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Skip Bayless Reveals Travis Hunter Suffered Lacerated Liver After Vicious Hit

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Travis Hunter has been mesmerizing football fans so far this season, and for good reason. For those who may not know, Hunter is the superstar cornerback and wide receiver for the Colorado Buffaloes. In the first two games of the season, he played pretty well every snap on both sides of the ball. Overall, this kind of dual-threat player is seldom seen at any level. Although some feel like it won’t last, there are some who believe he can be a game-changer once he reaches the NFL level.

Unfortunately, Hunter was targeted on Saturday night in a win against the Colorado State Rams. He was hit late and overall, it was a crushing blow that sent him to the ground. When he got hit, he was writhing in pain and it was difficult to watch. Subsequently, he was taken out of the game and brought to the hospital. Fans have been expressing concern for him ever since. Today, Skip Bayless provided a crucial update on the young man.

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Travis Hunter Is A Warrior

As you can see in the clip above, Bayless reveals that Hunter suffered a lacerated liver. Any sort of injury to a major organ is going to lead to caution and concern. Simply put, it was right to take him out of the game. Moreover, when it comes to his return, it will take three to four weeks for him to get right. This means he will not get to play against Oregon and USC, which are Colorado’s two most difficult games of the entire season. They are also the games where all eyes will be on Coach Prime and his squad.

It is safe to say right now that no one expects Colorado to make it through these next two games with an undefeated record. However, if they pull it off, it will contribute further to one of the best stories in college football. Let us know what you think of Colorado, 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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Stephen A. Smith Tells Joe Budden That Shannon Sharpe Was Being Pushed Out Of “Undisputed”

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Stephen A. Smith made some bombshell claims about his new First Take co-host during a recent conversation with Joe Budden. During the podcast episode, Smith claimed that he doesn’t view his acquisition of Shannon Sharpe as poaching or anything like that because Sharpe “didn’t leave of his own volition”. It’s the first major behind-the-scenes claim about the atmosphere at Undisputed prior to Sharpe’s departure.

However, it makes sense. It’s an open secret at this point that Skip Bayless has been seeking more and more control over his flagship show at FS1. It’s likely that Bayless wanted Sharpe out so that he could restructure the show to once again put himself at the top of the pecking order. This is supported by the fact several people were considered and rejected to replace Sharpe and most were rejected on the basis that they would be too much of an equal opponent for Bayless. Instead, Bayless reportedly wants easy wins when it comes to his debate partners.

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Sharpe Still Acclimatizing To First Take

Meanwhile, Sharpe appears to still be getting used to his new life at First Take. Earlier this week, Sharpe once again called Smith “Skip” during a debate. While Sharpe was evidently embarrassed about it, Smith brushed it off. It’s happened a couple of times since Sharpe began appearing on the show on September 4. It’s become something of a minor meme at this point. Furthermore, Smith even went as far as to defend Sharpe from the people calling him out about the mistake.

“Will folks calm the F$&@ down please. The man (@ShannonSharpe) worked with Skip for 2 1/2 hours every single weekday for 6 1/2 YEARS! I’m surprised he hasn’t called me Skip more. Honest mistake. Nobody is fazed this way! So long as he shows up to @FirstTake when I ask, we are good! #TRUST,” Smith wrote on X. How do you think Sharpe is doing? Let us know in the comments. Follow for all the latest sports news here at HotNewHipHop.

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Stephen A. Smith Responds To Skip Bayless’ “First Take” Comments

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Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith’s feud continues. On a recent episode of his podcast, Smith discussed Bayless’ response to his comments on First Take‘s probationary period. He gave his side of the story, claiming that Bayless wasn’t giving the “whole truth” on his show.

Smith begins by noting how he and Bayless don’t talk a lot as of late, as they’re both preoccupied with their own shows. “One could say competing with one another,” he adds. He emphasizes that he himself doesn’t see it that way, but he “[understands] if anyone else does.” Smith continues, describing how his beef with Bayless was reignited when the commentator spoke with Richard Sherman about their own issues from the past. He reiterates how Bayless claimed that he didn’t clap back at Sherman at the time because he was trying to get a show together with Smith, which he says is true.

