Coach Tom Walter and Wake Forest’s athletic director issued statements after the incident during the Knoxville regional final of the NCAA tournament.

Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter apologized Tuesday after a video clip went viral Monday that appeared to show him using a homophobic slur.

Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter and school officials have issued public apologies after Walter appeared to use a homophobic slur during a heated exchange in the Demon Deacons’ game against Tennessee on Monday.