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ESPN’s Chris Berman Makes Outrageous Remark Abot Black Quarterbacks

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Chris Berman is someone who has been broadcasting for a very long time. Overall, Berman is a huge part of ESPN’s coverage of the NFL. At this point, it is impossible to think of NFL coverage on the network without him there. Although, in recent years, Berman has come under fire. Whether it be alleged voice messages he has sent co-workers, are faux-pas on the air, not everyone is the biggest fan of Berman. Regardless, ESPN has kept him around, and for now, they have no plans to actually change that.

Yesterday, Berman was at none other than the Super Bowl. This game was being played by the two best teams in the league: the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. Consequently, it was a truly phenomenal game that pitted two great teams against one another. As a whole, fans were loving the game and it made for a great time for everyone in attendance. However, there were definitely some moments during ESPN’s coverage that had fans at home doing a double-take.

Chris Berman Messes Up

In the video clip above, Chris Berman could be heard talking about how there are two black quarterbacks facing off in the Super Bowl for the first time. Of course, this is a truly historic moment and there was quite a bit of fanfare around this. Although, Berman took the moment to explain how it was fitting that February 12th was also Abe Lincoln’s birthday. While Lincoln did ultimately sign the emancipation proclamation, it doesn’t exactly have anything to do with Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. Overall, it was truly awkward for Berman to make that connection, and some felt it was downright outrageous.

Despite these comments, it doesn’t seem like Berman is actually facing repercussions from ESPN. For now, it seems like more of an embarrassing statement rather than anything else. Although, if he keeps making weird comments in the future, they may very well have to do something about it. Let us know what you thought of Berman’s remark, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Stephen A. Smith Predicts The Super Bowl

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Stephen A. Smith and the entire First Take crew have been in Arizona for the Super Bowl. This year’s game is going to be between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. Overall, this promises to be a truly fantastic matchup. The Chiefs come in as the underdogs even though they have the talents of Patrick Mahomes. On the other side, the Eagles have Jalen Hurts, who is beginning to get the superstar treatment. Regardless of who you are rooting for, it is clear that this will be an amazing game.

As for Smith, he has been able to give all sorts of hot takes as it pertains to the big game. Although he is mostly a basketball guy, he definitely knows a lot about football. Additionally, he has spent time in the Philadelphia market, which means he is the perfect person to talk about this Eagles team. On this morning’s episode of First Take, Smith was front and center on the panel. Overall, he was in a jovial mood, and he was ready to give his prediction on whom he believes will hoist the Lombardi trophy.

Stephen A. Makes His Pick

Earlier in the shoe, Stephen A. said that if it is a high-scoring affair, then the Kansas City Chiefs will take it. However, when it comes to his actual prediction of how things will play out, he is taking the Eagles. As you can see in the clip above, the majority of the panel is going with the Eagles as well. They were the best team in the NFL from the jump this year, and now is their time to finish it all off. Whether or not they will be able to overcome Mahomes is a completely different story.

The Super Bowl is set to go down on Sunday, and there is no doubt that this is one of those matchups for the ages. Hopefully, we get a good game, and not the stinker we got last time the Chiefs made the big game. Let us know who you think is going to win, down in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Russell Westbrook’s Wife Rips ESPN For “Vampire” Comments

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Russell Westbrook is someone who has been slandered a lot by reporters over the years. Typically, reporters don’t like Russ because of his style of play. Moreover, he has been short with the media on a few occasions. However, one can chalk that up to their treatment of him. All-in-all, it is one of those chicken and the egg type situations. You don’t actually know which one came first. Either way, the media does not like Westbrook, and the feeling is definitely mutual.

