Oh, look at that. Limbaugh resigned from ESPN because his comments were reflecting badly on his co-hosts.
Rush Limbaugh resigns from ESPN after criticism of Philly QB
NEW YORK (AP) - Conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh resigned from ESPN tonight, three days after saying Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb is overrated because the media wanted to see a black quarterback succeed.
``My comments this past Sunday were directed at the media and were not racially motivated,'' Limbaugh said in a statement. ``I offered an opinion. This opinion has caused discomfort to the crew, which I regret.
``I love `NFL Sunday Countdown' and do not want to be a distraction to the great work done by all who work on it,'' Limbaugh said.
George Bodenheimer, president of ESPN and ABC Sports, accepted the resignation.
``We regret the circumstances surrounding this,'' he said in a statement. ``We believe that he took the appropriate action to resolve this matter expeditiously.''
Earlier today, Democratic presidential candidates Wesley Clark, Howard Dean and Rev. Al Sharpton called for the cable sports network to fire Limbaugh.
http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/news/6911071.htm
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