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The Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday agreed to terms with Shohei Ohtani on a mammoth 10-year/$700 million deal. The entire baseball world exploded on the news of the record deal, with everyone weighing in on the new Dodgers star’s contract. Even Stephen A. Smith couldn’t help but exclaim a NSFW reaction: Live reaction to the […]

On Thursday, Charles Barkley hilariously went after Stephen A. Smith while First Take and the TNT crew went back and forth before the Milwaukee Bucks-Indiana Pacers In-Season Tournament game. The NBA legend didn’t hold back and informed ESPN’s top analyst how it would go down if they got in a fight. But JJ Redick chimed […]

It takes one loudmouth to put another loudmouth in his place. That was exactly what TNT’s Charles Barkley did to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith prior to the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals on Thursday. TNT and ESPN collaborated on a pre-game segment for the NBA In-Season Tournament game between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. Charles […]

The Florida State Seminoles were left out of the College Football Playoff despite their 13-0 record. Of course, this has many fans up in arms. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was among the first to express his discontent. DeSantis wants to sue the CFP committee for leaving FSU out; however, Stephen A. Smith criticized DeSantis for […]

Stephen A. Smith of ESPN had some positive words to say about the Los Angeles Lakers after they beat the Phoenix Suns in the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament, 106-103. When asked by “First Take” host Molly Qerim “Stephen A., do you feel like the Lakers are on a higher level than Phoenix?”, he […]

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks have gotten off to a relatively strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Knicks currently sit with a solid record 12-7 record leading into Tuesday night’s in-season tournament road game against the Milwaukee Bucks, and Brunson has continued to play at an All-Star level to help supplement […]

Florida State football fans are hopping mad after being snubbed for Alabama by the College Football Playoff selection committee. On First Take, Stephen A. Smith shared his thoughts on the Seminoles missing the playoffs, and it had an interesting Deion Sanders angle: "I bet you if Prime Time Deion Sanders was [Florida State's] coach they […]

On Thursday evening, Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys improved their record on the 2023-24 NFL season to an impressive mark of 9-3 with a narrow home win over the Seattle Seahawks. Despite being expected by many to cruise in this one, Dallas had to work hard to knock off Seattle, but Prescott and company […]

With New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the cusp of what could be a miraculous return from injury, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith isn’t pulling any punches regarding his thoughts about the veteran’s potential return. While Jets fans might be eager to see what their veteran QB has to offer this season, the flame-throwing commentator […]

Controversy has been swirling around the Oklahoma City Thunder as of late regarding guard Josh Giddey, who was recently accused of having an improper relationship with an underage girl. The rumors about Giddey began last week with a since-deleted post from an anonymous user on X (formerly known as Twitter) who posted multiple photos and […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay recently took a shot at ESPN reporter Molly Qerim. Jim Irsay vented his anger on Molly Qerim in his official X account on Wednesday. “And on 1st Take, the Woman that preceded Stephen A…how dare you pretend to know me; I don’t know your name and I don’t care to. […]

ESPN First Take host Stephen A. Smith is in hot water. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is threatening to file a lawsuit against him for his comments on the show, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. #Colts owner Jim Irsay is threatening to sue Stephen A. Smith and First Take for how they spoke about […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had so much fun at home Sunday night versus the Houston Rockets. The four-time league Most Valuable Player even had a hilarious gesture after a blown layup in the second quarter, as he was seen “passing the blunt” to Los Angeles big man Christian Wood. Well, that got […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently addressed Draymond Green’s suspension. Kerr admitted that the suspension was “deserved” after Green placed Rudy Gobert in a chokehold during a Warriors-Minnesota Timberwolves on-court brawl. Stephen A. Smith responded to Kerr’s comments on the Draymond Green incident during an ESPN First Take segment. “When your coach speaks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had their three-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday at the hands of the Sacramento Kings. Anthony Davis had perhaps his worst game of the season so far as the Lakers fell to 6-6. The big man finished with nine points, nine rebounds and four blocks in a 125-110 Lakers loss. Davis […]

The Dallas Cowboys are a contender for a bye in the first round of the NFC Playoffs this season, and Dak Prescott is soaking in the “redemption season” vibes as Mike McCarthy’s team heads down the stretch. The Cowboys waived a former second-round draft pick recently in a move that has fans talking. A Cowboys […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have gotten off to a strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season. Boston currently sits at 8-2, winners of three straight games after a couple of tough defeats, and Tatum has largely looked the part of the MVP candidate that many pundits expect him to be in 2023-24. One […]

Veteran sports analyst Stephen A. Smith agrees with Austin Rivers’ take on the current state of NBA officiating: it’s “utter bulls**t.” Smith said as much as he responded to Rivers’ social media post detailing how much he abhors the referees making the game about themselves instead of the players and the sport itself. It came […]

Texas A&M football is in the midst of a disappointing campaign to their standards, sitting at 6-4. That resulted in Jimbo Fisher losing his job on Sunday, despite being owed a boatload of money. We’re talking about a $77 million buyout. Now, the Aggies are in search of a replacement and although it’s unrealistic, Stephen […]

In the world of collegiate women’s basketball, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has emerged as a force to be reckoned with, drawing comparisons to NBA superstar Stephen Curry. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith lauded Clark’s skills once again after Iowa’s game against Virginia Tech on Nov. 9, calling her “Steph Curry of women’s basketball.” “This girl is […]

