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
In a Thursday appearance on “The Fox News Specialists,” ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith sparred with host Eric Bolling over President Donald Trump’s Twitter account. Smith argued that Trump brings on criticism from Democrats because of how he handles himself on Twitter.
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith aren’t fans of President Donald J. Trump.
ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted Monday to San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich bashing President Donald Trump this weekend. Smith said Trump has “attributed” to the country becoming a divided nation with his behavior. “[Trump] is tweeting
Calling the layoffs at ESPN the end of journalism, Jeff Pearlman, an author and former writer for Sports Illustrated, is decrying the firing of a long list of sports reporters. On the other hand, he is particularly upset that the network is still paying millions to the “screaming” Stephen A. Smith.
ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith went off on New York Knicks President Phil Jackson over his comments last week saying Knicks star Carmelo Anthony “would be better off somewhere else.” Smith delivered a rant Monday, calling Jackson an “absolute disgrace”
Things got heated Wednesday on ESPN’s “First Take” during a debate about retiring Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo suiting up for the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night. “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith questioned Romo’s special treatment because of the lack of
Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow faced a lot of criticism when he announced last year he would try his hand at a baseball career at 29 years old. One of his most vocal critics was ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, who
ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith let his employer know Tuesday that he was not happy the show led with the breaking news that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is retiring over Monday’s NCAA Basketball Championship game that North
Friday on ESPN’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to no longer kneel for the national anthem. Smith, who blasted Kaepernick Thursday for “looking incredibly opportunistic” for saying he would not
During Thursday’s “First Take” on ESPN, co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to the report that quarterback Colin Kaepernick is ending his national anthem protest for the 2017 season. Smith said Kaepernick is “not fooling anybody” with his “incredibly opportunistic” decision
During Tuesday’s “The O’Reilly Factor” on the Fox News Channel, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith addressed the “level of disgust” in the black community recently after some leaders have met with President-elect Donald Trump. The “First Take” host slammed those who have
ESPN “First Take” host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on the backlash after comedian and “Family Feud” host Steve Harvey met with President-elect Donald Trump last week to discuss partnering with Trump Department of Housing and Urban Development nominee Dr. Ben Carson to work on restoring
Thursday, ESPN “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith addressed professional athletes who use marijuana despite its usage being against league rules, telling them to submit to league rules or else be unemployed. According to Smith, the athlete who uses marijuana
During Friday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to the report that President-elect Donald Trump and Tiger Woods are going golfing together, saying it “comes off incredibly disingenuous” because it was made public beforehand. “The fact that it’s something that’s
Friday, ESPN2 “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to a Missouri high school basketball student section’s treatment of an opposing team from a predominantly black school. The student section, from a predominantly white school, turned its back during the introduction of the
Tuesday on the “Mark Levin Show,” ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith continued his attack on San Francisco 49ers quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick for kneeling during the election after protesting social injustices by taking a knee during the pre-game national
During the Tuesday ESPN2 “First Take” broadcast, co-host Stephen A. Smith accused New York Knicks President Phil Jackson of perpetuating the black stereotype when he referred to Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James’ inner-circle as his “posse” last month. According to Smith, Jackson
Monday, ESPN2 “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on the proposed bill in Washington state that would allow concealed carry holders to bring their guns into sports facilities. Smith says if the bill, also known as HB 1015, is
During Friday’s ESPN2 broadcast of “First Take,” co-hosts Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman weighed in on New York Giants fullback Nikita Whitlock’s burglarized house that had “Trump” and racial messages written on the walls, agreeing that the president-elect should
Tuesday, ESPN2 “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on LeBron James and several of his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates refusing to stay at Trump Soho in lower Manhattan this week when the team travels to play the New York