Sports Rewind: Garcia Apologizes for Woods Fried Chicken Comment

Plus, Kevin Durant donates to tornado survivors.

The Feud Continues -  Sergio Garcia plays on racial stereotypes at awards dinner, Kevin Durant and more sports stars aid Oklahoma tornado victims, plus more sports headlines. — Britt Middleton  Golfer Sergio Garcia is backtracking on his comments at an awards dinner on Tuesday that he would "serve fried chicken" to Tiger Woods if the two met for a meal, the second time in recent years that a golfer has used painful racial stereotypes against Woods. Woods tweeted on Wednesday that Garcia's comment "was wrong, hurtful and clearly inappropriate."Also drawn into the flap was European Tour CEO George O'Grady who used the word "colored" in reference to Garcia's friends during an interview. He later apologized.(Photos from left: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images, Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

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The Feud Continues - Sergio Garcia plays on racial stereotypes at awards dinner, Kevin Durant and more sports stars aid Oklahoma tornado victims, plus more sports headlines. — Britt Middleton Golfer Sergio Garcia is backtracking on his comments at an awards dinner on Tuesday that he would "serve fried chicken" to Tiger Woods if the two met for a meal, the second time in recent years that a golfer has used painful racial stereotypes against Woods. Woods tweeted on Wednesday that Garcia's comment "was wrong, hurtful and clearly inappropriate."Also drawn into the flap was European Tour CEO George O'Grady who used the word "colored" in reference to Garcia's friends during an interview. He later apologized.(Photos from left: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images, Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

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All-Stars Players Give Back - Following Monday's deadly tornado that devastated Oklahoma City and neighboring areas, Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant donated $1 million to aid in relief efforts. It was also reported that Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp will pledge $1,000 for every home run hit at the 2013 MLB All-Star game in July, in addition to $250,000 he already pledged. (Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Make Way for Alijah! - This week, New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire and wife Alexis revealed the name of their newborn son. Born last Wednesday, Alijah Carsares Stoudemire joins sisters Ar’e, 7, and Assata, 5, and older brother Amar’e Jr., 6. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The Huffington Post)

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Congrats to the New Dad! - New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire and wife Alexis welcomed their fourth child, a son, on Wednesday. The couple, who married in December 2012, are already parents to parents to Ar’e, 7, Amar’e Jr., 6, and Assata, 4. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The Huffington Post)

Crabtree, Out? - According to reports, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree could be sidelined for the 2013-2014 season after tearing his Achilles during a team work out on Tuesday. (Photo: Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

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Crabtree, Out? - According to reports, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree could be sidelined for the 2013-2014 season after tearing his Achilles during a team work out on Tuesday. (Photo: Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

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Rape Joke Sent from L.A. Kings Twitter Account - Deadspin reports that a Los Angeles radio jockey guest tweeting from the Los Angeles Kings Twitter account sent out a crude play-by-play of Tuesday's game: "Galiardi gets a penalty for running over Quick. Kopitar just got sexually assaulted in front of Niemi." The team has since deleted the message and tweeted that the comments "do not reflect" the organization. (Photo: Noah Graham/Getty Images)

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Canseco's Tweet Trouble - Twitter was also point of controversy for former MLB star Joes Canseco this week, after a string of messages from his account announced that he was a suspect in a Las Vegas rape case, Yahoo! Sports reports. The messages have since been deleted, but among the details included was his accuser's name. It's unclear if Canseco tweeted the messages himself or if he was the one who deleted them. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

NFL Star Ray Rice Caught on Camera Hitting His Fiancée - Police say Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was caught on video allegedly knocking his fiancée Janay Palmer unconscious at an Atlantic City casino. According to authorities, Rice and Palmer were both charged with simple assault. A video released by TMZ showed Rice dragging an unresponsive girl out of the casino. (Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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Ray Rice's Targeted in Burglary - The home of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was burglarized last weekend, TMZ reported, with the thief reportedly making off with $2,000 in cash and two guns. (Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

He's Got the Look - Never one to shy away from a bold accessory (or a dozen), Dennis Rodman pulled out all stops at a party for All-Star Celebrity Apprentice in New York City last weekend, emphasizing his tropical-print blazer with blonde Mohawk extensions and a pop of lavender eye shadow.   (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

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He's Got the Look - Never one to shy away from a bold accessory (or a dozen), Dennis Rodman pulled out all stops at a party for All-Star Celebrity Apprentice in New York City last weekend, emphasizing his tropical-print blazer with blonde Mohawk extensions and a pop of lavender eye shadow. (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

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New Day, New Time - NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell announced this week that the 2014 NFL Draft will be moved from April to May 2014, likely between the 8th and 17th of the month, ESPN reported. (Photo: Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo)

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Chad Johnson Arrested - Former NFL star Chad Johnson was back in handcuffs on Monday after turning himself in for a probation violation stemming from his domestic battery conviction last year. He posted $1,000 bail and was released from custody. Johnson's next hearing is set for June 3. (Photo: Broward County Sheriff's Office via Getty Images)

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A New Soccer Team for NYC - Major League Soccer announced recently its new team, the New York City FB, the 20th in the league, will begin play in 2015, Deadspin reported. The stadium for where the team will play has yet to be announced. (Photo: Ned Dishman/Getty Images)

Host Cities for 2016 and 2017 Super Bowls Announced - The NFL announced this week that the 2016 Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco 49ers new stadium, the first time the big game has been played in the San Francisco Area since 1985, while the 2017 game will be played in Houston. The 2014 Super Bowl will go down at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for FedEx)

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Host Cities for 2016 and 2017 Super Bowls Announced - The NFL announced this week that the 2016 Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco 49ers new stadium, the first time the big game has been played in the San Francisco Area since 1985, while the 2017 game will be played in Houston. The 2014 Super Bowl will go down at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for FedEx)

Seahawks Cut Portis Following Arrest - The Seattle Seahawks have waived back-up quarterback Josh Portis following his driving under the influence arrest near Seattle on May 5. For that arrest, he faces a court arraignment last week. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Seahawks Cut Portis Following Arrest - The Seattle Seahawks have waived back-up quarterback Josh Portis following his driving under the influence arrest near Seattle on May 5. For that arrest, he faces a court arraignment last week. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)