ESPN anchor Sage Steele apologized Tuesday after making controversial comments during an appearance on Jay Cutler's podcast. Steele questioned ESPN's COVID-19 vaccine policy on the podcast, telling Cutler "it is sick and it’s scary."
Steele's apology did not reference specific comments she made on Cutler's podcast. Instead, she apologized for creating "controversy for the company," according to USA Today.
"I know my recent comments created controversy for the company, and I apologize. We are in the midst of an extremely challenging time that impacts all of us, and it's more critical than ever that we communicate constructively and thoughtfully," Steele said in a statement.