Charissa Thompson: NFL broadcaster apologises for saying she made up reports

An NFL broadcaster has apologised after she admitted making up reports while working as a sideline reporter early in her career.

"I haven't been fired for saying it... I would make up the report sometimes," Charissa Thompson said on a podcast released earlier this week.

Her comments triggered an angry backlash from some fans as well as others who work in sports coverage.

On Friday, the host said she had chosen "the wrong words" and "never lied".