Stephen A. Smith addressed the current rumors round his relationship with Pat McAfee on Friday.
Ryan Glasspiegel of The New York Publish reported Thursday {that a} confrontation between the 2 ESPN personalities had taken place, with McAfee calling Smith a “motherf—–” over artistic variations between the 2.
On his podcast Friday, Smith denied any drawback with McAfee—and expressed gratitude for his independent-minded method to media.
“Primary, there isn’t a dispute in any respect,” Smith mentioned. “Pat McAfee is my teammate. Pat McAfee and I work collectively at ESPN. There isn’t a banishment from First Take or every other present. He’s greater than welcome to return on First Take sooner or later and I’m gonna be greater than welcome to return on his present.”
McAfee, a former kicker and punter for West Virginia and the Indianapolis Colts, joined ESPN in 2023—bringing his widespread (and sometimes controversial) present with him.
“I root for my teammates. I root for my colleagues. I don’t root towards anyone. The folks on the market who do which are idiots. A rising tide raises all boats. If you happen to succeed, I succeed,” Smith mentioned. “I can not inform you how grateful and grateful I’m to Pat McAfee.”
