Robbie McEwen apologises for using ‘offensive phrase’ during Giro d’Italia broadcast
by Guardian sport from on (#5ZEK6)
Robbie McEwen, the former cyclist and now commentator, says he's genuinely sorry' for using a homophobic slur during a broadcast, which he says was unintentional'
Robbie McEwen, the former cyclist and now commentator, has apologised for using a homophobic slur during a broadcast of stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia.
The three-time Tour de France points classification winner, who retired from professional cycling in 2012, said he unintentionally" used the phrase during commentary on Eurosport and GCN+ earlier this week.
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