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Stephen A. Smith Allegedly Bans Pat McAfee From “First Take” After Recent Confrontation

March 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Gossip outlets are reporting that Stephen A. Smith has “banned” Pat McAfee from appearing on First Take after the pair recently feuded. It’s unclear what the argument was about or how it led to Stephen A. placing a block on McAfee crossing over to First Take. The Pat McAfee Show, which joined ESPN last year, airs immediately after First Take on weekday afternoons.

However, some outlets have attributed the argument to “creative differences”. This could suggest that the two butted heads about their respective approaches to sports punditry. This remains a developing story and could be addressed by either side in the coming days. If Stephen A. addresses the rumors, it could come on The Stephen A. Smith Show, as he did with his feud with Lonzo Ball.

Stephen A. Smith Thinks He Could Beat Barack Obama At Basketball

ESPN stars Pat McAfee, Stephen A. Smith reportedly had explosive argument over creative differences leading Smith to ban McaAfee from 1st take pic.twitter.com/EbmIdq6aym

— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) March 7, 2024

Meanwhile, Smith believes that he could beat President Barack Obama in a one-on-one basketball game, as long as he had prep time. “It depends. If we’re talking about Stephen A. right now, Barack Obama is going to smoke me because I got bad knees. But give me a week, and make sure my knees are healthy, and I would take him out. I’d beat him. I’d beat Barack Obama, say 21-7. It would be a romp. I love the President, I voted for him twice. I love the First Family and he can shoot but he doesn’t look like he’s accustomed to resistance. I’m gonna get his face, get on that left hand, not let him shoot. He’s gonna have to go low, take the ball to the hole,” Smith explained.

Of course, both Smith and Obama are avid basketball fans, although Smith backs the Knicks while Obama roots for his hometown Bulls. Furthermore, Obama was regularly seen shooting hoops at various events, as well as at the regulation-size court on the grounds of the White House. Meanwhile, Smith admitted in his answer that he only plays basketball “once every two or three years”. Who are you taking in a first-to-21 competition? Let us know in the comments.

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Jimmy Kimmel Threatens Aaron Rodgers With Legal Action Over Jeffrey Epstein Comments

January 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jimmy Kimmel has warned Aaron Rodgers that he could pursue legal action against the sidelined quarterback after Rodgers made comments tying Kimmel to Jeffrey Epstein. During his weekly appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers specifically named Kimmel as someone who “doesn’t want” a soon-to-be-released list of names previously redacted in a civil suit filed before Epstein’s death to be made public. The purported list contains around 150 names of people allegedly associated with Epstein and his sex crimes. However, it was not a comment that Kimmel took lightly.

“For the record, I’ve not met, flown with, visited, or had any contact whatsoever with Epstein, nor will you find my name on any ‘list’ other than the clearly-phony nonsense that soft-brained wackos like yourself can’t seem to distinguish from reality. Your reckless words put my family in danger. Keep it up and we will debate the facts further in court,” Kimmel wrote on X. Neither Rodgers nor ESPN have commented on the quarterback’s claims.

Kimmel-Rodgers Feud Reignites In Headache For Disney

Dear Aasshole: for the record, I’ve not met, flown with, visited, or had any contact whatsoever with Epstein, nor will you find my name on any “list” other than the clearly-phony nonsense that soft-brained wackos like yourself can’t seem to distinguish from reality. Your reckless… https://t.co/p8eug12uiS

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) January 2, 2024

Jimmy Kimmel and Aaron Rodgers have never been on good terms. Rodgers’ anti-vax stance, as well as his views on things such as UFOs, have previously been a source of mockery on Kimmel’s late-night show. In March 2023, Kimmel called Rodgers a “Green Bay Whack Packer” after Rodgers suggested that the recent declassifying of UFO-related documents was an attempt to distract people from the potential of the “Epstein List”. Despite this, their feud has never been as serious as it is now.

