Controversy builds after Limbaugh talks about bidding on Rams

Controversy builds after Limbaugh talks about bidding on Rams

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Story Published: Oct 12, 2009 at 11:15 AM PST

Story Updated: Oct 12, 2009 at 11:15 AM PST

By Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - The Rev. Al Sharpton wants the National Football League to block conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh from bidding on the St. Louis Rams.

Sharpton sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday. He said Limbaugh has been divisive and "anti-NFL" in some of his comments.

Limbaugh did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.

Limbaugh said last week that he is teaming up with St. Louis Blues hockey team owner Dave Checketts in a bid to buy the Rams. He has declined to discuss details of the offer, citing a confidentiality agreement.

In 2003, Limbaugh worked briefly on ESPN's NFL pregame show. He resigned after saying Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was overrated because the media wanted to see a black quarterback succeed.


(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

 

 

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