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Clemens: I'm Sorry for Mistakes I Made

Scandal-plagued pitcher still denies drug use, 'improper' affair

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted May 5, 2008 12:40 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Roger Clemens broke his silence on the allegations that he has had numerous affairs, apologizing for his "mistakes" in a statement to the Houston Chronicle. The Rocket stressed that his "personal life has nothing to do with the accusations of steroid and HGH use," and denied beginning a relationship with Mindy McCready when the country singer was 15.

Said Clemens, "Even though these articles contain many false accusations and mistakes, I need to say that I have made mistakes in my personal life for which I am sorry. I have apologized to my family and apologize to my fans. Like everyone, I have flaws. I have sometimes made choices which have not been right."

The times when all Roger Clemens had to worry about was a federal deposition may now seem idylic to by comparison.
The times when all Roger Clemens had to worry about was a federal deposition may now seem idylic to by comparison.   (Getty Images (by Event))
The father of four told the Houston Chronicle that he has already apologized to his family and now wishes to make amends with his fans, but didn't specify what his mistakes were.
The father of four told the Houston Chronicle that he has already apologized to his family and now wishes to make amends with his fans, but didn't specify what his "mistakes" were.   (KRT Photos)
Roger Clemens has apologized to his family and fans for mistakes he made, but holds firm that he never used performance-enhancing drugs or had an improper relationship with Mindy McCready.
Roger Clemens has apologized to his family and fans for "mistakes" he made, but holds firm that he never used performance-enhancing drugs or had an improper relationship with Mindy McCready.   (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
Roger Clemens said that his relationship with Mindy McCready has been twisted and distorted far beyond reality. It is just one of many, many accusations that are utterly false.
Roger Clemens said that his relationship with Mindy McCready "has been twisted and distorted far beyond reality. It is just one of many, many accusations that are utterly false."   (Getty Images (by Event))
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