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Stephen A. Smith Claims Skip Bayless Isn’t Telling The “Whole Truth”

He says Bayless “took the liberty of pointing out how we were going through a probationary period but it wasn’t because of him.” “I challenged that,” he says, “that wasn’t entirely true.” Smith then went on to play a clip of himself claiming that ESPN wasn’t “enamored” with Bayless’ Tim Tebow coverage. In the clip, he says that he wasn’t the only one responsible for the probationary period.

He then played a clip of Bayless’ response to his comments, in which Bayless tells his side of the story. “That is not the whole truth,” Smith says, “I don’t lie.” He continues, reiterating his point that their bosses at ESPN weren’t happy with Bayless’ constant Tim Tebow coverage. “Nobody is saying that the show was not successful,” he adds, “Nobody is saying that.” He went on to call out the bosses at ESPN who had a problem with the coverage by name, asserting that they weren’t “proud” of it. He claims that this is a “fact,” and says anyone questioning what he has to say should go talk to them. Leave your thoughts in the comments section, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless.

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Shannon Sharpe Accidentally Calls Stephen A. Smith “Skip” On “First Take”: Watch

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Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe are the new dynamic duo in sports talk television. When the latter left Skip Bayless and Undisputed, it was up in the air as to where he would land. However, it became clear that First Take was an obvious landing spot. Ultimately, many felt like Shannon could pair nicely with Stephen A. They are both huge personalities and they would combine for some truly incredible television. Thankfully, ESPN gave Shannon the bag, and neither party has looked back.

Today was a special day for Stephen A. and Shannon as it marked the first day of their new partnership. Sharpe will only be doing the show on Mondays and Tuesdays, which aligns perfectly with football season. The first game is on Thursday between the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs. Of course, the two talked about this upcoming game, although it led to a hilarious blunder from Sharpe. As you can see below, he is still in Undisputed mode.

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Shannon Sharpe Makes A Mistake

Sharpe accidentally called Smith “Skip.” However, he realized his mistake immediately and apologized. Smith told him that it was not a problem and that he shouldn’t worry about it. That said, the clip was immediately plastered all over Twitter, with fans displaying their amusement over the situation. Ultimately, this is something that Shannon has already moved past, and it’s not a big issue. Although, it does not take a genius to understand why this ended up going super viral.

The Full Segment

As for their actual conversation, Sharpe believes the Chiefs could lose to the Lions this weekend without Chris Jones in the lineup. However, Stephen A. is certain that Patrick Mahomes will get it done. Let us know who you believe is going to take Thursday night’s season opener, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed.

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Skip Bayless’ “Undisputed” Ratings Tank, Stephen A. Smith Reacts

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Maybe Skip Bayless did need Shannon Sharpe after all. Per a report from Front Office Sports, the launch of the new season of Undisputed has seen viewership absolutely tank. 131,000 tuned into the season premiere of Undisputed, now anchored by Bayless, Richard Sherman, and Rachel Nichols. The following day, viewership dropped 8.4% to 120,000 viewers. Furthermore, viewership fell off a cliff on the third, falling another 35% to 78,000. A big problem for many viewers was that Bayless stepped back from the role of host to that of moderator, instead letting his newfound team do most of the debating.

This was in comparison to First Take, which saw figures of 448,000, 474,000, and 423,000. In percentage terms, that’s a 5% increase followed by a 10% decrease. However, First Take, which will debut Sharpe on September 4, still held nearly four times the viewers that Undisputed did. Furthermore, remember that, as mentioned, these are viewing figures for First Take before Shannon Sharpe joins the team. From September 4 onwards, Undisputed will have to contend with that additional pressure.

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Stephen A.’s Reaction To Undisputed Numbers Says Nothing And Everything

Stephen A. Smith, host of First Take, didn’t say a whole lot about the news that Undisputed had stumbled out of the gates. In fact, Smith didn’t say anything other than posting the Front Office Sports article without additional comment. Smith has made some comments about Bayless’ first week back on the air, noting how he tried to dunk on First Take while introducing Richard Sherman. However, more might be said about the situation in the coming days as Stephen A. takes to his podcast and other outlets.

