The stupidity in sports is reaching insulting levels once thought to be unthinkable
The article discusses the increasing stupidity in sports, citing an incident where Jazz Chisholm Jr. made a comment to the umpire during a game. The author, Phil Mushnick, expresses disappointment and disgust at the behavior and the reaction of the Yankees team announcers. The incident is seen as an example of the declining professionalism and respect in sports.
- ▪Jazz Chisholm Jr. made a comment to the umpire during a game against the Detroit Tigers.
- ▪The Yankees team announcers, Joe Girardi and Michael Kay, seemed amused by Chisholm's behavior.
- ▪The author believes that the reaction would have been different if Chisholm was playing for a different team.
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equal time Phil Mushnick The stupidity in sports is reaching insulting levels once thought to be unthinkable By Phil Mushnick Published June 25, 2026, 10:32 p.m. ET New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. celebrates his two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Detroit. AP Photo/Paul Sancya Reader Tomy Rosetty wins top billing today. “Coming to a ballpark near you: As Jazz Chisholm Jr. steps into the batter’s box, he says to the umpire, ‘Here, hold my beer.’ ” Why both “Typewriter” Joe Girardi and “Pinstripe Pride” Michael Kay seemed amused by Chisholm’s dull-witted, indiscreet and proudly defiant unprofessionalism is sad, as wisdom-blessed viewers were shaking their heads in disgusted disbelief.
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