Announcer reportedly avoids suspension after on-air homophobic slur during Reds’ away game

ST. LOUIS (WKRC) – An announcer who accidentally said a homophobic slur during the Cincinnati Reds’ away game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday will not be suspended, according to a report.

Chip Caray, St. Louis Cardinals announcer, said the slur during the fourth inning of FanDuel Sports Network Midwest’s broadcast while he was reading a promotional announcement for the club’s upcoming “Disability Pride Night” when he stumbled over his narration.

“Disability Pride Night is Thursday, July 10. With a themed ticket, fans take home a Cardinals cap featuring the disability pride f**, flag, and Cardinals in braille,” said Caray.

Front Office Sports reported that sources told the outlet that the network was not disciplining Caray, attributing the incident to an “honest” mistake during a live read.