It’s worth mentioning that Front Office Sports did advise caution when addressing these numbers. It was the first week after a two-month hiatus and numbers will likely rise as the NFL season gets underway next week. “Relax, first show. Shows always evolve,” tweeted Fox radio host Doug Gottlieb. “First Take was a segment called “1st and 10” on Cold Pizza, which was rebooted after one year.” The problem is that Undisputed is not a new show. This is not a reboot, it’s a rebrand of the same show that Bayless was running with Sharpe. And now that Sharpe is on First Take, Bayless should start to feel worried.

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Richard Sherman Hits Skip Bayless With A “Pause” In Viral “Undisputed” Clip

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Richard Sherman is one of the newest co-hosts on Undisputed. Overall, the FS1 show, which stars Skip Bayless, has gone through a complete overhaul. Although this may have been a risk, the first two days have proven it has paid off. Sherman, Bayless, Michael Irvin, and Keyshawn Johnson are all part of the panel. So far, they have proven to be incredible contributors who know how to make a conversation lively. It seems like every single day, the show has a real potential to go viral.

Today, that is exactly what happened as Skip and Sherman engaged in a one-on-one debate. Overall, this is the type of stuff that fans were hoping for. These two have very different opinions from one another, and they have battled before on ESPN. However, in the clip below, the virality actually had nothing to do with what they were debating. Instead, it was due to the fact that Skip told Sherman “you came hard” which subsequently led to a hardy “pause” from Sherman.

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Richard Sherman Goes Viral

These kinds of interactions always seem to go over well on social media. Moreover, it felt like Sherman had been watching a lot of It Is What It Is with Cam’ron and Ma$e. Cam and Ma$e are constantly pausing each other, and fans love that. Considering the Sherman and Bayless incident took place on FS1 and not YouTube, there was a bit more taboo that came with it. Although, Bayless didn’t really seem to get it. After all, he is a man in his 70s so that kind of stuff doesn’t get his full attention.

Either way, this show is proving to be a success right now. Although many have nostalgia for Shannon Sharpe, this is a unique new direction. Let us know what you think of the new Undisputed, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Lil Wayne’s New ‘Undisputed’ Theme Song ‘Good Morning’ Is Finally Here And Skip Bayless Was Right About It

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Skip Bayless is one of sports media’s most opinionated anchors. While Undisputed viewers might not always argue with his hot takes, there’s one thing he got right: Lil Wayne had something special in store. After weeks of teasing fans of the show with updates regarding the show’s updated direction, the show made its official return to airwaves yesterday (August 28) with all new co-hosts and theme song.

Bayless claimed Wayne’s new track for the song would outdo his 2016 contribution “No Mercy,” and he didn’t exaggerate. The rapper’s new record, “Good Morning,” was the fresh musical update the show needed.

As clever as ever, in the song’s lyrics, Wayne works in his love for sports and undeniable pen, “Good Morning, it’s Weezy FS1 / Skip the BS and put everybody after VS / P.S. all I spit is F-A-C-T-S / The best, Skip Bayless, yeah, say less / Top of the top, apex, everyday flex / If you ain’t got no haters, you ain’t poppin’, I ain’t tryin’ to hate / Let’s have a Jordan and LeBron debate, I got time of day / Drippin’ on the chain, my diamonds say what they gotta say / If you think it’s a game, I commentate, I ain’t got to play / On in the morning, I own my opponent / My competition is not an issue, just cotton tissue / Unconventional, controversial, convoluted / Unconditional, undeterred, and undisputed.”

In addition to the new song, the host revealed on The Skip Bayless Show that Wayne would also stop in weekly as a co-host.

“Wayne has agreed every Friday going forward to do a segment with me live. He might not always be in the studio, depending on his schedule. But he’s going to be joining me every Friday,” said Bayless. Based on Bayless’ statement, Wayne’s first appearance is slated for this Friday, September 1.

Listen to the show’s new theme song above.

Lil Wayne Reveals To Skip Bayless His Intent Behind New “Undisputed” Theme

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Lil Wayne and Skip Bayless have been friends for many years at this point. Overall, it is a friendship that began while Bayless was working at ESPN. Since that time, the two have continued to visit one another and they have even debated sports on the air. Moving forward, Bayless and Wayne will be sitting next to each other on the new version of Undisputed. Wayne is expected to appear on Friday episodes, although he did find himself in the studio on Monday. Of course, this is because the new format premiered on Monday.

