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Stephen A. Smith: Drake Maye Is a “Liar” for Not Knowing Cam Newton Is on ‘First Take’
"First Take is the number one morning show. 13 years and counting. Don't tell me you are an athlete and you don't know that Cam Newton ain't on the show. You lying"
Paul Finebaum Believes Stephen A. Smith Comments Regarding Oxford, Mississippi Were “Racial”
"I’ve been to Oxford a million times, and it’s terribly unfair to bring up echoes of the ’60s and try to portray Oxford as that type of place today. It’s not"
Could More Money, Less Work Cost Stephen A. Smith and ESPN
"When a network hands its most valuable performer the freedom to choose his lanes, it also hands over leverage it may never get back"
Stephen A. Smith Denies Reports of “Removal” From NBA Countdown on ESPN
"It was decided at that particular moment in time that I wouldn't be doing NBA Countdown anymore, because I didn’t want to"
ESPN Reportedly Ordering Talent To End Papaya Gaming Promotional Messaging
"The promotion is tied to ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith being named a global ambassador for Papaya’s World Solitaire Championship"
ESPN Daytime Programming Earns Highest October Viewership Since 2015
"The combined results demonstrate ESPN’s ability to maintain audience engagement across multiple platforms, including linear television and streaming"
Where Stephen A. Smith Missed His Shots Aimed at Michelle Beadle, Cari Champion
"Stephen A. Smith didn’t just misstep on Monday night—he reminded everyone exactly why criticism follows him wherever he goes"
Marcellus Wiley on Stephen A. Smith, Michelle Beadle Feud: “About Damn Time”
"I am not rooting for drama. I’m rooting for honesty, and that’s why I know the drama is coming"
Stephen A. Smith Responds To Michelle Beadle “Praying” For His Downfall At ESPN
"I know why you’re gone. I know why you can’t go to other networks. And the sad part about it is it’s all because of that stink attitude. Evil"
How Mina Kimes’ “Colossal F**K Up” Reminds Sports Radio To Avoid Endorsement Nightmares
"The lesson is clear: revenue is important, but reputation is priceless. A hasty endorsement may fill the ledger today, but it can erode trust tomorrow"