He has zero influence. He's nothing but a bomb-throwing bloviator who loves to stir the pot and everyone knows it, including ESPN. Tua/McDaniel is just his latest project...
In 2014 ESPN suspended Smith for insinuating that victims of domestic violence “provoked” men into abuse...
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith has apologized for "insensitive and regrettable" comments he made about Japanese superstar baseball player Shohei Ohtani. The apology came hours after Smith pointed out that Ohtani uses a translator "so you can understand what the hell he's saying."
Smith Finally Admits He Got Max Kellerman Booted From ESPN's “First Take” When it was first announced that sports commentator Max Kellerman was leaving ESPN's First Take after five years, rumors abounded that the network's golden child Stephen A. Smith was behind the exit...
Smith was accused of mansplaining appropriate behavior of an “NBA wife” to Ayesha Curry, who is married to Golden State Warriors player Steph Curry...
During this morning's edition of First Take, Stephen A. Smith was discussing whether or not Kobe Bryant will play in the Lakers season-opener.
"He'll be just fine," Smith said. "Opening night, Kobe Bryant is going to miss it because (his) foot is sprained? Are ya'll crazy? N**** please."
Smith, however, is denying saying the 'N' word.
Joe Rogan and Stephen A. Smith were involved in an ugly back-and-forth over digital media following their post-fight analysis stint together at UFC 246 in January 2020. The beef between them started after Smith made some comments that stirred controversy in the MMA community...