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“He Should Give Masterclasses on How to Get Paid Without Working”: Stephen A. Smith Blasts Kawhi Leonard’s Work Ethic After Raptors Star Suffers Fresh Injury Setback

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The Toronto Raptors are already facing questions about their biggest offseason signing. Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss the next few weeks with knee swelling, leaving the team without one of its most notable additions just three games into the season. Leonard missed Sunday’s 117-94 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a lower-body injury. Two […]

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Stephen A Smith leaves ESPN co-star 'uncomfortable' as he says Deshaun Watson should be honored years on from sexual assault allegations

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After missing the entirety of last season with an Achilles injury, a rejuvenated Watson has led the Cleveland Browns to five wins from their opening seven games.

Read moreStephen A Smith leaves ESPN co-star 'uncomfortable' as he says Deshaun Watson should be honored years on from sexual assault allegations

Stephen A. Smith declares Deshaun Watson the frontrunner for NFL Comeback Player of the Year

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The rejuvenation of Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns has been perhaps the biggest surprise in the NFL season. When Watson was surprisingly named Cleveland’s starter this fall, he became testy with fans and became a subject of intense criticism in the media. ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky called for fans to boycott the Browns in response,…

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‘So Lame,’ ‘Can’t Believe Anyone Still Listens to Stephen A. (Smith)’ — NBA Fans Torch ESPN Star for Calling Kawhi Leonard the ‘Worst Superstar’ Ever

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NBA fans pushed back after Stephen A. Smith reacted to Kawhi Leonard's knee swelling by repeating a criticism of the Raptors star.

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Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard slapped with ‘worst superstar’ take from Stephen A. Smith

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The Toronto Raptors recently learned that superstar Kawhi Leonard would be out of the lineup for weeks due to an ongoing knee issue. The news comes just days into the 2026-27 NBA season, which the Raptors have started with a record of 2-1. Now, ESPN sports media personality Stephen A. Smith has dropped his immediate […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard slapped with ‘worst superstar’ take from Stephen A. Smith appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith warns Heat’s Bam Adebayo to ‘stop b****ing’ about media after ugly 0-4 start

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The Miami Heat have gone off to their worst start to a season in nearly two decades, falling to a 0-4 record after their latest loss against the Dallas Mavericks. Speaking after the defeat, Bam Adebayo appeared to take aim at the media, claiming that he has become the scapegoat after his team’s disappointing start […] The post Stephen A. Smith warns Heat’s Bam Adebayo to ‘stop b****ing’ about media after ugly 0-4 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"Give master classes on how to get paid without working" – Stephen A. goes off on Kawhi Leonard after another knee injury – Basketball Network

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"Give master classes on how to get paid without working" - Stephen A. goes off on Kawhi Leonard after another knee injury  Basketball Network

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Charles Barkley flip flops on Stephen A. Smith for president: ‘No f*cking way’

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The Stephen A. Smith-for-president rumors have died down, and Charles Barkley seems to believe whatever political appeal the ESPN host once had has faded too. This week on Pablo Torre Finds Out, the investigative journalist looked at how athletes and sports personalities are polling among liberal and conservative fans. The results showed Barkley was polling…

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‘Why Would That Old Man Disrespect a Cowboys Legend?’ ‘Shut Up’ — Cowboys Fans Rip Jerry Jones for Bizarre Stephen A. Smith-Michael Irvin Comparison

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Fans were stunned by Jerry Jones disrespecting Cowboys legend Michael Irvin while making a comment on Stephen A. Smith.

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Charles Barkley says ‘no f**king way’ to Stephen A. Smith as US President while shutting down his own political ambitions

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For years, there have been murmurs of Stephen A. Smith running for United States president, but Inside the NBA’s Charles Barkley isn’t buying it, as he revealed when shutting down talk of him stepping into politics. Pablo Torre reacted to videos of Barkley discussing politics. It doesn’t appear he believes that Smith could successfully run […] The post Charles Barkley says ‘no f**king way’ to Stephen A. Smith as US President while shutting down his own political ambitions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Knows Who He Makes His Money From,’ ‘So Exhausting’ — NFL Fans React to Stephen A. Smith Sitting Next to Jerry Jones During Cowboys-Eagles

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Stephen A. Smith has always been a Cowboys hater on social media, but fans were confused after he was spotted next to Jerry Jones.

Read more‘Knows Who He Makes His Money From,’ ‘So Exhausting’ — NFL Fans React to Stephen A. Smith Sitting Next to Jerry Jones During Cowboys-Eagles

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones catches MNF clash vs. Eagles with Stephen A. Smith

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had an unexpected guest Monday night as ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith watched the Philadelphia Eagles matchup from his suite at Lincoln Financial Field. The NFC East rivals entered Week 7 with matching 2-4 records. Dallas was trying to snap a two-game losing streak, while Philadelphia sought momentum following its disappointing […] The post Cowboys owner Jerry Jones catches MNF clash vs. Eagles with Stephen A. Smith appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith scolds Nikola Jokic for saying booing fans ‘not welcome’

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The Denver Nuggets are projected to take a step back this season, and Nikola Jokic took an unusual step in the first week by going toe-to-toe with fans who booed the team at Ball Arena. After Jokic posted a 35-point triple-double as Denver returned to beat the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime on Saturday night,…

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‘I Was Shaking,’ ‘Changed the Trajectory of Your Career’ — Monica McNutt, Ryan Clark Revisit Her Viral Confrontation With ESPN Star Stephen A. Smith

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Monica McNutt revisits her viral Stephen A. Smith confrontation with Ryan Clark, revealing the emotions behind the moment.

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Stephen A. Smith rips Donald Trump for using LeBron James as ‘politically expedient tool’

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As Donald Trump accuses LeBron James of disrespecting the national anthem, Stephen A. Smith is accusing the president of using James as a political tool. LeBron James has been standing for the national anthem throughout his 24 seasons in the NBA. In the 1,926th game of his career, James is being vilified by the right for swinging…

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Skip Bayless’ shocked reaction to Cowboys being favorites vs. Eagles on MNF

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Skip Bayless is famous for his passionate devotion to the Dallas Cowboys, but even he cannot wrap his head around the latest betting lines for Monday Night Football. Speaking on a show with sports commentator Stephen A. Smith, Bayless expressed complete shock after oddsmakers installed Dallas as 4.5-point road favorites against the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite […] The post Skip Bayless’ shocked reaction to Cowboys being favorites vs. Eagles on MNF appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘$40M a Year for Bad Takes?’ ‘Being Loud Pays’ — Fans Roll Their Eyes As ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Tops Tom Brady As Highest-Paid Name in Sports Media

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Tom Brady is one of the biggest names in sports media, but fans were stunned to learn that Stephen A. Smith earns more than the former NFL star.

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"This is the problem": Stephen A. Smith doesn't hold back while calling out Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer for calling himself "a great coach" – Sportskeeda

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"This is the problem": Stephen A. Smith doesn't hold back while calling out Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer for calling himself "a great coach"  Sportskeeda

Read more"This is the problem": Stephen A. Smith doesn't hold back while calling out Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer for calling himself "a great coach" – Sportskeeda