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Moyes 'deeply regrets' slap threat to female reporter

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David Moyes told Vicki Sparks to be 'careful' next time she visits the Stadium of Light

Sunderland manager David Moyes said Monday he "deeply regrets" threatening to slap a female BBC reporter.

Earlier on Monday, Premier League strugglers Sunderland had issued an apology on behalf of Moyes for the remarks he made to Vicki Sparks after a goalless Premier League draw at home to Burnley on March 18.

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