However, the issue also creates a major headache for Disney. Rodgers made his comments on ESPN. What’s more, while ESPN does not pay Rodgers to appear, Pat McAfee, an ESPN employee, does pay Rodgers an appearance fee. Meanwhile, Kimmel’s late-night show airs on ABC. Both ABC and ESPN are Disney subsidiaries, creating an in-house nightmare now that the two broadcasters are seemingly butting heads. This remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.

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Aaron Rodgers Making Millions To Appear On “The Pat McAfee Show”

October 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

According to the New York Post, Aaron Rodgers is making at least seven figures a year for his weekly segment on Pat McAfee’s ESPN show. Rodgers has made a weekly Monday appearance on McAfee’s show every since he moved to ESPN last month. “Aaron has made over $1,000,000 with us, for sure,” McAfee told the Post via direct message.

Many of Rodgers’ major offseason revelations were made on McAfee’s show, both before and after it moved to ESPN. Trade rumors, the darkness retreat, his aggressive rehab plan. All of those happened on McAfee’s show. Of course, there’s no rule against Rodgers getting paid for media appearances. However, it takes some of the veneer off McAfee’s brand. The former punter had built a reputation as a foul-mouthed frat bro who naturally attracted like-minded individuals to him. While he might still do that for his audiences, it appears his guests need a fat check to hang out with him.

McAfee Enjoys Massive First Month On ESPN

NEW COLUMN: Pat McAfee pays Aaron Rodgers’ millions for his exclusive interviews, The Post has learned.https://t.co/3Qm1H0G3zw

— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) October 12, 2023

Despite this revelation, or perhaps because of it, McAfee’s first month on ESPN was a booming success. The Pat McAfee Show received 242 million viewers across all platforms in its first month on the network. The weekday show, which airs in the noon broadcast slot, is simulcast across ESPN, ESPN+, and YouTube. Furthermore, the single-day peak of McAfee’s first month was a live broadcast from Boulder on September 15. That show alone brought in 1.9 million viewers.

“To be rather transparent, I’m not sure any of us had any certainty of how this particular report was gonna be when this all started a month ago. We had hopes that a massive new audience provided by ESPN would give our show a chance and ESPN had hopes of us helping with the transition into the new multi platform generation of daily sports entertainment. I’m proud of my guys for their work and very thankful for ESPN’s belief in us because I do believe these numbers are telling us all that we’re off to a rather good start. We appreciate everything and everybody. We’re pumped about the continued possibilities on ESPN’s phenomenal platform. Cheers,” McAfee said in a statement.

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Pat McAfee Enjoys Massive First Month On ESPN

October 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Pat McAfee’s jump from FanDuel to ESPN is paying serious dividends. Per a press release from ESPN, The Pat McAfee Show received 242 million viewers across all platforms in its first month on the network. The weekday show, which airs in the noon broadcast slot, is simulcast across ESPN, ESPN+, and YouTube. Furthermore, the single-day peak of McAfee’s first month was a live broadcast from Boulder on September 15. That show alone brought in 1.9 million viewers.

Pat McAfee Finds Aaron Rodgers’ “Mr. Pfizer” Comment Hilarious

One of McAfee’s most regular guests during his first month at ESPN has been sidelined Jets QB Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers gave a fairly shocking interview this week. In it, he reiterated his belief that he could be ready to return to the Jets this season. “There’s nothing normal about how I’m attacking this rehab. The common practice is about six weeks in a boot, and I was in a shoe in 13 days. This is just my mindset. I believe in the power of intention, I believe in prayer. I believe in your mental status and the power of will, I believe in making room for the miraculous to happen,” Rodgers said. Achilles tears, such as the one Rodgers suffers, typically take six to nine months to heal. However, Rodgers believes he can do it in four.

Meanwhile, Rodgers also spoke of meeting Travis Kelce at the recent Chiefs-Jets game. He dubbed Kelce “Mr. Pfizer” due to Kelce’s recent appearance in a series of commercials encouraging people to get the new COVID-19 vaccine. Rodgers is perhaps the face of the anti-vax movement in the NFL. Additionally, he was reprimanded by the league after faking his vaccination status. However, McAfee found Rodgers’ comment to be the funniest thing he had ever heard.

