PHNX Sports has fired Suns reporter Gerald Bourguet over comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s death on social media. Bourguet posted: “‘Political differences’ are not the same thing as spewing hateful rhetoric on a daily basis, and refusing to mourn a life devoted to that cause is not the same thing as celebrating gun violence. Just so we’re 100% clear on that.” He also posted: “If you’re saddened by today’s ‘political violence,’ horrified by the video, or repulsed by my response, ask yourself why your reaction was different when it came to school shootings, mass deportations or the HUNDREDS of videos of horrific murders in Gaza (which Kirk cheered on)” He added, “Truly don’t care if you think it’s insensitive or poor timing to decline to respect an evil man who died. Too many of you are more concerned with being polite and *appearing* to be good people rather than showing some damn backbone and standing on (principle) to condemn hate.” The company announced the firing on X: “The opinions expressed by our employees do not represent the views of PHNX or ALLCITY Network. We take matters involving violence very seriously and are committed to ensuring that ALLCITY remains a safe place for our employees and community alike. We have addressed this matter with the individual and made the decision to part ways.” (via AZ Central)

The sports media landscape is often a place where professionalism, personal expression, and public scrutiny intersect in complicated ways. The recent decision by PHNX Sports to fire Suns reporter Gerald …

PHNX Sports has fired Suns reporter Gerald Bourguet over comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s death on social media. Bourguet posted: “‘Political differences’ are not the same thing as spewing hateful rhetoric on a daily basis, and refusing to mourn a life devoted to that cause is not the same thing as celebrating gun violence. Just so we’re 100% clear on that.” He also posted: “If you’re saddened by today’s ‘political violence,’ horrified by the video, or repulsed by my response, ask yourself why your reaction was different when it came to school shootings, mass deportations or the HUNDREDS of videos of horrific murders in Gaza (which Kirk cheered on)” He added, “Truly don’t care if you think it’s insensitive or poor timing to decline to respect an evil man who died. Too many of you are more concerned with being polite and *appearing* to be good people rather than showing some damn backbone and standing on (principle) to condemn hate.” The company announced the firing on X: “The opinions expressed by our employees do not represent the views of PHNX or ALLCITY Network. We take matters involving violence very seriously and are committed to ensuring that ALLCITY remains a safe place for our employees and community alike. We have addressed this matter with the individual and made the decision to part ways.” (via AZ Central) Read More

Thirteen more male student-athletes from six different schools are being investigated by the NCAA for violating sports betting laws.

Thirteen additional male student-athletes from six different schools are now under investigation by the NCAA for allegedly violating sports betting laws, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by collegiate athletics in …

Thirteen more male student-athletes from six different schools are being investigated by the NCAA for violating sports betting laws. Read More

The NCAA is looking into 13 additional male student-athletes from six different institutions who may have violated sports betting regulations.

The NCAA is currently investigating a significant development in collegiate athletics involving 13 male student-athletes from six different institutions, who are suspected of violating sports betting regulations. This marks a …

The NCAA is looking into 13 additional male student-athletes from six different institutions who may have violated sports betting regulations. Read More