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Stephen A. Smith Missing First Take After Second Bout With COVID
Last year, Smith tested positive for the virus and had mild symptoms before developing worsening symptoms that required hospitalization.
J.J. Redick Responds to ‘Worst Take in Sports History’ Criticism
"I'll vehemently disagree. One of the problems with aggregate media is a quote everybody uses out of context."
Chris Russo: ESPN Was Not Happy I Told Howard Stern My First Take Salary
“Somebody from ESPN sent a text to my agent with two words: ‘Not helpful.’"
Jeff Passan: ‘I’m Not Great’ On Hot Take Shows
"The way that my brain works, I can never sit here and say something definitive unless I feel like I have got some good evidence to back it up."
Stephen A. Smith and Dan Orlovsky Go Back-and-Forth Over Controversial Phrase
“Just from a politically correct standpoint, is it chinks or kinks in the armor?” Smith asked.
Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Usually Get My Way’ With ESPN
"You come to me and you tell me that something is affecting the bottom line, I’m all ears. Because we’re in this together, and it’s a business relationship and I understand that. That doesn’t mean you own my thinking."
Keyshawn Johnson Relives Being On First Take Set For Michael Irvin Rant
“What I would say is Irvin had some great points. They might have gotten lost in the performance so to speak.”
JJ Redick Gets New Contract, New Role At ESPN
"The deal comes after Turner had expressed interest in luring him away from Bristol."
Stephen A. Smith and Malika Andrews Get Heated Over Ime Udoka Coverage
“Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me, I listened to you,” Smith interjected, "you’re the one telling me to stop on my show. It ain’t happening.”
Dan Le Batard Show: If Stephen A. Smith Was President He’d Do First Take from the White House
"Because if I vote for Stephen A. and obviously everyone would vote for Stephen A. and Stephen A. becomes president, then what happens to First Take?"