NBA Star Kyrie Irving Got His Apology, but Four COVID-Era Athletes Still Waiting for Theirs From the Media

NBA star Kyrie Irving got his apology, but four COVID-era athletes still waiting for theirs from the media

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving recently received an apology from ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith regarding his decision to remain unvaxxed during the pandemic, which cost him millions of dollars. For some, these statements were a welcomed piece of accountability not normally seen in the media. It also got me thinking about what other COVID-era athletes deserve apologies from the media, and recognition for their courage during a time in which being u…

Stephen A. Smith's Heartfelt Apology to Kyrie Irving: A Moment of Accountability

NewsFinale NewsFinale Journal In a dramatic change of tune, ESPN’s highest-paid commentator has acknowledged his past errors and extended an apology to Kyrie Irving. Irving faced considerable public criticism and endured a substantial financial loss, taking an $11.4 million pay cut during the 2021–22 NBA season after refusing to comply with New York’s COVID vaccine mandate. At that […] The post Stephen A. Smith’s Heartfelt Apology to Kyrie Irvin…