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Fox News
17 hours ago
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- Fox News
Wake Forest baseball coach apologizes for homophobic slur caught on camera during NCAA Tournament game
Wake Forest head baseball coach Tom Walter apologized after TV cameras caught him appearing to use a homophobic slur during his Demon Deacons' NCAA tournament game against Tennessee. Walter said he didn't see the video that went viral on social media and said he doesn't remember the moment during the game. But he did acknowledge that his "language doesn't reflect my values or the standards of this program." "I am very sorry for my outburst in frustration last night, and I recognize the hurt and disappointment it has caused," Walter's statement issued by Wake Forest said. "I own the consequences and I apologize to the University of Tennessee, to Wake Forest University, and the SEC & ACC." Wake Forest athletic director John Currie also issued a statement. "I am both surprised and deeply disappointed in our head baseball coach Tom Walter for his outburst during last night's baseball game," the statement said. "I feel badly for those most hurt by such words. I spoke with Coach Walter immediately after the game and again this morning to address this incident, which is completely out of character for him and does not meet the standards of Wake Forest Athletics, Wake Forest University or the Atlantic Coast Conference." Walter's outburst came during a crucial moment for the Demon Deacons Monday night with the Volunteers up 6-2 and their star first baseman Andrew Fischer at the dish. After Walter had some words with the home plate umpire, cameras panned to the Wake Forest dugout where Walter appeared to yell a homophobic slur with Fischer at the plate. The Vols left-handed hitter proceeded to smash a two-run home on a 1-2 count to extend Tennessee's lead to 8-2. Tennessee went on to win 11-5, eliminating Wake Forest from the NCAA Tournament. In his 16th season leading the Demon Deacons, Walter is the program's second all-time leader in wins with 493 after this past campaign. Wake Forest has consistently produced major league talent, including five first-round MLB Draft in 2023 and 2024. Walter is just one of three active head coaches in the country to lead three different programs to the NCAA Tournament. He coached previously at George Washington and New Orleans. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
'Deeply disappointed' Wake Forest reacts to baseball coach uttering slur
'Deeply disappointed' Wake Forest reacts to baseball coach uttering slur This -- and every month -- we strive to support one another and celebrate our peers with love and respect. 🔗: — Wake Forest Demon Deacons (@DemonDeacons) June 1, 2025 There were questions about whether Wake Forest baseball head coach Tom Walter uttered an expletive along with a slur while ESPN cameras were on him during the NCAA tournament loss to Tennessee. Now we have an answer from Walter himself and Wake Forest vice president John Currie, who is also the school's director of athletics. "I am very sorry for the outburst in frustration last night and I recognize the hurt and disappointment it has caused," he wrote. "I have seen the videos and while I do not remember the specific moment clearly, that language doesn't reflect my values or the standards of the program. Regardless, I own the consequences and apologies to the University of Tennessee, to Wake Forest University, and the SEC & ACC" Here's what Currie said: "I am both surprised and deeply disappointed in our head baseball coach Tom Walter for his outburst during last night's baseball game. I feel badly for those most hurt by such words. I spoke with Coach Walter immediately after the game and again this morning to address this incident, which is completely out of character for him and does not meet the standards of Wake Forest Athletics, Wake Forest University or the Atlantic Coast Conference." It's not lost on a lot of folks that it's Pride Month in June, and while this should never, EVER be uttered by anyone in any month of any year, it's even worse when Wake Forest tweeted this earlier in the week: Statements from Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie & Head Baseball Coach Tom Walter — Wake Forest Demon Deacons (@DemonDeacons) June 3, 2025 Do better.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Vols season on the line after falling to Wake Forest in regional final
