Stephen A. Smith links the NBA’s betting scandal to Donald Trump, warning that “he’s coming” during a tense First Take segment.

Longtime Dallas Cowboys critic Stephen A. Smith said he's ready to give team owner and general manager Jerry Jones credit for betting on Dak Prescott as the team sits at 3-3-1.

Yahoo! Sports reports that Stephen A. Smith joined ESPN more than 20 years ago, in 2003, when he served as an analyst on NBA Shootaround. The show has since been renamed to NBA Countdown.

The feud between Lakers star forward LeBron James and ESPN media personality Stephen A. Smith reached new heights Monday after a recent interview with Smith air

Smith’s beef with James dates back to March 2025, when LeBron was caught on camera giving Smith, who had just agreed to a five-year, $100 million extension with ESPN, a piece of his mind. Smith was sitting with Ari Emanuel, the CEO of Endeavor, and near actor and comedian Larry David.

Pundit Stephen A. Smith apologized this week for comments he made criticizing Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and her approach to politics. Smith, in his previous remarks, had described language Crockett has used to blast Republicans as “rhetoric for the streets” and questioned how it would serve the people in her district.

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Former football tight end Shannon Sharpe thanked Stephen A for being supportive when he was embroiled in a scandal, which eventually led to his exit from ESPN.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith shocks everyone on "First Take" with his bold NBA Finals prediction as the 2025-26 season tips off.