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Aaron Rodgers Calls Travis Kelce “Mr. Pfizer,” Pat McAfee Acts Like It’s The Funniest Thing He’s Ever Heard

October 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Aaron Rodgers has been incredibly critical of anyone who takes the COVID-19 vaccine. Overall, he doesn’t believe in the shots and the boosters, which is fine, he is entitled to his opinion. However, over the last few months, he has become increasingly hostile to those who have gotten vaccinated. Between his constant need for Ayahuasca and darkness retreat, Rodgers has become a curmudgeon in his old age.

Moreover, he had no problem taking modern medicine to fix his Achilles which snapped in half on live TV for millions of people to see. His peanut-brittle ankles had Jets fans in shambles, and now, he is forced to watch games in empty press boxes. Where is his family? Well, you can ask his former Bachelor contestant brother about that. Anyways, Rodgers was recently on The Pat McAfee Show, where he decided to take a shot at Travis Kelce, for the unholy crime of appearing in a Pfizer ad.

Aaron Rodgers The Hater

In the clip above, Rodgers calls Kelce “Mr. Pfizer” as McAfee and his co-host hide their giggles like a bunch of toddlers who are giving their mom “bunny ears” without her noticing. Overall, McAfee has proven to be easily entertained. This is especially true when Rodgers is on the show. However, as you can expect, Rodgers was not pressed about the fact that his boss is part of Johnson & Johnson. In fact, it is quite literally in his name. So while he calls Kelce “Mr. Pfizer,” Rodgers can also be seen at his local bank branch, cashing cheques from “Mr. Johnson.” The lack of self-awareness is staggering, yet unsurprising.

Travis Kelce has yet to respond to this, and he probably never will. After all, he has better things to do, such as play football on Sundays. Let us know what you think of all of this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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Travis Kelce Addresses Taylor Swift Rumors

September 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Travis Kelce has made his first statement on rumors that he is dating Taylor Swift. “I’ll tell you what: It’s hilarious how much traction this has actually got. Right now, it’s like an old game in school called ‘Telephone,’ where everybody’s just whispering in each other’s ear, just hearing some random stuff. I threw it out there. I threw the ball in her court, and you know, I told her, ‘I’ve seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead, you might have to come see me rock the stage at Arrowhead, and see which one’s a little more lit.’ So we’ll see what happens in the near future,” Kelce told Pat McAfee.

The statement comes less than 24 hours after a source within Swift’s camp appeared to confirm the rumors. The individual, who spoke with The Messenger, confirmed the pair were seeing each other but that it wasn’t anything serious right now. “She and Travis have hung out twice, and it’s nothing serious. She thinks he is very charming, and they have been texting this last week. He is a little embarrassed at how much attention they are getting, but he has told her he would love to continue seeing her. They are seeing how things go.”

Stephen A. Smith Approves Of Kelce And Swift

Before Kelce’s appearance on Pat McAfee’s show, Stephen A. was discussing the rumors on First Take. “He could do worse and that’s saying a lot because look up the name Kayla Nicole. I’m a fan. She knows that. You know what I’m saying. No shade on her whatsoever. Having said that, he knows that. You understand what I’m saying? But having said that, she knows that too. Travis Kelce’s a good brother, man. I love me some Travis Kelce. That’s his business. I don’t know what’s going on. But anything that makes Travis Kelce happy, I am a supporter of,” Stephen told Mina Kimes.

Meanwhile, former pairing support Dave Portnoy appears to have soured on the rumors. On September 19, Portnoy wrote an op-ed for Barstool entitled “I Now Think Travis Kelce Is Using Taylor Swift For Clout”. Furthermore, Portnoy doubled down on the notion after Jason Kelce joked on Philly sports radio that the rumors about his brother and Swift were true. “Again side with Keegs. Im sick and tired of the Kelce brothers. Kelce “Confirms” Travis & Taylor Swift Are Dating, Another Day Where I Have To Give The Kelce Brothers Attention That They Don’t Deserve,” Portnoy wrote on X.