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — For the first time since 2001, Tennessee lost a home regional game, falling to Wake Forest in the regional final, 7-6, on a walk-off bases-loaded walk. The loss 24 years ago was also to the Demon Deacons. The Vols entered the bottom of the ninth tied with Wake Forest, 6-6. However, the Demon Deacons quickly loaded the bases and won the game on a bases-loaded walk. While Tennessee's offense got off to a quick start in the first two games of the weekend, the Vols went three up, three down in the first inning. Meanwhile, Wake Forest struck first in the bottom of the frame thanks to a Malek Houston solo home run off of Dylan Loy. It marked the first time Tennessee trailed all weekend. Mealer, Lady Vols walk it off in 9-inning battle against UCLA Wake Forest pitcher Logan Lunceford pitched his second straight 1-2-3 inning in the second, while striking out Dean Curley and Reese Chapman. After walking the second batter he faced in the second, Dylan Loy was replaced by Brandon Arvidson on the mound. Arvidson recorded back-to-back strikeouts to prevent any further damage. However, Tennessee quickly took its first lead of the game in the third. Manny Marin reached first on an error, and then scored on a Gavin Kilen double to tie the game at one. Andrew Fischer then sent a single to the right to score Kilen for the 2-1 lead. The Demon Deacons answered back in the bottom of the third. With two runners on, Wake Forest tied the game, 2-2, on a RBI groundout. Back-to-back doubles scored two more runs for the Demon Deacons as they jumped out to a 4-2 lead. Wake Forest extended its lead to 6-2 courtesy of a Javar Williams two-run shot in the fourth inning. The Vols cut the deficit to two runs in the fifth thanks to Andrew Fischer. With Gavin Kilen on second, Fischer mashed the ball over the batter's eye for a two-run shot to make it a 6-4 ballgame. Tennessee then tied the game in the sixth thanks to another two-run homer, this time courtesy of Levi Clark. It marked the freshman's first long ball of the postseason. Brandon Arvidson struck out the side, which included a career-high 11th strikeout, in the bottom of the frame to keep things even heading into the seventh inning. The Vols had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the seventh but couldn't capitalize. Three walks led to Tennessee loading the bases with two outs. However, Reese Chapman struck out, leaving the trio stranded. After recording his 12th strikeout of the night, Brandon Arvidson's outing was done. Nate Snead replaced Arvidson on the mound and struck out Dalton Wentz to end the inning. Wake Forest had an opportunity to take the lead in the bottom of the eighth thanks to a triple from Jimmy Keenan. However, Snead struck out Javar Williams to end the threat. THE LATEST: University of Tennessee Baseball news Haiden Leffew took over on the mound for the Demon Deacons in the ninth and struck out the side to keep things even heading into the bottom of the ninth. The Demon Deacons went right to work in the bottom of the frame. A walk and back-to-back singles loaded the bases with no outs. Jack Winnay won it for Wake Forest on a four-pitch bases-loaded walk. UP NEXT: Tennessee and Wake Forest will play for a spot in the Super Regionals tomorrow. Time is yet to be announced. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
3 days ago
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- Washington Post
Wake Forest heading to Knoxville Regional final after beating Cincinnati 10-3
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Marek Houston went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double and four RBIs, Matthew Dallas pitched 7 2/3 solid innings and Wake Forest eliminated Cincinnati from the Knoxville Regional with a 10-3 victory Sunday. The Demon Deacons (38-21) will play No. 14 national seed Tennessee in the regional final and would have to beat the defending national champion twice to reach super regionals for the second time in three seasons.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Wake Forest heading to Knoxville Regional final after beating Cincinnati 10-3
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marek Houston went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double and four RBIs, Matthew Dallas pitched 7 2/3 solid innings and Wake Forest eliminated Cincinnati from the Knoxville Regional with a 10-3 victory Sunday. The Demon Deacons (38-21) will play No. 14 national seed Tennessee in the regional final and would have to beat the defending national champion twice to reach super regionals for the second time in three seasons. Advertisement Cincinnati (33-26), which beat Wake Forest in Friday's regional opener, was held scoreless until the eighth inning. Wake Forest was up 10-0 by then. Austin Hawke and Matt Scannell also went deep for the Demon Deacons, who have homered 12 times over three regional games. Dallas (5-1) allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk and struck out four in his longest outing of the season. Jack Natili had an RBI groundout and Christian Mitchelle hit a two-run double in the eighth for the Bearcats' runs. Wake Forest tagged Cincinnati starter Carson Marsh (3-6) for four runs in 2 1/3 innings. ___ AP sports:
