May 02, 2024
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Rodman apologizes for outburst, visits N. Korean ski resort

“My dreams of basketball diplomacy was quickly falling apart. I had been drinking," says Rodman

Former NBA player Dennis Rodman has apologized for his outburst on CNN’s “New Day” on Tuesday, citing mounting stress from media scrutiny and alcohol consumption as the cause of his remarks.

Rodman, who has been facing growing criticism for his friendship with Kim Jong Un, implied that detained American Kenneth Bae may have been responsible for his own detention when questioned by CNN anchor Chris Cuomo over the fate of the prisoner.

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