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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
Michelle Beadle praises Max Kellerman

Michelle Beadle praises Max Kellerman for finally hitting back at Stephen A. Smith

"We’ve been waiting on this day for a while"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 4, 2025 0
Stephen A Smith Max Kellerman

Max Kellerman explains the real reason why Stephen A. Smith has no hot takes

When you think of hot takes in the sports world, the first name that likely comes to mind...

By Matt Yoder OnDec 4, 2025 0
Appearing on 'The Bill Simmons Podcast,' Max Kellerman defended his famous take regarding Andre Iguodala and Steph Curry.

Max Kellerman defends his infamous ‘I want Iguodala’ take

Kellerman still wants Iguodala.

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 3, 2025 0
Max Kellerman and Mike Francesa

Mike Francesa initially picked Max Kellerman to replace Chris Russo

"I was supposed to go over and work with Mike"

By Brandon Contes OnDec 3, 2025 0
Max Kellerman

Max Kellerman on Stephen A. Smith ‘First Take’ partnership: ‘Didn’t feel like a relationship was really forming’

"I never had to worry about when the little red light came on that it wouldn't be a show, but it would be like, you don't want to be undermined."

By Sean Keeley OnDec 2, 2025 0
On the latest episode of 'The Bill Simmons Podcast,' Bill Simmons shared the story behind a new podcast featuring Max Kellerman ad Rich Paul.

Bill Simmons shares story behind Max Kellerman and Rich Paul podcast coming to The Ringer

"I became convinced like, 'oh, these guys, I get it. These guys should have a show.'"

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 3, 2025 0
Max Kellerman on ESPN

Max Kellerman, Rich Paul reportedly discussing new show with The Ringer

A new show with The Ringer would continue Max Kellerman's comeback trail into the spotlight.

By Brandon Contes OnOct 31, 2025 0
Max Kellerman is returning to boxing for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight.

Max Kellerman to call Zuffa Boxing events on Paramount+

The ex-ESPN star was on the call for last month's Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford super fight.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 13, 2025 0
Max Kellerman at the Zuffa Boxing pre-fight press conference for the Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford fight

Canelo Álvarez disagrees with Max Kellerman that UFC is more popular than boxing

"Don't say boxing is not big enough. Boxing is big."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 13, 2025 0
Max Kellerman on ESPN

Max Kellerman to host weekly boxing show for Ring Magazine

“This is the type of show boxing has always needed and never had."

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 9, 2025 0
Tony Reali on Around the Horn in 2018.

Tony Reali ‘could be in play’ for FS1: ‘I’m open to talking to anybody and everybody’

Reali is reportedly seeking opportunities in both television and the digital space.

By Sean Keeley OnJul 14, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman during a 2020 episode of First Take

Marcellus Wiley claims Stephen A. Smith didn’t think Max Kellerman was white enough for ‘First Take’

"Max knew more Black culture than you. And you got mad!"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 2, 2025 0
Stephen A Smith Max Kellerman

Stephen A. Smith insists he’s ‘happy’ for Max Kellerman: ‘Never wanted him fired’

"That brother is brilliant and he deserves a check"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 1, 2025 0
Jon Anik on the 'Anik & Florian Podcast'

Jon Anik to join Max Kellerman on Netflix broadcast of Canelo Álvarez-Terence Crawford fight

Anik will join Max Kellerman on the call of the Canelo Álvarez-Terence Crawford fight in September.

By Reice Shipley OnJun 28, 2025 0
Max Kellerman is returning to boxing for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight.

Max Kellerman making broadcasting return for Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight

"This fight is a perfect storm, I could not be more excited to be a part of it."

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 23, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith reacts to Max Kellerman reference on First Take

Stephen A. Smith rolls eyes at Max Kellerman reference interrupting ‘First Take’

"Max Kellerman used to have this line..."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 20, 2025 0
Tony Reali and Max Kellerman

Tony Reali offers insight into Max Kellerman’s ‘Around the Horn’ finale absence

"I think Max has conveyed enough for me to say he wanted this show to go forward in the way it did."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 25, 2025 0
Photo credit: ESPN

ESPN

Max Kellerman’s return seems more distant than ever

Woody Paige joining "Around the Horn" turned into a long-lasting career, as he became a pivotal figure in the show's evolution.

Woody Paige ‘never’ figured out ‘Around the Horn’s’ scoring system

"I think people became very comfortable with the concept of what we were doing and trying to figure out the scoring system, which I still have never figured out."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 17, 2025 0
Max Kellerman

Former ESPN exec recalls Max Kellerman’s ‘Around the Horn’ departure: ‘He wanted too much money!’

"I don’t know if at the time he... thought ultimately we’d cave and he was too integral to the success of the show, but we didn’t believe that was the case."

By Sean Keeley OnMar 15, 2025 0
Max Kellerman on ESPN

Max Kellerman gets very rare ESPN shoutout

Molly Qerim broke the barrier between ESPN and Max Kellerman

By Brandon Contes OnMar 13, 2025 0
The Warriors' staff honored Max Kellerman’s “I Want Iguodala” take by sporting tribute shirts during Andre Iguodala’s jersey retirement.

Warriors pay tribute to Max Kellerman meme for Andre Iguodala jersey retirement

"I want Iguodala."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 25, 2025 0
Max Kellerman Marcellus Wiley

Marcellus Wiley promises reunion with Max Kellerman on sports show ‘by 2026’

"Sooner or later, we're going to have to grab that golden ticket out of our back pockets and play it."

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 21, 2025 0
Screen grab: ESPN’s Around the Horn

ESPN

What we lose with ‘Around the Horn’ being canceled

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