ESPN Fires National Baseball Reporter for Inappropriate Language Towards Female Colleague

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ESPN national baseball reporter Marly Rivera has been fired from the network after using inappropriate language towards a fellow female reporter during a disagreement. According to reports, Rivera and reporter Ivón Gaete both attempted to interview New York Yankees player Aaron Judge, but Rivera alleged that Gaete ignored her and then called her an “expletive,” which was caught on camera.

In a statement to USA TODAY Sports, ESPN confirmed that Rivera “no longer works here.” While Rivera has taken responsibility for her actions, she has also alleged that her termination was not just over the insult, claiming that she is being singled out by individuals with whom she has a history of professional disagreements.

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of sexism and misogyny in sports media, where women often face discrimination and harassment in male-dominated fields. As a bilingual writer and reporter, Rivera had covered the New York Yankees and the MLB for ESPN and ESPN Deportes. However, her use of inappropriate language towards another female reporter has resulted in her being let go from the network.

It is important for media organizations to hold their employees accountable for their actions and create a safe and inclusive work environment for all staff members. In this case, ESPN has taken swift action to address the situation, but it is also a reminder of the work that still needs to be done to address gender disparities and discrimination in the sports industry.

Re-reported from the story originally published in USA Today