Former ESPN host Keith Olbermann was ripped on social media following his reaction to Jimmy Kimmel’s show being pulled from the airwaves after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Olbermann responded to Sinclair’s statement, which said that Kimmel’s suspension from his ABC late-night show was “not enough.” 

Sinclair called for ABC to air a remembrance for Kirk in lieu of Kimmel’s show after the conservative influencer was shot and killed last week.

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“Burn in hell, Sinclair,” Olbermann wrote on X. “Alongside Charlie Kirk.”

Social media users slammed Olbermann’s post.

The former MSNBC talking head continued thoughts about the Kimmel situation, He referenced the remarks that led to Kimmel’s discipline, posting that “Nothing Jimmy Kimmel said was untrue.”

LIBERALS RAGE AS ABC PULLS JIMMY KIMMEL OFF AIR FOLLOWING CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN COMMENTS

Keith Olbermann on “The View” March 25, 2016. (Lou Rocco/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

On Monday, Kimmel accused conservatives of reaching “new lows” in trying to pin a left-wing ideology on 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson, even though prosecutors reaffirmed those ties in Tuesday’s indictment.

“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said.

Kimmel’s comments came one day after both FBI officials and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that Robinson held a “leftist ideology” and was increasingly radicalized in recent years. It was also revealed that he had a romantic relationship with a transgender partner who was biologically male and transitioning to female.

Nexstar Media Group, which owns hundreds of television stations, announced earlier it would preempt Kimmel’s show on its ABC affiliates starting Wednesday night “for the foreseeable future” and would replace it with other programming over his comments about Robinson.

Sinclair called for more action.

“Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country,” Sinclair Vice Chairman Jason Smith said in a statement. “We believe broadcasters have a responsibility to educate and elevate respectful, constructive dialogue in our communities. We appreciate FCC Chairman Carr’s remarks today, and this incident highlights the critical need for the FCC to take immediate regulatory action to address control held over local broadcasters by the big national networks.”

Democratic lawmakers, actor Ben Stiller and others also criticized ABC.

Kirk, 31, was shot and killed last week while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Thousands of people have mourned his death in vigils across the U.S.

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Kirk’s funeral is set for Sunday in Glendale, Arizona.

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Barcelona‘s Alexia Putellas has turned down a big-money offer to join Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the closing of the transfer window this week, sources have told ESPN.

The French club approached the Spain midfielder and were prepared to hand her a multi-year contract in addition to a significant pay rise as they attempt to end OL Lyonnes‘ dominance in the Première Ligue.

A source told ESPN that Barça made it clear they were not open to offers for Putellas, but PSG were willing to execute her €1 million ($1.2m) release clause, which would have left the Catalan side powerless.

However, Putellas, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner, has pledged her commitment to Barça, where she has made over 450 appearances since re-joining from Levante in 2012.

The 31-year-old’s contract with Barça expires next summer, although there is an option for it to be extended until 2027.

With the season already underway, Putellas’s exit would have been a hammer blow to a Barça squad which has already been hugely reduced in size this summer, with just 18 players registered with the first team.

Fridolina Rolfö, Ingrid Engen, Jana Fernández, Ellie Roebuck, Bruna Vilamala, Martina Fernández and Lucía Corrales are among those who have departed, while only Laia Aleixandri has arrived.

The decision to let so many players leave is part of wider cost-cutting measures across the club’s various sporting teams, as well as a desire to use the budget available to renew the contracts of players whose contracts are expiring.

As well as Putellas, Marta Torrejón, Mapi León, Salma Paralluelo, Clàudia Pina, Caroline Graham Hansen, Cata Coll and Ona Batlle‘s terms are all up in 2026.

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is a transfer target for crosstown rivals Manchester City, while Juventus have joined the race to sign City star Bernardo Silva. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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– Manchester City are considering a shock move for Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, according to TEAMtalk. The report adds that the 20-year-old is also on the radar of Chelsea and Newcastle United. Mainoo wanted to leave Old Trafford on loan in January due to his frustration over a lack of game time under Ruben Amorim, but the Red Devils were unwilling to let that happen. TEAMtalk reports that England international Mainoo, who has another two years to run on his existing contract at Old Trafford, could be worth as much as £70 million on the transfer market.

– Juventus general manager Damien Comolli will look to see if a move for Bernardo Silva is possible when the midfielder’s Manchester City contract expires in the summer, Tuttosport reports. The Bianconeri have taken inspiration from AC Milan and Napoli‘s moves for Luka Modric and Kevin De Bruyne respectively. They expect competition for the 31-year-old from clubs in Europe (including his former club Benfica), the United States and the United Arab Emirates and hope the Portugal international will maintain his desire to play at the top level.

– Alexia Putellas has decided to stay at Barcelona for at least one more season after receiving a “tempting and powerful” offer from Paris Saint-Germain, reports Mundo Deportivo. As part of this decision, the midfielder has an agreement with Barça to allow for her amicable departure in the summer if she wants to leave the club, although she could just as easily extend her contract. This comes with the Liga F club telling PSG they would have to pay the 31-year-old’s release clause for her to leave in the final days of this window. Meanwhile, another Mundo Deportivo report claims that PSG remain fixated on Putellas and could pay her €1 million release clause.

– Following La Gazzetta dello Sport’s report on Real Madrid‘s plan to re-sign attacking midfielder Nico Paz from Como, the Italian outlet has given an insight into the clauses that could allow the move to happen. The option to bring back the 21-year-old for €9 million has already passed, but they could sign him for €10 million in 2026 or €11 million in 2027, while Los Blancos would also earn half of the fee from a transfer to another club and have the opportunity to match any offers received by Como.

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OTHER RUMORS

– Chelsea have joined the likes of Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich in showing an interest in signing Crystal Palace center back Marc Guéhi when his contract expires in the summer. (Football Insider)

– Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is looking at the possibility of being reunited with Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, with the Scottish giants willing to pay £50,000 of the £300,000 he earns a week if a loan can be agreed. (Football Transfers)

– Brentford could offer Kevin Schade an improved contract as they anticipate interest from bigger Premier League clubs, having lost Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa to Manchester United and Newcastle United, respectively, during the summer. (TEAMtalk)

– Free agent winger Yann Karamoh is expected to sign for FC Porto on Thursday once he has completed his medical. (Nicolò Schira)

– Sassuolo, Torino and Lecce are regularly tracking the progress of midfielder Giuliano Galoppo, who is on loan at River Plate from São Paulo. (Ekrem Konur)

– Boca Juniors midfielder Kevin Zenón is among the players being closely monitored by Sporting CP and FC Porto with European interest in the 24-year-old growing. (Ekrem Konur)

– Scouts from several European clubs attended River Plate’s Copa Libertadores clash with Palmeiras on Wednesday to watch midfielder Kevin Castaño, who could be the subject of offers worth up to $20m. (Ekrem Konur)