In an effort to shine light on Christian Kirk’s career night, Stephen A. Smith accidentally confused the Texans’ wide receiver with Charlie Kirk, a conservative political commentator who was assassinated last September.
Stephen A. Smith accidentally calls Texans WR Christian Kirk ‘ Charlie Kirk ’ in live slip-up on ESPN ’s First Take Read full article: Stephen A. Smith accidentally calls Texans WR Christian Kirk ‘ Charlie Kirk ’ in live slip-up on ESPN ’s First Take Read full article: Vann’s Posse shows how one small act can reshape a community PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before the game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons, marking ninth head coach opening of 2026 offseason Read full article: Steelers’ Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons, marking ninth head coach opening of 2026 offseason Ushay Nixon, of Houston, has been arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting an 8-year-old boy inside a restroom at NRG Stadium during a Houston Texans game, according to court records and a civil lawsuit.January 13, 2026 at 2:31 PM LEFT: Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim speak onstage for the First Take panel during Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 at Javits Center on June 20, 2025 in New York City. TOP RIGHT: Christian Kirk #13 of the Houston Texans scores a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. BOTTOM RIGHT: Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his “American Comeback Tour” when he was shot in the neck and killed. In an effort to shine light on Christian Kirk’s career night in Houston’s playoff win, Stephen A. Smith accidentally confused the Texans’ wide receiver with Charlie Kirk, a conservative political commentator who was assassinated last September."We saw Charlie Kirk catch 8 receptions for 144 yards…I apologize. Oh my God. Christian Kirk" – Stephen A. SmithOne fan even photoshopped Charlie Kirk’s face onto a touchdown graphic posted by the Texans celebrating Christian Kirk’s touchdown last night.Despite the slip-up, Smith’s stats for Christian Kirk were spot on. He stepped up big for the Texans last night, leading the team in both catches and yards and scoring the game’s lone touchdown through its first three quarters. His performance was especially essential for Houston after star wideout Nico Collins went down with a concussion after hitting his head on the turf in the third quarter. The Texans went onto beat the Steelers, 30-6. They will play the New England Patriots next Sunday in the Divisional Round.Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He earned his BA from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.Texans prepare for Patriots in divisional round after wild card winCourt docs say suspect in UH campus bank robbery kidnapped, sexually assaulted Baytown employeeTwo Cold Fronts Hit Houston: What to Expect This Week in WeatherHere's what we're talking about Sunday morning!
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