Which team did Imus make derogatory comments about leading to his firing by CBS?
Rutgers University Women's Basketball Team
New York Knicks
Rutgers University Men's Basketball Team
Cleveland Cavaliers
Answer
On April 9, 2007, Don Imus made derogatory comments about the Rutgers University women's basketball team during a segment on his nationally syndicated radio show, The Imus in the Morning Show. The comments, which Imus made in reference to the players' appearance and sexual orientation, were widely condemned and led to his firing by CBS.
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