Archive for January, 2008
Why the intent of Kelly Tilghman’s "lynch" Tiger comment doesn’t matter
Yazan: mulligan | 10 January 2008 | Comments Off on Why the intent of Kelly Tilghman’s "lynch" Tiger comment doesn’t matter
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A number of sports broadcasters (including some of my favorites like Mike Tirico, Mike Wilbon, Scott Van Pelt) have attempted to defend Kelly Tilghman (but, of course, not her “lynch” comment) as possessing no malicious intent. But lots of people who make off-color jokes don’t intend to offend anyone or have any malice, yet their […]
TweetThe Golf Channel asserts copyright over Kelly Tilghman’s "lynch" Tiger Woods footage
Yazan: mulligan | 10 January 2008 | Comments Off on The Golf Channel asserts copyright over Kelly Tilghman’s "lynch" Tiger Woods footage
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The Golf Channel has asserted copyright over the controversial 10-second footage of Kelly Tilghman saying that the up and coming golfers should “lynch him [Tiger Woods] in a back alley.” So far, The Golf Channel has asked YouTube to remove one clip. This is not a good move for The Golf Channel. Given the newsworthiness […]
TweetThe Golf Channel suspends Kelly Tilghman for "lynch" Tiger remark
Yazan: mulligan | 09 January 2008 | Comments Off on The Golf Channel suspends Kelly Tilghman for "lynch" Tiger remark
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After the controversy festered for a few days, The Golf Channel has finally reversed its initial position of taking no action and has instead decided to suspend Kelly Tilghman for 2 weeks for her flip remark that young golfers should “lynch him [Tiger Woods] in a back alley.” Here’s what The Golf Channel said on […]
TweetShould Kelly Tilghman be fired for "lynch" Tiger remark?
Yazan: mulligan | 08 January 2008 | Comments Off on Should Kelly Tilghman be fired for "lynch" Tiger remark?
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The Golf Channel’s main anchor Kelly Tilghman made a flip remark during Friday’s Mercedes broadcast that today’s young players should “lynch him [Tiger Woods] in a back alley.” Tilghman has since apologized. (More) UPDATE: We found a copy of the video. We believe it’s important for you to be the judge of the entire context. […]
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