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Stephen A. Smith: I Will Not Talk About Skip Bayless Like He Has Failed
"I hope in the end when all is said and done, my career will be as long as Skip Bayless’ career has been."
Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo: New York Giants Having Editorial Control Over ‘Hard Knocks’ Is Ridiculous
"I wouldn’t watch that if it was in my backyard – I’d close the blinds."
Seth Payne: Mike Tannenbaum Did Not ‘Understand the Assignment’ During ‘First Take’ Appearance
"You don’t even understand the assignment, and you were running an NFL football team."
Burke Magnus: Stephen A. Smith is a Great Personality, Works Hard, Has a Hit Show and Fills Hours
“It’s different, and there’s a different calculus there for sure, but again, to compliment Stephen A. because I’m sincere when I say this – he’s the best right now. And so, we’re balancing the difference between game and studio, but we’re also talking about the guy who’s at the absolute top of the heap.”
Report: Stephen A. Smith Offered $18 Million Per Year Contract by ESPN
"Smith has reportedly been seeking some $25 million per year."
Stephen A. Smith: ‘Shannon Sharpe is on Another Level’ on ESPN ‘First Take’
Earlier in the week, ESPN announced that it signed Shannon Sharpe to a multiyear contract extension in which he will continue his appearances on...
Shannon Sharpe Inks Multiyear Extension with ESPN, to Expand Role on ‘First Take’
"I look forward to expanding my role and showing more of the world what I have to offer."
Stephen A. Smith: If Caitlin Clark Olympics Snub is About Marathon, ‘Don’t Be Holding People Accountable for Not Promoting the Sport More’
"Oh no, don’t do that. Can’t have it both ways if you think about the marathon."
Stephen A. Smith Doesn’t Create Stars, ESPN Does
Smith taking credit for the success of First Take contributors makes him look like a vulture more than a king-maker.
Stephen A. Smith: Statement by Monica McNutt on ‘First Take’ Was ‘Highly Offensive’
"You ever heard of Monica McNutt? You have now – because she’s on 'First Take' a lot."