ESPN reportedly directed talent to cut ties with sketchy solitaire app, except Stephen A. Smith

Awful AnnouncingWednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:30:41 PM
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ESPN reportedly directed talent to cut ties with sketchy solitaire app, except Stephen A. Smith
ESPN has reportedly instructed its on-air talent to sever ties with a dubious solitaire app linked to a mobile gaming company with questionable business practices. This directive comes after several prominent ESPN personalities were found endorsing the app. Notably, Stephen A. Smith was exempted from this directive, raising questions about the network's endorsement policies and the implications of selective enforcement among its talent. The situation highlights concerns regarding the ethical responsibilities of sports networks and their personalities in promoting products.
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