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Stephen A. Smith only speaks up about important societal issues only when it's politically acceptable

July 31, 2026

Stephen A. Smith only speaks up about important societal issues only when it's politically acceptable

Stephen A. Smith apologized to Kyrie Irving after Anthony Fauci pleaded the 5th Amendment over 100 times, but the timing raises serious questions.

Sports media rushes to cast Ryan Clark as victim while portraying ESPN as the villain

July 22, 2026

Sports media rushes to cast Ryan Clark as victim while portraying ESPN as the villain

Ryan Clark's ESPN dismissal sparked outrage from Stephen A. Smith and Jemele Hill, but his history of apologies and friction tells a different story.

Ryan Clark made it too difficult for ESPN to justify keeping him after years of controversy

July 22, 2026

Ryan Clark made it too difficult for ESPN to justify keeping him after years of controversy

Ryan Clark made around $2 million per year but generated negative headlines and showed ratings dips, leaving ESPN with no compelling reason to keep him.

Stephen A Smith says he confronted ESPN bosses over Ryan Clark firing: 'I am not happy'

July 21, 2026

Stephen A Smith says he confronted ESPN bosses over Ryan Clark firing: 'I am not happy'

Stephen A. Smith revealed ESPN brass asked his opinion before firing Ryan Clark but overruled his pleas, leaving the star analyst visibly shaken.

EXCLUSIVE: ESPN to part ways with Cam Newton as part of talent layoffs that also included Ryan Clark

July 21, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: ESPN to part ways with Cam Newton as part of talent layoffs that also included Ryan Clark

Cam Newton is out at ESPN as part of layoffs, leaving Stephen A. Smith without his primary Monday co-host on "First Take" during football season.

Stephen A Smith warns politics is causing 'division' within America's last unifying pastime

July 19, 2026

Stephen A Smith warns politics is causing 'division' within America's last unifying pastime

Stephen A. Smith delivered a passionate plea at Fanatics Fest against politicians trying to politicize Caitlin Clark's WNBA success and popularity.

Smith unloads on democratic socialists, declares ‘this ain’t Denmark’ in fiery defense of the American dream

July 16, 2026

Smith unloads on democratic socialists, declares ‘this ain’t Denmark’ in fiery defense of the American dream

Stephen A. Smith accused socialist activists of convincing Americans that the country itself is the problem rather than lobbyists and politicians.

Stacey Dales provides much-needed logic to ESPN's Caitlin Clark coverage, dismantles race-baiter on set

July 10, 2026

Stacey Dales provides much-needed logic to ESPN's Caitlin Clark coverage, dismantles race-baiter on set

Former WNBA All-Star Stacey Dales joined "First Take" to debate David Dennis Jr. over Caitlin Clark's standing among the league's top guards.

ESPN's coverage of Caitlin Clark is a racially charged, dishonest, and embarrassing mess | Bobby Burack

July 9, 2026

ESPN's coverage of Caitlin Clark is a racially charged, dishonest, and embarrassing mess | Bobby Burack

ESPN commentators claim Caitlin Clark isn't a top-four WNBA guard despite her Player of the Month stats averaging 20 points and eight assists.

Will Cain challenges Stephen A Smith on 'racist' claim about 'White dudes' in the NBA

July 8, 2026

Will Cain challenges Stephen A Smith on 'racist' claim about 'White dudes' in the NBA

Stephen A. Smith doubled down on his Lakers claim during a heated exchange on Fox News' "The Will Cain Show," where Cain called the remarks racist.