Duke’s Kimari Robinson apologizes after trainer incident

Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson apologized Sunday after video showed him swatting a trainer’s arm during the Blue Devils’ October 17 game against North Carolina, as she tried to reach injured teammate DaShawn Stone. Duke had not announced whether it would discipline Robinson in reports published October 18 and 19. The footage, captured during the third quarter, showed Robinson standing near Stone as medical staff attended to the injured player. A female trainer approached and appeared to move Robinson aside to get to Stone. Robinson swatted her arm away, then remained near his teammate. The brief exchange drew widespread attention after the video circulated online. In a statement posted Sunday, Robinson said he was completely wrong and apologized to the trainer. He said he had apologized to her personally after the game and checked whether she was okay. Robinson also said he was worried Stone might be seriously hurt, but that concern did not excuse his conduct. Stone walked off the field under his own power after receiving attention from medical staff. Reports did not disclose the nature of his injury. The incident occurred during Duke’s 24-20 loss to North Carolina. The video...