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Falcons WR White apologizes for anti-gay comment

Found April 13, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Roddy White
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White apologized for making an anti-gay comment on Twitter. White was asked whether he would rather lead the NFL in receiving statistics or win the Super Bowl, White responded with a question. "Would u rather be gay or straight come on u know that answer?" he posted. After receiving some negative feedback, White quickly apologized. "OK people I apologize for saying the word gay I know it's a sensitive subject and a athlete of my stature should not use it," White tweeted.
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