On Wednesday night, Westbrook was traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz. Subsequently, the Lakers got back D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt. This was thanks to the Minnesota Timberwolves who came in as the third team. Overall, Russ is going to be getting a fresh start as the Jazz are set to buy out his contract. There is no telling what will happen next for Westbrook. However, it will definitely be better than whatever happened with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Russell Westbrook Slander

During an ESPN report yesterday, Dave McMenamin revealed that one source called Westbrook a “vampire.” This kind of reporting drew the ire of many in the NBA community. Furthermore, it upset Westbrook’s wife Nina, who took to the comments of the post above with some strong words. “This is just sick ESPN…Russell is no vampire,” Westbrook wrote. “This is also slander because anyone who knows anything knows that this couldn’t be further from the truth. On a personal note, I have school-aged children who have to listen to their peers repeat the nasty things that you guys say on television about their father.”

Many have noted just how personal some of the attacks against Westbrook have been. Overall, it feels like some of this has gone beyond basketball, which isn’t right whatsoever. Hopefully, Russ is given another chance this year, and he is able to change the narratives against him, once and for all. Let us know what you think of Nina Westbrook’s comments, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more coverage from the NBA world.

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Stephen A. Smith Reacts To Kevin Durant Trade

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Times like the trade deadline are when people like Stephen A. Smith are truly able to shine. Of course, this is because his job is to talk about sports. Whenever the trade deadline rolls around, Smith is able to give his biggest and best hot takes pertaining to the NBA season. Overall, Stephen A. has been given a whole lot to talk about this year. This is because there have already been some truly massive trades. Whether it be Kyrie Irving earlier this week or Russell Westbrook last night, the narratives have been endless.

Additionally, Kevin Durant was also traded last night. The Phoenix Suns were able to acquire KD for Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, and even Mikal Bridges. Moreover, there were a ton of draft picks as part of this package deal. Either way, the Suns just got a whole lot better and it will be interesting to see where they are able to go from here. On First Take, Smith was able to give his reactions to this trade, and for the most part, he is very high on the Suns right now.

Stephen A. Speaks

As you can see in the clip above, he has the Suns as favorites to win everything right now. As he mentions, the Suns have Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and even Deandre Ayton. All of these pieces are fantastic, and he has a real belief that they can get it done and actually win it all. “This is the BEST chance that the Phoenix Suns have of winning the NBA championship in my lifetime,” Smith said emphatically. Overall, these are some loft expectations, although they are very well deserved. This is a team that is trying to make a big splash, and these pieces can certainly do just that.

For the rest of the day, fans will be paying close attention to the NBA world. Of course, this is because it is the trade deadline. This is always one of the best days of the entire year, and it should be incredibly fun to follow. Overall, it still remains to be seen if there will be any more blockbuster moves. Having said that, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from the NBA world. Additionally, let us know which trades you want to see, in the comments below.

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Stephen A. Smith Comments On Tom Brady Retirement

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Stephen A. Smith is easily one of the biggest names in the world of sports television. He is always commenting on the biggest stories, and overall, fans love him quite a bit. Every single morning on First Take is a lot of fun, especially when there is a big story.

Commentator Stephen A. Smith looks on prior to Game Five between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat in the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 25, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Luckily for Smith, he got a massive story this morning. Below, you can see that Tom Brady revealed that he would be retiring from football. Although some thought he would return, Brady ultimately decided to call it quits.

“I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning, I figured I’d just press record and let you guys know first,” Brady said. “I won’t be longwinded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year, so really thank you guys so much to every single one of you for supporting me.”

Stephen A. Reacts

Subsequently, Smith had to talk about this on First Take. After all, this is a massive story that requires a ton of attention. It also just so happened to coincide with Mike Francesa’s appearance on the show. Overall, Smith had nothing but good things to say about the seven-time Super Bowl champion.

“He’ll be remembered as the greatest ever. … You don’t just talk about him as a football player, you talk about him as a leader,” Smith said.

Brady will be eligible to become a Hall of Famer in 2028. He will likely get to go in alongside JJ Watt in what should be a very stacked class.

Let us know what your favorite Brady moment is, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Stephen A. Smith Can’t Keep It Together After Chris Russo Says “Booty”

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When Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joined Stephen A. on First Take last year, fans weren’t exactly sure what to make of it. Overall, it was a hit from the beginning as Russo and Smith showcased a ton of chemistry. Although they typically have opposing views, their personalities work perfectly together.

