STEPHEN A. SMITH has made another blunder after killing off a legendary college basketball coach.
The ESPN anchor has been at the centre of multiple controversies recently.
And he landed himself in hot water once again by mistakenly implying Nolan Richardson is dead.
Richardson is regarded as the best to have ever coached the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Current head coach John Calipari oversaw a defeat in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday which saw the Razorbacks bow out of the competition, but Smith believes they are in a strong position.
He had glowing words for Calipari but in praising the coach he made an error, mistakenly killing off Richardson.
Smith said on ESPN’s First Take, “[Calipari’s] gonna be able to recruit better than anybody ever has [at Arkansas] outside of ‘Mr. 40 Minutes of Hell’ himself, the late great, Nolan Richardson. God rest his soul.”
Only Richardson is not dead – he is alive and well at 83 years of age.
Smith apologized for his mistake in the next segment on First Take.
He said, “I am fully aware that Nolan Richardson is alive. Trust me. I apologize for that.
“I don’t know why I said, ‘God rest his soul.’ I know he’s alive, I’ve always known that.
“So I just wanted to make sure I made that clear before we moved on to the show.
“I don’t want anybody thinking I thought the man was gone. I did not. I know he’s alive.”
It is the second time this week Smith has been forced to apologize for a slip-up.
In an ongoing dispute with LeBron James, Smith inaccurately claimed the Lakers star was absent at Kobe Bryant’s funeral.
He said, “I suggest that he be happy with the things that I haven’t brought up.
“I never brought up really and never really discussed why you were not at Kobe Bryant’s memorial service.”
Smith was later forced to apologize after realising he made a mistake.
He tweeted, “My apologies and clarification. I misspoke in Hour#1 of First Take today when I intimated that LeBron did not attend Kobe Bryant’s memorial.
“I corrected myself in Hour#2 when I acknowledged he was indeed in attendance. My mistake. Should not have even broached that subject.
“It was not my main point. I retract NOTHING else that I said. Have a nice day!”
News
“SOMETIMES THE CAMERA CATCHES WHAT BOARDROOMS WORK OVERTIME TO HIDE.” — CHRIS MARTIN’S EXPLOSIVE BACKSTAGE COMMENT TO TOUR CREW. COLDPLAY’S KISS CAM JUST EXPOSE A CORPORATE COVER-UP? WHAT EARTH-SHATTERING SECRET WAS HIDDEN IN THAT EMBRACE? AND WHY ARE INVESTORS DUMPING ASTRONOMER STOCK BY THE MILLIONS? 💥🎤 What appeared to be an innocent concert moment has exploded into a full-blown corporate scandal. When Coldplay’s kiss cam captured Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot in a suspicious embrace, the viral clip revealed far more than just potential workplace impropriety. What explosive whistleblower testimony about “Project Stardust” emerged overnight? And which DC powerbroker suddenly cut all ties with Byron? This scandal has evolved from social media gossip to potential white-collar crime, with insiders reporting the company’s $1.3 billion valuation now hanging by a thread. The financial fallout is just beginning—click now before this story mysteriously disappears. 🔥📉 SEE THE UNCENSORED FOOTAGE BEFORE IT’S PULLED #CorporateKissCam
“SOMETIMES THE CAMERA CATCHES WHAT BOARDROOMS WORK OVERTIME TO HIDE.” — CHRIS MARTIN’S EXPLOSIVE BACKSTAGE COMMENT TO TOUR CREW. COLDPLAY’S…
“SHE DIDN’T JUST BREAK UP MY FAMILY—SHE WAS PLAYING A LONG GAME WITH MY FATHER’S COMPANY.” — ANDY BYRON’S ELDEST SON JUST DROPPED A NUCLEAR BOMBSHELL ON MEDIA . WHAT SHOCKING ACTIONS DID HE TAKE AGAINST KRISTIN CABOT? AND WHY ARE POLICE NOW INVOLVED IN THIS CELEBRITY SCANDAL? The scandal surrounding Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has taken a dark new turn as his eldest son has reportedly confronted Kristin Cabot in an explosive private meeting. Sources claim he hacked Cabot’s private emails, uncovering alleged manipulation of his father—then leaked the damning correspondence to investors. Why did three board members immediately resign after reviewing the files? What incriminating messages about “planned romantic encounters” were discovered? And why did Andy Byron’s son tell police Cabot “orchestrated this entire disaster”? This corporate soap opera just turned criminal—click now before the evidence disappears.
