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Stephen A. Smith: James Franklin blew ‘rare and privileged position’ at Penn State

On Monday's episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith simply had to address the biggest headline of the sports weekend... that Penn State fired head coach James Franklin following a third straight loss — this time at home to Northwestern on the heels of a road loss vs.

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Stephen A. Smith reacts to Panthers trolling him after win vs. Cowboys

The Carolina Panthers pulled off an upset on Sunday, knocking off the Dallas Cowboys. It was a game that very few experts gave them a chance to win, let alone ESPN’s Stephen A.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Stephen A. Smith Calls for Lions DB’s Suspension After Chiefs Game

Patrick Mahomes completed a 257‑yard, three‑touchdown passing night and added a rushing touchdown as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Detroit Lions 30‑17 on "Sunday Night Football" at Arrowhead Stadium, moving Kansas City to 3‑3 on the season and snapping Detroit’s four‑game win streak.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / October 13

'Who Cares? We Have Football' – Stephen A. Smith Fires Off Take on LeBron Missing First Game of Season

The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed that LeBron James will miss the season opener for the 2025-26 NBA season due to sciatica. James won’t be with the team in their first regular-season game, which is against the Golden State Warriors on Oct.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 12

Why Stephen A. Smith is not ‘concerned’ about LeBron James missing LA Lakers games with injury

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season with sciatica. Shams Charania reported earlier this week that James will spend three to four weeks on the sidelines.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 12

Panthers dunk on Stephen A. Smith for doubting upset vs. Dallas

Coming into this week, almost nobody in the national media picked the Carolina Panthers to beat the Dallas Cowboys, even though they were playing at home.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / October 11

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.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 11

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.

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.

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.