Two U.S. broadcasters suspended due to remarks about Haddadi
Tehran Times Sports DEsk

LOS ANGELES - Clippers TV announcers Ralph Lawler and Michael Smith were suspended one game for their comments in Wednesday’s game about Memphis’ Hamed Haddadi.

The duo did not work Friday’s night telecast against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network.

Lawler and Smith made their off-the-cuff comments about the Iranian-born center during Wednesday night’s telecast from Memphis. The on-air banter offended a viewer who e-mailed Fox to complain, according to AP.

“We regret the remarks made by Clippers announcers Michael Smith and Ralph Lawler during Wednesday’s telecast,” Fox said in a statement.

“While we believe that Michael and Ralph did not intend their exchange to be offensive, the comments were inappropriate.”

“We extend our apologies to Hamed Haddadi of the Memphis Grizzlies and to anyone who was offended. We have addressed the situation with Michael and Ralph and have taken appropriate action.

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