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Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

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."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Stephen A. Smith Believes He Is Not The Face Of ESPN

"I don't even try to consider myself that half the time. I work. I put in the work, and the people decide who the face is."

Stephen A. Smith Not Willing To Give up ESPN Salary for Potential Run for Public Office

"This is what you're making a year, and with three years left on your deal you'll have to give up this money in order to run for office.' Do I look like a person that's interested in doing that? Hell no."

Stephen A. Smith ‘Moving Closer’ to Launching 2028 Presidential Bid

"Spending a few days with him in recent months reminded me of spending a few days with Trump back in 2013-2014."

Stephen A. Smith and His Dangerous Myth of Being Untouchable

"Smith has every right to defend himself. He has every right to clarify his words. But daring the world — and, by extension, your employers — to silence you is not strength. It’s hubris."

Stephen A. Smith: Critics Want Me Canceled Over Bad Bunny Super Bowl LX Commentary

"I say stuff on my political channel or my YouTube channel. Why are folks calling ESPN? I didn’t say it on their airwaves."

Stephen A. Smith Reunites With Skip Bayless Explaining Their Rise to Success on ‘First Take’

"People look at what we've been able to achieve, and they're like, Why them? Why not us?"

Shannon Sharpe Says He Would Love To Return to ESPN

"That’s not my call. I would love to go back if they were to call."

Does Stephen A. Smith Know His Dallas Cowboys Bit on ‘First Take’ Has Gone Stale

"When the same Dallas Cowboys punchline keeps getting recycled, the question shifts. It is no longer about whether it entertains, but whether it has become lazy."

The Pat McAfee Show Sets Record Ratings in January

The Pat McAfee Show saw its second-largest single-day audience since joining ESPN on January 19th when 915,000 viewers tuned into the program.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2025

"A total of 90 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the National Sports Radio Shows category."

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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."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."