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BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox canceled a David Ortiz bobblehead promotion Tuesday night when the figurine turned out to be racially insensitive, said team president Sam Kennedy.The bobblehead depicts Ortiz addressing fans at Fenway Park following the Boston Marathon bombings, but Kennedy says it didnt much resemble the retiring slugger and was not fit for distribution.Kennedy saw the final version of the bobblehead for the first time Tuesday afternoon after they were delivered.My two immediate reactions were first, it was a really inaccurate portrayal of what he looks like, Kennedy told The Associated Press. My personal reaction was it was offensive and, to me, kind of appeared racially insensitive. I just had a bad reaction.He then held a meeting with several team officials.My gut feeling was if I have that negative reaction then our fans may as well, he said. We just made the decision to scrap the whole thing. We apologize to everyone tonight and will make it up to fans.The giveaway was supposed to be for the first 15,000 fans at Tuesdays game against the Yankees. To make up for the inconvenience, any fan holding a ticket to the game will be able to get a new Ortiz bobblehead once they are reproduced.The rejected bobblehead was made by BDA, Inc., and the company will also produce the replacements.We value our decades-long relationship with the Red Sox organization and its decision to postpone Tuesdays David Ortiz bobblehead giveaway, BDA said in a statement. Were currently working closely with the Red Sox to ensure the team and its fans receive a quality product.The Red Sox sent out a statement and apology via its website and social media several hours before the game.Were going to redo them and get them right and apologize for the disappointment for anyone tonight, Kennedy said.---Follow Kyle Hightower on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/khightowerSandy Leon Jersey . The International Olympic Committee released the official list of bid cities on Friday after the deadline for applications had passed. The candidates -- all previously announced in their own countries -- are: Almaty, Kazakhstan; Beijing; Krakow, Poland; Lviv, Ukraine; Oslo, Norway; and Stockholm. Tim Wakefield Jersey . The mixed zone is not a place to make friends. https://www.cheapredsox.com/2141z-chris-sale-jersey-red-sox.html . Ouellette, from Montreal, already has three Olympic gold medals since joining the team in 1999. Pedro Martinez Jersey . -- When the Florida Panthers fell behind by two goals in the first period to the top team in the NHL, it appeared they were on their way to yet another loss. Denyi Reyes Red Sox Jersey . Giroud, who wasnt in the starting lineup for two matches after allegations about his private life and a decline in form, scored twice in the first half. Tomas Rosickys chip made it 3-0 before half time at Emirates Stadium, while defender Laurent Koscielny scored an unmarked header in the second half.The Edmonton Oilers and forward Sam Gagner have avoided arbitration after agreeing to terms on a three-year deal worth $14.4 million. The average annual value of the deal is $4.8 million, and contains both no-trade and no-movement clauses for the second year of the package. "So happy to remain an Edmonton Oiler for at least three more years," Gagner tweeted. "Thanks to everyone for the support. Time to get to work.&quoot; Gagner will earn $4.dddddddddddd.4 million next season and will be paid $5 million in each of the last two seasons of the deal. The two sides reached the agreement just hours before they were scheduled to go before an arbitrator on Monday. Last season, Gagner scored 14 goals and added 24 assists for 38 points in 48 games. The London, Ontario native was drafted by the Oilers sixth overall in the 2007 Draft. ' ' '