CNN: Los Angeles Times Edits Commentary Piece After Criticism from LSU Coach

Scathing Criticism Prompts Update

Los Angeles Times Apologizes for Column

CNN -- The Los Angeles Times has edited a previously published commentary piece written about the LSU women's basketball team after some scathing criticism from LSU coach Kim Mulkey.

The column, written by Ben Bolch, had criticized the team's performance in the NCAA Tournament, calling them "unwatchable" and "a disappointment." Mulkey, who led the Tigers to a Sweet 16 victory over UCLA on Sunday, took to Twitter to express her anger about the column.

"This is the most ridiculous article I have ever read," Mulkey wrote. "This guy has no idea what he's talking about. Our team is unwatchable? We're a disappointment? We just won a Sweet 16 game!"

In response to Mulkey's criticism, the Los Angeles Times has updated the column, removing the offending language. Bolch also issued an apology on Monday, saying that he "regrets the tone and tenor" of his original column.

"I apologize to Coach Mulkey and the LSU women's basketball team for the offense my column caused," Bolch wrote. "I should have been more respectful of their accomplishments."

The incident highlights the importance of responsible sports journalism. While it is important to criticize teams and players when they underperform, it is also important to do so in a respectful and constructive way.

The Los Angeles Times has taken the right step by editing the column and apologizing to Mulkey and her team. It is hoped that this incident will serve as a reminder to all sports journalists to be mindful of the impact their words can have.

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