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Sports BusinessStephen A Smith's embarrassing first pitch at Yankee Stadium will get him roasted by Shannon Sharpe

Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith was the honorary guest to throw out the first pitch at Thursday’s New York Yankees game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Smith took the field on the Yankee Stadium mound before the game to partake in the festivities, and the results did not exactly go according to plan. Smith’s […]

MLBStephen A. Smith tells MLB community to 'shut the h*ll up' after outrageous Shohei Ohtani take

The MLB community of fans and content creators has raised questions about Stephen A. Smith. Specifically about his qualifications to discuss baseball topics as an expert. Smith didn’t mince words with his reply. “Shut the h*ll up,” Smith put it bluntly on his The Stephen A. Smith Show. The talking head asked MLB content creator […]

Los Angeles AngelsStephen A. Smith says Shohei Ohtani does not deserve $500 million in free agency after injury

Stephen A. Smith doesn’t believe Shohei Ohtani should receive a $500 million contract in MLB free agency during the upcoming offseason. Ohtani, who will not pitch in 2024 after undergoing elbow surgery, is still expected to get a lucrative amount of money in free agency. Smith explained his reasoning while speaking on ESPN First Take, […]

Kansas City ChiefsStephen A. Smith weighs in on the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift dating rumors

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce is rumored to be dating Taylor Swift. The two are reportedly “hanging out“, but it’s unclear exactly how serious their relationship is. Nevertheless, plenty of sports personalities have shared their thoughts on the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift dating rumors. Stephen A. Smith is the latest sports pundit to […]

Chicago BearsStephen A. Smith pins blame on Bears organization amid Justin Fields' struggles

The Chicago Bears were expected to improve from a three-win season in 2022, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Two games into the 2023 season, however, the Bears are 0-2 and have struggled offensively once again. Quarterback Justin Fields, who led the NFL’s worst passing offense last year, hasn’t shown much improvement at […]

Dallas MavericksStephen A. Smith's eye-opening response to Kyrie Irving amid Terrell Owens feud

As Stephen A. Smith and Terrell Owens exchanged words on Twitter, Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving inserted himself in the conflict as a mediator to their conflict. As Stephen A. Smith threatened to expose Terrell Owns on his podcast “The Stephen A. Smith Show”, Irving took to his Twitter to chime in. “@stephenasmith can y’all […]

EntertainmentKyrie Irving chimes in on Stephen A. Smith-Terrell Owens Twitter melee

Stephen A. Smith just won’t stop trashing his former First Take co-host. Max Kellerman, of course, has the capacity to defend himself from Smith’s oddly persistent and public criticism. Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Terrell Owens decided to take that onus upon himself, though, engaging Smith in a lengthy, heated back-and-forth on Twitter. It’s safe to say even the […]

NFLStephen A. Smith's fiery response to Terrell Owens after NFL legend doubles down on shocking Max Kellerman take

Stephen A. Smith has elicited a lot of conversation after his interview on the Joe Budden Podcast. Smith talked about many things, including Shannon Sharpe joining the team as a contributor on First Take and alleging that Sharpe was forced out of Fox Sports 1. However, the biggest conversation stemming from the interview has been […]

NCAA FootballColorado football HC Deion Sanders drops truth bomb on 'hardest thing to do' between NFL, MLB career

Former NFL tight end Shannon Sharpe took a trip down to Colorado along with prominent ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith ahead of the Rocky Mountain Showdown matchup. Colorado football will face Colorado State on Saturday. In a leadup to an intense showdown, Buffs HC Deion Sanders and CO State HC Jay Norvell are seen taking […]

Sports BusinessStephen A. Smith's eye-opening admission on working with Max Kellerman

Sports media talking head Stephen A. Smith of ESPN is opening up about the time he dismissed cohost Max Kellerman from the popular sports debate program First Take. Kellerman debated Smith on a daily basis on First Take from 2016 until his exit in 2021. It was long rumored that Smith was the culprit behind Kellerman’s dismissal, […]

HBCUStephen A. Smith drops stunning take on Shannon Sharpe leaving Undisputed

Stephen A. Smith is never one to back down from a question and he was more than forthcoming about the departure of Shannon Sharpe from Undisputed and bringing him to ESPN on the Joe Budden Podcast. Budden made a statement saying that while he liked that Smith was open about him wanting Sharpe to join […]

NBAStephen A. Smith vehemently supports LeBron James playing for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics

After Team USA failed to medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, rumors began to swirl suggesting that LeBron James wanted to assemble a superstar squad of Americans for the 2024 Olympics. Many basketball fans who are tired of seeing less than stellar USA squads compete in the biggest tournaments were fired up at that […]

NBA'Calm the F**k down': Stephen A. Smith fires back at trolls mocking Shannon Sharpe for Skip Bayless mistakes

ESPN analyst and prominent TV personality Stephen A. Smith has hit back at trolls criticizing new “First Take” recruit Shannon Sharpe. The Denver Broncos legend parted ways with Skip Bayless on FOX Sports’ “Undisputed” in late May. His departure from the show has been attributed to a constant rift with Bayless. Though no official reason […]

