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Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith rejected major WWE role offered by Nick Khan

Apr 14, 2026 @ 7:13am
Combat Sports > Wrestling
ClutchPoints

A popular face on American television, Stephen A. Smith is known for his work as an NBA analyst for ESPN on SportsCenter, NBA Countdown, and the network’s NBA broadcasts. He once almost became a crucial part of WWE’s roster. Former NFL punter Pat McAfee became an integral part of WWE, first through commentary and rare […] The post Stephen A. Smith rejected major WWE role offered by Nick Khan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"I'm sick and tired of watching LeBron at 41" – Stephen A. Smith rips NBA stars for not following LeBron James' durability blueprint – Basketball Network

Apr 14, 2026 @ 5:56am
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

"I'm sick and tired of watching LeBron at 41" - Stephen A. Smith rips NBA stars for not following LeBron James' durability blueprint  Basketball Network

Read more"I'm sick and tired of watching LeBron at 41" – Stephen A. Smith rips NBA stars for not following LeBron James' durability blueprint – Basketball Network

"How the hell he healthy?:" Stephen A. Smith praises LeBron James' durability, takes subtle shot at Luka Doncic ahead of NBA playoffs – Sportskeeda

Apr 13, 2026 @ 11:26pm
Basketball > NBA > Dallas Mavericks > Los Angeles Lakers
Sportskeeda

"How the hell he healthy?:" Stephen A. Smith praises LeBron James' durability, takes subtle shot at Luka Doncic ahead of NBA playoffs  Sportskeeda

Read more"How the hell he healthy?:" Stephen A. Smith praises LeBron James' durability, takes subtle shot at Luka Doncic ahead of NBA playoffs – Sportskeeda

Stephen A. Smith Rips Into Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves While Praising LeBron James’ Durability

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:58pm
Basketball > NBA > Houston Rockets > Los Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Stephen A. Smith called out Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for not investing in their health like what LeBron James does on a yearly basis.

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‘Where’s Your Pride? Where’s Your Dignity?’ — Stephen A. Smith Blasts Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves As Injuries Derail Lakers

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:16pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Lakers
Pro Football Network

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the playoffs without their two biggest stars, and Stephen A. Smith is not holding back. With Luka Dončić sidelined by a Grade 2 hamstring strain and Austin Reaves dealing with a Grade 2 oblique injury, the burden of carrying a 53-29 Lakers team into the first round against […]

Read more‘Where’s Your Pride? Where’s Your Dignity?’ — Stephen A. Smith Blasts Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves As Injuries Derail Lakers

Stephen A. Smith says he turned down opportunity for role on WWE programming

Apr 13, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Combat Sports > Wrestling
Awful Announcing

For pro wrestling fans unhappy with the current angle involving Pat McAfee’s insertion into the WrestleMania 42 main event storyline, it’s good to remember it always could have been worse. ESPN’s First Take dedicated a segment to discussing this weekend’s WrestleMania 42. As part of that discussion, Stephen A. Smith seemed to admit that he…

Read moreStephen A. Smith says he turned down opportunity for role on WWE programming

Rory McIlroy's Augusta rival wades in on Stephen A. Smith questioning if Masters winner had 'unfair advantage'

Apr 13, 2026 @ 6:34pm
Golf > PGA Tour
Daily Mail US Sport

One of Rory McIlroy's fellow competitors at The Masters is hitting back at the idea the back-to-back champion gained an unfair advantage by playing more at Augusta National.

Read moreRory McIlroy's Augusta rival wades in on Stephen A. Smith questioning if Masters winner had 'unfair advantage'

The ‘First Take’ Masters segment went about as poorly as you would expect

Apr 13, 2026 @ 5:00pm
Golf > PGA Tour
Awful Announcing

Rory McIlroy won his second consecutive Masters title on Sunday as he defeated Scottie Scheffler by a single stroke. With the biggest stars in the golfing world and millions of viewers at home tuned in, it was the biggest sports story of the day by far. So it was only natural that ESPN’s First Take,…

Read moreThe ‘First Take’ Masters segment went about as poorly as you would expect

Stephen A. Smith Issues Harsh Reality Check on Los Angeles Lakers Without Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves 

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:09pm
Basketball > NBA > Houston Rockets > Los Angeles Lakers
Total Pro Sports

Following devastating injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers face a grim playoff forecast. Stephen A. Smith warns that LeBron James cannot overcome the deep Rockets roster on his own.

