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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.

Stephen A. Smith reacts to Knicks' blockbuster Mikal Bridges trade

After a surprise trade that added Mikal Bridges to the Knicks' Villanova collection, there was one reaction from a super fan that hit social media quickly — in a surprise...

Stephen A. Smith's ESPN contract saga takes Pat McAfee twist

The "First Take" personality has a different contract in mind

Stephen A. Smith doubles down on LeBron James podcast claim after Lakers' JJ Redick hire

Stephen A. Smith isn’t backing down.

Stephen A. Smith questions NFL WAG revealing she dated husband's college backup

Stephen A. Smith is baffled by Kelly Stafford saying on a podcast that she dated husband Matthew's backup quarterback in college to make him jealous.

Weak ESPN caving to error-ridden Stephen A. Smith feels inevitable

Let’s spend the week asking sports-minded folks if they find ESPN’s top man, Stephen A. Smith, representative of why they watch ESPN or now avoid it.

ESPN is lowballing Stephen A. Smith with $18 million offer: Dan Le Batard

If Stephen A. Smith wants to add another agent to his representation, maybe his former ESPN colleague Dan Le Batard would be interested.

ESPN offers Stephen A. Smith massive deal in huge push to keep him at network

ESPN does not want one of its biggest personalities to leave the sports behemoth.

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.

Stephen A. Smith slams LeBron James over podcast with JJ Redick

Stephen A. Smith is certain that the launch of LeBron James and J.J. Redick's Mind the Game podcast was meticulously calculated.

NBA star wants no part of Stephen A. Smith's dig at teammate: 'Don't do that'

The incident transpied during ESPN's pregame coverage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Grimace dials up a McGreat first pitch before Mets' win at Citi Field

Grimace's first pitch was McGreat — and the fans were lovin’ it. The 53-year-old McDonald's character threw the first pitch before the Mets' 10-4 win at Citi Field over the...

LeBron James, Michael Jordan lead Jerry West tributes: 'A friend and a mentor'

A number of prominent figures in the NBA community reminisced about West's legacy Wednesday in the wake of his death at the age of 86.

ESPN can't repeat their Stephen A. Smith playoff mistake during NBA Finals

Before the Knicks faced the Pacers for Game 7 at Madison Square Garden in their playoff series last month, ESPN's "NBA Countdown" might as well have been "The Stephen A....

Stephen A. Smith defends Monica McNutt feud: 'It's a war out here'

Stephen A. Smith is always prepared for battle when it comes to defending co-hosts on ESPN "First Take."

Stephen A. Smith still fuming over ESPN co-host's 'claims: 'Ever heard of Monica McNutt'?

Stephen A. Smith isn’t letting the comments made by Monica McNutt go.  The ESPN personality addressed the barbs the two traded on “First Take” on Monday on his podcast later...

'First Take' stars fire barbs during contentious Caitlin Clark segment

"Stephen A., three years ago, you were not talking about the WNBA at this level, don't do that."

Kenny Smith called Stephen A. Smith over Kyrie Irving criticism

Kenny Smith said he called Stephen A. Smith regarding his criticism of Kyrie Irving when the "First Take" host had beef with the Mavericks star during the 2022 season. During...

Celtics star calls out Stephen A. Smith's 'attitude' reporting: 'State your source'

Jaylen Brown doesn't appear to trust Stephen A. Smith's sources.

Stephen A. Smith, NBA legend feud about 'slander' of Celtics star

While speaking on ESPN, Stephen A. Smith shared a message an NBA source sent to him that was critical of Jaylen Brown's attitude.