Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter apologizes for apparent anti-gay slur

Tom Walter, the baseball coach at Wake Forest, publicly apologized Tuesday for a slip-up that appeared to involve an anti-gay slur during a crucial NCAA regional game against Tennessee. Despite owning up to his mistake and acknowledging it doesn't align with his values or program standards, Walter emphasized he didn't recognize the offensive language used during the incident. Meanwhile, athletic director John Currie expressed his surprise and disappointment at Walter's outburst but reaffirmed support for Wake Forest's integrity and standards. Tennessee secured a 11-5 victory in the Knoxville Regional, advancing to a potential College World Series matchup with Arkansas.