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Are members of the media trying to out Odell Beckham, Jr.?

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith made some statements on "First Take" this week that one blogger believed to be homophobic. ESPN has clarified that that was not the context or intention.

The previous post was based on the below video of Stephen A. Smith on a recent episode of First Take. The writer believed Smith was alluding to the speculation that Odell Beckham Jr. might be gay. In further reviewing the video, and by a statement from ESPN's First Take received by Outsports, we believe Smith deserves the benefit of the doubt that he was likely talking about "Beckham’s behavior and reputation – prima donna, petulant." Therefore, the post here previously has been removed.

Take a look for yourself in the video above. Comments begin at about 5:20.