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Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt said she “misspoke” after questioning Taylor Swift’s Knicks loyalty on-air during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals and later apologized in an interview, saying she didn’t know Swift was a Knicks fan; Swift attended Celebrity Row. The moment sparked online reaction from Swifties, but the Knicks still sealed a dramatic 107-106 comeback win over the Spurs, keeping the focus on the game.
Stephen A. Smith responded on his podcast to comments made by Monica McNutt on "First Take," where she suggested he could have used his platform to support women's sports earlier. Smith defended his record, highlighting the show's commitment to covering the WNBA and promoting female analysts, and expressed his admiration for McNutt despite their disagreement.
Stephen A. Smith expressed his frustration with colleague Monica McNutt's comments on "First Take," which he felt inaccurately portrayed his and the show's commitment to covering the WNBA and women's sports. While emphasizing his respect for McNutt, Smith defended the show's track record on diversity and women's sports coverage, clarifying that her statements were misinformed.
A heated debate on ESPN's "First Take" about Caitlin Clark's recent WNBA performances led to a contentious exchange between Stephen A. Smith and Monica McNutt. McNutt criticized Smith for not covering women's sports earlier, while Smith defended the show's coverage. The segment highlighted differing views on the treatment of women athletes and the role of media in promoting women's sports.
ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt left Stephen A. Smith speechless on "First Take" by challenging his claim about the show's coverage of the WNBA, suggesting he could have used his platform to support women's sports more actively in the past.
On ESPN's First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Monica McNutt had a tense exchange over the show's coverage of the WNBA. McNutt challenged Smith's claim that First Take has been a leading voice in covering women's sports, pointing out that he could have used his platform to do so years ago. The discussion was cut short by moderator Molly Qerim, but it highlighted ongoing debates about media coverage of women's sports.
ESPN basketball analyst Monica McNutt left Stephen A. Smith speechless after criticizing his comments on Caitlin Clark, pointing out that despite his claims of promoting women's sports, his show "First Take" rarely covered the WNBA until recently.