Stephen A. Smith sexist soccer comment

Stephen A. Smith apologizes after sexist comment — again

By Dan Cahill

I might be repeating myself but if you talk enough on public airwaves, sooner or later you will say something stupid.

Stephen A. Smith talks. A lot. And, he said something stupid. Again.

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The ESPN talking head was commenting on a Sportscenter highlight from the Norway vs. German Women’s World Cup. Why he was even put in that position is a question for another day.

After Norway blasted a free kick past a line of German defenders, one of whom slightly ducked, Smith blurted out: “They might not want to mess their hair up.”

While speaking about the Ray Rice domestic violence incident, Smith said women can “provoke” men.

Smith tweeted out an apology on Friday:

1-of-3: Folks, as usual, something I've said is gaining steam so let me address this right now: on @SportsCenter, doing highlights, I made a
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) June 12, 2015

Flip comment in fun about a women's soccer team not wanting to mess up their hair. Obviously, my comments were in poor taste. I have nothing
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) June 12, 2015

But the utmost respect for athletes of all genders -- Especially since most are better than I'll ever be -- so please KNOW I'm very sorry.
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) June 12, 2015

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