Ron MacLean apologizes for “testing positive for something” comment, says he meant rum, but is “deeply sorry”
"If you only heard that last line in isolation, I completely understand how that misunderstanding occurred. I am deeply sorry."
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UEFA Champions League commentator Jim Beglin cites “Latino temperament” for red card, apologizes “for anybody that’s taken offense”
"When Di Maria was sent off, I described it by using the word Latino. For anybody that’s taken offense, I do apologize – sincerely apologize."
Blackhawks’ announcer Pat Foley says “Ortega, who sounds like he ought to be a shortstop,” apologizes two days later
This remark from Foley drew a lot of blowback.
John Motson warned by bosses, apologizes after taking flak for “big, black, and brave” description of Millwall’s Tom Elliott
"We reviewed a live commentary by John Motson and decided to remove it from replay. TalkSport and all of its broadcasters take such matters very seriously and would never wish to offend."
ESPN and the AP claim Andrew Wiggins apologized for using ‘gay” as a derogatory term, but Wiggins insists he didn’t say “gay”
Wiggins did not apologize for saying "gay"; he said he didn't say it.
Paul Finebaum on remarks on black people not being oppressed: “I blew it”
ESPN and SEC Network personality Paul Finebaum kicked off quite a controversy with his comments this week on...
