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sports-media14 days ago•23 min saved

Stephen A. Smith Under Fire for Sports Knowledge Gaps

OutKick writer Bobby Burack argues that Stephen A. Smith shows thin command of sports across MLB, college basketball, NFL, and beyond, citing a drawn‑out UNC coaching suggestion for Kenny Smith, misstatements about players, and criticism from peers like Jeff Goodman and Josh Hart. The piece suggests ESPN pays him for star power rather than expertise and notes moments of disengagement (solitaire during the NBA Finals) as the busy spring sports calendar—NCAA Tournament, MLB, Masters, and the NFL Draft—approaches.

via OutKick|

#jason-whitlock #march-madness #mlb

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Caitlin Clark's WNBA Salary Sparks Controversy

Conservative sports commentator Jason Whitlock claimed that WNBA players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are overpaid at $75,000 a year, arguing that the league has never turned a profit in its 30-year history. His comments sparked a debate over women's basketball player wages, particularly after Clark's rookie contract was revealed to be worth $338,056 over four years. This led to criticism from figures like Hoda Kotb and Jemele Hill, who called for fair pay and support for women's sports. Whitlock's remarks reflect ongoing discussions about gender pay disparities in professional sports.

via New York Post |

#angel-reese #caitlin-clark #jason-whitlock

sports-and-entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Stephen A. Smith's Explosive Confrontation with Jason Whitlock Sparks Media Frenzy"

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith fiercely criticized conservative commentator Jason Whitlock, calling him "the devil" and "worse than" a white supremacist after Whitlock disparaged Smith's memoir. Smith defended his book and launched into a tirade against Whitlock during his podcast, labeling him "the worst human being." Whitlock responded by mocking Smith on social media.

via The Daily Beast|

#espn #feud #jason-whitlock

sports-entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Stephen A. Smith's Explosive Confrontation with Jason Whitlock: The Fiery Exchange

Stephen A. Smith unleashed a fiery tirade against Jason Whitlock, calling him a "fat piece of s–t" and the "worst human being" he's ever known. The bitter feud escalated after Whitlock questioned claims made in Smith's memoir, prompting Smith to defend his credentials and unleash a slew of expletives toward Whitlock. Smith also accused Whitlock of being jealous and burning bridges, while Whitlock responded by calling Smith "limited" and expressing pity for him.

via New York Post |

#espn #feud #jason-whitlock

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Megan Rapinoe's Anthem Protests and Entrance Music

Jason Whitlock criticizes Megan Rapinoe for her "clownish" behavior of carrying her own entrance music, singing, and wearing reflective sunglasses before her final USWNT game, stating that it normalizes self-idolatry. Whitlock has previously criticized Rapinoe and the USWNT, calling her a fraud who hates America. Rapinoe played the song "Hussle and Motivate" by Nipsey Hussle, which she had previously quoted after winning the 2019 World Cup. She has also faced criticism for not singing the national anthem.

via Daily Mail|

#entrance-music #jason-whitlock #megan-rapinoe

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Alex Stein Demands Apology from Brittney Griner and WNBA Over Airport Incident.

Alex Stein, a political troll and right-wing agitator, claims that the WNBA and Brittney Griner owe him an apology for berating the women's basketball player at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. Stein believes that Griner is too insulated and that the media needs to stop labeling her and the WNBA as the 'victims' in the ordeal. He also claims that the WNBA's response to his actions has given them more publicity than they've had in five years.

via Fox Sports Radio|

#alex-stein #brittney-griner #controversy

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Controversial Comments Spark Backlash Against Sports Media Figures.

ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes responded to criticism from former sports personality-turned-cultural commentator Jason Whitlock after he accused her of "nailing herself to a cross" following a racist remark made by sports talk radio host Chris Curtis. Curtis referred to Kimes, who is of Korean descent, during a discussion about "nips," which is a slur directed at Japanese people. Kimes rejected Whitlock's criticism, stating that she made one joke and went back to work. Curtis has since been suspended from his show and apologized to Kimes.

via New York Post |

#chris-curtis #espn #jason-whitlock