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Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Drake Maye After Controversy

11/25/2025

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Stephen A. Smith, an ESPN analyst, apologized to Drake Maye after accusing Maye of lying about his knowledge of Cam Newton's role on 'First Take.'
Dave Portnoy demanded the apology and expressed gratitude for Smith's concession during a segment on FS1.
Although Smith did not directly apologize to Portnoy, he claimed he was being facetious when he made the accusation.

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Stephen A. Smith, an ESPN analyst, apologized to Drake Maye after accusing Maye of lying about his knowledge of Cam Newton's role on 'First Take.'
Dave Portnoy demanded the apology and expressed gratitude for Smith's concession during a segment on FS1.
Although Smith did not directly apologize to Portnoy, he claimed he was being facetious when he made the accusation.