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Cam Newton Thankful for ESPN Experience: “Don’t Feel Sorry for Me. This Is a Part of the Industry.”
"You will not make me hate my experience with ESPN. What I've been able to garner with the face of sports media in Stephen A. Smith is something that I'll take to my grave."
ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs
"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."
Cam Newton Reportedly Departs ESPN As Part Of Network’s Layoffs
"Newton is just the latest regular contributor on First Take to depart the network."
3 Must-Watch Barrett Media Audio Summit Panels For Non-Attendees
I could write another 10 takeaways, but hopefully this gives you the incentive to start diving in and watching on YouTube.
Stephen A. Smith Applauds Reported Pat McAfee Extension Discussions: “He’s Earned It”
"The reality is that there usually has to be a precedent set before somebody is in a position to capitalize off of that, and I'm certainly positioned to capitalize off of that. Make no mistake. I will be."
Stephen A. Smith on Potential TV News Future: ‘If the Right Offer Comes Along, I’d Do It’
"Do I think I could do a new show? You damn right I can. With ease, I might add. It ain't hard, not for me."
Sports Media Talent Must Stop Apologizing for Doing Their Job
"If this is the opinion business, there's no need for apologies. Being wrong comes with the territory. What matters is having the conviction to make the call in the first place and the credibility to own the outcome afterward."
A Stephen A. Smith Reunion With Pat McAfee May Have No Better Time Than Now
"ESPN has spent years building around star power, and no two stars shine brighter than McAfee and Smith. With New York celebrating its first NBA title in more than five decades, the timing couldn't be better."
Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money
"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."