‘First Take’ Has Fun Ribbing Stephen A. Smith Over Reported $120 Million ESPN Deal

Reports say Stephen A. Smith is about to get a BIG raise. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

1. Variety reported Tuesday night that Stephen A. Smith was close to re-signing with ESPN.

From Variety: “The two sides, who have been in negotiations for several months, are said to be hopeful they can reach a deal over the next several weeks, according to a person familiar with the situation.”