Nightly News reports Limbaugh dropped from Rams bid due to opposition to “his divisive comments on race” Written by Media Matters Staff Published 10/14/09 7:47 PM EDT From the October 14 edition of NBC's Nightly News: Video file Previously: Limbaugh reportedly to be dropped from St. Louis Rams bidLimbaugh's “color-blind” history of racially charged commentsNFL commissioner Goodell: Limbaugh's “divisive comments are not what the N.F.L. is all about”Stick a fork in Limbaugh's NFL dream, it's doneColts owner Irsay “couldn't even think of” supporting Limbaugh's Rams bid due to his divisive rhetoricNFL players' union opposes Limbaugh's bid for Rams, says football “overcomes division and rejects discrimination and hatred”NFL players reportedly say they “wouldn't play for” Limbaugh-owned team due to his “flat-out racist” commentsSports media gang-tackle Limbaugh's bid to buy St. Louis Rams
