Erik Wemple: Jovan Belcher


Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 12/17/2012

Newtown: Costas no-comments tragedy
By Erik Wemple
The NBC Sports commentator says he'll have no "additional comments at this time."

By Erik Wemple  |  11:41 AM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bob Costas, gun control, Jovan Belcher, kansas city chiefs

Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Bob Costas responds!
By Erik Wemple
The NBC Sports announcer takes exception to the notion that he lacks conviction on the topic of Jovan Belcher and gun control.

By Erik Wemple  |  02:35 PM ET, 12/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bob Costas, gun control, Jovan Belcher, NBC Sports

Posted at 07:24 PM ET, 12/04/2012

Bob Costas backtracks on gun remarks
By Erik Wemple
NBC sportscaster says he didn't have enough time to prep, or to fully explain the nuances of his position on U.S. "gun culture." Own your words, Costas

By Erik Wemple  |  07:24 PM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bob Costas, gun control, Jovan Belcher, NBC Sports

Posted at 07:24 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Sports outlets treat politics with care
By Erik Wemple
Sports broadcasters tend not to touch politics on the air. And they even hesitate to touch the topic of whether they touch politics on the air.

By Erik Wemple  |  07:24 PM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bob Costas, gun control, Jovan Belcher, kansas city chiefs

Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Fire Costas! says talking head on Fox News
By Erik Wemple
Likens gun-control advocacy to stripping African Americans of vote

By Erik Wemple  |  03:19 PM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bob Costas, Fox News, gun control, Jovan Belcher, lars larson

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 12/03/2012

Bob Costas, please keep spouting off
By Erik Wemple
The sportscaster cites a shooting death in advocating gun control.

By Erik Wemple  |  11:35 AM ET, 12/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bob Costas, Jovan Belcher, NBC Sports