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Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Was Neutralized to Some Degree by My Employers’ Regarding Social Commentary
"I use other people to edify me, to educate me, but when I know the issues, I ain’t scared of a damn thing."
ESPN Adds Udonis Haslem as Full-Time NBA Analyst
ESPN has confirmed to Barrett Media a report from Front Office Sports saying Udonis Haslem has been added as a full-time member of the...
Stephen A. Smith Criticizes Colin Russo, Appears on Radio Show
"‘And good afternoon everybody!,’ going crazy, and then he’s complaining all the time, ‘What’s the matter with the chair?,’ everything else, and you come on sounding all normal."
Boomer Esiason: Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo is ‘Instant Energy’ on Any Show
"Well 'First Take' has given him a whole 'nother platform, and his goofiness is evident there, and you see it, and Stephen A. buys into it, Molly buys into it, which is great."
The Best in Sports and News Media in 2024
"In September 2025 we'll celebrate 10 years in business. I never expected that when this journey began, and I'm damn proud that we've survived this long and continue to grow."
Shannon Sharpe: Kirk Herbstreit and I Are Good Now
"We shouldn’t have to go back and forth on social media."
Shannon Sharpe Issues Warning to Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit After ‘First Take’ Comment During Broadcast
"Congratulations Ohio State, you won the game, but hey, if we’re going to be on the same team, if we’re going to work for the same network, don’t do that."
Shams Charania: ‘I 1000% Stand By My Reporting’ on Jimmy Butler Situation
"It’s fully vetted, and as a professional, that’s what I do, that’s what I get paid to do, that’s what I’m going to do."
ESPN’s Kimberley A. Martin is Making Waves Going Toe-to-Toe with Stephen A. Smith, Mike Greenberg, and Others
Martin is outspoken, passionate, and extremely smart. Her takes are original and filled with the right mix of stats and sass.
Report: Stephen A. Smith, ESPN Hopeful They Can Reach Deal in ‘Next Several Weeks’
If a deal is ultimately finalized, Smith could reportedly attain a “first-look” agreement for concepts that he backs across general entertainment properties at The Walt Disney Company.