Update (July 13, 2021): Stephen A. Smith issued an apology on Monday following his controversial remarks about Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani. “Let me apologize right now,” Smith wrote in a Twitter statement. “As I’m watching things unfold, let me say that I never intended to offend ANY COMMUNITY, particularly the Asian Community — and especially SHOHEI Ohtani, himself. As an African American, keenly aware of the damage stereotyping has done to so many in this country, it should’ve elevated my sensitivities even more.” “In this day and age, with all the violence being perpetrated against the Asian community, my comments — albeit unintentional — were clearly insensitive and regrettable,” Smith concluded. “There’s simply no other way to put it. I’m sincerely sorry for any angst I’ve caused with my comments on 'First Take' this morning.” I'm sincerely sorry. pic.twitter.com/pANjWTrD4X — Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) July 12, 2021 As Blavity previously reported , Smith...
