Chris Russo offered to placate ESPN by shelving Bronny James take; Stephen A. Smith said let it rip
"And to Stephen A.'s credit, he said, 'Chris, you say what you have to say. If you get pounded, who cares?'"
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Stephen A. Smith to help moderate NewsNation town hall
The town hall will also include Mark Cuban and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Stephen A. Smith is desperate to dub Kawhi Leonard the ‘worst superstar’ in sports history
"I can make a legitimate argument that Kawhi Leonard is the worst superstar in the history of any sport."
Why Stephen A. Smith is ‘disappointed’ in Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal
"I don't understand how they could have a problem considering all the injuries he's sustained."
ESPN’s Bobby Marks believes there’s an appetite for more serious content
Bobby Marks is a different kind of voice in sports media.
Stephen A. Smith on sports media: ‘You better adapt, or you’ll be left behind’
"There's a transition that's taking place, and you better adapt, or you will be left behind."
Jaylen Brown confronts Stephen A. Smith over anonymous source: ‘It’s cowardice’
"Historically, unnamed sources have attacked some of our greats. I/we are not responsible for what they lack and design."
Stephen A. Smith: NFL ownership restrictions won’t matter for Tom Brady at Fox
"Hell, he'd probably teach the coaches."
Stephen A. Smith insinuates Mets postseason success spurring Yankees dominance
Smith suggests the Mets' postseason success has motivated the Yankees to play at a higher level.
Dan Orlovsky deems Cowboys’ championship window closed: ‘Not a ray of hope’
"There is not a single thing on this football team that they do well."
Why Stephen A. Smith is ‘disgusted’ with Sue Bird
"Respectfully, Sue Bird, you are inaccurate — it is just that simple."
Stephen A. Smith slams Will Levis mayo commercials: ‘Stop rewarding mediocrity!’
"How the hell he get these commercials? See, that's the problem with America … we got to stop rewarding mediocrity!"
Stephen A. Smith explains why he doesn’t ‘give a s***’ about optics of contract talks amid ESPN layoffs
"When it's your time, you're supposed to act oblivious and ignorant to all of that and say, 'let me think of everybody else but myself,' when I've been working all of these years and didn't ask for it?"
Cam Newton trolls Shannon Sharpe’s Instagram Live sex during ‘First Take’ debut
"Watch out, Michelle."
Skip Bayless sees ‘Pardon My Take’ as heir apparent to his and Stephen A. Smith’s ‘First Take’
"I honor what you guys have achieved because I know what it feels like to be where you are now."
Sue Bird calls out Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe for ‘hating on’ WNBA playoff ratings
"They work for ESPN. So why are you hating on a business you are in?"
Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo: Joining Stephen A. Smith on ‘First Take’ was ‘break of a lifetime’
"It’s been a tremendous breakthrough. Let’s be honest. A little renaissance."
Skip Bayless says he had an ESPN offer to reunite with Stephen A. Smith in 2021 before Fox matched
“I was devastated. Stephen A. was devastated."
Stephen A. Smith accuses Aaron Rodgers of being deceitful on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’
"It’s amazing how it’s so difficult for folks to just simply tell the truth."
Shams Charania wasted no time breaking news during first ‘First Take’ appearance
"I do have news for you to start my segment, my First Take career."
Stephen A. Smith welcomes Shams Charania to ESPN: ‘There’s only one Woj’
"Nobody comes before Woj."
Stephen A. Smith: NBA fans, media ‘owe’ LeBron James, Bronny James grace this season
"If he were not so great, if he were not so phenomenal, if he were not such a winner, he would not have been able to pull this off."
Stephen A. Smith wants MLB to ‘eradicate’ intentional walks
"That's the one thing they need to fix and watch the game soar even more. I'm telling you what I know."
The wildest sports media reactions to Jets firing Robert Saleh
To accusations about Woody Johnson to Aaron Rodgers conspiracies, the sports media was in shock as the Jets abruptly fired Robert Saleh.
