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Howard Stern Agrees With Stephen A. Smith’s Criticism of Serena Williams


Howard Stern defended ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, who insinuated he would divorce the tennis star over her Super Bowl appearance

Howard Stern, Stephen A. SmithGilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images; C Olivera/WireImageStern, 71, defended ESPN’s Smith, 57, who criticized Williams, 43, for her participation in Kendrick Lamar ’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show on Sunday, February 9. Nearly 10 years after Serena Williams’ rumored romance with Drake, the tennis pro turned heads — and brought attention back to their alleged relationship — by seemingly dissing the rapper during the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. Williams infamously performed similar moves after defeating Maria Sharapova in the 2012 London Summer Olympics at the All-England Club, home of Wimbledon.

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