Stephen A. Smith, one of ESPN’s best-known personalities, came to the defense of fellow sports talk host Pat McAfee after he shot back at reporters during a media day up in at the network’s Bristol, Connecticut headquarters. McAfee took the opportunity to hit back at what he viewed as unfair reporting on his show and … Read more
Allison Holker has found love again. The 36-year-old shared a glimpse into her new relationship on social media, a year and a half after her husband, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, died by suicide. Holker posted a picture on Instagram Wednesday of two shadows that appeared to be herself holding hands with the mystery man. She captioned … Read more
Maybe Stephen A. Smith needs to actually watch a Yankee game or two. The ESPN personality made a rather egregious error that could have been avoided with two seconds of research Wednesday on “First Take” when he claimed Aaron Judge’s potentially historic season stems in part from Juan Soto hitting behind him in the Yankees’ … Read more
From Paris to the ballroom. Stephen Nedoroscik, known as “Pommel Horse Guy” following his historic performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is joining the cast of “Dancing With the Stars” Season 33. The 25-year-old gymnast appeared on “Good Morning America” Thursday to share the news. Stephen Nedoroscik on “Good Morning America.” ABC Stephen Nedoroscik is on … Read more
Get your hotdogs! Stephen Colbert transformed into Donny Franks, a character he played in a “Late Show” sketch in 2016, at the Democratic National Convention on Sunday. Photos from the DNC (which kicks off Monday) show Colbert, 60, dressed as the entertaining hot dog vendor. He wore a shaggy brown wig, fake goatee, sunglasses and … Read more
Stephen A. Smith believes TNT “dropped the ball” in its attempt to keep the NBA on its airwaves after its current rights deal expires after this upcoming season. The NBA announced on Wednesday that TNT “did not match the terms” of a bid by Amazon to stream the NBA beginning with the 2025-26 season and … Read more
Skip Bayless might have “saved” Stephen A. Smith’s career, but those days — and the two working together — are a “far cry away,” according to the “First Take” personality, who addressed the topic on Friday. After eight years, Bayless is soon leaving FS1’s “Undisputed,” The Post first reported, which sent shockwaves in the sports … Read more
One prominent sports media member is taking issue with the 2024 BET Awards. The show, which aired Sunday, included an “in memoriam” segment that showed the likes recently deceased baseball icon Willie Mays and actor Carl Weathers. Nevertheless, the award program also included O.J. Simpson, the Pro Football Hall of Famer and Hollywood star who … Read more
Chris Russo wasn’t just going to let Stephen A. Smith enjoy the blockbuster move made by the Knicks on Tuesday night. Appearing Wednesday morning on ESPN’s “First Take” with Smith and NBA insider Brian Windhorst, Russo diminished the Knicks’ stunning trade for Mikal Bridges, stating how the Nets forward “is not the missing piece” to … Read more
ESPN has made its pitch to keep Stephen A. Smith. But the “First Take” personality has a different contract in mind. Smith, the ubiquitous face and voice at the sports network, will see his current contract expire next year, and ESPN, according to Puck News, offered Smith $90 million over five years. Stephen A. Smith … Read more
Stephen A. Smith isn’t backing down from his reporting earlier this month that black NBA coaches had told him they were upset over LeBron James starting a podcast with JJ Redick while then-Lakers coach Darvin Ham was thought to be on the hot seat. Smith addressed it during ESPN’s “First Take” on Monday ahead of … Read more
Stephen A. Smith is baffled by Kelly Stafford saying on a podcast that she dated husband Matthew’s backup quarterback in college to make him jealous. Kelly spoke about the early days of her and the Rams quarterback’s relationship at the University of Georgia during a recent appearance on the “Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe” … Read more
If Stephen A. Smith wants to add another agent to his representation, maybe his former ESPN colleague Dan Le Batard would be interested. In the latest podcast episode of the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz on YouTube, the host said that ESPN is low-balling Smith with its five-year, $90 million contract offer to remain … Read more
ESPN does not want one of its biggest personalities to leave the sports behemoth. The network has offered “First Take” talking head Stephen A. Smith a five-year, $90 million deal ($18 million per year) to remain at ESPN with his contract expiring in 2025, according to Puck News. ESPN reportedly pitched to William Morris Endeavor … Read more
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo ribbed Stephen A. Smith over his entrance videos during the NBA Finals. Several times during the series between the Celtics and Mavericks, ESPN’s social media team shared videos of Smith strutting into the arena like it does with players. During his weekly “First Take” appearance on Wednesday, Russo let Smith have … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? Cult French sneaker brand Hoka unveiled a huge new store, … Read more
In some ways, ESPN’s NBA Finals coverage has made more headlines than the games themselves. Take Wednesday’s awkward moment between Stephen A. Smith and Paul George, when the “First Take” personality made a dig at the Clippers star’s teammate, Kawhi Leonard, ahead of the Celtics’ 106-99 Game 3 win over the Mavericks. “Nobody on the … Read more
Before the Knicks faced the Pacers for Game 7 at Madison Square Garden in their playoff series last month, ESPN’s “NBA Countdown” might as well have been “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” There was a big production of Smith entering Madison Square Garden, giving the Knicks a pep talk as a fan of the team … Read more
Austin Rivers fired right back. The ex-NBA player was called out by Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes in recent days. “I just don’t wanna be in no conversation when Austin Rivers’ name is involved,” Jackson said on the “Gojo and Golic” podcast. “Why is his name even involved? I don’t even want to answer a … Read more
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