Stephen A. Smith
We Noticed Charlie Kirk Catch 8 Balls
… OMG, I Imply Christian
Revealed
Stephen A. Smith was on the ESPN airwaves Tuesday morning when he had fairly the slip of the tongue whereas breaking down the Texans’ playoff win over the Steelers … mistakenly referring to Houston’s star broad receiver as Charlie Kirk.
“We noticed Charlie Kirk catch 8 receptions for 144 yards,” SAS mentioned on “First Take,” earlier than host Shae Cornette corrected him.
“I am sorry. Christian. I apologize. I apologize. Oh my God. Christian Kirk,” Stephen A. shortly responded.
“We noticed Charlie Kirk catch 8 receptions for 144 yards…I apologize. Oh my God. Christian Kirk” – Stephen A. Smith pic.twitter.com/PPQXMjXFEr
— Terrible Saying (@awfulannouncing) January 13, 2026
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Clearly, Smith meant no hurt by what he mentioned — the man spends hours and hours speaking every week, and errors occur.
After all, Charlie, who was tragically assassinated in September, was one of the talked-about individuals within the nation final yr, so it is no shock his title can be on Stephen A.’s thoughts.
As for the Kirk he meant to speak about, Christian had a hell of a fantastic recreation, catching 8 balls for 144 yards, together with a number of jaw-dropping large performs within the Texans’ 30-6 rout of the Steelers.
The remainder of the present went off with no hitch. It is unclear if SAS intends to deal with the flub once more, or simply hold it pushin’.
