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Fox News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
ESPN's Stephen A Smith fires back at Charles Barkley after warning about being overexposed
ESPN star Stephen A. Smith fired back at Charles Barkley over the warning the Basketball Hall of Famer gave to the sports personality about being overexposed in the media. Smith prefaced his remarks on his podcast by saying he had a respect and appreciation for Barkley, suggesting the two were very close. "That's my guy, but that doesn't mean I always agree with him. And it doesn't mean that I'm devoid of the right to call him a flaming hypocrite when it's called upon," Smith said on "The Stephen A. Smith Show." "Do y'all know how many commercials Charles Barkley does a year? He'll tell us two. Have you seen Charles Barkley in two commercials? Are you kidding me? Oh, by the way, the cat that you work with at least twice a week during the NBA season is Shaquille O'Neal. "Can we count the amount of endorsements he has? How often he's seen everywhere? What new product he's pitching? Did you say that about him? No, you didn't. But when it comes to me, I need to be 'careful.'" Smith wanted to get to the "heart of the matter." "And this isn't directed at Charles Barkley. This is directed at all the folks out there – I'm making people out there – I'm making people very uncomfortable, and I don't give s---," Smith said. "You can talk about people not taking me seriously all you want to, we'll see, because I'm a serious brotha. That doesn't mean I don't know how to laugh and smile and have fun, you know who the hell I am." Barkley made his remarks during an appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich." The former Philadelphia 76ers star said he would not vote for Smith for president before warning Smith that people could get "sick" of him. "I was in the studio last night and I saw he was going to be on 'Law & Order' tonight. I mean he is already on 'General Hospital,' he's already on 'General Hospital,' now he is going to be on 'Law & Order' tonight, and I was just laughing. I was like, 'Yo man, you are starting to be too much right now,'" Barkley said. "Like, you are going to be on CNN, you are going to be on 'Fox & Friends,' now you on 'General Hospital,' now you on 'Law & Order,' I'm like, 'Yo man, knock it off. Stop being on every TV show' because at some point people are going to get sick of you, and you are going to be like, 'Yeah I probably did too much.' But once you do too much, it's too late and people don't take you serious, and I think he's got to be careful in that aspect." Barkley said he wants to be on TV less and less, because "less is more." "My friends close to me give me a lot of credit, and I'm not blowing my own horn, I want to be on TV as less as possible, to be honest with you Dan. That's why I only do a couple commercials a year. I don't go on a bunch of shows, less is more, because the more you do, the less people take you serious. And I don't feel the need to grab every dime, I don't feel the need to grab every dime at my disposal," Barkley said. "I've been arguing with my agent, he said we could do five-seven commercials a year, I said we are going to do two commercials a year, that's it. I don't want to be on TV all the time. I get sick of seeing myself do March Madness, but I don't want to be on TV all the time and I don't do a bunch of TV stuff because I don't want to – people get sick of you, that's my number one thing. People will get sick of you, so I don't want to be on TV more, I want to be on TV less." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
USA Today
10-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Charles Barkley has zero interest in contributing to Auburn's NIL fund
Charles Barkley has zero interest in contributing to Auburn's NIL fund The Auburn legend feels his investments are well spent in other areas. NBA Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley is one of the more vocal Auburn supporters in the national spotlight. However, his support does have boundaries. In a recent episode of "Don't @ Me" with Dan Dakich from Charles Barkley discussed the current landscape of the NCAA and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). In today's game, it is common for collegiate programs to spend over $1 million per year to build a roster that will compete for national championships. Barkley quickly shut down the idea of contributing to Auburn's NIL fund, citing that would not help his life in any way. 'I'd do anything for Auburn, within reason. But I'm not gonna give Auburn millions of dollars, so we can be good in football or basketball. That doesn't help my life in any capacity," Barkley said. Barkley went on to say that he has donated to HBCU's and charities in and around his hometown of Leeds, Alabama, once of which being "Blight", an organization that renovates homes in the Birmingham-metro area. He places those entities higher than college athletics, which he labels a "cesspool," due to the return on investment. 'This notion that you have to come up with tens of millions of dollars to pay kids to play basketball, and have them be free agents every year and transfer to another school and get more money every year. Like, we don't even get to do that in the NBA. Can you imagine if players in the NBA got to be a free agent every year?" Barkley said. "I'm not opposed to players getting paid. I want to make that clear. But, this notion we got to give college kids tens of millions of dollars a year, and basketball is the worst because you're only gonna get a great player for six months. I don't even see how you're gonna get the return on investment.' Check out Barkley's full interview with Outkick below. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