Los Angeles LakersStephen A Smith's comical take on Lakers' Anthony Davis potentially playing for Team USA at Olympics

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis is one of several NBA superstars interested in playing for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics next summer in their pursuit of a gold medal. But, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is pumping the brakes on AD potentially suiting up for his country. On First Take Monday, […]

Dallas CowboysStephen A. Smith drops perfect meme reaction to Cowboys' Giants demolition

Stephen A. Smith sure does love to play a funny personality on live television, as he draws fans in with his hot takes, spitfire humor, and incredulous reactions to momentous occasions in the sports world. One hallmark of his personality on air is his pure, unadulterated hatred of the Dallas Cowboys, as he has made […]

Tennis'A new star has arrived': Magic Johnson, Stephen A. Smith in awe of Coco Gauff after US Open win

Coco Gauff and an electric crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium shared a moment for the ages when the American teenager came back to beat the No.2-seeded Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open Final. This coronation was always going to evoke a big reaction within the tennis world, but legendary athletes and well-known pundits also took […]

NBA'USA gets exposed': Stephen A. Smith backs Noah Lyles' comments following Team USA loss to Germany

Team USA’s shot at taking home the gold medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup is over after losing in the semifinals to Germany. While Team USA did bounce back from its loss to Lithuania with a win over Italy, it failed to reach the final game for the second consecutive World Cup. The Americans […]

HBCUIs Shannon Sharpe poised to be Stephen A. Smith’s successor on First Take?

Shannon Sharpe just made his debut on ESPN’s First Take this week but many wonder if he is the successor to Stephen A. Smith as the star of the show. Front Office Sports writer Michael McCarthy published an article entitled “Shannon Sharpe Positioned As Perfect Successor To Stephen A. Smith” on August 24th. The musing […]

Sports BusinessPat McAfee set to join Stephen A. Smith on First Take

Pat McAfee is officially moving his Pat McAfee Show over to ESPN this week, and that means more opportunities across the platform for the former NFL punter. One of those opportunities is going head-to-head with the loudest voice on the network, Stephen A Smith, on First Take. Smith announced that Pat McAfee will join himself. […]

NFLStephen A. Smith pleased with television ratings for Shannon Sharpe’s First Take debut

The TV ratings for Shannon Sharpe’s debut on First Take are in and Stephen A. Smith is pleased. The one-hour Labor Day edition of First Take featuring Shannon Sharpe drew 727,000 television viewers per a report by SportsTVRatings. As of this writing, the viewership numbers for Sharpe’s second day on the show on Tuesday are […]

Phoenix SunsSuns' Devin Booker gets bold Kobe Bryant-Jimmy Butler comparison from Stephen A. Smith

Devin Booker is looking to carry forward the mentality from the late Kobe Bryant. The Phoenix Suns guard received a pair of shoes from the Los Angeles Lakers’ great in his rookie season that read, “Be legendary,” which is a motto Booker has mentioned several times since. Kobe signed shoes for Devin Booker after game, […]

EntertainmentStephen A. Smith hilariously wears name tag after Shannon Sharpe calls him Skip Bayless on First Take debut

ESPN’s First Take has a brand new look with Shannon Sharpe joining the show alongside Stephen A. Smith. After leaving Skip Bayless and FS1’s Undisputed, it’s clear that the former NFL star has to fully mentally shift into his new show. On his debut appearance as the co-host of ESPN’s hot-take show, Sharpe called Smith […]

NBARich Paul calls cap on Stephen A. Smith's 'f**k out of my face' claim over Michael Jordan-LeBron James debate

Many good stories have been embellished over time for the sole purpose of adding some intrigue. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith was guilty of doing just that, according to Klutch Sports Group founder and LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul. Smith and Paul apparently got into a bit of a spat regarding the endless Michael Jordan-LeBron GOAT […]

EntertainmentFirst Take's Stephen A. Smith reacts to Shannon Sharpe calling him 'Skip' on ESPN show debut

Shannon Sharpe made his debut on ESPN’s “First Take” Monday morning next to Stephen A. Smith. Sharpe, who was co-host with Skip Bayless on FS1’s “Undisputed” for the last seven years, had a few hiccups when next to his new partner. Sharpe called Smith “Skip” a few times and apologized. Smith, who wanted Sharpe on […]

Sports BusinessStephen A. Smith's rumored documentary sparks mixed fan reactions

ESPN NBA insider Stephen A. Smith might be looking into the rearview on how he became the preeminent voice in modern-day sports media. Reportedly, a documentary is being considered that would focus on Smith and how he rose to his position at the forefront of sports culture on ESPN’s First Take. Smith has always been a […]

Kansas City Chiefs'Ain't no dynasty': Stephen A. Smith drops scorching take on Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

As the Kansas City Chiefs come off their second Super Bowl victory in the Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes era, they’ve established themselves as the NFL’s team to beat. However, don’t start calling them a dynasty yet. For Stephen A. Smith, the Chiefs are great, but they are certainly not a dynasty. “That’s not a […]

