Papelbon Accuses Stephen A. Smith of Racism, Xenophobia; Legal Threats Ensue
Jonathan Papelbon has publicly criticized Stephen A. Smith, labeling him as 'racist,' 'xenophobic,' and 'a fake' in response to comments Smith made about Mike Trout. Papelbon's accusations stem from Smith's remarks following Trout's injury, which Papelbon found offensive and misleading about baseball knowledge. In retaliation, Stephen A. Smith has threatened legal action against Papelbon, stating he could sue him for the allegations made.
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Stephen A. Smith responds to Jonathan Papelbon: ‘I could sue your a**’ https://t.co/UhhUiO3V3S
Stephen A Smith Stephen A. Smith and Matt Barnes get into it about Trump, Russell Westbrook, taking it too far, more https://t.co/OZfCrT0B9P
OutKick Jonathan Papelbon went after Stephen A. Smith for comments Smith made about Mike Trout, saying he’s “racist” and “xenophobic” and doesn’t know anything about baseball https://t.co/UkzAJ1h1PY
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Jonathan Papelbon called Stephen A. Smith a "racist," "xenophobic" and "a fake" after his Mike Trout comments. ⏬ https://t.co/AQ9q9GshBv
New York Post Jonathan Papelbon blasts ‘racist’ Stephen A. Smith over Mike Trout injury dig https://t.co/7zKVtPRxIz https://t.co/owWbghfrmd
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Jonathan Papelbon calls Stephen A. Smith ‘racist’ and ‘shady’ after Mike Trout rant https://t.co/wfhYs9ZJx9 https://t.co/LGC2wBfrZo
Foul Territory .@TheRealJPap58 on why he sees Stephen A. Smith as a complete joke. Pap's full response here: https://t.co/nH9bZY4y9S https://t.co/oYzqWnImHy