It follows a social media post about Raheem Sterling.
Bernard O’Byrne has stepped down as CEO of Basketball Ireland.
It follows a social media post made by him last week, referencing Raheem Sterling and the Black Lives Matter movement.
O’Byrne says he’s deeply apologetic, saying his remark was an “extremely ill-judged attempt at humour”.
Bernard O’Byrne is stepping down from his role as CEO and Secretary General of @BballIrl with immediate effect.
— Basketball Ireland (@BballIrl) July 13, 2021
Full statement ➡️ https://t.co/EiUWUidNH1 pic.twitter.com/G5MeKCpM8i

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