Rada and Wulfemeyer examined on-air announcers' comments of 'the player as athlete' and 'the player as person.' Of the 18 negative statements made about a player's off-field intelligence, character, or personal interest stories, all 18 were directed toward African Americans.

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Rada and Wulfemeyer's study found that all 18 negative comments about off-field intelligence, character, or personal interests were directed at African American players, highlighting racial bias in sports commentary.

Rada and Wulfemeyer Examined On-Air Announcers' Comments of 'The Player