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Tyrese Maxey shuts down Stephen A. Smith’s Doc Rivers claim

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Tyrese Maxey had a direct response to Stephen A. Smith’s account of a supposed visit with Doc Rivers: That visit never happened, per BleacherReport. On Friday’s First Take, Smith linked Maxey’s confrontation with James Harden to Philadelphia’s 2023 postseason exit against Boston. He claimed Maxey “went to (then-Sixers head coach) Doc Rivers’ crib damn near […] The post Tyrese Maxey shuts down Stephen A. Smith’s Doc Rivers claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith argues why Texas’ Arch Manning is still a low-risk prospect for 2027 NFL Draft

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Coach Steve Sarkisian’s Texas Longhorns are 4-2 on the season, ranked No. 19 ahead of a showdown with No. 7 Ole Miss that led to a Keyshawn Johnson take about a possible Arch Manning benching. An NFL scout revealed a troubling Manning problem after watching film while Stephen A. Smith went in a different direction. […] The post Stephen A. Smith argues why Texas’ Arch Manning is still a low-risk prospect for 2027 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyrese Maxey calls out Stephen A. Smith over false report

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Tyrese Maxey has now become the latest NBA star to dispute Stephen A. Smith’s reporting. The ESPN personality Smith made a big claim on the air this week about the Philadelphia 76ers star Maxey. Smith was reacting on “First Take” to the 76ers’ epic comeback victory over James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday … The post Tyrese Maxey calls out Stephen A. Smith over false report appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers Star Tyrese Maxey Calls Out Stephen A. Smith Over Explosive James Harden Claim

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Tyrese Maxey didn't hold back after Stephen A. Smith made a dramatic claim about the 76ers star's past frustration with James Harden. The post 76ers Star Tyrese Maxey Calls Out Stephen A. Smith Over Explosive James Harden Claim appeared first on HEAVY.

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‘I’m Calling Out the NBA,’ ‘Stop That Nonsense’ — ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Reacts As Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg Rips Lakers Star Luka Dončić’s ‘Whining’

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Stephen A. Smith backed Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg for going after Luka Dončić and called out the NBA over the rookie's technical foul.

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Stephen A. Smith blasts NBA for T’ing up Yaxel Lendeborg for trash talking Luka Doncic

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One of the biggest storylines of the Lakers’ 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors was the back-and-forth between Luka Doncic and Yaxel Lendeborg. Lendeborg and Doncic traded verbal jabs throughout the game, and Doncic finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals, plus 5 three-pointers. But the back-and-forth led to the […] The post Stephen A. Smith blasts NBA for T’ing up Yaxel Lendeborg for trash talking Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Robert Saleh Is Too Soft,’ ‘Could’ve Ended in Tragedy’ — Stephen A. Smith, NFL World React to Titans HC Defending Jordan Elliott After Gun Incident

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Stephen A. Smith and the NFL world reacted sharply after Titans coach Robert Saleh defended Jordan Elliott following a gun-related incident.

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"There is no way in hell that Jaylen Brown is gone" – Stephen A. Smith says Tatum should have fought for Brown after JT goes 0-for-7 from three in a 22-point collapse – Basketball Network

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"There is no way in hell that Jaylen Brown is gone" – Stephen A. Smith says Tatum should have fought for Brown after JT goes 0-for-7 from three in a 22-point collapse  Basketball Network

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Stephen A. Smith issues apology after Lane Johnson comments

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Stephen A. Smith has already regretted his comments from Wednesday morning. During an episode of “First Take,” Smith spoke about Philadelphia Eagles OL Lane Johnson, who retired on Tuesday amid mental health issues. Smith questioned Johnson for quitting after four games, citing the Eagles’ poor play as a reason, in some questionable comments. On Wednesday … The post Stephen A. Smith issues apology after Lane Johnson comments appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith Blasts WNBA Off-Court Drama In 26-Minute Rant: “The League Needs To Wake Up”

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Stephen A. Smith has had it up to here with the WNBA. There’s no one that talks more about sports than Stephen A. Smith. He does get paid a lot of money to do so, but one might think that Smith could get a little burnt out blabbering about sports around the clock like he does. The man is on ESPN around the clock talking about every sport under the sun. Football game on? He’s there to talk about it. […] The post Stephen A. Smith Blasts WNBA Off-Court Drama In 26-Minute Rant: “The League Needs To Wake Up” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Stephen A. Smith gets real with Caitlin Clark over Fever status – 'No disrespect'

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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has sparked debate by declaring Kelsey Mitchell — not Caitlin Clark — as the Indiana Fever's best player, pointing to Mitchell's career-high 24.1 points per game and three fewer turnovers per game than Clark as the Fever push for a WNBA title.

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“You Coach A FEMALE Basketball Team”: Stephen A. Smith Eviscerates Minnesota Lynx Coach, Cheryl Reeve, For Undermining League With Selfish Political T-Shirt

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This is about as angry as you’ll ever see Stephen A. Smith… and that’s certainly saying something. There’s no one that talks more about sports than Stephen A. Smith. He does get paid a lot of money to do so, but one might think that Smith could get a little burnt out blabbering about sports around the clock like he does. At the very least, the quantity of content that he puts out sometimes has to mean there’s a lack […] The post “You Coach A FEMALE Basketball Team”: Stephen A. Smith Eviscerates Minnesota Lynx Coach, Cheryl Reeve, For Undermining League With Selfish Political T-Shirt first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Stephen A. Smith defends LeBron James from Donald Trump attack

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There is no love lost between Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James. That’s why it’s surprising to see the ESPN First Take star defend the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers under any circumstances. James and Smith have a long history together and even shared an on-court confrontation during LeBron’s time with the Lakers over comments made…

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“I Don’t See How”: Stephen A. Smith Vehemently Disagrees With Arch Manning’s Best QB Tag

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Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith has an opinion on Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, and it’s not the best. Just like before last season began, Manning is being viewed by many as Heisman potential. After his first full-starting season for Texas last year, the quarterback is raring to prove his doubters wrong. Unlike many analysts […]

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Nick Wright calls out ‘utter and complete fantasy’ from Stephen A. Smith as Jaylen Brown beef takes on new life

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What began as a feud between Stephen A. Smith and Jaylen Brown may be morphing into a media beef between Smith and FS1’s Nick Wright. Last week, Wright went in on Smith for constantly threatening to reveal private information about the athletes he is covering, likening the behavior to that of a “mob boss.” In…

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