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Stephen A. Smith Faces ‘Fake’ Allegations From Former Steelers Star

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has long considered himself a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, crediting Franco Harris as the reason. However, former Steelers safety Ryan Clark doesn’t fully believe him.

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Stephen A. Smith's Bold Becky Hammon Belief Turns Heads After Aces WNBA Title

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon secured the third WNBA championship of her head coaching career on Friday, after her team swept the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA Finals.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 11

Lakers Notes: Unfortunate LeBron James News, Dalton Knecht Disrespect, Stephen A Smith Slams LeBron

The Los Angeles Lakers received some bad news about their superstar, LeBron James, as he may end up missing a significant amount of action due to his health.

Las Vegas Aces News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 11

Stephen A. Smith says Aces’ Becky Hammon ‘deserves’ NBA coaching opportunity

Becky Hammon led the Las Vegas Aces to their third championship on Friday night, as Las Vegas Aces earned a 97-86 Game 4 win over the Phoenix Mercury to clinch a WNBA Finals sweep.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / October 11

Stephen A Smith Says Giannis Would Give This NBA Team an Unfair Combo

At this stage of the preseason, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks remains in question. The veteran star is still commenting on rumors regarding a potential trade, leaving the NBA world discussing potential landing spots for the superstar forward.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 10

Lakers' LeBron James Slammed By Stephen A Smith Over 'Second Decision'

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has had numerous conversations swirling around him over the last few months. Most of that conversation was centered around trade rumors.

Tennis News / Sporting News / October 10

Alexis Ohanian claps back at Stephen A. Smith over Serena Williams comments

Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams got married in 2017.

New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / October 10

Derek Jeter’s True Motive Behind Troubling Yankees Revelation Questioned by Stephen A. Smith

The Yankees’ struggles to keep up with the Blue Jays during the regular season had already sparked growing calls for Aaron Boone to be fired. Now, after their playoff run ended abruptly at the hands of those same Blue Jays, the noise has only gotten louder.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / October 10

Stephen A. Smith sounds the alarm on a Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry superteam

As the Golden State Warriors try to prolong their championship run with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler anchoring the roster, the rest of the league continues to keep tabs on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sporting News / October 9

Stephen A. Smith slams LeBron James for 'stat-padding' in Michael Jordan GOAT debate

Stephen A. Smith goes scorched earth on LeBron once again

Los Angeles Lakers News / FirstSportz / October 9

Stephen A. Smith Bizarrely Rips LeBron James for ‘Attention-Seeking’ Hennessey Ad

Ever since LeBron James claimed to be the GOAT of the NBA, several people have turned to find fault in his game, as well as his character. Longtime Michael Jordan stans, Skip Bayless and Stephen A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9

Stephen A. Smith criticizes LeBron James for Hennessy ad

Stephen A. Smith was critical of LeBron James over his Hennessy ad. James teased fans with a “second decision” post on social media this week. His promotion of something as being related to “The Decision” created a frenzy.

NBA News / ESPN / October 8

Iverson discusses sobriety, lowest point in life

Allen Iverson discusses his life, basketball career and new memoir, "Misunderstood," with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's "First Take" on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Stephen A. Smith Makes Strong Statement Against LeBron James After Decision 2.0

Ahead of his record-breaking 23rd NBA season, LeBron James decided to publish an announcement of his “Second Decision.” While many believed this announcement

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Stephen A. Smith Reacts to NBA Legend Allen Iverson’s Personal Announcement

Before hosting "First Take," one of the most prominent weekly sports shows in America, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith spent years covering the NBA. During his time as a journalist for The Philadelphia Inquirer from 1994 to 2010, one of the most notable figures he covered was NBA legend Allen Iverson.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / October 7

Stephen A Smith Wants Knicks to Strike Massive Giannis Trade

Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the talk of the NBA as his future with the Milwaukee Bucks seems to be in question. Although the early offseason trade rumors didn’t gain any steam as the summer played out, an NBA insider’s recent update on the Bucks superstar has NBA fans talking about the Greek Freak once again.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Stephen A. Smith Names the Best NFL Team After Week 5

Five weeks through the NFL season, teams are starting to take their true shape. A handful have separated themselves from the pack, however, according to Stephen A.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / October 7

Stephen A. Smith's fiery call out of Nick Sirianni exposes Eagles' main weakness

Nobody felt good after leading Lincoln Financial Field with that 14-point lead being blown and the Philadelphia Eagles falling to the Denver Broncos 21-17 on Sunday.

NFL News / The SportsRush / October 7

Native New Yorker Stephen A. Smith Blasts Every ‘Disappointing & Disgusting’ NY Team Performance

For the past few decades, New Yorkers have been proudly singing “if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.” It’s just a shame that their sports teams didn’t get that memo.

Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / October 6

Stephen A. Smith places Dak Prescott in MVP conversation

Stephen A. Smith is known for making fun of the Dallas Cowboys. However, on Monday, the First Take host turned his reputations on its head when he explained why he believes Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is the current frontrunner to be the NFL’s MVP.

New York Knicks News / Hardwood Heroics / October 2

‘Knicks Going to the Finals!’ – Stephen A. Smith Trolls With Wild Take

The New York Knicks have a real shot at potentially winning the NBA championship in the 2025-26 season. The Eastern Conference is wide open, given the number of injured stars.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 2

Stephen A. Smith Sends Strong Response to Caitlin Clark's WNBA Leadership Stance

Sports media juggernaut Stephen A. Smith went viral for his reaction to Napheesa Collier calling out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on September 30, which Smith relayed during an October 1 edition of ESPN First Take.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / September 29

Stephen A. Smith: Green Bay Packers should be ’embarrassed’ by tie vs. Dallas Cowboys

Micah Parsons‘ return to Dallas ended in an anticlimactic 40-40 tie on Sunday, and Stephen A. Smith believes the Packers’ defense is to blame. During Monday’s episode of First Take, Smith tore into Green Bay for its defensive performance against the Cowboys.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / September 24

‘This Defense Is So Horrible’: Stephen A. Smith Blasts Cowboys After Loss to Bears

Following the Dallas Cowboys’ disappointing 31-14 loss to the Chicago Bears, Stephen A. Smith did not hold back in his criticism of the team’s defense.