“SHE DIDN’T JUST BREAK UP MY FAMILY—SHE WAS PLAYING A LONG GAME WITH MY FATHER’S COMPANY.” — ANDY BYRON’S ELDEST…
“THEY THOUGHT THEY COULD SILENCE ME, THEY JUST HANDED ME A BIGGER MIC.” — STEPHEN COLBERT’S MIC-DROP MOMENT ABOUT THE SECRET PROJECT THAT GOT HIS SHOW AXED. WHAT IS STEPHEN COLBERT REALLY PLANNING? WHY ARE POWERFUL PEOPLE TRYING TO STOP HIM? AND WHAT SECRETS WILL HIS NEXT PROJECT EXPOSE? The shocking cancellation of The Late Show was just the beginning. Behind closed doors, Stephen Colbert has been assembling something far more dangerous—a tell-all media project that could blow the lid off Hollywood’s best-kept secrets. Why did three top CBS lawyers suddenly quit last week? What explosive recordings does Colbert have hidden away? And why are major studios offering him blank-check deals to stay silent? Want more? Dive into the uncensored backstory of Colbert’s decade-long feud with Paramount execs #LateShowPurge
“THEY THOUGHT THEY COULD SILENCE ME, THEY JUST HANDED ME A BIGGER MIC.” — STEPHEN COLBERT’S MIC-DROP MOMENT ABOUT THE…
“SOME RAINBOWS COME WITH TOO MANY CHAINS.” — JELLY ROLL’S PRIDE MONTH BOMBSHELL: WHAT EXPLOSIVE COMMENT SENT SHOCKWAVES THROUGH THE MUSIC INDUSTRY? 🎤 WHY ARE CELEBRITIES SILENTLY CUTTING TIES? AND WHAT SECRET PAST IS BEING DRAGGED INTO THE LIGHT? THIS IS BIGGER THAN PRIDE—IT’S WAR! The country music world is reeling after Jelly Roll dropped a political grenade that’s torn fandom apart. But insiders reveal this controversy goes much deeper than Pride Month—it’s about canceled tour dates, secret industry blacklists, and a cultural divide threatening to explode. What ultimatum did record executives give him? Which A-list artists are secretly supporting his stance? And why is this triggering a nationwide boycott movement? The fallout has only just begun. 🚨 The uncensored backstory is disappearing fast—click NOW before it’s gone!
“SOME RAINBOWS COME WITH TOO MANY CHAINS.” — JELLY ROLL‘S PRIDE MONTH BOMBSHELL: WHAT EXPLOSIVE COMMENT SENT SHOCKWAVES THROUGH THE…
“HANNITY TOLD ME TO EITHER SWIM WITH SHARKS… OR BECOME ONE.” — LAWRENCE JONES’ GAME-CHANGING CONFESSION 🦈 LAWRENCE JONES DROPS HANNITY BOMBSHELL: WHAT 2-WORD WARNING DID HE GET ON DAY ONE? 😱 WHY ARE FOX INSIDERS SCRAMBLING? AND WHAT’S THE REAL TRUTH BEHIND THEIR “FEUD”? THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING! The Fox News green room will never be the same after Lawrence Jones’ explosive revelation about Sean Hannity’s shocking first-day advice. But this isn’t just about two words – it’s about the secret power struggle rocking cable news’ most-watched network. What explosive memo did Jones allegedly uncover? Which top executives are caught in the crossfire? And why are sources calling this “the beginning of a conservative media civil war”? The truth is more shocking than the rumors. The full story vanishes at midnight – click NOW before it’s gone!
“HANNITY TOLD ME TO EITHER SWIM WITH SHARKS… OR BECOME ONE.” — LAWRENCE JONES’ GAME-CHANGING CONFESSION 🦈 LAWRENCE JONES DROPS…
End of content
No more pages to load