EntertainmentStephen A. Smith's net worth in 2023

Stephen A. Smith’s net worth in 2023 is currently estimated to be around $20 million. The 55-year-old has been the face of ESPN on television for over a decade now, and thanks to his large personality, tendency to go viral, and connections in the sports and entertainment world, he looks set to stay at the […]

Los Angeles LakersStephen A. Smith fires blunt response on question if Lakers' Austin Reaves is overrated

Stephen A Smith is not an easy person to impress. The First Take host has seen a lot of basketball and football in his lifetime to know professionally which ones are the most worthy of praise. One particular player that he has kept an eye on since the NBA playoffs was Austin Reaves. The Los […]

Brooklyn Nets'Earn your money': Stephen A. Smith calls out Nets' Ben Simmons after disappearing act in 2022-23 season

Stephen A. Smith never shies away from criticizing NBA players, especially Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving. Simmons, who missed a lot of the 2022-23 season due to a back injury, was his latest target on First Take Wednesday morning. Smith attacked the Aussie for earning paychecks without playing and vowed for the former Sixer to […]

EntertainmentStephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim finally back together on First Take, social media reacts

While they are both staples of ESPN’s flagship morning show First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim have rarely been seen together on the show in recent months. Maybe it was a summer thing — after all, late July and early August are the doldrums of the sports world — or maybe ESPN was […]

NBA'Flagrantly ignorant': Stephen A. Smith blasts Noah Lyles over controversial NBA 'world champions' take

The NBA has long been considered the best basketball league in the world. Players from all over the globe give their best shot to make it there and stay in it as long as possible. The ring of being called an individual who has been in the NBA is quite different in a good way. […]

Chicago BullsBulls' Lonzo Ball doubles down on confident injury outlook after Stephen A. Smith fiasco

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball maintains he will be playing at 100 percent again. Ball is unfortunately set to miss the entire 2023/24 NBA season due to a lingering left knee injury. That led ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith to recently claim from his sources that the 25-year-old’s injury was so severe that he […]

NCAA FootballWhy USC Trojans won't reach the College Football Playoff, per Stephen A. Smith

As the USC football team begins their season Saturday versus San Jose State, Stephen A. Smith made a comment that won’t please Trojan fans and their dreams for a national championship. According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, the USC football team won’t make the College Football Playoff because their schedule is too easy. “Come on, man. […]

Entertainment'I don't give a sh*t about competition': Stephen A. Smith's NSFW take on Keyshawn Johnson, Michael Irvin joining Skip Bayless' 'Undisputed'

The recent broadcasting carousel between ESPN’s “First Take” and FS1’s “Undisputed” has fired up Stephen A. Smith. Smith’s former ESPN “First Take” panelists Michael Irvin and Keyshawn Johnson are joining Skip Bayless’ “Undisputed.” Smith squashed rumors he’s afraid Irvin and Johnson are teaming up against him on national television. The two retired NFL wide receivers […]

NFLShannon Sharpe confirms that he'll be joining Stephen A. Smith on First Take

Shannon Sharpe officially confirmed that he will be joining Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take, per a tweet from his Twitter account. This comes one day after Sharpe announced that he was moving his “Club Shay Shay” podcast to Colin Cowherd’s “The Volume” network and one week since news originally broke from the New […]

NBAMichael Jordan’s Magic Johnson best PG take draws mixed reactions from NBA fans

Michael Jordan is known as the ultimate competitor. So of course he had to weigh in on the best point guard of all time debate. However, his choice of Magic Johnson has drawn mixed reactions from NBA fans. First, let’s rehash how we got here. On Gilbert Arenas’ podcast, current Golden State Warriors star Stephen […]

Chicago BullsStephen A. Smith calls out Bulls' Lonzo Ball's attempt to prove he's healthy

ESPN analyst and First Take host Stephen A. Smith clapped back at Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball’s attempt to prove he is healthy. "You really going to sit poolside on the bench and think because you getting up and sitting down… that makes you healthy? … Bro, you ain't healthy." Stephen A. Smith claps back […]

Golden State WarriorsMichael Jordan fires back at Stephen Curry's best point guard of all-time claim, per Stephen A. Smith

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry made headlines on Tuesday when a clip went viral from his appearance on Gil’s Arena with Gilbert Arenas. Curry claimed that he was the best point guard of all-time, even ahead of Magic Johnson. The gargantuan claim apparently caught the attention of Michael Jordan, who vehemently disagrees with the […]

Chicago Bulls'I'm coming back!': Bulls' Lonzo Ball fires back at Stephen A. Smith's controversial injury take

Lonzo Ball has not played for the Chicago Bulls since suffering a mysterious left knee injury on January 14, 2022. Originally undergoing surgery for a partially torn meniscus, Ball has since had two more knee surgeries done, leaving his NBA future in doubt. After missing all of the 2022-23 season, the former second overall pick […]

Sports BusinessStephen A. Smith breaks silence on Sage Steele's controversial ESPN departure

Stephen A. Smith had a lot to say about Sage Steele leaving ESPN. The often controversial Sportscenter anchor settled her lawsuit against ESPN and Disney and then decided to leave the company so she could “exercise [her] first amendment rights more freely,” and now the First Take pundit has weighed in on the situation. On […]

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