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The pressure is mounting in Austin. After a 29-21 loss to Florida dropped the Texas football team to 3-2 on the season, the Longhorns have officially fallen out of the AP Top 25. Head coach Steve Sarkisian, once seen as the architect behind back-to-back playoff runs, now finds himself at the center of growing criticism, […]

After the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 31-28 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, Stephen A. Smith praised Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Since 2009, the Jaguars have not defeated Kansas City, making the game important. Smith had a slight smile on his face when he praised the Jaguars quarterback. “It was Trevor Lawrence’s turn […]

Shedeur Sanders may be the third-string quarterback in Cleveland, but he still managed to become the headline of the week without saying a single word. During Wednesday’s media availability, the rookie answered questions in complete silence, mouthing responses with a grin while reporters pressed him about the Cleveland Browns’ decision to bench veteran Joe Flacco […]

WNBA leadership is in hot water after Napheesa Collier’s scathing comments on Tuesday. Collier said the WNBA has “the worst leadership in the world” after several players and coaches have spoken out against the league. Now the calls are coming in that WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert should resign her post. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called […]

The New York Knicks are just weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks are coming off of a 2024-25 season in which they made the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in a quarter century but still didn’t do enough to convince the team […]

After Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the NFL’s domestic violence investigation into wide receiver Tyreek Hill, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith casually mentioned it amid a debate about a potential trade. Hill hasn’t been officially charged with domestic violence. However, should the Dolphins part ways with the wide receiver ahead of a possible suspension? […]

Amid the rumors of his potential presidential run, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is launching a new political show titled Straight Shooter with Stephen A. on SiriusXM’s POTUS (Politics of the United States) channel. The Athletic reports that Smith, who is nearing $40 million a year in earnings between his ESPN and SiriusXM contracts and […]

On Sunday evening, the Minnesota Vikings fell to 1-1 on the young 2025 NFL season with a home loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. While the Vikings’ defense played relatively well, at least in the passing game, the Minnesota offense was listless for the entire evening, reigniting questions about quarterback JJ McCarthy, […]

The departure of ESPN’s Molly Qerim has taken the sports world by storm, and First Take’s Stephen A. Smith wished her well after it was announced that she was leaving. Smith opened the Tuesday, September 16, 2025, edition of First Take by paying homage to Qerim. It was emotional, as Smith said he will “miss […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith called out Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard’s reportedly $28 million deal that was made to “circumvent salary cap” according to a new report. In the wake of the news surrounding Leonard and the Clippers, Smith addressed Kawhi in one of his latest rants. Smith blasted Leonard over the “no-show […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams got a lot off his chest in a recent interview as the first-time champion reflected on his breakout season. From heading to his first All-Star Game to helping lead his team to its first title, Williams came a long way from being a rookie trying to find his way […]

With the Dallas Cowboys trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, there is no doubt that it has spawned an immense amount of conversation around owner Jerry Jones and the validity of the deal. While some analysts applaud and praise the Cowboys’ move to deal Parsons to the Packers, many others have […]

The Dallas Cowboys face a tense standstill as Micah Parsons remains unsigned heading into Week 1. Stephen A. Smith believes playing without a deal would be a mistake. He warned that the ongoing Cowboys contract dispute could backfire if Parsons suits up without securing his future. The situation highlights the growing tension in the Cowboys-Micah […]

The Dallas Mavericks made some improvements to their team over the offseason, both in free agency and the draft. Of course, they were able to land Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the draft, and he could come in and make an impact on the team on Day 1. As Kyrie Irving continues […]

With the 2025-26 NBA season two months away, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith released his list of the top-five players to watch entering October. The group is led by Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, two stars linked by last season’s blockbuster trade. Smith placed Davis at the top […]

The Indianapolis Colts surprised everyone on Tuesday by announcing that Daniel Jones will begin the 2025 season as their starting quarterback, not Anthony Richardson. The shocking decision causes many to believe what Stephen A. Smith said out loud. The 23-year-old Richardson still has a lot of potential time left, but his window is quickly closing, […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic suffered a knee injury during an exhibition game while playing for his native country, Slovenia, some assumed his participation in EuroBasket would come to an end this summer. However, that wasn’t the case as Doncic will return to play for Slovenia, and ESPN’s analyst Stephen A Smith doesn’t […]

The position of starting QB for the Cleveland Browns is up for grabs. But contenders Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are seemingly not on the best of terms. On Saturday, Gabriel commented on “entertainers vs. competitors during the Browns’ preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. “There’s entertainers and there’s competitors,” Gabriel said. “And I totally […]

Stephen A Smith and LeBron James have some major beef against each other. Earlier this year, a series of events led to the Los Angeles Lakers superstar confronting the media personality after a game. James, who took offense to some of Smith’s comments regarding his son Bronny, was visibly heated during the conversation. It seems […]

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 […]