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Scottie Pippen stirred controversy during his recent appearance on the “PBD Podcast,” where he declared himself a superior team player to LeBron James. Pippen, who boasts six NBA championships, argued that his success came without chasing rings, unlike LeBron, who moved teams to secure titles. While Pippen’s comments sparked debate, Stephen A. Smith, known for […]

Another year, another playoff heartbreaker for the Baltimore Ravens, and quarterback Lamar Jackson. However, Stephen A Smith was one of the first people to come to his defense. The ESPN host explained his thoughts on Twitter/X about who cost the team the game. “This is not on @Lj_era8,” Smith said. “He did his job. Unfortunately, […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took full responsibility for the team’s 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, but Stephen A. Smith took to social media to say what many were thinking, that tight end Mark Andrews was to blame. “Appreciate the accountability on @Lj_era8’s part. Right thing […]

The 2024-25 season has been straight out of the Philadelphia 76ers’ nightmares. They entered the campaign with such high hopes after bringing in two-way star Paul George on a max contract, as they believed that George will be the missing piece to the 76ers’ championship puzzle. However, the 76ers can only go so far without […]

The New York Knicks are going through it and Stephen A Smith knows all about it. The franchise has dealt with some potentially concerning news. For instance, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had a shoulder injury scare against the Milwaukee Bucks. Although it was a sigh of relief, it didn’t eliminate New York’s problems. Smith explained […]

After another lengthy stent of being sidelined due to an injury, Zion Williamson has returned to action for the New Orleans Pelicans. It has not been smooth sailing for Williamson since getting back on the floor, however, as he received a one-game suspension from the Pelicans after just one game back in the lineup. The […]

The era of Deion Sanders leading the Colorado football team with his son, Shedeur Sanders, at quarterback is over. Shedeur played his final game with the Buffaloes in the Alamo Bowl a couple weeks ago, and now he will be going to the NFL. He had a lot of success at Colorado, and everyone is […]

The Baltimore Ravens are set to begin their playoff run on Saturday night when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFC North battle. Once again, Lamar Jackson will be looking to lead the Ravens to the Super Bowl, and ahead of this contest against the Steelers, Stephen A. Smith sent a warning to […]

Skip Bayless, the polarizing sports commentator known for his fiery takes, faces a storm of controversy following a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him and others by former Fox Sports hairstylist Noushin Faraji, AthlonSports reports. The lawsuit, which also names FS1 host Joy Taylor and Fox Sports executive Charlie Dixon, alleges wrongful termination, sexual battery, […]

Stephen A. Smith is the latest person to weigh in on the viral Angel Reese selfie that was followed by the deactivation of her Instagram account. Smith spoke about the incident on the latest episode of his eponymous show. “What’s not debatable is how Caitlin Clark has handled her brand. With Angel Reese, you sometimes […]

Recently, the Phoenix Suns raised eyebrows with their decision to move Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic to the bench in an effort to bring more stability to their lineup. The Suns currently sit at 16-18, but did pick up an impressive road win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday evening. With their injury troubles and […]

The New York Knicks are in the upper echelon of Eastern Conference teams, according to Stephen A Smith. They sit third in the conference with a 24-13 record, compared to the Los Angeles Lakers. Although they are in the Western Conference, they have a 20-15 record and sit as the No. 5 seed. While both […]

When America falls in love with someone, it analyzes, critiques and obsesses until every aspect of the person’s public life is subjected to debate. Colorado football star and future NFL Draft pick Travis Hunter is a full-blown phenomenon after winning the Heisman Trophy. People are captivated by his two-way impact on the field, and the […]

The First Take crew was in the Christmas spirit, and especially Stephen A. Smith. He revealed his top five teams in the NFL during Tuesday’s show, and although the Kansas City Chiefs have not necessarily passed the eye test this season, he is tipping his cap to them due to their 14-1 record. “I can’t […]

If there was any doubt before — and there wasn’t, really — it is now clear that Juju Watkins is on track to become an all-time great USC women’s basketball player. And that’s saying a lot, as the program boasts alumnae like Cynthia Cooper, Cheryl Miller, Tina Thompson and Lisa Leslie. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith […]

Celebrating and showboating after a nice play have always been a big part of the NBA, and Jordan Poole is especially known for that. However, famed TV personality Stephen A. Smith doesn’t think the Washington Wizards guard has earned the right. Poole won’t stop being himself, though. I asked Jordan Poole how he felt about Stephen […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has laid the blame for the perceived decline of NBA All-Star Weekend squarely on the players. Speaking on First Take, Smith delivered a scathing critique of the effort displayed during recent All-Star events, describing it as a “disgrace” and pointing to players as the root cause of the ongoing issues. […]

Everything seems to be falling into place for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder this season. With the end of the year fast approaching, the Thunder (20-5) are leading the Western Conference standings. Oklahoma City appears to have all the pieces needed to capture their first championship in franchise history, and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith […]

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole has been under the spotlight for all of the wrong reasons, and this time, it’s courtesy of Stephen A Smith. Poole tried to taunt Payton Pritchard, and it completely backfired. On Tuesday’s edition of First Take, the ESPN host had some harsh comments for Poole after his failed taunt on […]

