During Friday’s “First Take” on ESPN, co-host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on a potential Colin Kaepernick return to the NFL. Smith argued that the former San Francisco 49er’s focus has changed from kneeling during the National Anthem to protest
ESPN is rightfully accused of being a left-leaning sports cable network, but lately many have employed some whataboutism by noting that the outlet does have one conservative employee in commentator Will Cain.
ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith went off Thursday on the strategy of tanking in sports to get good draft picks to rebuild, saying black executives do not have the “luxury” of losing and keeping their jobs. “So let me get
Thursday’s “First Take” on ESPN opened with a tribute for the victims of Wednesday’s shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Co-hosts Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman both pushed for change to stop gun violence. “It’s
Monday on ESPN’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel telling “Good Morning America” that he has been diagnosed as bipolar and has sobered up. Smith said at the beginning he would “not
Count ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith out if he gets the opportunity to attend the White House as long as President Donald Trump is in office. In reaction to some Philadelphia Eagles players declining the offer to celebrate their Super Bowl win at the White House,
As a lead-in from ESPN’s “SportsCenter” Thursday to “First Take,” Stephen A. Smith reacted to Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds, both tainted by steroid use, failing to be elected into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame this year, saying
ESPN “First Take” host Stephen A. Smith delivered a “final take” Tuesday where he ripped “scared” black NBA players for keeping quiet on the diminishing number of black coaches in the league, following Monday’s firing of Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd.
With ratings on the decline, the NFL “desperately” needs its biggest winner on the biggest stage, says ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. According to Smith, the National Anthem protests and other “negative publicity” have caused the ratings to drop and a Super
Things got heated during Monday’s Houston Rockets-Los Angeles Clippers game. Chippy play and players jawing at each other led to ejections, followed by Rockets players, led by Chris Paul, reportedly storming into the Clippers’ locker room to confront Blake Griffin
In a new interview, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith warned sports media to steer clear of attacking President Donald Trump and to avoid commenting on politics in general.
With rumors swirling that the Oakland (soon to be Las Vegas) Raiders will be hiring ESPN analyst Jon Gruden, Stephen A. Smith accused the team Tuesday on violating the league’s Rooney rule — NFL’s mandate requiring teams to interview minority
Thursday, ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith criticized fellow ESPN Radio’s Dan Le Batard for calling MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred a liar in a heated interview over the Miami Marlins trading off their star players to slash payroll. According to Smith, Le Batard “crossed the
In the wake of the report that Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson will sell the team due to a workplace misconduct investigation, ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith said Monday that “it would be nice” if the NFL allowed a
Thursday on ESPN’s “First Take,” Stephen A. Smith responded to outspoken basketball father LaVar Ball saying he would be treated differently if he were white. While Smith disagreed with that premise in Ball’s case, Smith did say that people, in general,
In response to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady being seen on the sideline yelling at offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels Sunday during the team’s game against the Buffalo Bills, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith suggested the public’s reaction would be different
Thursday on ESPN’s “First Take,” Stephen A. Smith said the report that NFL players negotiating with the league to spend $89 million funding causes to effect social justice change were in disagreement and ultimately split as a group working together “weakens” the players’ leverage. “[Y]ou’ve
During his final take segment on ESPN’s “First Take,” Stephen A. Smith responded to Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant “waking up” to see how “rough it is for the average black man.” Smith agreed with Durant, saying the black athlete also “has
Wednesday on ESPN’s “First Take,” host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on President Donald Trump’s criticisms of the NFL’s National Anthem protests, saying his attempt at “retribution” stems from failing to become an owner in the NFL. “The man is being petty [and]
Monday, ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith said in a discussion about President Donald Trump’s feud with the father UCLA Basketball’s LiAngelo Ball, LaVar, that it should be reported how Trump chooses to talk about LaVar Ball’s ungratefulness, but
Monday, ESPN’s “First Take” praised Colin Kaepernick, who was announced as GQ’s “Citizen of the Year” for kneeling for the National Anthem and being a “lightning rod and a powerful symbol of activism and resistance.” “First Take” co-host Max Kellerman said Kaepernick “richly
Last week on his ESPN Radio show, Stephen A. Smith ripped Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith for wearing a hoodie on the bench, saying the hoodie could remind white people of Trayvon Martin. “[I]n game one, when they played against
ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith went on a rant Thursday in opposition to former NBA Commissioner David Stern proposing to remove marijuana from the ban list in the NBA. Smith called the idea of NBA players showing up
Monday, ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith awarded President Trump the win for having “successfully hijacked” the national anthem protests in the NFL. Trump denounced the protests in September, causing players to protest the president and stand in unity around
Friday, ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith said he was “tired” of the national anthem protests and linking of arms in unity, adding he is ready to “get back to football.” Smith reasoned that Colin Kaepernick’s initial protest has
Monday, ESPN “First Take” personalities Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim discussed the NFL’s quarterback play in the first week and decided free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick has to get a job. “Clearly there are some NFL teams
During Thursday’s “First Take” on ESPN, Stephen A. Smith discussed Seattle Seahawks star defensive end Michael Bennett’s claim he was racially profiled by the Las Vegas Police Department — which the department strongly denies. Smith asked why black people in America
ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith said Cleveland police and other first responders refusing to hold the American flag on the field in response to the Cleveland Browns protesting the national anthem is more disrespectful than NFL players protesting during
Friday on ESPN Radio’s “Mike & Mike,” ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith predicted Floyd Mayweather Jr. would “embarrass” and “destroy” Conor McGregor in their upcoming bout. “It will probably go five or six rounds,” Smith explained.” Floyd will embarrass him.
On Tuesday’s ESPN “First Take” broadcast, co-host Stephen A. Smith blasted NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for saying there is a “time and place” for protesting. “Roger Goodell is not the man to make that statement,” Smith stated. He continued, “I’m
Monday in reaction to the weekend’s Charlottesville, VA, white nationalist protests, ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith said NFL owners “better change” their opinions on free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick “quick, fast and in a hurry.” Moderator Molly Qerim
Is free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick being blacklisted? ESPN’s Steven A. Smith thinks so.
In a Monday appearance on ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on the chance quarterback Colin Kaepernick has to play in the NFL this year, saying he believes there will be an “uproar” or an “uprising”
Friday, ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith said NFL owners reluctant to sign the controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick because of the backlash that would come along with him are “soulless businessmen.” “The NFL owners who are reluctant to bring
Thursday, Stephen A. Smith weighed in on quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s free agent status as the beginning of the 2017 NFL season looms. Smith said ESPN’s “First Take” it would be “tragic” if NFL owners kept the 29-year-old quarterback out of
Monday on his podcast, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith cited sources that said Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James would be “tempted” to beat teammate Kyrie Irving’s “ass” if they were near each other. “I had sources in LeBron James’ camp literally
Monday on ESPN’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to Colin Kaepernick comparing cops to slave catchers after Minnesota police officer named Jeronimo Yanez was found not guilty in the shooting death of Philando Castile. Smith said Kaepernick is “justified”
Nick Saban might be the most beloved man in the entire State of Alabama. However, he has a long way to go before getting in the good graces of Terry Bradshaw.
Stephen A. Smith is apparently not down for the struggle. That’s essentially the sentiment expressed by Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett.
During Friday’s “First Take” on ESPN, Stephen A. Smith reacted to Colombian-born Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran plunking Dominican Republic-born Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista in the thigh the day after Bautista stared at Braves pitcher Eric O’Flaherty and
