Napear returns to radio work as Sacramento broadcaster faces past controversy

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Napear returns to radio work as Sacramento broadcaster faces past controversy
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Napear returned to radio last August as a daily host on Fox Sports Radio in Sacramento following a five-year hiatus during which he focused on podcasting. The return to the airwaves coincides with renewed scrutiny regarding his professional history. Napear previously faced significant public controversy for his public defense of former LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Additionally, he labeled former broadcast partner Doug Christie a coward in the wake of his 2020 termination from a previous role. These incidents remain points of contention as the broadcaster resumes his daily media presence. Napear continues his career in the Sacramento market as he transitions back into radio broadcasting.

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  • Napear returned to daily radio in Sacramento last August.
  • He spent five years podcasting prior to his radio return.
  • Napear previously defended former LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
  • He publicly called Doug Christie a coward following a 2020 firing.
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