Behind the Line

Max Kellerman has spent five years trying to get Stephen A Smith to like him. However...all of that friendliness hasn't paid off. It's being reported Max Kellerman will be removed from First Take...and Stephen A Smith could've played a huge part in making this decision.

We react to the news that Stephen A Smith possibly betrayed Max Kellerman...and explain how it continues a trend at ESPN. ESPN claims to be about diversity...but the network has transformed into BET. 

According to reports...Max Kellerman won't be replaced on First Take. We explain how this could lead to the demise of Stephen A Smith.

Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer Jack Morris is the latest victim of cancel culture. He is being attacked by the woke media for using an accent when commenting about how to pitch around Shohei Ohtani.

We play the video clip of his remarks so you can judge for yourself. We also discuss the overreaction by the woke media...and explain how this isn't about Jack Morris or Shohei Ohtani. It's about the far left trying to silence speech. 

We use standup comedy as an example of how the far left has ruined an industry. Comedians rely on shock value and offensive material...but are no longer allowed to do so because of cancel culture.

Stephen A Smith is back in the headlines again...after claiming on First Take this morning that Urban Meyer possibly cut Tim Tebow over comments Stephen A made earlier this year. Back in May...Stephen A Smith claimed Tim Tebow was given the opportunity with the Jaguars because of white privilege.

We react to this ridiculous claim from Stephen A Smith...and explain he had no impact on Tim Tebow getting released. 

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced the release of Tim Tebow this morning. Many feel this is something that should've been done sooner...and some feel Tim Tebow shouldn't have been given this opportunity in the first place.

We react to the news of Tim Tebow being released...and explain why this is the right decision by Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars. We also explain why it was a mistake to bring in Tim Tebow...and how the clip that went viral over the weekend is an example of why Tim Tebow is a distraction.

Naomi Osaka once again had a negative experience with the media. She withdrew from the French Open a few months ago...because she didn't want to interact with the media. Monday she broke down into tears after a reporter asked her a simple question.

Something is clearly wrong with Naomi Osaka. We come to the defense of the reporter from the Cincinnati Enquirer...and blast Naomi Osaka's agent for attacking him for asking a simple question.

We blame Naomi Osaka's agent and management for allowing her to continue competing...while she clearly is struggling with mental health issues.

During the Olympics...Carli Lloyd was the only member of the USWNT to take a stand against Megan Rapinoe. Throughout the Olympics...Megan Rapinoe led the USWNT to kneel before games.

Now we have Hope Solo coming out against Megan Rapinoe as well. We reveal comments made by Hope Solo regarding Megan Rapinoe and her strategy to get players to kneel. Hope Solo claims Megan Rapinoe would bully other players to kneel for the national anthem.

Hope Solo also claims the USWNT was offered equal pay back in 2016...but Megan Rapinoe convinced the team to sign a collective bargaining agreement instead. We react to this story...and explain how this is another example of Megan Rapinoe being a hypocrite.

The United States once again came out on top in the Tokyo Olympics. According to the official website for the Olympics...the United States won the most gold medals. However...the communist government in China is refuting that claim.

The CCP is claiming that China won the Olympics...not the United States. Images surfaced over the weekend of a manipulated medal count that was being distributed through social media and state-run television in China.

Media outlets around the world have covered the story. Yet...the mainstream media in America has been silent. We react to the media's refusal to cover this story...and give a possible explanation as to why they're ignoring it.

The NFL has always been looked at as being untouchable. Roger Goodell led the league through the concussion scandal. The NFL was able to survive Colin Kaepernick and other players kneeling for the national anthem.

However...decisions have been made this offseason that could negatively impact the NFL from a television ratings standpoint. We discuss the taunting penalty given to Indianapolis Colts running back Benny LeMay...and explain how the NFL clamping down on unsportsmanlike conduct penalties will impact the league.

We also discuss Roger Goodell's decision to push the league down the path of social justice. We give our reason why Roger Goodell made this decision...even with the overwhelming evidence available that proves fans don't want politics involved in sports.

Major League Baseball had a resounding success Thursday night with the Field of Dreams game. The game drew the highest ratings for an MLB regular season game in over 15 years. However...not all the news from the Field of Dreams game was positive.

Phil Mushnick at the New York Post wrote an article blasting Major League Baseball for including Nike and New Era in the Field of Dreams game. We share the information...and explain how this could impact MLB going forward.

With the Major League Baseball audience being the oldest in sports...the league doesn't have the benefit of relying on younger viewers if they alienate their older audience.

Two weeks ago...Raven Saunders blatantly violating Olympic policy by politically protesting on the medal podium. She claimed to be protesting against oppression. After video footage aired...the Olympics immediately launched an investigation.

It's been two weeks...and the investigation has yet to come to a conclusion. The mainstream media has buried this story. No one is talking about it. The Olympics have seemingly forgotten that Raven Saunders violated Rule 50.

We explain why the Olympics giving Raven Saunders a pass is troubling...and how it could impact the Winter Olympics in 2022.