{
  "id": 7731570,
  "title": "Arch Manning’s apology leads to Holly Rowe forgiving Texas QB after press conference comments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/arch-mannings-apology-leads-to-holly-rowe-forgiving-texas-qb-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T07:11:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arch-manning-apology-leads-holly-071142889.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning faced criticism after laughing at an AI video showing Texas Longhorns offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian slapping veteran reporter Holly Rowe. The incident occurred during a post-game press conference following the Longhorns' 24-23 victory over Ohio State. The video of Sarkisian brushing off Rowe at the end of the press conference added fuel to the fire, leading to backlash against Manning for his insensitive reaction. Holly Rowe accepted Arch Manning's apology after a private conversation. \"Thank you, Arch. I appreciate our conversation about this, which will remain private. Apology accepted. We move forward with respect and kindness for one another.\" Manning acknowledged his lapse in judgment and took responsibility for his hurtful comments, apologizing directly to Rowe. \"I specifically want to apologize to Holly Rowe for what she has personally had to deal with because of my comments. I have a ton of respect for her and appreciate her showing me grace in this moment. I need to do better and will be more thoughtful going forward.\"",
  "summary": "Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning found himself in hot water after laughing at an AI video of coach Steve Sarkisian slapping veteran reporter Holly Rowe. The Longhorns’ incredible comeback 24-23 win over Ohio State was overshadowed by Sarkisian brushing off Rowe and ending his post-game interview early.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Texas's Arch Manning apologizes for laughing at AI video of coach slapping female reporter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/texass-arch-manning-apologizes-for-laughing-at-ai-video-of-coach",
        "published": "2026-09-15T19:12:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Front Office Sports",
        "title": "Arch Manning Apologizes to ESPN’s Holly Rowe for Joking About AI Video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/arch-manning-apologizes-to-espns-holly-rowe-for-joking-about-ai-video",
        "published": "2026-09-15T19:33:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}