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ESPN Blocks Anchor As Beer Spokeswoman

ESPN has decided to prohibit Jenn Brown, who serves as a reporter for the network, from serving as spokeswoman for MillerCoors LLC's Icehouse brand, a spokesman for the beer brewing joint venture said Tuesday morning. "We have learned from sources at ESPN that the agreement is not moving forward as planned," said Julian Green, spokesman for Chicago-based MillerCoors, which operates a major brewery and has administrative offices on Milwaukee's west side.



ESPN historically has allowed its on-air employees to enter into outside deals, provided they are approved by the network, Green added. MillerCoors hired Brown, who is a contributor to ESPN's "College Football Primetime" and "College GameDay" programs, to serve as the "face and voice" of the Icehouse brand by appearing in a promotional and advertising programs through December 2011. A native of Los Angeles, Brown served as captain of the University of Florida's softball team during her senior season and ranks fifth on the team's career stolen base list.

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