Sports Rewind: Joe Flacco Backtracks on Ignorant Comment

Joe Flacco says sorry, Super Bowl XLVII and more sports.

Joe Flacco Sorry for “Retarded” Comment - Ravens quarterback and native New Yorker Joe Flacco was forced to apologize for his poor choice of words when he said the decision to hold next year's Super Bowl in New Jersey as "retarded." He added that no one would “want to play in that kind of weather.” (Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
/content/dam/betcom/images/2013/01/Sports/013013-sports-Jozy-Altidore-soccer-racism-2.jpg
Chargers Retire Junior Seau’s Jersey - In an emotional tribute last week, the San Diego Chargers retired Junior Seau’s jersey before the team’s home opener against the Tennessee Titans.   (Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)NFC Blows Out AFC in Pro Bowl - The NFC beat the AFC in the Pro Bowl, 62-35, on Sunday evening in Honolulu. The game’s MVP award went to Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph. (Photo: AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Next Gallery

Women's History Month: The Most Iconic Fashion Moments by Black Women

13 Photos

1 / 14

Joe Flacco Sorry for “Retarded” Comment - Ravens quarterback and native New Yorker Joe Flacco was forced to apologize for his poor choice of words when he said the decision to hold next year's Super Bowl in New Jersey as "retarded." He added that no one would “want to play in that kind of weather.” (Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Photo By Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images

ADVERTISEMENT