Toronto Sun
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Charles Barkley gives heated response in 'stupid' debate about transgender athletes
'Men should not play sports against women. If anybody thinks that, I think they're stupid.' NBA Hall of Famer Charlies Barkley speaks during an appearance on They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce. AP Photo Charles Barkley is a man who never shies away from controversial topics, no matter which side he lands on. On Thursday, he weighed in on the hot-button topic of transgender athletes in sports, an issue that has caused heated debate over the past few years. The basketball legend, who currently serves an NBA analyst, was very blunt with his take during an appearance on Meet Pat Spencer, the NBA's most unlikely player who went from lacrosse legend to the Leagueance on Outkick's Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich. Barkley called those who support transgender athletes being able to compete in women's sports 'stupid.' 'I'm gonna make this very simple for you, Dan: Men should not play sports against women,' Barkley said. 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Create Account CHARLES BARKLEY: 'I do not under any circumstances, zero, think that men should play sports against women.''I'm done. I don't wanna hear you try to explain it to me.' COMMON SENSE IS MAKING A COMEBACK🔥👇🏼 — TONY™ (@TONYxTWO) May 9, 2025 Barkley reiterated his support for the LGBTQ community, but said he won't back down in his stance regarding trans athletes' inclusion in competitive sports. 'I support the gay community 100%. I support the transgender community 100%. But I do not, under any circumstances — zero — think that men should play sports against women,' he said. Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning biological males from women's sports, threatening schools to either comply or face the loss of federal funds. A day later, the NCAA changed its eligibility policies for transgender competitors. Barkley, an NBA hall of famer, said that no amount of public pressure would get him to change his stance on the subject. 'If anybody has a problem with that, they're gonna have to get over it because I'm not gonna change my (mind). I just think it's wrong, period,' he said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'If people disagree with me, I'm good with that. Hey, we disagree, I'm not mad at you, I don't hate you, I'm not going to call you names because that's just silly and stupid. 'I'm never going to think it's alright for men to play sports against women.' Read More While the outspoken star has shared controversial opinions in the past, he didn't feel like this was one of them. 'I don't even think that's controversial,' he added. 'When you see these debates on TV … I'm done, I don't wanna hear you try to explain it to me. No, no, no, I don't wanna hear it. I'm not gonna argue with you. Men shouldn't play sports against women. I'm done.' Dakich had broached the subject with Barkley by asking the 11-time all-star about unfounded reports that Nike had funded a study on transgender children in sports that looked at the effects of hormone therapy and puberty blockers on 'trans adolescents.' Barkley said he was unaware of the reports but then said that he felt children should not be exposed to the life-altering drugs. 'I don't even think anybody knows who they are as a young kid. So, I think we have to be very careful because you don't want to put kids in a disadvantageous situation, because, hey, when you get older, you can make your own decision,' he said. 'I think we have to be very careful screwing around with kids because they're not fully developed as a person.' Canada Sunshine Girls Canada Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs
New York Post
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
NBA legend Charles Barkley goes scorched earth on transgender athletics debate
Charles Barkley bluntly responded to the 'stupid' supporters of transgender athletes as the NBA legend voiced his concerns on the controversial debate, saying he won't change his mind. 'I'm gonna make this very simple for you, Dan. Men should not play sports against women,' Barkley said on Outkick's 'Don't @ Me' with Dan Dakich Thursday. 'I'm not gonna get into all the bulls–t that's going on out here in the world today.' The 62-year-old Hall of Famer's views come as the sports world continues to debate the polarizing subject. Advertisement 4 Charles Barkley on set of 'Inside the NBA' during a presentation of the sho at City Hall Plaza on Oct. 22, 2024. Boston Globe via Getty Images 'Men should not play sports against women. If anybody thinks that, I think they're stupid,' Barkley continued. 'I support the gay community 100%. I support the transgender community 100%. But I do not, under any circumstances… think that men should play sports against women.' President Donald Trump signed an executive order in February banning biological males from women's sports, putting pressure on schools to comply or face the loss of federal funds. Advertisement A day later, the NCAA changed its gender eligibility policies banning all biological males from women's sports Barkley said his stance wouldn't change regardless of the pressure he faced from the public. 'If anybody has a problem with that, they're gonna have to get over it because I'm not gonna change my [mind]. I just think it's wrong, period,' he added. 