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Stephen A. Smith Skip Bayless First Take

Stephen A. Smith explains why he welcomed Skip Bayless back to ‘First Take’

"There's a lot of things been mentioned and a lot of opportunities that have come a lot of people's way courtesy of First Take but it didn't start with me. It started with Skip Bayless."

By Matt Yoder OnMay 9, 2026 0
Has the tension between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith cooled in recent months? According to Stephen A., not so much. Photo Credits: Tori Lynn Schneider-USA TODAY NETWORK (Stephen A. Smith, left); Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images (LeBron James, right).

Stephen A. Smith reveals origin of LeBron James grudge

"Ladies and gentlemen that’s the real reason that stuff went down with me and LeBron. I'm just going to keep it a buck with my audience."

By Matt Yoder OnApr 30, 2026 0
Kenny Beecham Frank Isola

Frank Isola whines that Kenny Beecham is taking over an hour of his SiriusXM NBA Radio show

"Who is he? Who is he where he's taking an hour of our show?"

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 27, 2026 0
iHeartMedia SiriusXM

iHeartMedia, SiriusXM reportedly exploring merger to compete more aggressively in podcasting

The Wrap reports that entertainment mogul Irving Azoff could get involved in purchasing both companies and merging them.

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 24, 2026 0
Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley during the 1993 NBA Finals. Credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Charles Barkley talking with Michael Jordan again: ‘We’re not like Prince William and Prince Harry’

"We're going to get together and play golf as soon as basketball is over."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 17, 2026 0
Frank Isola (left), Cooper Flagg (middle), and Brian Scalabrine (right). (Photo courtesy of SiriusXM.)

Local Networks

Brian Scalabrine on the NBA Playoffs and his SiriusXM show with Frank Isola

Scottie Scheffler tees off at the 2026 Masters. Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

Scottie Scheffler calls out ‘terrible question’ from reporter at the Masters

"That's just a terrible question. Next question. Awful."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 11, 2026 0
Stephen A Smith LeBron James

Stephen A. Smith slams LeBron James for Memphis comments, despite making very similar points last year

"I wasn't dressed in shorts, lolligagging on the golf course with a bunch of peeps that don't look anything like the folks that reside in Memphis."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 4, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith and Jason Whitlock

Stephen A. Smith sounds willing to box Jason Whitlock

"I get in the boxing ring ready to throw hands, I’m rolling up in there to hurt somebody."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 3, 2026 0
Taylor Zarzour (Photo courtesy of SiriusXM)

SiriusXM’s Taylor Zarzour on the joy of broadcasting the Masters

"It's just such a magical place, and it has an aura about it."

By Michael Grant OnApr 1, 2026 0
Taylor Zarzour

Taylor Zarzour filling in for Mike Tirico as SiriusXM’s lead Masters radio voice in 2026

Zarzour has spent the pasty four years in SiriusXM's Masters booth alongside Tirico.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 27, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith rips Donald Trump

Stephen A. Smith blows a gasket over Donald Trump’s Army-Navy executive order

"You overstepping your damn bounds."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 20, 2026 0
St. John's head men's basketball coach Rick Pitino, the March Madness logo, and sports radio host Adam Schein. Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images (Rick Pitino); Kirby Lee-Imagn Images (Adam Schein and March Madness)

Adam Schein blasts NCAA committee for St. John’s seeding: ‘Did they not get Peacock in the room?!’

"What the hell's going on here?!"

By Matt Clapp OnMar 17, 2026 0
Jim Boomer Gordon

SiriusXM NHL Network Radio host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon passes away at 55

Gordon died on Monday after a prolonged battle with cancer.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 25, 2026 0
ESPN anaylist Jay Bilas gives thoughts in a segment during ESPN College Gameday inside Allen Fieldhouse on Jan. 31, 2026.

Jay Bilas is fed up with how college coaches handle press conferences

"It's not that hard."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 24, 2026 0
SiriusXM NFL host Jim Miller voted Lamar Jackson 4th in MVP in 2025

Jim Miller no longer with SiriusXM NFL Radio

"For the sake of Jim, we should leave this subject as it is and hope and pray that he gets on with his life and things go well."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 11, 2026 0
Photo by Brendon Kleen for Awful Announcing

Fantasy Sports

‘The Fantasy Footballers’ charted their own path to success

Troy Aikman on the set of Postseason NFL Countdown prior to the 2024 AFC Divisional Playoff game.

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo scares listeners with Troy Aikman report

"Troy Aikman has passed."

By Matt Clapp OnDec 18, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith responds to comments from former ESPN, First Take partner Max Kellerman. Photo Credit: Straight Shooter with Stephen A. on YouTube; SiriusXM

Stephen A. Smith fires back at Max Kellerman, calls out Bill Simmons

"I had my researchers check and make sure that wasn't AI... I had to double-check that sh*t... I couldn't believe it."

By Matt Clapp OnDec 6, 2025 0
Photo credit: Damon Amendolara

News

Damon Amendolara signs extension with SiriusXM, Mad Dog Sports Radio

Stephen A Smith on political takes vs ESPN popularity

Stephen A. Smith on political views interfering with ESPN popularity: ‘I don’t worry about it’

"If I'm wrong, I'll say I'm wrong. If I'm corrected, I'll say I'm corrected. And if I'm right, I'm not budging. It's just that simple."

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 14, 2025 0
Chris Russo

Chris Russo hit with profane prank caller on radio show

Chris Russo found out why not too many sports shows take live callers anymore with a prank call about the New York Giants.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 14, 2025 0
Katie Nolan on her "Casuals with Katie Nolan" podcast.

Katie Nolan: ESPN having a sportsbook ‘blows my mind’

"I don't understand how they get away with it, but it is what it is."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 5, 2025 0
Joe Davis hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 World Series parade at Dodger Stadium. Photo Credit: Spectrum SportsNet LA

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo eviscerates Joe Davis for hosting Dodgers World Series parade

"HE'S THE VOICE OF THE WORLD SERIES! HE'S SUPPOSED TO BE RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE!"

By Matt Clapp OnNov 5, 2025 0
Stephen A Smith talks to Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani calls in live to Stephen A. Smith’s SiriusXM show to rebut Andrew Cuomo

The Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City also committed to joining Smith in-studio for an interview.

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 30, 2025 0

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