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Stephen A. Smith Clashes With Pelicans Over Zion Williamson Criticism: 'Y'all Are Horrible'
Smith’s comments on Zion’s weight, discipline, and organizational leaks triggered a viral exchange with New Orleans’ official account.
Stephen A. Smith Mistakenly Says 'Charlie Kirk' Instead of Christian Kirk
The sports personality quickly apologized for the flub on ESPN talk show 'First Take.'
Stephen A. Smith Fires Back at Max Kellerman's Comments About Their Split
Smith says he never feared debating Kellerman and insists their split was professional, not personal.
Max Kellerman Reveals His Theory About Why Stephen A. Smith Wanted Him Fired From 'First Take'
The sports commentator suggested Smith struggled to debate him and wanted the paycheck that came with being a “solo act.”
'Inside the NBA' Host Kenny Smith Signs Multi-Year Deal With ESPN — Will Appear on ‘First Take’
The former Houston Rockets guard, known as 'The Jet' on the court, secured the deal as part of the network's deal to expand with TNT Sports.
Allen Iverson Recalls 'Begging' Ex-Wife Tawanna to Come Back After Divorce
"I'm not the same Allen Iverson without her," the NBA Hall of Famer admitted.
'First Take' Cohost Molly Qerim Reportedly Leaving ESPN at the End of the Year
Qerim started at ESPN in 2006, working on digital and mobile efforts before moving to the news team in 2008.
Michelle Obama Thinks Stephen A. Smith Would Make 'Great' 'Real Housewives' Character
The former First Lady believes sports debate shows and reality television are "the same thing."
Marcus Morris Calls Grizzlies Players 'YNs' on 'First Take': 'They’re Really Coming to Play'
Morris felt the Grizzlies would bring their all in the play-in game against the Golden State Warriors.
Stephen A. Smith in Disbelief Over 'Petty' LeBron Trolling Him: 'I'll Never Believe You're the GOAT'
"I have done everything but put diapers and a bib on this brother," Smith said.
Kevin Hart Jokes Kai Cenat Should 'Go F*ck Himself' After Streamer Refers to Him as 'Leprechaun'
While Stephen A. Smith argued that Kevin and Kai are comparable in terms of basketball skills, Kai vehemently disagreed.
Kai Cenat Challenges Stephen A. Smith on His Jordan vs. LeBron Comments: 'LeBron Better'
Kai Cenat joins 'First Take' and had plenty of fire debating Stephen A. Smith with his basketball takes.
T.I. Reacts to Being Included in Complex's 50 Best Atlanta Rappers of All Time List
The rapper said there can't be any Atlanta list of any kind without including OutKast.
Kevin Durant Responds to Stephen A. Smith Calling His Leadership Into Question
KD said he "would disagree" with the harsh criticism from the ESPN personality following the Phoenix Suns' overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Monica McNutt Calls Out Stephen A. Smith Over Lack of WNBA Coverage on 'First Take'
Chennedy Carter's hard foul on Caitlin Clark has sparked plenty of discussion.
Stephen A. Smith Documents Body Transformation After Health Scare: 'No Ozempic, No Steroids, Just Hard Work'
ESPN's 'First Take' host assured his Twitter followers that his weight loss isn't due to steroids.
Nick Wright Responds to JJ Redick's Criticism of Modern Sports Media: 'It's Not for Everyone!'
Wright argues that this is an exciting time for modern sports media with the variety of platforms available.
JJ Redick Criticizes Doc Rivers for 'Always Making Excuses’ and Not Taking Accountability After Bucks Losing Streak
Rivers was Redick's coach on the Los Angeles Clippers between 2013-2017.