'I don't even think that's controversial… I don't wanna hear you try to explain it to me. No, no, no, I don't wanna hear it. I'm not gonna argue with you. Men shouldn't play sports against woman. I'm done,' he said. Advertisement 4 Blaire Fleming #3 of the San Jose State Spartans waits to serve during the first set against the Air Force Falcons at Falcon Court at East Gym on October 19, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Getty Images 4 University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas on the starting block for the 200 Freestyle final at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 18, 2022. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Barkley's comments came after Dakich asked the analyst about unfounded reports that sports brand giant Nike had funded a study on transgender children in sports. The rumored research alleged the athletic wear giant donated money to help transgender physicist Joanna Harper study the effects of hormone therapy and puberty blockers on 'trans adolescents.' Advertisement Reports of the study first emerged in a New York Times article highlighting San Jose State's Blaire Fleming, a trans female competing on the women's volleyball team. The story briefly mentioned Harper's work and stated the research was being funded by Nike. 4 Barkley enters Auburn University's Neville Arena before a game against the Oklahoma Sooners on Feb. 4, 2025. Getty Images Barkley said he was unaware of the reports but doubled down, saying children are too young to be exposed to the life-altering drugs. 'I don't even think anybody knows who they are as a young kid. So I think we have to be very careful because you don't want to put kids in a disadvantageous situation, because, hey, when you get older, you can make your own decision,' he said. 'I think we have to be very careful screwing around with kids because they're not fully developed as a person.' The 11-time All-Star also brushed past the notion of a trend in transgender youth because parents don't listen to 'half the s–t our kids say.'
Fox News
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Rece Davis clears air after tense on-air clash with fellow ESPN star over Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft drop
Sheduer Sanders' unexpected drop from a projected first-round pick to a fifth-round selection was the most polarizing topic from last week's NFL Draft. Longtime ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. was among the staunch defenders of Sanders, and the former Colorado star's fall to the Cleveland Browns appeared to leave the broadcaster in a state of disbelief. Shortly after Sanders' name came off the board, Kiper unleashed on NFL franchises, which led to a clash between him and colleague Rece Davis. Kiper said the NFL had been "clueless" for five decades evaluating quarterbacks. Kiper appeared further perplexed due to his belief Sanders is "one of the toughest quarterbacks you've ever seen." NFL analyst Louis Riddick then explained to Kiper that the question wasn't about whether Sanders could play quarterback but, from a team perspective, whether a team wanted him. Davis agreed with Riddick, who added, "The draft has spoken." The on-air spat sparked questions about whether some level of animosity existed between Davis and Kiper. But during a recent appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich," the ESPN "College GameDay" host made it clear he doesn't have a problem with his colleague. Davis acknowledged the job Kiper is tasked with as a draft analyst. "First of all, and I'm not doing that thing that Pete Thamel accuses me of, where I say two things nice about somebody and then offer a critique or something," Davis told Dakich. "But the reason there were … whatever the number (of fans) was in Detroit the previous year is largely due to what Mel's done for the draft. "And Mel's job is to make his rankings of the players and defend them. And I didn't mind him disagreeing, and I don't mind him saying anything he wanted to say when we're there. But I thought that, as a group, the part we were overlooking was the old Occam's razor philosophy — the most likely explanation for something is probably correct. We don't know for sure." Davis then pointed to Sanders' widely scrutinized handling of the pre-draft process, arguing it could have played a role in the quarterback's fall. "But it was almost certain that, at that point in the draft, that something had happened in the pre-draft process involving Shedeur Sanders that was keeping teams from taking him," Davis added. "Now, I think it's a reasonable debate if you say he's not a top 5 quarterback on tape at this time. "I'm not sure that it's reasonable that he's not a first or second-round type guy. That seems a little unreasonable to me. So, if you go beyond that, then something else probably happened. And my only point was I didn't think we were giving that the proper credence." Davis said his relationship with Kiper was in a good place, and he enjoys working with him. "It's fine. I didn't even know there was an issue until I started getting texts like you were saying," he said. "It's sort of part and parcel of what we do. Sometimes, for the analyst's own good and for the good of the show, you challenge their position. Mel's great. I love working with Mel. And he's the reason the draft is what it is, in my opinion." Shortly after the Browns selected Sanders on the final day of the draft, he took to social media to share a short but emotional message: "Thank you GOD." Sanders finished the 2024 season at Colorado with 4,134 passing yards. He will join a crowded quarterback room in Cleveland with Deshaun Watson, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
