sentences:  Facing intense backlash online, "The Daily Beast" edited the piece to remove details that could allow athletes to be identified, and editor in chief John Avlon added a lengthy editor's note.Criticism challenging the value of the piece continued, and "The Daily Beast" eventually removed the article altogether and issued an apology.In March 2017, Hines issued a formal apology for his actions, and it was announced by the website's editor Hines would be returning to "The Daily Beast" "following a lengthy period of intense reflection".