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Stephen A. Smith has agreed to a new contract to remain at ESPN, but with a noteworthy change to his role on the network. Smith agreed to a new five-year contract worth at least $100 million to remain with ESPN, according to Andrew Marchand of The …
Stephen A. Smith took aim at some NBA players whom he finds to be sensitive. Smith was speaking on ESPN “NBA Countdown” program prior to the Boston Celtics-Cleveland Cavaliers game on Friday. The panel was talking about LeBron …
The Los Angeles Lakers still have a huge hole in their frontcourt after their trade for Mark Williams fell through, but Brian Windhorst does not agree with Stephen A. Smith’s suggestion for how to fill it. During Tuesday morning’s edition of “First …
Stephen A. Smith is apparently hearing some things through the grapevine about Zion Williamson. On an episode of “First Take” this week, the ESPN personality Smith made a big claim about the New Orleans Pelicans star Williamson. Smith …
Stephen A. Smith has officially delivered his first whiff of 2025. The leading ESPN personality Smith drew attention online this week for the mistake that he made during a Thursday episode of “First Take.” Smith was previewing the …
Stephen A. Smith has been in contract negotiations with ESPN for several months, and a new report shed some light on how much the longtime analyst could make with his new deal. According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Smith and ESPN have been …
It does not appear that “Inside the NBA” will be jumping the shark any time soon. The big news broke this week that the popular television program “Inside the NBA” will be remaining on the air beyond this season, despite this …
Bryce Young has faced plenty of criticism over the nightmare start to his NFL career, but no one is more down on the Carolina Panthers quarterback than Stephen A. Smith. During Tuesday morning’s edition of “First Take” on ESPN, …
Jazz Chisholm is not missing his chance to call Stephen A. Smith a casual. The ESPN personality Smith got roasted for some embarrassing comments that he made this week about the New York Yankees. Smith argued that Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei …
Stephen A. Smith doesn’t often talk baseball on his programs, and that’s because it’s a weak spot for him. His comments on Wednesday confirmed baseball is still a rough topic for the ESPN personality. Smith was talking on ESPN show …
Stephen A. Smith is seeking his next big contract from ESPN. Pat McAfee may be a factor in what kind of money Smith ultimately can get. Smith’s existing contract with the “Worldwide Leader” expires next July. The 56-year-old has …
The Phoenix Suns may claim to want to keep their current trio of star players together, but one prominent member of the NBA media says the team has had enough of Kevin Durant. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said on “First Take” Wednesday …
ESPN personality and known New York Knicks fan Stephen A. Smith sounded thrilled about his team’s latest trade acquisition. His 2016 self probably wouldn’t have been as ecstatic. On Tuesday, the Knicks and Nets agreed to a deal to send …
Friday’s championship parade provided a great platform for Boston Celtics players to fire back at critics, and Jaylen Brown fully embraced the opportunity. Brown wore a very telling shirt while participating in Friday’s parade. …
Stephen A. Smith is already highly compensated by ESPN, but he could be in line to make a whopping amount on his next contract. Front Office Sports’ Michael McCarthy published a column on Thursday in which he discussed Smith’s contract …
Stephen A. Smith appears to have made yet another enemy. The ESPN personality Smith was criticized for the claim that he made about Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown during an episode of “First Take” over the weekend. While live on the …
