During the Thursday broadcast of “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith asked billionaire sports owners like the Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones, the Washington Redskins’ Dan Snyder or Dallas Mavericks’ Mark Cuban to heighten their level of sensitivity when
Tuesday on ESPN2’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith weighed in on the continuous protests in the NFL over racial injustice, as well as the recent police shooting of Terence Crutcher in Tulsa, OK. Smith said the protests, started by
Thursday on his radio show, conservative talker Sean Hannity clashed with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith over newly-signed New York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow’s decision to play professional baseball. Smith asked, “How in God’s name did Tim Tebow, who hasn’t played baseball
Monday, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith said on “First Take,” while discussing San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem, that he hopes athletes and media are just as willing to bring attention to black-on-black
Stephen A. Smith reacted Monday on ESPN2’s “First Take” to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sitting during the national anthem in order to protest the oppression of black people, and the ESPN host said Kaepernick is bringing attention to the fact
Friday’s “First Take” on ESPN2 was a continuation of ESPN’s “An Undefeated Conversation: Athletes, Responsibility and Violence,” a town hall held in Chicago on Thursday. Co-host Stephen A. Smith opened the discussion up by citing the difference between the shooting deaths of African-Americans like
On Monday’s broadcast of “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to the belief that New York Yankees designated hitter and third baseman Alex Rodriguez deserves to be in the MLB Hall of Fame, despite using steroids in his
On Saturday, the Dallas Cowboys walked arm-in-arm onto the field for the start of their training camp with families of the Dallas police officers killed by a gunman last month. During Monday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to the Cowboys’
On Friday’s broadcast of “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to Ayesha Curry, wife of Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry, claiming the NBA is rigged. Smith suggested to Curry to be more like Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James’
TMZ Sports spoke with former OJ Simpson lawyer and member of Johnnie Cochran’s legal team Carl Douglas about ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith’s claim earlier this week that he could have convicted OJ Simpson for murder. “I love Stephen A. Smith, but that is
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith reacted Monday on “First Take” to ESPN documentary “O.J.: Made In America.” Smith claims that although he is not a lawyer, he could have won the O.J. Simpson trial and sent the former football star to
On the Friday broadcast of ESPN2’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to the funeral of boxing legend Muhammad Ali and being asked if there would ever be another athlete activist like Ali. Smith said he “sincerely” doubts we
ESPN2 “First Take” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler declining the offer to visit the White House with his former Denver Broncos teammates to celebrate their Super Bowl on the show’s Tuesday broadcast. Smith said Osweiler,
Director Spike Lee was in studio for ESPN2’s “First Take” to discuss his movie “2 Fists Up,” which documents the University of Missouri football team’s boycott amid the Concerned Student 1950 movement. The discussion moved to Lee’s other film “Chi-Raq,” which
On the Thursday broadcast of “First Take” on ESPN2, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith reacted to an article by ESPN “The Undefeated” writer Marc Spears that laments the “bleak outlook” for blacks in NBA executive positions. Smith called the lack
On the Friday broadcast of ESPN2’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith responded to Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey’s comments on the lack of respect white running backs get in the college ranks and in the NFL. Smith agreed with the
I guess you could say Sarah Palin and Bristol Palin have become a post-baseball Mike Timlin and Keith Foulke to Curt Schilling. Every time Schilling starts something good, the Palin women help him close the door. It’s happened yet again.
On Thursday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A, Smith reacted to the report that an anonymous NFL scout called former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones “a poor man’s JaMarcus Russell,” while another said of Jones, “Not the brightest cookie
On the Tuesday airing of ESPN2’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan introducing GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Buffalo, NY Monday night. Smith said he does not think
On Monday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, personality Stephen A. Smith attacked former President Ronald Reagan’s “war on drugs,” blaming it for the “frustration” and “violence” of African-Americans and other inner city residents today. Smith, who was originally reacting to the
MOBILE, AL — Monday, while speaking to a group at the University of South Alabama, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith ripped into political correctness. First, he noted how black people have the “n-word” and how people “outside of the black community”
MOBILE, AL — On Monday, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith spoke at the University of South Alabama about “The Legacy, History and Impact of the African-American Athlete” in honor of Black History Month. Smith addressed the younger black generation in the crowd of
On Wednesday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith urged NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to adopt the NFL’s “Rooney Rule,” which requires every team in the league to interview a minority candidate when in the process of hiring a head
The parents of Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West youth baseball team, the little league team dethroned over recruiting violations, now sue the volunteers who led the team, Little League Baseball, rival coaches, as well as ESPN and commentator Stephen A. Smith.
During Wednesday’s “First Take” on ESPN, co-hosts Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless continued the ESPN race discussion about Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton leading up to the Super Bowl although the quarterback said he never intended the discussion to be about
In response to the Buffalo Bills becoming the first NFL team to hire a female assistant coach Wednesday, Stephen A. Smith proposed on ESPN2’s “First Take” Thursday that all NFL teams should be required to have a female assistant coach.
Monday on ESPN2’s “First Take,” co-host Stephen A. Smith called for the Cincinnati Bengals to fire head coach Marvin Lewis after his Bengals team fell to 0-7 Saturday in the playoffs under his tutelage. Two of Lewis’ defensive players were
Friday, on ESPN2’s “First Take,” Stephen A. Smith responded to the mother of Tamir Rice calling out Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James for not speaking out about the death of her 12-year-old son. The so-called “No Justice, No LeBron” effort demanded James miss
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
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
Stephen A. Smith called in to ESPN Radio’s “Mike and Mike” Wednesday to give his reaction to the Philadelphia Eagles firing Chip Kelly after a rough season, going 6-9 with one more game still remaining. Smith, who has been hinting since before
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
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
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
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
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
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
On Monday, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith warned “black America” to not jump so quickly to thinking someone with different views or skin pigmentation are racist. Taking into account he could be called an “Uncle Tom” or “sellout,” Smith continued the University of
On Monday’s “First Take” on ESPN2, co-host Stephen A. Smith reacted to the news of University of Missouri president Tim Wolfe resigning amid racial tension and protests on campus. Smith first said that Wolfe “had to go” due to the black
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
