Dave Portnoy criticizes Stephen A. Smith for treating LeBron James with ‘kid gloves’

Dave Portnoy called out Stephen A. Smith on Friday for using a “kid gloves treatment” at LeBron James after the Lakers superstar faced ESPN personality on Thursday at the end of the team's 113-109 home win. In a long video posted to X, the founder of Barstool's Sports measured the ratings of the “first take” […]
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith addresses heated courtside exchange with LeBron James

ESPN star star Stephen A. Smith reportedly carries a lucrative contract extension with the network and tackles his recent interaction with four-time NBA champion LeBron James. Smith was on hand for the Los Angeles Lakers' victory, which worked overtime for the New York Knicks on Thursday. However, the conflict between Smith and James masked the […]
LeBron James Proves He’s A True Coward After Acting Like Tough Guy Against Stephen A. Smith

I'm sure he won't step into Drake like this… Following the Los Angeles Lakers' overtime victory over the New York Knicks, self-proclaimed king LeBron James looked to step up to ESPN legend Stephen A. Smith in the fashion of the aspiring tough guy. James appeared visibly annoyed by Smith on the right in his face, […]
Stephen A. Smith reveals why LeBron James flipped out on him

Stephen A. Smith opened his “first take” on Friday morning by dealing with the current Villar interaction with LeBron James, who infused courtside during a Thursday night victory with the Knicks during overtime at the Lakers' home. Called the “unexpected” conflict, Smith, 57, spoke at length about what happened, stressing that there is an exchange […]
Stephen A. Smith Fuels 2028 Chatter as He Slams Dems for Having No ‘National Voice’

ESPN Talker Stephen A. Smith remains the most vocal figure who appears to have not run for the Democratic 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. He told late-night host Jimmy Fallon that the Democrats don't have a “people's voice.” Wednesday night Tonight's show Along with Jimmy Fallon, Smith was asked if he could save the Democrats. “People […]
Stephen A. Smith blasts ‘fool’ Charles Barkley

Stephen A. Smith didn't stay silent for too long after Charles Berkley avoided ESPN, particularly Kendrick Perkins. Perkins responded to a kip about him, but Smith felt the need to jump into the fight too. He responded to Berkley's criticism in a social media post. “Johak, stop BS with 'Y'all'. Attach your name to it,” […]
Stephen A. Smith agrees to $100 million deal with ESPN: report

Stephen A. Smith continues to be an ESPN staple and while doing so you'll make a lot of money. Longtime reporters and analysts have agreed to a five-year extension worth at least $100 million, according to Athletic. Smith has been a longtime “First Take” host, and this remains his main duty in the network, the […]
Stephen Curry’s miraculous logo buzzer-beating three is preposterous even for him

Stephen Curry has hope Golden State Warriors Again, live your life ahead of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Warriors have been rolling on since buying Jimmy Butler at trade deadlines, running nine wins in their first 10 games and surged Western Conference standings in the process. The Warriors have already made their way to the […]
Stephen A. Smith’s new $100M ESPN deal will require less of him

Stephen A. Smith is sticking to ESPN and has earned a large payday on Boot. Smith and the network have agreed to a new five-year, $100 million contract to keep him on fold. The athletic was reported Thursday afternoon. Getting new deals between Smith and ESPN has been a long process. Over the summer, Pack […]
Stephen A. Smith says he can beat any Democrat in 2028 presidential race

“I think the Democratic Party, in the state that they find themselves in, I think somebody like me could actually win.” Stephen A. source