Wojnarowski responded with an e-mail by stating “F– k you,” after Hawleys workplace sent a press release detailing a letter he prepared to send out NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, criticizing the leagues decision to limit messages players can endure their uniforms to “pre-approved, social justice mottos” while “censoring assistance” for police and criticism of the Chinese Communist Party.
ESPN SUSPENDS NBA REPORTER ADRIAN WOJNAROWSKI AFTER PROFANE EMAIL TO SEN. HAWLEY: REPORTS
Hawley composed in the letter to Silver that the leagues “free expression appears to stop at the edge of your corporate sponsors sensibilities.”
ESPN suspended NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski after a profane e-mail that was sent out to Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. was dripped to social networks, according to numerous reports.
Both Outkick and the New York Post at first reported that Wojnarowski was suspended without pay.
After news of Wojnarowskis suspension broke on Saturday night, NBA players started tweeting out #FreeWoj on Twitter in support of the longtime basketball reporter.
Here was some of the reaction across the league:
Fox News Ryan Gaydos and Brian Flood added to this report.
” Dont slam #China or express assistance for law enforcement to @espn. It makes them real mad,” Hawley tweeted with an evident screenshot of the reaction.
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Wojnarowski did not immediately react when requested remark however asked forgiveness shortly after on Twitter.
” I was rude and I made a regrettable mistake. I am sorry for the method I handled myself and I am connecting immediately to Senator Hawley to say sorry directly,” he composed. I also need to ask forgiveness to my ESPN colleagues due to the fact that I understand my actions were unacceptable and should not reflect on any of them.”
” I was ill-mannered and I made a regrettable error. I am sorry for the method I managed myself and I am reaching out immediately to Senator Hawley to say sorry directly,” he wrote. I also require to say sorry to my ESPN associates since I know my actions were unacceptable and need to not reflect on any of them.”
Wojnarowski, ESPNs most popular press reporter, breaks NBA news on Twitter, and his breaking news messages have been called “Woj Bombs.”
He apparently didnt appreciate Hawleys message.
