NBA star tells ESPN host to retire: ‘We can spark a movement ... of integrity’

The Celtics star is watching a clip of ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on “First Take,” with his chat rolling in real time, and then ...

Stephen A. Smith calls for ESPN to re-hire former ‘First Take’ co-host

Ever since the departure of former "First Take" co-host Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith has worked with a rotating group of ...

Kendrick Perkins accidentally exposed the NBA's biggest problem during ESPN's 'First Take'

Victor Wembanyama's playoff dominance highlights what ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins calls the NBA's international takeover ...
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Stephen A. Smith faces backlash after Warriors blunder on ESPN First Take

Stephen A. Smith has long been a divisive figure among NBA fans, with his outspoken style often drawing strong reactions. That reputation was evident last weekend when he was booed during an ...

Top 3 moments in Stephen A Smith and Skip Bayless' reunion on First Take

After about a ten-year hiatus, Skip Bayless reunited with Stephen A. Smith on First Take to debate LeBron James, the Cowboys, ...