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As speculation continues ramping up that ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is seriously considering running for president in 2028, the First Take analyst provided a condition for this. Speaking to TMZ Sports at Kenny Smith’s FlyHouse All-Star Bash in Los Angeles, California, Smith claimed, “This country sucks” when talking about why he’d want to run […]

After Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards won the All-Star Game MVP award, it’s only fitting to anoint him the face of the NBA, according to ESPN’s Stephen A Smith. Talking about Edwards’ all-around game, Smith says Edwards’ unique skill set sets him apart from the likes of the young phenom Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio […]

Iconic sportscaster and ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith may be running for president in 2028, if his latest confession is any indication. Robert Costa reports that Smith is “moving closer” to a presidential campaign in 2028. Costa compared his time with Smith to the time he spent with now-President Donald Trump before his first presidential […]

Many were skeptical about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, but ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith became a fan after watching the show. He’s now considering a massive life change. During his Straight Shooter program on SiriusXM, Smith lauded the show. He agreed with NFL legend JJ Watt, who wrote, “Did I understand a single […]

It was another thrilling chapter in the Duke against North Carolina basketball rivalry. The Tar Heels overcame a 12-point halftime deficit, having the game tied late. Seth Trimble would hit a game-winning three as North Carolina took the 71-68 win. It was an exciting game for all who watched, including Stephen A. Smith of ESPN, […]

On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks elected to shake things up by trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in a package centered around young players and draft compensation. The move officially solidifies Cooper Flagg’s role as the number one option on the team moving forward, and allows the Mavericks to further distance themselves from the […]

Former New England Patriots star Tom Brady had something to say about Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame cold shoulder. The owner got the same treatment. And now, Stephen A. Smith raised the concern of Tom Brady getting the next Hall of Fame snub. The reason? Smith said it’s a trend, according to the First Take […]

Stepen A. Smith believes Deion Sanders will become a quality NFL head coach one day. He just does not want to see it happen with the Cleveland Browns in 2026 for Shedeur Sanders’ sake. Smith, who called Deion Sanders his “brother,” said he “hopes” the Colorado head coach receives the promotion, but he knows it […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been on the struggle bus of late, losing in blowout fashion to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday evening at home. The Bucks currently sit below the play-in line in the Eastern Conference, and with the NBA trade deadline coming up, many are encouraging the team to finally face reality and […]

Comedian and syndicated radio host Rickey Smiley recently weighed in on Stephen A. Smith’s Omega Psi Phi blunder from his Straight Shooter SiriusXM show last week. In the January 13th episode of Straight Shooter, Smith touted his credentials in the black community to counter Reid’s claim that he is a “sellout.” He spoke about his HBCU […]

Consider Stephen A. Smith not a fan of the Buffalo Bills’ dismissal of head coach Sean McDermott. The outspoken ESPN commentator weighed in on the firing earlier today and indicated that he would have liked to see newly promoted Buffalo president Brandon Beane be ousted instead of McDermott, who led the Bills to eight playoff appearances […]

Stephen A. Smith has been involved in a series of media feuds over the past few months. From U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to journalists Don Lemon and Joy Ann Reid, Smith has found himself at odds with many over his political opinions. But in a recent edition of his show, where he spoke about his […]

For years, the idea of Stephen A. Smith running for president lived in the same space as social media jokes and talk show banter. That tone changed this week. Smith acknowledged, without hesitation, that the conversation now carries real weight. During an appearance on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis, the longtime ESPN voice […]

Stephen A. Smith publicly criticized Rich Paul on Wednesday’s broadcast of First Take, pushing back on Paul’s recent comments suggesting the Los Angeles Lakers should consider trading guard Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr. Smith addressed the situation directly, emphasizing Paul’s experience and influence within NBA circles and the inevitable assumptions that follow when comments […]

Stephen A. Smith had an unfortunate slip of the tongue on Tuesday’s episode of First Take, one that immediately caught attention for reasons beyond football, per NJ. While breaking down the Houston Texans’ dominant 30–6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Smith attempted to highlight the impact of wide receiver Christian Kirk. Instead, he mistakenly referred […]

The New York Jets have plenty of questions as the 2026 offseason gets underway, including what they will do at the quarterback position after the Justin Fields experiment crashed and burned last year. The 2026 NFL Draft class is not exactly projected to be brimming with quarterback talent, but one of the big names on […]

After his favorite team won the 2025 NBA Cup Finals, New York Knicks superfan Stephen A. Smith is elated, which comes as a surprise to no one. During the Wednesday, Dec. 17 edition of First Take, Smith celebrated the Knicks’ NBA Cup Finals championship win. He was hyped up and was in a great mood. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have reached another low point in their 2025 season, and Stephen A. Smith believes only Tom Brady can stabilize the franchise. On ESPN’s First Take, Smith challenged the organization to expand Brady’s influence beyond his current ownership role, arguing that the Raiders need his leadership and vision to address their ongoing […]

On Wednesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 24-1 on the 2025-26 NBA season with a dominant 49-point home victory over the Phoenix Suns in the knockout round of the NBA Cup. With the win, the Thunder advanced to Las Vegas, where they will take on the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. The Thunder […]

Stephen A. Smith has a lot of ideas on what could come of Travis Kelce’s future. Kelce is currently in his 13th year in the NFL as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. In a conversation with People, the First Take host shared his thoughts on Kelce’s performance this season. “Those of us […]

Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when he addressed Max Kellerman’s recent explanation about their First Take split. Kellerman discussed the topic during a conversation with Bill Simmons, which prompted Smith to examine the comments and react in detail on his Straight Shooter show. Smith said he first laughed for “the last 36 hours” […]

One of the biggest stories in sports media over the last year was what happened with ESPN’s “First Take.” Stephen A. Smith is the architect of the show, and it underwent a massive makeover that included permanently removing Max Kellerman. Instead, Smith became a mainstay, with a revolving door of guests, rather than Kellerman. That […]

During the Nov. 24 edition of Monday Night RAW on Netflix, WWE’s “Beast Incarnate” Brock Lesnar slipped during his entrance, causing a viral moment. Many laughed, and First Take’s Stephen A. Smith claimed that it was “not a GOAT move,” though Lesnar’s advocate, Paul Heyman, pushed back against that notion. Ain’t no way Stephen A Smith […]

Stephen A. Smith believes that Antonio Brown’s behavior might be a symptom of CTE. CTE is short for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, which can only be tested once someone is deceased. Late NFL stars such as Junior Seau, Frank Gifford, and Aaron Hernandez were diagnosed with CTE after their deaths. In 2016, the NFL for the […]

Stephen A. Smith turned heads on Thursday morning after calling New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye a liar for not knowing that Cam Newton is on ESPN’s “First Take.” Not long after that clip went viral, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy went on a rant calling out Smith. The 48-year-old entrepreneur and sports personality claims […]

The New England Patriots look like a dominant team heading into Week 12. Patriots QB Drake Maye is playing at an MVP level and has the team on a path to the playoffs. Maye got dragged back into controversy during a recent episode of First Take. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called the second-year quarterback a […]

Stephen A. Smith wants fans to know one thing, and he made sure to say it loud on his SiriusXM show, Complex reports. There was no dramatic exit from NBA Countdown, no dispute with ESPN leaders, and no surprise removal from a show he helped carry for more than a decade. The chatter that flooded […]

ESPN adjusted its NBA coverage this week and Stephen A. Smith’s role shifted in a major way. The network rolled out its “new-look NBA Countdown team,” led by Malika Andrews with Brian Windhorst, Kendrick Perkins and Michael Malone. Shams Charania will continue to appear regularly, giving the show a strong reporting presence. Smith, however, did […]

After spending some of his Saturday blasting the Texas state trooper who got into it with Nyck Harbor during the Texas A&M-South Carolina game, Stephen A. Smith turned his gaze across the Lone Star State to Austin, where he took issue with how Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns were playing against the Georgia Bulldogs. […]

After watching a Texas state trooper bump into and then berate South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor after scoring an 80-yard touchdown against Texas A&M, Stephen A. Smith couldn’t wait until Monday to comment on the situation. Taking to social media to discuss the situation, the ESPN personality held nothing back, blasting the officer for […]

Lately, LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith haven’t been on the best of terms. The Lakers legend and the outspoken media personality continue to take jabs at one another. On Tuesday, Smith continued their feud by weighing in on the Lakers’ current state and what that means for James’ GOAT prospects, per The Ball in […]

The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday. It was the end of what became a very bitter relationship Harrison had with the franchise and Dallas fans. On Tuesday, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith blasted the Dallas franchise for all the consternation it caused fans. Harrison was under fire from fans for trading […]

Michelle Beadle is once again firing shots at her old ESPN colleague, per LarryBrownSports. This time, she took aim at Stephen A. Smith after he signed on as the face of Papaya Gaming’s new World Solitaire Championship. On her “Beadle and Decker” podcast, Beadle didn’t even say Smith’s name directly but left no confusion about […]

A new campaign for Lids will feature legendary sportscaster Stephen A. Smith, along with other celebrities and athletes like WWE couple Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio, as well as rapper Quavo. In the first ad for the “ALL CAPS” campaign, Smith is schooling Lids correspondents Quavo and Chase B on reporting. Smith is seen at […]

All Dallas Cowboys eyes were on the owner’s suite for Monday Night Football, which ended with an embarrassing loss. And here’s what Stephen A. Smith said about watching the game with Jerry Jones, according to a post on X by First Take. “Jerry wanted me to come sit next to him,” Smith said. “That was […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a disappointing year, but many analysts aren’t counting them out. One of those analysts is famed ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith. Smith said on ESPN Tuesday that the Chiefs should not be underestimated. “In terms of [the Chiefs] missing the playoffs all together? No way in hell do I […]

The Dallas Cowboys got thoroughly outplayed by the Jacoby Brissett-led Arizona Cardinals in front of a national audience on Monday Night Football. It was the kind of prime-time embarrassment that you can picture noted Cowboys hater Stephen A. Smith reveling in. And then, like a vision from a fever dream, the image of Smith sitting […]

Charles Barkley was not feeling Stephen A. Smith’s pink suit. The NBA legend joined NFL icons Peyton and Eli Manning on their ManningCast to talk about Monday Night Football. While the Manning brothers and Barkley were speaking about the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals game, the broadcast cameras focused in on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones […]

The Toronto Blue Jays somehow found the most heartbreaking way to lose a baseball game in the World Series. Toronto was starting to mount a ninth-inning rally after a hit-by-pitch and a ground-rule double put runners on second and third. They forced the Los Angeles Dodgers’ hand, with the away team sending in starter Tyler […]