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Aaron Rodgers Says His Rehab Plan Will “Shock Some People”

September 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Making his first public appearance since tearing his Achilles on Monday, Aaron Rodgers spoke to Pat McAfee about the road ahead. In that conversation, Rodgers said that his rehab plan will “shock some people”. However, the veteran QB did not elaborate on what he meant by that. Rodgers underwent surgery on Wednesday, which was reportedly successful. “Surgery went great yesterday. Thank you for all the love and prayers and support. And thanks to the [goat emoji] Dr. El Attrache and his staff for starting me on the road to recovery,” Rodgers wrote on Instagram.

Earlier in the week, Rodgers also reassured fans that he had no intention to retire due to the injury. “Thank you to every person that has reached out, called, texted, DM’d, connected through a friend, etc. It has meant a ton to me, and I’ll try and get back to all of you soon . I’m completely heartbroken and moving through all of the emotions, but deeply touched and humbled by the support and love. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin the healing process today. The night is darkest before the dawn. And I shall rise yet again. Proud of my guys, 1-0 ,” the 39-year-old wrote on Instagram.

Jets Must Endure Without Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers says his rehab plan will “Shock some people.” on the @PatMcAfeeShow

Sounds like a man that will return for the 2024 season.https://t.co/xrLv0pFu1N pic.twitter.com/nuPANJH7cC

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 15, 2023

In Rodgers’ absence, the Jets have turned to Zach Wilson. Wilson, the BYU product who was the team’s starter in 2021 and 2022, is determined to show the team what he has learned. “I feel like I’ve been trying to copy every little thing he’s doing, from his footwork to the coaching tips he has given us. He’s done an amazing job, more than we could ask for as quarterbacks,” Wilson told reporters this week.

Furthermore, Wilson is also looking to shrug off the 2022 season and its many woes. The young QB was demoted to third-stringer late in the season after a terrible campaign in New York. “I don’t think I need to think of it like that, I think how I can go out there and play football will earn that trust back from those guys. I would say I have a very good relationship with everybody in this locker room. The stress of things sometimes can make you not love [football]. This year, it’s been: How can I spend more time with my teammates and coaches rather than focusing on being hard on myself? … Now I’m just having tons of fun.” Wilson will open his campaign as the starter against the Cowboys.

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Kadarius Toney Puts Pat McAfee On Blast

September 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kadarious Toney took to social media to address one of his biggest critics after week one of the NFL season. “Pat McAfee be talkin like he really know shit. You just another goofy…chill.” McAfee has been one of the most vocal sources of criticism after Toney’s objectively bad time in Week 1. Toney had one catch for one yard on five targets and one rush for negative one yards during the Chiefs’ 21-20 loss to the Lions. Toney, the 20th pick of the 2021 draft, has largely been a disappointment in his young career. He had 420 yards on 39 receptions for the Giants in 2021. He was then traded to the Chiefs partway through the 2022 season and put up 171 yards on 14 receptions.

In short, Toney is not the WR1 that the NFL was hoping for. But clearly, he doesn’t appreciate the way that the former kicker and now ESPN personality has been talking about him. However, the best way for Toney to silence his haters is to have a consistent and productive season. With a solid o-line and Patrick Mahomes passing to you, there is no longer an excuse (other than injury) to not be putting up big numbers.

Can Toney And The Chiefs Turn Things Around?

Kadarius Toney on IG just a bit ago pic.twitter.com/6N5sSJI6TG

— how bout those CHIEFS (@hbtCHIEFS) September 14, 2023

The Chiefs will next face the 1-0 Jaguars in Florida this weekend. Things should go better for Kansas City, however. Chris Jones has ended his holdout, giving them a potent weapon on defense. Meanwhile, Travis Kelce is expected to return after hyperextending his knee before their Thursday Night Football opener against the Lions. Also aiding the Chiefs is the loss of two key o-line starters for the Jags with Brandon Schreff and Luke Fortner both expected to miss the game. Despite this, Mahomes will still need his receivers to actually catch his passes if the Chiefs want any chance of winning.

