By Breaking Celebrity News Staff

ESPN anchor Max Bretos, suspended for 30 days after repeating an offensive phrase a writer for the sports outlet posted online regarding New York Knicks breakout Jeremy Lin, has taken to Twitter to defend himself.

“My wife is Asian, would never intentionally say anything to disrespect her and that community,” Bretos tweeted over the weekend. “Wanted 2 apologize 2 all those I have upset. Not done with any racial reference. Despite intention, phrase was inappropriate in this context.”