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Β LOS ANGELES, CA — In response to Don Sterling’s apology over racist comments, the new Los Angeles Clippers CEO says it’s too little, too late. Β In an interview with Anderson Cooper, the Clippers owner said he was sorry for the comments, but felt “baited” into saying them. Β The 80-year-old says he thinks V. Stiviano, his rumoured girlfriend, set him up.
“When I listen to that tape, I don’t even know how I can say those words like that,” he said. Β “I’m so sorry. Β I’m so apologetic.”
The apology comes neraly two weeks after the NBA fined him and banned him from the organization for life. Β Sterling told Cooper if the NBA owners force him to sell the team, he won’t fight them.