Read moreStephen A. Smith Issues Harsh Reality Check on Los Angeles Lakers Without Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves 

Stephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Lakers’ playoff chances

Apr 13, 2026 @ 12:21pm
Basketball > NBA > Houston Rockets > Los Angeles Lakers
Larry Brown Sports

The NBA playoffs field is set, and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in the first round. Unfortunately for LA, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are out with injuries, making the playoff path even more difficult. On Monday, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith had a brutal … The post Stephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Lakers’ playoff chances appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreStephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Lakers’ playoff chances

Stephen A. Smith roasted by fans after Rory McIlroy ‘falling about by the seams’ take – ‘this your first Masters?’

Apr 13, 2026 @ 4:50am
Golf > PGA Tour
The Sun Sport

STEPHEN A. Smith is being roasted by fans as Rory McIlroy claims his second Masters title. Smith, 58, is facing criticism after blasting McIlroy, 36, just hours before winning his…

Read moreStephen A. Smith roasted by fans after Rory McIlroy ‘falling about by the seams’ take – ‘this your first Masters?’

"That meat right there": Stephen A. Smith points out key weakness in Victor Wembanyama – Sportskeeda

Apr 12, 2026 @ 10:30am
Basketball > NBA > San Antonio Spurs
Sportskeeda

"That meat right there": Stephen A. Smith points out key weakness in Victor Wembanyama  Sportskeeda

Read more"That meat right there": Stephen A. Smith points out key weakness in Victor Wembanyama – Sportskeeda

Stephen A. Smith on Phil Jackson's Knicks disaster: "His first move was to sign Lamar Odom, who was on crack" – Basketball Network

Apr 9, 2026 @ 6:25pm
Basketball > NBA > New York Knicks
Basketball Network

Stephen A. Smith on Phil Jackson's Knicks disaster: "His first move was to sign Lamar Odom, who was on crack"  Basketball Network

Read moreStephen A. Smith on Phil Jackson's Knicks disaster: "His first move was to sign Lamar Odom, who was on crack" – Basketball Network

Sports Fans Hope Jason Whitlock Has Finally Crossed Someone Who’ll Beat Him Up Following ‘Racist’ Matt Barnes Impersonation Video

Apr 9, 2026 @ 5:08pm
Basketball > NBA
BroBible

Jason Whitlock continued his beef with Matt Barnes and Stephen A. Smith earlier this week by posting a video in which he impersonates Barnes. Whitlock even put on make-up to make himself appear lighter skinned. The Fearless podcast host posted a two-minute clip in which he mocked former NBA player Matt Barnes — in heavy […] The post Sports Fans Hope Jason Whitlock Has Finally Crossed Someone Who’ll Beat Him Up Following ‘Racist’ Matt Barnes Impersonation Video appeared first on BroBible.

Read moreSports Fans Hope Jason Whitlock Has Finally Crossed Someone Who’ll Beat Him Up Following ‘Racist’ Matt Barnes Impersonation Video

"Obama black and Matt Barnes are two different kinds of acting black": Emmanuel Acho goes off about Stephen A. Smith's beef with former NBA star – Sportskeeda

Apr 9, 2026 @ 3:09pm
Basketball > NBA
Sportskeeda

"Obama black and Matt Barnes are two different kinds of acting black": Emmanuel Acho goes off about Stephen A. Smith's beef with former NBA star  Sportskeeda

Read more"Obama black and Matt Barnes are two different kinds of acting black": Emmanuel Acho goes off about Stephen A. Smith's beef with former NBA star – Sportskeeda

“I Loved It” – Stephen A. Smith Has No Problem With Jorge Soler-Reynaldo Lopez Brawl

Apr 9, 2026 @ 9:37am
Baseball > MLB > Atlanta Braves > Los Angeles Angels
Total Pro Sports

Stephen A. Smith backs the fiery Jorge Soler–Reynaldo Lopez brawl, embracing the passion and edge in baseball.