Furthermore, they both come from the old-school way of broadcasting. While the young kids may not respect “Mad Dog,” Smith knows what he’s about. He knows that Russo is someone who has thought quite a bit about his takes, although knows when to amp up the energy.

Stephen A. Smith attends Peacock’s “The Best Man: The Final Chapters” Premiere Event at Hollywood Athletic Club on December 07, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/WireImage)

Stephen A. Won’t Hold Back

There are some segments where these two cannot contain their laughter. Of course, this happened last week as Russo yelled at Smith for going on a book tour. Subsequently, we got yet another gem this week that almost had Stephen A. rolling on the floor laughing.

In the video clip down below, Smith and Russo are debating with Mel Kiper about what to do with NFL draft capital. At one point, Russo was talking about draft assets, however, he used the word “Booty.” While he meant in the treasure sense, Smith couldn’t help but think of the other meaning. This led to some hilarious laughter, with Kiper and Molly Qerim joining in. Russo tried to move on, however, the laughter was just too overwhelming.

This was definitely one of the funnier moments of the Chris Russo tenure on this show. A lot of the younger fans have finally come around him, and it seems like he will be part of the show for years to come.

Let us know what you thought of the clip, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the sports world.

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Jalen Rose Responds To Stephen A. Smith Speculation

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Jalen Rose is someone who has worked with ESPN for a very long time. Overall, he is one of their best people when it comes to basketball, and he will continue to be over the long haul. That being said, there are some people out there who believe he has beef with none other than Stephen A. Smith.

Much of this speculation comes from rumors that Stephen A. has slept with Rose’s ex, Molly Qerim. However, Rose has shut down these rumors in the past. Regardless, after making some interesting tweets about people who hate the Cowboys, some fans felt like Rose was taking shots at the First Take veteran.

With numerous Twitter accounts speaking about the supposed slight, Rose decided it was time to respond. After all, you don’t want to have some sort of public feud with one of the biggest fish in the pond. In the tweet down below, you can see that Rose believes this is all overblown. Additionally, he noted that he is mostly talking about Skip Bayless.

“He is my brother and this is not accurate. If anything it was for Mr 1.4ppg playing JV as a junior,” Rose said matter of factly. This is an interesting route to go when you consider how Bayless is actually a huge Cowboys fan. Although, some pointed out that he could simply be talking about Skip throwing his Dak jersey in the trash.

Overall, this is one of those frequent moments in which social media blows everything out of proportion. At this point, it is impossible to speak freely on Twitter unless you actually tag whomever you’re talking about. Otherwise, people are going to misinterpret you in the least charitable ways.

Hopefully, Smith and Rose are doing just fine amid all of this. Let us know what you think of the situation, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world.

Skip Bayless Has A Realization About Dak Prescott

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Skip Bayless has always been a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Over the years, he has defended them as hard as possible. Unfortunately for him, these defenses haven’t actually led to much. Overall, the Cowboys continue to choke in the playoffs, and Skip cannot do anything about it.

When it comes to Dak Prescott, things just won’t go his way. He has crumbled in the biggest moments, and after throwing two interceptions on Sunday, his own social media team roasted him. Subsequently, there has been some debate about whether or not Jerry Jones wants to move on.

Sports journalist and television personality, Skip Bayless prepares for First Take, ESPN2’s daily sports talk show, on Friday morning, August 30, 2013. Bayless participates in debate with Stephen A. Smith as he does everyday, during their two hour morning program from 10am – noon. (Photo by Christopher Capozziello/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Skip Bayless Reacts

The idea of the Cowboys moving on from Dak seemed unfathomable just a week ago. However, Bayless seems to believe that the Cowboys might be setting up some sort of regime change. Skip came to the conclusion in real time on Undisputed, and overall, it was one of his most somber moments in relation to his team.

