He likely won't live to see the end of this all, but I hope he (or his ex-wife or estate) doesn't back down. It has become a property rights case (that includes the recording) now, that will need to be fought, since we have been drifting down that way lately. Of course the racism "charge" will be the focus of the lamesteam "media", but when it comes down to the courtroom, it really won't have much basis in the actual case. It will be like the Monica and Bill case, when the media was fixated on the sex but the actual case was the treason due to his lying.
Don't get me wrong, Sterling is an major a**hole. We do have to note he is no conservative and not even a Republican, and not allow the lamestream media to paint him as one (as some have already done).
But they are "punishing" him the wrong way. They will likely lose, at least in the past they would have lost. They went too far and probably did it too fast. They didn't want the bad press, and it will now probably cost them. That's what PC gets you. So its a case where you don't like either side, both sides suck.
Its still a important case though. Will the rule of law prevail or have we gone past that now, and "incorrect" thoughts going to cost you your businesses, livelihood and income? If Sterling is forced out, it will be a matter of time that actual conservative pro sports team owners will be forced out. I have heard that gay activists have Wayne Huizenga (Florida Panthers) in their sights.