First Take's fiery host doesn't hold back as he dismantles Max Kellerman's claim that Stephen A. was afraid to debate him ...

Stephen A. Smith breaks down Max Kellerman’s First Take exit claim with clarity, pushback, and a firm stance on why the show ...

ESPN and Sirius XM behemoth Stephen A. Smith caught up with former “First Take” co-star Skip Bayless at Nate’n Al’s deli on ...

Whether you hate him or not, Stephen A. Smith will always have something to say, no matter how controversial. He’s a master of absurd takes, and for that, he gets a lot of attention. The 58-year-old ...

The Dallas Mavericks have had a woeful start to the 2025–26 season, which has come as a surprise considering the talent they possess on paper. But injury problems are serious, and in addition to ...

Stephen A. Smith said Tuesday he asked to come off ESPN’s “NBA Countdown,” pushing back on headlines suggesting he was yanked from the show after the network unveiled a revamped cast Monday.

ESPN is making changes to Stephen A. Smith’s on-air duties. The Worldwide Leader announced this week that the “new-look ‘NBA Countdown’ team” will debut Wednesday, and Smith was noticeably missing ...

Stephen A. Smith said he made the call to be removed from “NBA Countdown.” ESPN announced Monday a “new-look NBA Countdown” show that surprisingly did not include Smith, a regular on the show for ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Stephen A. Smith says he negotiated stepping down from “NBA Countdown” as part of his contract renewal. The “First ...

After more than two decades appearing on the show, TV superstar Stephen A. Smith is no longer a regular on ESPN's Inside the NBA programming. Smith originally joined the show when it was called NBA ...

Stephen A. Smith is a very busy man. He is the star of ESPN's "First Take." He hosts two radio shows on SiriusXM. He has his own production company. Since 2021, Smith also has been an analyst on ...