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‘Insane Main Character Syndrome’ — NBA World Clowns Stephen A. Smith for Threatening Players Who Want Him Fired

Apr 9, 2026 @ 1:16am
Basketball > NBA
Pro Football Network

Stephen A. Smith’s "untouchable" rant goes viral with NBA analysts and reporters mocking his warning to critics.

Read more‘Insane Main Character Syndrome’ — NBA World Clowns Stephen A. Smith for Threatening Players Who Want Him Fired

Stephen A. Smith Issues Stern Warning to Those Trying to Get Him Fired

Apr 9, 2026 @ 12:44am
Basketball > NBA
Total Pro Sports

Stephen A. Smith said he believes critics are working together in an organized push to have him taken off from his career.

Read moreStephen A. Smith Issues Stern Warning to Those Trying to Get Him Fired

Lakers Get Positive Report On Trading For Giannis This Summer

Apr 8, 2026 @ 10:26pm
Basketball > NBA > Atlanta Hawks > Boston Celtics > Los Angeles Lakers > Miami Heat > Milwaukee Bucks > New York Knicks > San Antonio Spurs
Heavy

The Los Angeles Lakers might have a chance at trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer after a recent report. Sam Amick reported an extensive update on The Athletic about teams that he views as having a realistic chance to trade for Antetokounmpo in the offseason. Milwaukee Bucks’ management is preparing to field offers with the […] The post Lakers Get Positive Report On Trading For Giannis This Summer appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith Demands Action Against NBA Teams To Solve Tanking Problem

Apr 8, 2026 @ 7:08pm
Basketball > NBA
Pro Football Network

Stephen A. Smith demands action against teams to solve the tanking problem, backing Draymond Green's call for massive fines.

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Stephen A. Smith Reacts to Draymond Green’s Tanking Comments With Strong Message 

Apr 8, 2026 @ 5:12pm
Basketball > NBA > Golden State Warriors > Sacramento Kings
Total Pro Sports

Draymond Green’s outspoken take on NBA tanking has found support from Stephen A. Smith, adding momentum to a growing league-wide debate.

Read moreStephen A. Smith Reacts to Draymond Green’s Tanking Comments With Strong Message 

ESPN Analyst Slams Bucks’ ‘Mistake’ to Keep Giannis Antetokounmpo Beyond the Trade Deadline

Apr 8, 2026 @ 3:55pm
Basketball > NBA > Milwaukee Bucks
Pro Football Network

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith went in on the Milwaukee Bucks for not dealing Giannis Antetokounmpo before the trade deadline

Read moreESPN Analyst Slams Bucks’ ‘Mistake’ to Keep Giannis Antetokounmpo Beyond the Trade Deadline

Stephen A. Smith believes people are conspiring to get him fired from ESPN

Apr 8, 2026 @ 12:30pm
Basketball > NBA
Awful Announcing

Stephen A. Smith believes his enemies have spent the last year conspiring to get him fired from ESPN and SiriusXM. But be careful what you wish for. Because Smith claims getting him fired from ESPN won’t eliminate him, it will only eliminate the guardrails around him. Smith is feuding with Matt Barnes, which stemmed from…

Read moreStephen A. Smith believes people are conspiring to get him fired from ESPN

Stephen A. Smith gets brutally honest on Braves-Angels brawl

Apr 8, 2026 @ 12:18pm
Baseball > MLB > Atlanta Braves > Los Angeles Angels
ClutchPoints

On Tuesday evening, the Atlanta Braves’ win over the Los Angeles Angels was largely overshadowed by a brawl that took place earlier in the game between Jorge Soler and Reynaldo Lopez. The incident occurred after Lopez threw a high pitch that nearly hit Soler, innings after having clipped him on the arm earlier in the […] The post Stephen A. Smith gets brutally honest on Braves-Angels brawl appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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