jeremy Lin headline, "a chink in the armor," ends up with an apology and two fired ESPN employees.--On the Bonus Show: Ethiopian girl guarded...
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