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Stephen A. Smith: You Can’t Just ‘Go Out There Running Your Mouth’ About Serious Topics
Smith's comments came after being asked why he had remained silent on the accusations against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey.
Andy Pollin: Why Doesn’t ESPN Have an Issue with Stephen A. Smith Sexualizing Kimberley A. Martin?
"To the fellas out there, you can't have her. You know you're dogs. Stop texting me about trying to get with Kimberley Martin!"
Chris Russo: Charles Woodson Has No Credibility
"No more Michigan announcers on television shows defending Michigan’s program.”
Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Won’t Retire Before I’m 70’
"I won't retire before I'm 70, but I probably won't want to work past the age of 75."
ESPN Plans Veterans Week Programming
“ESPN is proud to honor our veterans and their families for their incredible sacrifice and service to our country through our multi-platform storytelling.”
Shannon Sharpe: Stephen A. Smith Believed in Me When Others Wrote Me Off
"A lot of people wrote me off, but he called me to say, ‘Big boy, you’re not done yet. I got big plans for you.'"
First Take Records Second Most-Watched Month in Program History
"First Take" has attained 15 consecutive months of year-over-year viewership growth.
Chris Canty: Stephen A. Smith Told Me to Keep a Suit on Standby At All Times
“I don’t think it could be described as a jab; more like a tongue-lashing.”
Mad Dog Sidesteps Retirement, Agrees to Public Humiliation Instead
"I sure was [stressed], but remember, that was a radio thing; it wasn’t necessarily a TV thing."
Stephen A. Smith Tells Dan Orlovsky: It’s Your Fault I Went Viral Last Week
Smith blamed Orlovsky for his reaction to remarks about Tua Tagovailoa as reason for his thousands of views on social media during First Take Monday.