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With Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit going to trial, many believe that the former Miami Dolphins head coach will fall victim to a Colin Kaepernick-like blackballing from the NFL. However, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes that he will soon find himself back in a head coaching position, along with Jon Gruden. Smith believes that Flores […]

The Dallas Cowboys have had a rough offseason, with Micah Parsons publicly requesting a trade and feuding with team owner Jerry Jones. It all comes after a 2024 season that was already going off the rails but effectively ended when quarterback Dak Prescott went out with an injury in early November. While Prescott remains one […]

It’s been a trainwreck of an offseason so far for the Dallas Cowboys, who recently saw their situation somehow get even worse when Micah Parsons publicly requested a trade from the organization. While the request may very well have simply been a negotiating tactic to accelerate a new contract, it still didn’t stop Cowboys fans […]

Stephen A. Smith might be coming to a ballot near you. The sports media personality made a guest appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, where Smith said running for president is “possible” even though he “can’t imagine” running in the race. “Life is good, man. I leave the door open,” Smith told Maher. “I […]

After a big preseason debut for Browns star Shedeur Sanders, the rookie quarterback has been the talk of the football world with the regular season nearing closer. While the Browns signal-caller expressed being thankful after the game, he would also speak about a narrative going around in his post-game press conference. Sanders would be asked […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes LeBron James could have a better path to an NBA championship by returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Speaking on Friday’s edition of First Take, Smith proposed the idea as the 40-year-old forward enters his 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. “I saw the Cleveland Cavaliers this past season […]

After WNBA All-Stars wore “pays us what you owe us” t-shirts at the All-Star Game, it sparked an ongoing debate, which could have a ripple effect on United States President Donald Trump getting involved, according to ESPN’s Stephen A Smith. For Smith, any wrongdoing involving Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark can spiral to a bigger […]

With the Cleveland Browns starting Shedeur Sanders for the preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night, it comes after there have been injuries to such players as Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett. As the football world reacts to the Browns naming Sanders the starter for the preseason contest, Stephen A. Smith has an […]

The biggest story looming over the NFL world in the last few days has been the trade request of Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons. The Cowboys’ bizarre reluctance to pay their best players has become a theme in recent years, and it appears the situation has now reached the point of no return […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith reacted to Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s three-year, $165 million extension. The news didn’t come as a surprise to Smith, considering the Lakers’ blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world. After trading away All-Star Anthony Davis to the Mavericks, Los Angeles watched a dedicated Doncic undergo […]

It looks as though the relationship between star defensive end Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys could be coming to a close, as the latter has officially requested a trade from the former. Parsons, who the Cowboys selected in the opening round of the 2021 NFL Draft, took to social media earlier on Friday and […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas took a jab at ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith during a recent livestream of No Chill Gil, joking about Smith’s associations with multiple public figures currently facing legal trouble. While playing EA Sports College Football 26, Arenas used part of the stream to tease Smith in light of recent headlines […]

Modern NFL fans have a chance to watch the most talented quarterback of all time every week. That is precisely how Stephen A. Smith sees it whenever Lamar Jackson trots onto the field to quarterback the Baltimore Ravens. Smith knows that there are more talented passers in the league, but sees Jackson as the best […]

Daryl Morey had the NBA world shook when he dropped a quote to The Athletic saying that everyone he speaks to agrees that the Lakers’ 2020 championship in the bubble doesn’t hold the same weight as the others. That led to many coming after Morey for his comments, and the latest person to do so […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the 2025–26 NBA season, much of the attention has centered around Luka Doncic’s physical transformation. Doncic, entering his first full season with the Lakers following a midseason trade from Dallas, recently appeared on the cover of Men’s Health, showcasing a noticeably leaner frame and improved conditioning. The 26-year-old […]

It has not been a good week for Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, who was caught cheating at a recent Coldplay concert — and even sports journalist Stephen A. Smith isn’t letting him off the hook. Smith recently ripped apart Byron for his actions. He made fun of the decision to go to a Coldplay concert, […]

After becoming an NBA champion, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein kept his receipts for those who didn’t always believe, including ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith. Smith has been ridiculed for his hometown takes on the New York Knicks, which led to a stray when he questioned the starting center’s promotion in New York. It […]

Stephen A. Smith is just like any dad when your daughter tells you about a guy. On the sports broadcaster’s eponymous podcast, his daughter Samantha Smith wanted to give a shoutout to her sister Nyla Smith, several of her friends, but it was her friend Jaylin who caught Stephen A.’s attention. “Who’s Jaylin? Who’s Jaylin?” […]