Pro-Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe made a grand return to his alma mater, Savannah State, alongside ESPN’s morning show First Take. The enthusiasm was palpable as thousands of students packed Tiger Arena, chanting and screaming “Shannon, Shannon, Shannon!” .@ShannonSharpe was greeted with a WARM welcome from his alma mater, @savannahstate 👏 A full circle […]

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III didn’t like Stephen A. Smith’s call to ban Michigan football from the College Football Playoffs while the team’s cheating scandal is being investigated. For those who missed it, the veteran ESPN commentator took to First Take to express his belief that the Wolverines should be banned from participating in […]

The Michigan football sign-stealing investigation has taken many twists and turns in recent days. It all started with allegations that the Wolverines were illegally stealing signs, and the culprit was a low-level staffer named Connor Stallions. Stallions was sending people to games to film the signs of future Michigan opponents, and he ended up resigning […]

LeBron James is currently trying to win a title with the Los Angeles Lakers, but for a point in time during his career, he was doing the same thing with the Miami Heat. James recently offered some interesting comments on his stint with the Heat, which drew a quick reaction from Stephen A Smith, who […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are 1-6 so far on the young NBA season, and Ja Morant’s absence due to suspension has become even more noticeable. A disastrous start to a game vs. the Blazers was aided by a crucial officiating mistake recently. The Grizzlies are hoping to turn things around during the in-season tournament, which began […]

It is not too often that we witness a coronation occur after a gut-wrenching loss. Though, it might be happening more frequently in 2023. First, Jalen Hurts ascended into elite status after a historic Super Bowl performance against the triumphant Kansas City Chiefs. And now, somewhat ironically, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott might have just […]

On November 6th, the ESPN show “First Take” will broadcast live from Savannah State University. Notable alumnus Shannon Sharpe will be returning to his alma mater, Savannah State University. Sharpe, a former student-athlete, achieved great success as a wide receiver/tight end from 1986 to 1989, earning several accolades including being named to the All-SIAC First […]

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns have gotten off to somewhat of a shaky start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Suns currently sit at 2-3 on the campaign following consecutive home losses to the San Antonio Spurs, and Durant has had to do the majority of the heavy lifting so far, with Bradley Beal […]

As ESPN First Take is set to do back-to-back live shows at Savannah State University and Winston-Salem State University, Brandy Tate is set to lead the charge. Tate is the director of First Take and a Tennessee State University alumna who’s been with ESPN for years as a director. Tate spoke about the significance of […]

Breaking news: Stephen A. Smith believes Bradley Beal’s ongoing back injury should concern the Phoenix Suns. On Wednesday morning’s edition of First Take, the ESPN personality reacted to the Suns’ disastrous last-second loss to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs by forcefully questioning whether Beal—whose dealt with injury issues pretty much throughout his 11-year career—would […]

In a recent interview on Dr. Jim Johnson’s “A Word … With Jason Johnson” Jim Trotter recalled a tense text message conversation with Stephen A. Smith following Smith’s interview with Rodger Goodell on First Take. Smith asked Goodell about Trotter’s lawsuit without reaching out to Trotter to get the full story, which upset Trotter greatly. […]

The perception of the Michigan football program has changed quite a bit in recent weeks. On the field, the Wolverines are one of the best teams in the country as they have dominated every game they have played in. Michigan is 8-0 and ranked #3 in the country, but they are now dealing with an […]

Another ESPN personality has said that the Los Angeles Clippers are better than their same city rival in the Lakers. This time, it was “First Take” star Stephen A. Smith who was asked about which team is better and said despite the Lakers recent accomplishments, the Clippers have “owned them.” “The Clippers have essentially owned […]

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry had his fun in a 106-95 victory over the Rockets. Curry had yet another viral play, where he danced on the perimeter and nailed a three. But this highlight was against none other than public enemy number one in the NBA: Dillon Brooks. First Take’s Stephen A. Smith couldn’t […]

The Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury fight is happening right now in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou came in as a huge underdog considering his status as the former UFC heavyweight champion going up against the legendary boxing champion Fury. In the third round, Ngannou did something more striking and unbelievable than any MMA fighter has […]

Stephen A. Smith and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo are two of the loudest and most well-known sports personalities on television today. They debate each other on ESPN’s First Take every Wednesday, but the rivalry does not always stop there. Smith is making sure to really dig into Russo for backing out of his Arizona Diamondbacks’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Denver Nuggets 119-107 in the season opener. Anthony Davis didn’t have his best game, as the star forward struggled in the second half. Stephen A. Smith put Davis on blast Wednesday while speaking on ESPN’s First Take. “Atrocious. Very concerning,” Smith said of Davis’ performance. “Ladies and […]

Over the past 10 years, Stephen A. Smith has solidified himself as the face of sports media. He’s best known the lead commentator on ESPN’s hottest show, First Take. However, Smith makes cameos on all the network’s properties, such as Get Up, NBA Countdown, SportsCenter, and Stephen A’s World. In addition to his work with the Worldwide […]

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have garnered a plethora of different opinions with their up-and-down start to the 2023 season, oftentimes from the same people. Although the Ravens left fans extremely frustrated two weeks ago with a choke against the Pittsburgh Steelers, they have since bounced back with two straight wins, and Jackson has […]