ESPN suspended controversial commentator Stephen A. Smith for one week from both their radio and television broadcast on Tuesday.
Smith was in the midst of backlash after comments he made last week involving the suspension of running back Ray Rice. During the Friday broadcast of ESPN First Take, Smith eluded to the fact that women don't do anything to provoke wrong actions. The comment lit a firestorm on social media and even received condemnation from fellow ESPN commentator Michelle Beadle.
ESPN was quick to distance themselves from the brash host. On Monday Smith opened the show by apologizing for his comments and his poor choice of words. Smith who has been an outspoken advocate against domestic violence apologized to the fans of the show and his own family for failing to articulate clearly what he meant.
Tuesday ESPN responded to the negativity it received since Friday by suspending Smith both from ESPN First Take and from The Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco Show on ESPN Radio.
Smith will return to both shows next Wednesday.
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