Meanwhile, the Jags also boast a potent defensive and a killer weapon on offense. On just eight catches in week one, Calvin Ridley had 101 yards and a touchdown. Despite missing the last season and a half of football, Ridley showed that he had absolutely no rust on his game. That could be a problem if Ridley continues to be Trevor Lawrence’s favored receiver. The Chiefs are favored by 3.5, but that’s an awful close margin for a team defending a Super Bowl win from earlier this year. Follow HotNewHipHop for all the latest sports news.

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Pat McAfee Welcomed to ESPN With “First Take” Appearance

September 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Pat McAfee is set to make his ESPN debut on September 7 when The Pat McAfee Show officially moves to the media giant. McAfee’s exit from FanDuel was one of several major talent moves that ESPN orchestrated this summer. A round of talent layoffs followed by a $2 billion betting partnership allowed ESPN to land both McAfee as well as Shannon Sharpe from Fox. Ahead of his debut, McAfee joined Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim on First Take to promote his new show.

The Pat McAfee Show will serve as the new follow-on from First Take during the weekday broadcasts. McAfee said he was “honored” to be following First Take in the schedule. “We’re here to celebrate sports for two hours here on ESPN. And three hours on YouTube and ESPN+,” McAfee explained when asked what fans could expect of the show. Furthermore, McAfee has some history with First Take. Molly Qerim used to co-host a 2am call-time show with McAfee while he was still active in the NFL.

Pat McAfee Officially Joins ESPN

ESPN announced that they had signed McAfee to a multi-year deal back in May. While McAfee already did color commentary for Thursday Night Football, the deal brought the full extent of his sizeable media empire to the network. “Pat is a proven talent,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in the statement. “He and his team have built The Pat McAfee Show into one of the most engaging programs in sports and all of media. It’s a destination for athlete interviews and breaking news, and the centerpiece of a growing community of sports fans. We’re honored to bring Pat and the show to ESPN through a multifaceted, multiplatform approach.”

Furthermore, McAfee expressed his excitement about joining ESPN. “We are extremely honored that ESPN is blessing us with this opportunity to be a part of the next chapter of the ESPN family. We do not take that lightly and are going to work hard to make sure this is a success. All parties involved agree the time has come for a bunch of sports stooges in a Thunderdome in Indiana to sprinkle in some fun and celebration of sport as well.” However, McAfee assured fans that his show would remain largely the same, albeit with a little less profanity.

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“The Pat McAfee Show” Moves To ESPN

May 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Pat McAfee is one of the most popular sports pundits currently on the air. Known for his viral reactions and outspoken personality, the former NFL punter has found both success and a major audience. He has worked with a lot of outlets over the years, from Barstool to Fox to ESPN. However, it seemed as though he had found a home on FanDuel. In fact, FanDuel was more than happy to ink a $120 million contract with McAfee to be the exclusive home of The Pat McAfee Show.

However, reports in March appeared to indicate that McAfee was looking to move on from FanDuel before the end of his contract. No reason was given for why he could be moving on from FanDuel. Despite this, multiple outlets reported that McAfee was looking for a new home.

ESPN Lands McAfee

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 09: Former NFL player and host Pat McAfee speaks on radio row ahead of Super Bowl LVII at the Phoenix Convention Center on February 9, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

That speculation came to an end on Tuesday when ESPN announced that they had signed McAfee to a multi-year deal. McAfee already serves as a color commentator for Thursday Night Football. Now the network will also feature his flagship show starting this fall. “Pat is a proven talent,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in the statement. “He and his team have built ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ into one of the most engaging programs in sports and all of media. It’s a destination for athlete interviews and breaking news, and the centerpiece of a growing community of sports fans. We’re honored to bring Pat and the show to ESPN through a multifaceted, multiplatform approach.”

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