The New York Times5d
Stephen A. Smith, ESPN agree to $100M contract that lets him talk more about politics: Sources
Stephen A. Smith has agreed to a new contract with ESPN worth at least $100 million for five years, an agreement that will result in Smith continuing to star on “First Take” on ESPN while ...
Fox News6d
Stephen A. Smith spars with Whoopi Goldberg on the real cause of Democrats' 2024 loss
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith challenged Whoopi Goldberg during "The View" on Tuesday over the Democratic Party's messaging problem after the liberal host attempted to defend the messaging by ...
People4d
Stephen A. Smith Thinks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Will Get Married This Year: 'Hard to Turn Down'
Stephen A. Smith hears wedding bells for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in 2025. Smith, 57, made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on March 5, where the sports analyst reacted to ...
Fox News4d
Stephen A. Smith agrees to new deal worth at least $100 million with ESPN: report
Stephen A. Smith will continue to be ESPN's staple — and make a lot of money while doing so. The longtime reporter and analyst has agreed to a five-year extension worth at least $100 million ...
The Hill8d
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith turns up political talk, triggering 2028 speculation
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith is taking on a new role in Democratic politics as the party searches for its identity after its loss to President Trump in November. Smith expressed interest in ...
Larry Brown Sports5d
Stephen A. Smith gets $100 million deal from ESPN
Stephen A. Smith appears to have gotten what he wanted from ESPN on his next contract: lots of money. Smith has agreed to a new five-year, $100 million contract with ESPN, The Athletic’s Andrew ...
The Hill16d
Stephen A. Smith brushes off Carville attack: ‘You sound like one of those old curmudgeons’
Stephen A. Smith brushed off Democratic strategist James Carville’s recent criticism as the two continue their word battle regarding comments about the 2028 presidential election after Carville ...
Awful Announcing6d
Stephen A. Smith declares LeBron James the GOAT one week after torching him on ESPN
One week after attacking LeBron James on First Take, Stephen A. Smith gave the Los Angeles Lakers star the utmost compliment by putting him ahead of Michael Jordan. It’s not quite March Madness ...
New York Post17d
Stephen A. Smith completely flabbergasted by Yankees’ facial hair press conference: ‘What a disgrace’
Stephen A. Smith joins SportsCenter to talk NBA, begins with rant on Yankees' facial hair presser. "A 20-MINUTE PRESS CONFERENCE OVER FACIAL HAIR? I MEAN, WHAT A DISGRACE… YOU AIN'T WON A WORLD ...
Awful Announcing11d
Stephen A. Smith torches LeBron James for media rant: ‘I know he’s talking about me’
Stephen A. Smith opened First Take with a six-minute, uninterrupted rant to fire back at LeBron James for criticizing the NBA media. As NBA media seems desperate to crown Anthony Edwards as the ...
Variety4d
ESPN’s New Five-Year Deal With Stephen A. Smith Makes Him a $100 Million Man
Stephen A. Smith may not have much to do with the many games telecast on ESPN but he’s being paid as if he is. The “First Take” host, known for his unfiltered sports commentary and soaring ...