Cutting Jarren Duran some slack ceases to be option. He needs to lose T-shirt and grow up
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Quick Glance: Duran Must Own Up and Mature
- Jarren Duran, an outfielder for the Red Sox, sparked controversy after using a homophobic slur during a game. While there was initial sympathy for his struggles with mental health, it became clear that leniency was no longer an option, especially after he wore a T-shirt reading "(Expletive) 'Em" when addressing the media.
- Although Duran apologized for his remarks and attributed them to losing control in a heated moment, the presence of the offensive T-shirt raised doubts about his sincerity. His choice of attire during the apology undermined his message of contrition.
- The Red Sox faced pressure to take a firm stance, particularly in light of MLB's efforts to create an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community. Team president Sam Kennedy noted that they had previously conducted diversity and inclusion training and that they had learned important lessons from Billy Bean, a former player and LGBTQ+ advocate.
- The Red Sox must now determine how to proceed with Duran. It is expected that he will recognize his responsibilities and grow, especially as he approaches 28 years old and has several years of professional experience. A shift in mindset is necessary to ensure he handles provocations more appropriately in the future.
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Red Sox suspend Duran two games for anti-gay slur: The Boston Red Sox, in consultation with Major League Baseball, have suspended All-Star outfielder Jarren ...
reuters.com/sports/baseball/red-sox-suspend-duran-two-games-anti-gay-slur-2024-08-12/
'Growing up is hard enough': Jarren Duran's anti-gay slur could hurt LGBTQ youth: When the Boston Red Sox's Jarren Duran used an anti-gay slur, it did damage ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2024/08/14/jarren-durans-anti-gay-slur-hurt-lgbtq-youth/74782766007/
Boston Red Sox Star Jarren Duran Suspended For Using Anti-Gay Slur On Live TV: Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox has been suspended from two MLB games for using ...
deadline.com/2024/08/red-sox-baseball-jarren-duran-suspended-mlb-anti-gay-slur-live-tv-1236038312/
Red Sox Teammate and Strong LGBTQ+ Supporter Sticks Up for Jarren Duran After Slur
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Jarren Duran suspended two games by Red Sox for using homophobic slur: The Boston outfielder will begin serving his suspension Monday night.
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/08/12/jarren-duran-slur-suspended-red-sox/
Jarren Duran suspended for calling fan a homophobic slur as Red Sox stress 'importance of inclusivity'
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Red Sox star Jarren Duran suspended 2 games for anti-gay slur - ESPN: The Red Sox and MLB have suspended outfielder Jarren Duran for two games after he uttered ...
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Boston Red Sox suspend All-Star MVP Jarren Duran after homophobic slur directed at fan
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Red Sox star Jarren Duran suspended 2 games after calling fan a homophobic slur : Major League Baseball and the Red Sox suspended Boston outfielder Jarren Duran ...
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Red Sox OF Jarren Duran apologizes after using anti-gay slur toward fan - ESPN: Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said he "fell far short" after directing an ...
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Red Sox Star Suspended After Hurling Homophobic Slur At Heckler: Baseball's Jarren Duran called his anti-gay outburst on Sunday a mistake in the "heat of the ...
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Red Sox's Jarren Duran apologizes for calling fan a homophobic slur during game: Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran apologized Sunday night after he uttered a ...
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Red Sox's Jarren Duran Suspended Two Games for Calling Fan Anti-LGBTQ Slur: Boston will donate his game checks to PFLAG.
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Red Sox OF Jarren Duran apologizes for use of homophobic slur: Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran issued an apology after microphones caught him using a ...
reuters.com/sports/red-sox-jarren-duran-apologizes-use-homophobic-slur-2024-08-12/
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran suspended for homophobic slur aimed at fan: Jarren Duran apologized for calling a heckling fan the 'horrific' slur and said he ...
