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 In an interview on SiriusXM radio's "Breitbart News Patriot
Forum," Schilling said ESPN hires "some of the biggest racists in
sports commentating."
"Some of the most racist things that I've ever heard come out of
people that are on the air at ESPN," Schilling said. "You take it
for what it is. You know who they are. You know what they are. I
like that they are, openly, because then you know who they are. You
know that they exist."
Schilling specifically pointed to controversial comments made by
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and Tony Kornheiser that did not result in
any backlash from the parent company.
 Schilling was fired last week after posting an anti-transgender post
on Facebook. He is no stranger to controversy. He once was suspended
by ESPN for posting a meme comparing the number of extremist Muslims
today to the number of Nazis during World War II.
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Two of the greatest players in San Diego Padres' history have been
named spokesmen for the 2016 All-Star Game.
Reliever Trevor Hoffman and outfielder Dave Winfield were selected
to "help to generate public awareness" for the game, which will be
played on July 12 at San Diego's Petco Park.
Tony Gwynn is considered the franchise's top all-time player but the
eight-time batting champion passed away nearly two years ago.
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant departed in the fifth inning
of Thursday's game with the Milwaukee Brewers with a possible right
ankle injury.
Bryant, the 2015 National League Rookie of the Year, was being
evaluated after rolling the ankle while running the bases in the
third inning.
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The Milwaukee Brewers placed second baseman Scooter Gennett on the
15-day disabled list with right oblique tightness.
Gennett, who was batting .258 with four home runs, suffered the
injury during batting practice on Tuesday. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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