Joakim Noah apologises for outburst

Chicago Bulls centre Joakim Noah has apologised for his outburst at the officials after being ejected during his team's loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.

The 28-year-old was ejected in the third quarter after picking up a second technical foul, and he later unleashed his anger upon the three referees.

"I'm really disappointed. I shouldn't have acted that way, I apologise. I hope they accept my apology and I hope I can move on from this," he said, ESPN reports.

Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau believes that Noah will not receive a suspension as a result of his rant, but the league has yet to make an announcement.