Wayne Simmonds responds to racist comments made by Toronto media member
Yesterday, Toronto Sun sports reporter Steve Simmons published an article regarding former NHLer Akim Aliu and current Leaf Wayne Simmonds and how their careers took different paths. In doing so, Simmons made some very uncalled for, racial implications.
Last night, Simmonds took to Twitter to call out Steve Simmons saying:
«You are minimizing the pain and suffering and dismissing the actual fight that we as a ppl actually have to endure just to even be accepted in the game of hockey at a lower level nvm the professional ranks. DO NOT EVER use my name or any other player of colour's name to try and make your point. We will no longer sit by quietly as our characters are assassinated Steve! This will only make us stronger and speak out against ppl of your nature! If you were trying to be cool or funny, you missed your mark. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!!! Ps this is me being nice!"
Simmons has been known to push the boundaries of reporting in the past, but this story was well beyond any line. It's still unknown if he will face any disciplinary actions for his article, but with many people in the hockey community calling him out, his time as a reporter may be coming to an end.
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OCTOBRE 10 | 94 ANSWERS Wayne Simmonds responds to racist comments made by Toronto media member Did Steve Simmon cross a line with his comments on Aliu, Simmonds? | ||
| Yes | 78 | 83 % |
| No | 16 | 17 % |
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