During the episode, we got to see the brand-new theme song for the show, simply titled “Good Morning.” Overall, it is a pretty cool song that fans are already giving good reviews to. As for Skip Bayless, he seems to love the new track as well. He told Wayne this directly, all while revealing his love for the lyrics. Subsequently, Wayne noted that his intention behind the song was to impress Skip. Moreover, he feels like the lyrics are a good representation of their friendship and love of sports.

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Lil Wayne Speaks

“I would hope so, I try to make everything I do better than the last thing I did,” Lil Wayne said. “Just to impress you just because I know how much you love ‘No Mercy.’ Just to capitalize on what you done. It’s not complicated. It’s not hard. I love the challenge of it anyway. I attacked it like an SAT exam, like if I don’t pass this, I can’t get in.” 

The New Theme

For now, the new format of Undisputed is getting mixed reviews. Skip had a hard time getting in any sort of commentary as Richard Sherman, Keyshawn Johnson, and Michael Irvin dominated the conversation. However, there does seem to be some potential for greatness here. Let us know what you think of the new version of the show, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Lil Wayne Debuts New “Undisputed” Theme Song, “Good Morning”

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Skip Bayless and Lil Wayne have had an interesting friendship over the years. The two have remained close and are frequent guests at each other’s homes. Moreover, Wayne was the man behind the theme song for Undisputed. Of course, this is an iconic part of the show’s intro, and Skip has always loved it since the beginning. However, with the show changing gears following the departure of Shannon Sharpe, it was only a matter of time before things changed. As Skip revealed weeks ago, a new theme song would be recorded.

Luckily, the theme song would be done by Wayne again. His voice is synonymous with the show at this point, so it was only right to have him do it. The new theme song is simply called “Good Morning,” and it is a new take on the show’s introduction. Overall, fans may actually prefer this new one. It has an extended verse to it, and Wayne seems more energetic over it. Perhaps this is an indication of what is to come for the show. After all, names like Richard Sherman, Keyshawn Johnson, and Michael Irvin are all lending themselves to this new endeavor.

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Lil Wayne Outdoes Himself

With the new version of Undisputed launching today, Skip decided to come through with the new theme. You can listen to it in the Twitter clip above. Fans are already enjoying it, which is good to see. As for the show itself, well, it is off to a very interesting start. We already reported that it was difficult for Bayless to actually get any words in. Moreover, Michael Irvin went on an epic rant that impressed the viewers at home. Needless to say, the new version of the show will go through some growing pains.

Let us know your thoughts on the new theme song from Lil Wayne, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the sports world. We will always keep you informed of the latest news concerning the biggest athletes.

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Skip Bayless Looked Dejected During “Undisputed,” Michael Irvin Goes On Epic Rant: Watch

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Skip Bayless has officially relaunched Undisputed today. Overall, this is a huge deal as the series enters a whole new era. Instead of the one-on-one format of the past, Bayless is now surrounded by a full panel. This is a panel that includes the likes of Keyshawn Johnson, Michael Irvin, and Richard Sherman. Sure, they are all football players, but they certainly know a lot about all types of sports. Additionally, football season is upon us, so it only makes sense that Skip would go in this direction.

As it turns out, the very first episode was a bit of a wild ride for all of the parties involved. One thing that Skip probably didn’t account for was just how strong the personalities are. Moreover, with no moderator to give people their own turn, the show was a bit disjointed. In one of the clips below, you can see how Skip was not able to get a single word in. Although he did try, Johnson, Sherman, and Irvin were able to overcome Skip and dominate the conversation.

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“Undisputed” And Skip Bayless Go In A New Direction

In one of the clips above, you can see just how heated things got at one point. Essentially, Sherman told Michael Irvin that he was giving CeeDee Lamb bad advice. Subsequently, Irvin unleashed an incredible rant in which he reiterated his credentials in the game of football. It made for some amazing entertainment, however, there is no doubt that Bayless was irked by his lack of speaking time. Only time will tell whether or not he demands another set of co-hosts or even a format change.

Did you watch Undisputed this morning? If so, do you like the new format? Let us know in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed of the biggest stories involving the biggest athletes in the world.

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