San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. has publicly apologized.
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He was banned for 80-game after testing positive for clostebol, an anabolic steroid.
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He initially said that he accidentally took a ringworm medication that contained the banned substance.
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But later he said that he took medication for skin infection and tested positive shortly after.
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"I'm really sorry for my mistakes,'' Tatis said at a Tuesday press conference.
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I have seen how my dreams have turned into my worst nightmares.
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I made a mistake and I regret every single step I have taken.
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He will miss the 48 games in 2022, as well as the first 32 games in 2023.
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Shaquem Griffin, the first NFL player with one hand, retired.