After making one of the biggest trades of the NBA offseason so far, shipping Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for a package headlined by Jalen Green, the Phoenix Suns turned heads once more by adding not one but two centers within minutes of each other during the 2025 NBA Draft: Mark Williams and Duke’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans went through as big of a nightmare season as they could go through during the 2024-25 season. Coming off a playoff appearance in 2024, the Pelicans fell all the way off, winning just 21 games this past season, ending up with the sixth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft in […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ new three-year, $119 million contract for Kyrie Irving drew criticism from Stephen A. Smith of ESPN, who called the deal a “lowball.” On ESPN’s First Take, Smith said, “I think Kyrie Irving got low-balled. I think he deserved more… it has me looking at ownership because I’m saying, ‘Okay, if this were […]

On Wednesday morning’s broadcast of ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith publicly called on longtime Dallas Mavericks player development coach God Shammgod to leave the franchise and join the Orlando Magic under head coach Jamahl Mosley. “I also saw some reports about Orlando being interested in God Shammgod Wells. He is an assistant coach on […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the devastatingly shorthanded Indiana Pacers to win the NBA championship on Sunday night, the Houston Rockets strengthened their own title aspirations by completing a huge trade with the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant is now in Space City, and Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 […]

The 2025 NBA Finals will conclude with a Game 7 for the first time in nearly a decade, as the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder prepare for a decisive matchup on Sunday night. The series returns to Paycom Center in Oklahoma City following the Pacers’ commanding 108-91 win in Game 6 on Thursday. Ahead […]

Following Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s open invitation to come to Memphis, Stephen A. Smith had an eye-opening response that signals that he’s willing to learn more about the strides in the city. In a post on X, Stephen A. Smith responded to Young’s statement and invitation, saying: Good afternoon Mr. @MayorPaulYoung. Deeply appreciate your words […]

Recently, fans of the Memphis Grizzlies have been embroiled in a bizarre feud with ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, who alleged that the perceived unsafe nature of the city was a reason the team has trouble drawing in free agents. The Grizzlies recently raised eyebrows by trading away shooting guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando […]

The Indiana Pacers trail the Oklahoma City Thunder 3-2 heading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals. With Tyrese Haliburton’s status in question for Game 6 due to an injury, OKC is in the driver’s seat for a series win. Stephen A. Smith is confident in the Pacers’ future regardless of the outcome of the […]

Memphis Mayor Paul Young released a statement on Tuesday night weighing in on Stephen A. Smith’s comments about the city of Memphis amid speculation about a possible Ja Morant trade. In a segment on if the Grizzlies should move on from Morant, Smith spoke about how the alleged crime in the city makes it not an attractive […]

A feud between LeBron James and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has seemingly been ongoing for years. However, the famed sports analyst recently opened up and revealed his true feelings toward the Los Angeles Lakers star. In an interview with Danyel Smith at the Rolling Stone, the 57-year-old sports analyst admits that he does not like […]

The Indiana Fever’s easy win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday evening was in many ways overshadowed by various scuffles that took place throughout the game. It started when Jacy Sheldon of the Sun poked Fever star Caitlin Clark in the eye in the third quarter, which led to a skirmish in which Clark was […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have made the headlines over the past few days after making a trade to send Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. A day after the trade, Stephen A. Smith wanted to discuss why he thinks no players wanted to be in Memphis, citing how it might not be the safest environment. That […]

Recently, ESPN NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith came under fire when he was spotted playing Solitaire on his phone during the NBA Finals Game 4 between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. While Smith initially claimed that he was only doing this during timeouts, this was quickly disproven when videos circulating on social media […]

After the Memphis Grizzlies traded away Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, major discourse started to wonder about the futures of other players on the team, like Ja Morant. While the plan by the Grizzlies with Morant seems to be his staying, he would give his thoughts on his status, especially calling out ESPN’s Stephen […]

In light of the shocking Desmond Bane trade, Stephen A. Smith shredded the Memphis Grizzlies’ inability to attract and retain star players in free agency. However, Smith’s criticism was aimed at local law enforcement, not the franchise. Smith held nothing back in his criticism of the city’s safety, claiming NBA stars told him they consider […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have put the Indiana Pacers on the brink of elimination for the first time these playoffs, taking a 3-2 series lead with a 120-109 win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. Jalen Williams’ performance drew an intriguing Michael Jordan–Scottie Pippen comparison from ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the talk of the past two months, as many are still trying to figure out if he’s going to request a trade or stay with the Milwaukee Bucks. While most of the conversation has been around that, another topic was recently brought up as Stephen A. Smith said he would describe […]

With all the trade rumors around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, some are looking at his career thus far and reflecting on the totality of it. While it might seem that a trade involving Antetokounmpo and the Bucks won’t happen, it’s led to conversation around what would be the label if the star only won […]

Stephen A. Smith was sitting courtside at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals, but he wasn’t focused on the game. Instead, a fan captured him mid-game playing Solitaire on his phone while the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against the Indiana Pacers. The viral moment started when a fan nearby took […]

INDIANA — With the Indiana Pacers entering Game 4 two wins away from winning the NBA Finals, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith made a bold prediction before tip-off. Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers’ historic run have the Oklahoma City Thunder with their backs against the ropes, leading the best-of-7 series 2-1 with home-court advantage on their side. […]