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- ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith wrongly referred to Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk as Charlie Kirk during a First Take segment about Kirk's performance in the Texans' 30-6 playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- He quickly corrected himself and apologized for the error.
- Kirk, a conservative activist, was assassinated in September 2025, a fact Smith's slip may reflect his increased focus on political topics in recent discussions.
