The Telegram (St. John's)

Dannon cuts ties with Panthers’ Newton

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Dannon, the maker of Oikos yogurt, is cutting ties with spokesman Cam Newton following what the company perceives as “sexist” comments the Carolina quarterbac­k made to a female reporter. Company spokespers­on Michael Neuwirth released a statement Thursday saying it was “shocked and dishearten­ed” at the former league MVP’S behaviour and comments toward Jourdan Rodrigue, a Charlotte Observer reporter.

When Rodrigue asked Newton about wide receiver Devin Funchess’ route running Wednesday, Newton laughed and said, “it’s funny to hear a female talk about routes. It’s funny.” Newton hasn’t issued an apology.

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