
On Thursday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith went on another rant about his disdain for the lack of African-American head coaches in the NFL as a reaction to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ surprising firing of head coach Lovie
by Trent Baker7 Jan 2016, 9:32 AM PST0

On the Tuesday edition of “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith hammered the Dallas Cowboys and head coach Jason Garrett in a long-winded rant. In December, Smith called Garrett the “walking epitome” of the unfairness felt by “black
by Trent Baker5 Jan 2016, 3:39 PM PST0

In a discussion Tuesday about Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning human-growth hormone (HGH) allegations on ESPN’s “First Take,” former political analyst for CNN and The Blaze now ESPN contributor Will Cain proposed that professional sports like football legalize the usage
by Trent Baker29 Dec 2015, 9:01 AM PST0

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith reacted Monday on “First Take” to New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s three unnecessary roughness penalties, among numerous other non-penalized scrums with Carolina Panthers defensive players in their game Sunday. Smith said amid
by Trent Baker21 Dec 2015, 8:34 AM PST0

On the Thursday edition of “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walking out on his press conference after being asked questions about his relationship with GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump
by Trent Baker17 Dec 2015, 10:10 AM PST0

On Thursday’s broadcast of “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith discussed the state of the 4-8 Dallas Cowboys after many predicted the Cowboys to make it to the playoffs. The Cowboys have been ridden with injuries, losing top
by Trent Baker10 Dec 2015, 9:51 AM PST0

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith reacted Thursday on “First Take” to the Miami Hurricanes announcing former Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt to fill their vacant head coach position. Smith went on a long rant calling the hiring of Richt “mediocre” and
by Trent Baker3 Dec 2015, 10:57 AM PST0

While showing a highlight of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce dancing on ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” anchor Robert Flores questioned the recent coverage on ESPN’s “First Take” of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and the lack of coverage over Kelce for celebratory
by Trent Baker30 Nov 2015, 12:05 PM PST0

On Thursday, Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver Dez Bryant blew up on a black reporter in the locker room for his reporting on the 2-6 Cowboys. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smtih reacted Friday on “First Take” to the tirade, saying black athletes
by Trent Baker13 Nov 2015, 9:30 AM PST0

On Friday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith offered his thoughts on what he declared to be a lack of diversity in Major League Baseball at the manager position. As of now, there are currently zero African-Americans managing
by Trent Baker30 Oct 2015, 2:51 PM PST0

According to ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” report, former University of Louisville players admitted that the Cardinals basketball team was routinely provided with strippers at parties within the dorm, and that some of the strippers had sex with players in exchange
by Trent Baker20 Oct 2015, 10:12 AM PST0

ESPN2’s Stephen A. Smith reacted on Thursday’s “First Take” to Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman’s comments on “Black Lives Matter,’ agreeing with Sherman that if black lives matter, black-on-black violence needs to end and Smith took it a step further by
by Trent Baker17 Sep 2015, 9:51 AM PST0

During “First Take” on ESPN2 on Tuesday, co-host Stephen A. Smith responded to the criticism that women’s tennis player Serena Williams receives, as well as the fact that Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova makes $10 million more than Williams, despite
by Trent Baker8 Sep 2015, 10:09 AM PST0

On Tuesday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Skip Bayless reacted to the Philadelphia Eagles cutting Tim Tebow on Saturday and then signing another quarterback to take his position as the Eagles third string quarterback by calling head coach Chip Kelly
by Trent Baker8 Sep 2015, 8:45 AM PST0

New York Jets star defensive back Antonio Cromartie appeared on ESPN2’s “First Take” on Thursday and spoke about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who has been under a lot of fire for his handling of Tom Brady and “Deflate-Gate,” as well as
by Trent Baker6 Aug 2015, 10:37 AM PST0

Stephen A. Smith broke news on ESPN2’s “First Take” about the long-awaited decision of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s appeal of the four-game suspension for his alleged participation in “DeflateGate,” saying that he is hearing Brady’s suspension will be
by Trent Baker28 Jul 2015, 9:50 AM PST0

On Monday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A Smith reacted to SI.com naming Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder as the “most-hated owner” in the NFL. Smith pointed out the controversy with the Redskins name and Synder’s stance of not wanting
by Trent Baker27 Jul 2015, 11:02 AM PST0

On the Tuesday airing of “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith was asked if he thought New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady would win the appeal of his four-game suspension for the use of deflated footballs. He responded by
by Trent Baker21 Jul 2015, 9:03 AM PST0

Co-host of ESPN2’s “First Take” Stephen A. Smith responded on Friday to newly published book “Not A Game: The Incredible Rise and Unthinkable Fall of Allen Iverson” by Kent Babb, which states that before Allen Iverson’s infamous rant about practice that the former NBA
by Trent Baker6 Jun 2015, 11:59 AM PST0

On Friday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly saying in a press conference, that despite allegations of racism by former player LeSean McCoy, race plays no part in his roster decisions.
by Trent Baker29 May 2015, 9:43 AM PST0

On his Monday episode of “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to NFL Hall of Fame and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach’s quote saying that he would not enjoy being in the same locker room as
by Trent Baker25 May 2015, 6:08 PM PST0

During Friday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Skip Bayless responded to the New England Patriots report released in response to the Ted Wells Report, which found them to be probably guilty of tampering with game-used footballs. The NFLPA has filed
by Trent Baker15 May 2015, 8:43 AM PST0

During Tuesday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Skip Bayless released a message received by fellow co-host and Floyd Mayweather fan Stephen A. Smith in response to their previous segment discussing Manny Pacquiao’s shoulder injury, which the Pacquiao camp says happened
by Trent Baker5 May 2015, 8:08 AM PST0

On Friday, on the eve of the much-ballyhooed boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, NV, an unapologetic Stephen A. Smith explained why he was pulling for Mayweather to emerge as the victor on Saturday. Smith,
by Jeff Poor1 May 2015, 8:04 AM PST0

On Wednesday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to the video of former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Lewis begging for peace in Baltimore. Smith declared that with the way black ancestors fought for civil rights in the
by Trent Baker29 Apr 2015, 9:49 AM PST0