Derek Daly was source of Bob Lamey's story, racial slur according to WISH-TV

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Show Caption Hide Caption Bob Lamey admits to using 'inappropriate word' in light of slur allegations Bob Lamey acknowledged his use of “an inappropriate word” in light of accusations that his use of a racial slur cost him his job.

UPDATE: Derek Daly admits to using racial slur -- but says it wasn't in interview with Bob Lamey

INDIANAPOLIS — WISH-TV will no longer employ Derek Daly as a racing analyst after saying it had determined that he was the source of the racial slur that led to the retirement of long-time Indianapolis Colts broadcaster Bob Lamey.

In a published article, WISH-TV said Daly had confirmed he was the source. Daly, while admitting he had used the n-word nearly 35 years ago, told IndyStar he had not used the slur in the way Lamey stated it, nor had he said it in during an interview with Lamey.

IndyStar has asked WISH-TV for comment.

Daly had worked for WISH-TV as a freelance race analyst since 1990. Daly was a professional driver for 17 years before moving into television.

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Sunday, the Colts announced Lamey was abruptly retiring, quoting him saying, "It's time." Tuesday night, WTHR reported that Lamey had told a story following a radio interview at Colts training camp that included a racial slur. The comment was overheard by a radio station employee.

"He had asked me if the mics were off and I said, 'Yeah, I turned everything off. You're fine'," the Emmis Communications employee recalled, according to WTHR.com. "Bob Lamey's describing this person saying he was asked in an interview, 'Do you think anyone's holding back their speed at IMS during quals? Do you think anyone's holding back?' And that person had replied 'There aren't any 'blank' in this race."

The employee says Lamey didn't say "blank" in retelling that story. The employee said Lamey apologized profusely after the incident.

Lamey's lawyer later acknowledged that Lamey had used an 'inappropriate word.'

Wednesday, the Colts acknowledged Lamey's retirement was due to this incident.

"First and foremost, the Colts deplore and do not tolerate the use of any racial slur – in any context," the statement read. "... Bob publicly acknowledged that last week he repeated an inappropriate word when telling a story. He immediately apologized to the people who heard him use the word, and then promptly retired."

The original statement released by the Colts on Wednesday said Lamey "promptly resigned" but the team later said the correct word was "retired."

Lamey had served as the radio voice of the Colts for 31 of their 34 seasons in Indianapoils.

Colts players, many of whom Lamey has interviewed for years, learned of the incident throughout the day Wednesday.

"I've known Bob my entire career and I've had a lot of great interactions with him, but when you have the horseshoe, and you're a member of the Colts, you're held to that standard," said left tackle Anthony Castonzo. "So I understand what happened completely."