Stephen A. Smith has an attention-catching message for Joel Embiid. The ESPN analyst said the Philadelphia 76ers star is on the verge of drawing Ben Simmons comparisons. Smith made the comments on ESPN First Take, via ClutchPoints. “Let me say this to Joel Embiid in all seriousness… You’re about a tad bit away from being […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have turned their season around and have now reached the final of the NBA Cup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bucks picked up a hard-fought win against one of the hottest teams in the league, the Atlanta Hawks, with a 110-102 victory on Saturday in Las Vegas. Before the first semifinal […]

During the San Francisco 49ers loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night football, 12-6, there was an interesting moment where linebacker De’Vondre Campbell would leave to the locker room in the middle of the game without injury. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan would flat-out say that Campbell didn’t want to play after a […]

Bill Belichick’s hiring at UNC has sparked widespread discussions in the sports world, but few takes are as unique as Stephen A. Smith’s perspective on his anticipated arrival with the Tar Heels. On the latest edition of First Take ffollowing Belichick’s hire to UNC, Smith said that the job was beneath him. “I do think […]

Juan Soto has joined the New York Mets, to the tune of a 15-year, $765-million contract, the largest deal in pro sports history. Moreover, the deal came down to the wire, as the Yankees presented a $760-million offer for 16 years, nearly enough to tilt the scales in their favor, but Soto ultimately chose to […]

Stephen A. Smith invited his nephew on his eponymous ESPN show. In the viral clip shared by the broadcaster online, he interviewed his nephew, Josh Smith, who admitted that he name-dropped his uncle’s name to get dates. Since Stephen is a large figure in the media world as LeBron James is in the NBA, Smith’s […]

With the NBA trade season approaching, speculation has intensified regarding potential blockbuster moves. One rumor that has resurfaced involves the Los Angeles Lakers potentially trading LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors to pair him with Stephen Curry. On ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith voiced his strong opposition to such a move. “I don’t […]

Sophie Rain, a 20-year-old OnlyFans model, has shocked the internet with her staggering annual earnings. On November 27, she proudly shared her total gross income for the year: a jaw-dropping $43,477,695.01. To put this into perspective, Rain’s earnings were more than 23% higher than the $35 million salary of NBA star Jayson Tatum, and just […]

On the latest episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, the outspoken ESPN personality dove into the ongoing tension between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, particularly over Lamar’s track “Not Like Us,” which many believe outshines Drake’s abilities lyrically. As Kendrick’s upcoming Grand National Tour with SZA looms large, Smith addressed Drake directly, clearing up any […]

When Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio boldly declared that the NFL should be “embarrassed” for accusing linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair of a “lack of sportsmanship, lack of coachability, lack of paying attention to the rules” for his brutal, concussion-causing late hit on Trevor Lawrence, it upset more than a few fans around the NFL, including ESPN’s […]

Shannon Sharpe made a comment on Tuesday during an ESPN First Take segment that upset Stephen A. Smith. The Michael Jordan-LeBron James conversation was being discussed, and Sharpe made an eye-opening remark about the debate, via ClutchPoints. “I wish LeBron James could have taken four years off during his career,” Sharpe said. “Five years.” This […]

The Los Angeles Lakers faced harsh criticism Tuesday after their 109-80 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, a game that marked their fifth defeat in the past seven outings. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith addressed the team’s struggles on First Take, focusing on LeBron James’ recent slump and the lack of support […]

Lessoned learned on Sunday night: Don’t cross the social media team for the Buffalo Bills. Regardless if you’re Stephen A. Smith or any other national personality. Turns out they keep every receipt, and turn it into a savage troll job. It’s what they created after the SNF rout over the San Francisco 49ers. The Bills […]

It was another win for the Dallas Cowboys as they beat the New York Giants on Thanksgiving day, 27-20, which has sparked conversation if the team can make a playoff push. One person who was confident in that idea was Cowboys star Micah Parsons, who shared his confidence but was shut down by ESPN sports […]

It was a disappointing loss for the Colorado football team as they fell to an unranked Kansas Jayhawks last Saturday, 37-21, as they were ranked No. 16 in the country at the time. While Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders has made promises after the defeat, sports analyst Stephen A. Smith gave his opinion on […]

Matt Eberflus trudges right along, preparing for the next game. But Chicago Bears players like Keenan Allen seem to think leadership is the issue. After an inexcusable debacle at the end of the game against the Lions, Stephen A. Smith sounded off on Eberflus. The Bears had the ball in Lions territory in the final […]

The Minnesota Vikings are playing like one of the best teams in the NFC right now. Minnesota is 9-2 heading into Week 13 and is only one game behind Detroit in the NFC North division standings. Minnesota made a key free agent addition on Wednesday to bolster the QB position ahead of the playoffs. The […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has strongly criticized Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones following recent comments supporting head coach Mike McCarthy. Jones suggested that a contract extension for McCarthy could be a possibility, despite the team’s underwhelming 4-7 record this season. Jones praised McCarthy as a Super Bowl-winning coach and dismissed criticism of his leadership. “I […]

The New York Giants made the move to release quarterback Daniel Jones, and in the days leading up, he recited a written speech, which was essentially a farewell and thank you to the organization, while owning up to his performance that was not up to standards. ESPN’s Elle Duncan got criticism for a segment she […]

The New York Jets have had an awful 2024 campaign. New York is 3-8 heading into Week 12 and their season feels like it is already over. That’s probably the case because the Jets have already fired Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas and are now just playing out the rest of the regular season. One […]