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American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson apologizes for positive marijuana test

American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson apologized Friday morning for testing positive for marijuana.

"I apologize," Richardson said on NBC's "Today" show. "As much as I'm disappointed I know that when I step on the track I represent not only myself, I represent a community that has shown great support, great love ... I apologize for the fact that I didn't know how to control my emotions or deal with my emotions during that time."

The United States Anti-Doping Agency on Friday announced that Richardson has accepted a one-month suspension. In accepting the penalty, Richardson's results from the U.