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Red Sox OF Jarren Duran Issues Apology for Anti-LGBTQ Slur Directed at Fan on Sunday
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Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran Suspended For Using Anti-Gay Slur Toward Fan: The outfielder’s salary from the two games will be donated to an LGBTQ advocacy ...
forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2024/08/12/red-sox-outfielder-jarren-duran-suspended-for-using-anti-gay-slur-toward-fan/
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directs homophobic slur at fan, issues apology
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‘It’s still something I’m feeling terrible about’: Jarren Duran back in Red Sox lineup after serving two-game suspension
bostonglobe.com/2024/08/14/sports/red-sox-jarren-duran-suspension/
Boston Red Sox’s Jarren Duran suspended 2 games for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled him
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Red Sox All-Star Duran apologizes for using homophobic slur toward fan: Boston Red Sox All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran issued an apology for directing a ...
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Jarren Duran suspended 2 games by Red Sox for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled him
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Red Sox player apologizes for homophobic slur toward heckler: Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran issued an apology for using a homophobic slur when ...
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Boston Red Sox Star Jarren Duran Suspended Over Homophobic Hot Mic Moment: Duran was back at the home plate after two strikeouts when a nearby microphone picked ...
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‘I brought it upon myself’: Red Sox suspend Duran for 2 games: The Red Sox suspended Jarren Duran for two games without pay after he responded to a heckling fan ...
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Red Sox suspend Jarren Duran for yelling anti-gay slur at fan: Jarren Duran, a product of Long Beach State and Cypress High, has been suspended two games by the ...
latimes.com/sports/story/2024-08-12/jarren-duran-suspension-gay-slur-fan
Jarren Duran homophobic slur has Red Sox apologizing to LGBTQ+ community once again
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Red Sox' Jarren Duran suspended 2 games for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled him
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Red Sox suspend Jarren Duran for two games for directing homophobic slur at fan: The Boston Red Sox suspended Jarren Duran after the outfielder directed a ...
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Red Sox OF Jarren Duran suspended for using homophobic slur: The Red Sox outfielder's salary for those two games will be donated to an LGBTQ+ advocacy group.
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Red Sox All-Star Apologizes For Calling Fan a Homophobic Slur: A Boston Red Sox All-Star apologized after video surfaced of him directing a homophobic slur at a ...
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During blowout loss to Astros, Red Sox Jarren Duran caught on hot mic hurling homophobic slur at fan
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Red Sox’ Jarren Duran apologizes after yelling homophobic slur at fan at Fenway: The outfielder was caught on a hot mike during his at-bat in the sixth inning.
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Jarren Duran, Red Sox issue apology after outfielder directs homophobic slur at fan
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Jarren Duran suspended two games by Red Sox for using homophobic slur: The Boston outfielder will begin serving his suspension Monday night.
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Jarren Duran suspended for calling fan a homophobic slur as Red Sox stress 'importance of inclusivity'
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Red Sox star Jarren Duran suspended 2 games after calling fan a homophobic slur : Major League Baseball and the Red Sox suspended Boston outfielder Jarren Duran ...
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Red Sox's Jarren Duran Suspended Two Games for Calling Fan Anti-LGBTQ Slur: Boston will donate his game checks to PFLAG.
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Red Sox OF Jarren Duran apologizes for use of homophobic slur: Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran issued an apology after microphones caught him using a ...
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Red Sox Outfielder Jarren Duran Suspended For Using Anti-Gay Slur Toward Fan: The outfielder’s salary from the two games will be donated to an LGBTQ advocacy ...
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Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directs homophobic slur at fan, issues apology
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‘It’s still something I’m feeling terrible about’: Jarren Duran back in Red Sox lineup after serving two-game suspension
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Boston Red Sox’s Jarren Duran suspended 2 games for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled him
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Red Sox player apologizes for homophobic slur toward heckler: Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran issued an apology for using a homophobic slur when ...
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Red Sox' Jarren Duran suspended 2 games for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled him
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Red Sox suspend Jarren Duran for two games for directing homophobic slur at fan: The Boston Red Sox suspended Jarren Duran after the outfielder directed a ...
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Red Sox OF Jarren Duran suspended for using homophobic slur: The Red Sox outfielder's salary for those two games will be donated to an LGBTQ+ advocacy group.
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Red Sox’ Jarren Duran apologizes after yelling homophobic slur at fan at Fenway: The outfielder was caught on a hot mike during his at-bat in the sixth inning.
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