ESPN Broadcast Catches Obscene Hot Mic During Texas' 5-0 Super Regional Win
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Updated · Fox News · May 26
ESPN Broadcast Catches Obscene Hot Mic During Texas' 5-0 Super Regional Win
4 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 26
An unidentified voice was picked up by ESPN microphones during Texas' 5-0 win over Arizona State, inserting an obscene whisper into the live Super Regional broadcast.
The remark came after pitcher Teagan Kavan moved ahead 1-0 in the count, while play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown continued on air without acknowledging the interruption.
Texas' victory sent the No. 2 Longhorns to the Women's College World Series, where they will face Tennessee on Thursday in the double-elimination round.
The incident added another odd moment to the softball postseason after former NBA player Jason Williams was ejected during Texas Tech's weekend game against Florida amid a celebration involving his daughter Mia.
With a hot mic catching obscenities, will ESPN change its live broadcast standards for college sports?
After fan ejections and handshake snubs, is the NCAA losing control of sportsmanship at its championships?