“Whoever is at CBS needs to be reprimanded”: College hoops world reacts after podcast calls Kamilla Cardoso a ‘giant Brazilian woman’

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College hoops world react after podcast calls Kamilla Cardoso a ‘giant Brazilian woman’

The host of "JRSportsBrief,” JR Jackson, copped backlash on social media after describing South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso as a "giant Brazilian woman."

On a CBS Sports Minute clip, Jackson made a passing reference about the fourth-quarter fight that broke out between South Carolina and LSU, during which Cardoso was ejected.

“I’m more excited for the women’s tournament. I’m ready for Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark and the giant Brazilian woman from South Carolina that knocks people over,” Jackson said on air.

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Fans were in disbelief and took their anger to social media.

"They are doing it currently and it seems sincere. Whoever is at CBS needs to be reprimanded."

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Dawn Staleyc jumps to Kamilla Cardoso's defense

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley demanded an apology from CBS Sports and 107.5 The Game.

"What a morning?!! Never thought I’d hear one of my players described in such an offensive way. I’m not sitting this one out. Kamilla deserves an apology @CBSSports @1075thegame (can be issued even though it’s out of your control)

107.5 was quick to issue an apology, which Staley accepted.

“Coach you have every right to be upset. We as a CBS affiliate do not control what plays in their sports minutes and we certainly don’t condone what was said. We try and treat all women’s sports with the upmost respect. It’s unfortunate some national voices don’t." [via the tweet from 107.5]
"Even though it was not one of our voices that said this, we are ultimately responsible for what plays on our airways and we will work to make sure this kind of thing doesn’t happen again. We sincerely apologize to you, Kamilla and your entire team.”

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Edited by Krutik Jain
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