“Is it possible that Jerry made it clear after the game that it’s now open season on Dak?” Bayless asked. “To quote the great Shannon Sharpe: maybe he’s just middle of the pack Dak. Because we now have a broad 7-year sample size to look at.”

It was clearly painful for Bayless to admit. Although, the first path to recovery is admitting there is an issue. From there, he must simply accept what is happening. Of course, getting rid of Dak probably won’t happen this offseason, however, Cowboys fans are realizing that he just isn’t that guy in the postseason.

Let us know your thoughts on Dak Prescott, in the comments section down below. Additionally, keep it locked to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the sports world.

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Joe Buck Expertly Claps Back At Hater

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Joe Buck is one of the more polarizing voices when it comes to football commentary. He is an iconic voice who currently broadcasts for ESPN alongside Troy Aikman. However, some people feel like he doesn’t have the most energetic calls.

Either way, Buck is getting paid a lot of money to broadcast football games, and fans will just have to deal with it. Besides, there is a good amount of people out there who love his work. Not to mention, he and Aikman have great chemistry.

Joe Buck attends the 2022 ABC Disney Upfront at Basketball City – Pier 36 – South Street on May 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images,)

Unfortunately, when people don’t like Buck’s work, they let him know about it. For instance, in the tweet down below, Buck noted how one fan asked him if he was doing the Cowboys game last night. Of course, this was a dumb question considering he was in St-Louis when he was asked this. Unfortunately, this led to one hater responding with “No one said this to you. Finally, I can watch NFL and MLB playoff games with the sound on.”

Joe Buck Reacts

Buck took the insult in stride as he immediately levied a pretty amazing response. As you can see, he decided to respond with a heavy dose of sarcasm.

“I’m happy for you and even more so for the people who were in that silent room with you all those years,” Buck wrote. “Listening to you and your thoughts. And your worries. And what you would do as manager or coach. Rejoice friends of Rick Banks. Rejoice! Turn that sound on – LOUD!!!”

ESPN won’t be doing any more games for the rest of the season, although Buck is probably enjoying the time off. After all, the Network is already paying him millions of dollars per year for his services.

Let us know what you think of Joe Buck, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sneaker world.

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Stephen A. Smith Hilariously Yelled At By An Irate Chris Russo

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Stephen A. Smith is easily one of the most recognizable faces on sports talk television. He is someone who is respected by his peers over at ESPN, and he is always entertaining. Although some fans might find his takes to be nauseating, you cannot deny his impact.

As we have previously reported, Smith is currently promoting his brand-new book called Straight Shooter. This is an autobiography in which he details his childhood and his subsequent rise to fame. Overall, it is a very interesting book from the television star.

Stephen A. Smith attends Peacock’s “The Best Man: The Final Chapters” Premiere Event at Hollywood Athletic Club on December 07, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/WireImage)

Stephen A. Gets A Talking TO

Hilariously, not everyone is a fan of Smith’s book tour, which he launched as a way to promote the autobiography. One such detractor is his very own co-worker, Chris Russo. On yesterday’s First Take, Russo laced into Smith, telling him that he needs to stop cutting work for media appearances.

“Get your rear end in that chair,” Russo yelled. “I want you here every day at nine o’clock in the morning, not getting here at five after 10, not leaving here after the Cowboys win and you leave at 10:30 to do what? THE VIEW!

“How dare you miss openings of shows to do radio or TV interviews. YOU LEFT AT 10:30! Today we needed to have a talk at ten to 10 and you’re running back from Howard Stern! You’re not even in the office yet! Enough already! You’ve made a fortune! We get it, the book’s not bad, we can move on. Can we move on from this stupid book? I’ve had enough of Straight Shooter!”

Throughout this entire sequence, Molly Qerim and Marcus Spears could not control their laughter. Moreover, even Stephen A. was cracking a smile through the whole thing. Overall, it was classic Chris Russo.

Let us know what you thought of this spirited rant, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports media world.

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