Heated Argument Between Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith at ESPN
A heated argument between Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith at ESPN led to McAfee being banned from 'First Take', but both parties have since resolved the issue. McAfee clarified that there was no ban, and Smith praised McAfee's contributions and expressed his desire for McAfee to continue appearing on the show. The situation escalated when McAfee accused ESPN executive Norby Williamson of leaking show ratings to sabotage him. McAfee, who carries a rebellious persona, clarified that he reports directly to higher-ups like Jimmy Pitaro and Bob Iger, not Williamson.