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Chris Russo spoils Stephen A. Smith's Knicks excitement after blockbuster trade

Chris Russo wasn’t just going to let Stephen A. Smith enjoy the blockbuster move made by the Knicks on Tuesday night.

'Mad Dog' has hot take on Bill Belichick's scandalous relationship: Not my daughter!

While Belichick may have been "on to Cincinnati" while leading the Patriots to six titles, the world is not moving on from this one.

Chris Russo rips Stephen A. Smith's NBA Finals entrances for ESPN: 'Dumbest thing'

Several times during the series between the Celtics and Mavericks, ESPN's social media team shared videos of Smith strutting into the arena like it does with players.

Aaron Rodgers' Jets absence spurs wild Mike Francesa, Chris Russo rants

It would have been an epic day for Mike and the Mad Dog to talk sports and go at it as hard as they can.

Stephen A. Smith, 'First Take' co-host break silence on dating rumors

Stephen A. Smith addressed a long-running rumor that he and his "First Take" co-host Molly Qerim are a couple during Wednesday's episode.

Chris Russo erupts over major March Madness gripe: 'Absolute disgrace'

Chris Russo's latest rant on his ESPN "First Take" pulpit took aim at the NCAA for a particular March Madness wrinkle that has the Mad Dog fuming.

Why Ian Eagle 'waved the white flag' on late nights with Bill Raftery

Ian Eagle was 29 years old when he realized he couldn't hang with Bill Raftery until the buzzer.

Chris Russo signs ESPN extension

The Mad Dog will be barking on "First Take" for years to come.

Chris Russo slams CBS for how it handled Taylor Swift at Super Bowl

This was too much for Chris Russo.

CBS wants Tony Romo to 'calm down a little bit'

Outgoing CBS Sports boss Sean McManus addressed the growing criticism of Tony Romo.

Chris Russo is still raging over NFL's $100 million Peacock decision

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo isn’t buying what the NFL is selling in terms of streaming. 

ESPN analyst rips 'classless' Chris Russo for calling him a 'scrub'

Dan Orlovsky has a new nickname for "Mad Dog" Christopher Russo: "Classless."

Why Chris Russo's famous Super Bowl trivia contest isn't happening this year

One of the great Super Bowl traditions in sports media is no more.

The playoff mistake that turned Chris Russo against Tony Romo — and his '$17 million' salary

It took one play in the Bills-Chiefs AFC Divisional-Round game for Chris Russo to lose his patience with Tony Romo.

Breaking down ESPN's Pat McAfee fiasco

Marchand and Russo go into full detail about Pat McAfee, Aaron Rodgers and Norby Williamson.

Chris Russo tells Pat McAfee to toughen up as criticism swirls: 'He is so sensitive'

Pat McAfee has been lashing out at critics.

Ex-NFL QB goes off on Chris Russo's Florida State 'disgrace' take: 'Nonsense'

Florida State's football team is causing yet another debate, and two sports media personalities from ESPN are on opposite sides of the aisle.

'I am a degenerate and a loser!': Chris Russo's sports betting misery hits new low over Christmas

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo had a miserable time sports betting over the Christmas weekend. 

Chris Russo threatens to 'Wally Pipp' Stephen A. Smith off of 'First Take'

Stephen A. Smith better hurry back from vacation.

Shaq barks back at sports radio host over NBA all-time center rankings: 'Who the f–k is that?'

Earlier this week on "First Take," Chris Russo declared that Shaquille O'Neal is only the fifth-best center in NBA history.