Harlem Globetrotters participant will get apology after banana thrown

A Black member of the Harlem Globetrotters mentioned two white information anchors threw end result, together with a banana, at him whilst he was once acting basketball tips on an Alabama information display previous this 12 months. Maxwell Pearce spoke concerning the topic Saturday on social media, an afternoon after WBRC-TV aired a display that featured an interview with Pearce concerning the January incident on Good Day Alabama. During that very same newscast, WBRC News Director Shannon Isbell presented an on-air apology to Pearce. “In a moment of levity during a segment, two members of my team were tossing fruit as well as a basketball,” Isbell mentioned all through the display. “One of them threw a banana

Ryan Lochte’s Supposed Apology Falls Flat, But What Else Did You Expect?

Ryan Lochte’s Supposed Apology Falls Flat, But What Else Did You Expect?

Ryan Lochte issued an “apology” Friday, but if his statement left you wanting a little more, you’re not alone. The highly decorated United States swimmer forced his way onto the world’s biggest stage during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro but for all the wrong reasons. We still don’t know the entire story, but here’s one side of the story: Lochte and some teammates (probably) got stupid drunk, got into some trouble at a gas station and got involved in a scary situation. As anyone who’s had one too many drinks can attest, things can get away from you in a situation like that. Sometimes you make bad decisions under t... NESN.com

Dee Gordon’s Apology For PED Use, Suspension Shows Right Way To Own ‘Mistake’

Dee Gordon is returning to Major League Baseball on a mission to redeem himself. The reigning National League batting champion is expected to return from his 80-game suspension Thursday when the Miami Marlins take on the St. Louis Cardinals. MLB sanctioned Gordon for using performance-enhancing drugs, and his three-month absence seems to have taught him a lot. On Wednesday night via Uninterrupted, Gordon apologized to Marlins and baseball fans for letting them down, showing a high level of contrition for what he calls “a mistake.” We’ll learn in the coming hours, days, weeks and months how fans will respond to Gordon. Thumbnail... NESN.com

Browns’ Andrew Hawkins: ‘A Call For Justice Shouldn’t Warrant An Apology’

Andrew Hawkins wore a T-shirt in an effort to make a statement Sunday, but his strongest statement might have come a day later. Gathering reporters around his locker Monday, the Cleveland Browns wide receiver explained his decision to wear a shirt that read “Justice for Tamir Rice and John Crawford” before Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hawkins’ small protest drew criticism from the Cleveland Police Union, which demanded an apology and called it “pretty pathetic when athletes think they know the law.” Hawkins responded to the police union and other critics of his gesture with a long statement, reportedly without notes. “I was taught that justice was a right that every American should

Adebayor issues Arsenal apology

Emmanuel Adebayor has issued an apology to the Arsenal fans after he ran the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of them while playing for Manchester City in 2009. Emmanuel Adebayor has apologised • Preview: Spurs v Arsenal• Per primed for derby duel• First XI: North London derbiesAdebayor was given some rough treatment by the Gunners' faithful for his decision to leave the club for City and netted twice for his new club in a 4-2 win. However, it was his celebration for his first goal that caused consternation as he sprinted towards the away fans before sliding on his knees in an act that police described as inciting the crowd in a negative fashion. The Togo striker escaped with a two-game suspended ban