ESPN analyst Mina Kimes has apologized to fans, admitting she did not do her homework after helping her colleague, Stephen A. Smith, promote a dubious Solitaire app.

Kimes was one of several ESPN faces who posted sponsored ads for the Papaya Solitaire Cash game backed by Stephen A., with the company launching a challenge to #BeatStephen following his NBA Finals controversy.

She joined Kendrick Perkins, Laura Rutledge, Dan Orlovsky, and Ros Gold-Onwude in tweeting about the game last week.

As it turns out, Papaya is facing a federal lawsuit for allegedly cheating users out of their money, having employed AI bots to manipulate outcomes. The whole reason for Smith’s involvement stems from his getting caught on camera playing Solitaire during the NBA Finals.

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