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Monica McNutt Clarifies Tense Exchange with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's 'First Take'

The ESPN basketball analyst clarified her frustrations from Monday's show.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 4, 2024

Monica McNutt Leaves Stephen A. Smith Stunned With ‘First Take’ Criticism

Stephen A. Smith tried to take credit for First Take’s WNBA coverage, but Monica McNutt pushed back hard.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 3, 2024

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Denies Reported Dispute With Pat McAfee

A story outlining an alleged confrontation between the two stars had recently been reported.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 9, 2024

Stephen A. Smith Proudly Shares ‘First Take’ Ratings After Skip Bayless’s Show Revamps Cast

ESPN won the first round between the two rival networks.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1, 2023

Stephen A. Smith Disputes Shannon Sharpe, ‘First Take’ Report

The popular ESPN personality, like many sports fans, will have to wait a little longer for the dream pairing to come to fruition.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18, 2023

Shannon Sharpe’s reported move to ESPN’s First Take had fans ready for wild debates with Stephen A. Smith

Shannon Sharpe. Stephen A. Smith. First Take. It's happening.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 17, 2023

First Take Fans Fired Up by Stephen A. Smith’s Shannon Sharpe Comments

Fans of the popular debate show were excited to hear about Smith’s openness to having Sharpe on the program.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 3, 2023

SI Media Mailbag: Tom Brady Conflict of Interest; NFL Streaming Issues and More

Should owner Tom Brady call Raiders games? Where do we stand with Sunday Ticket?

Sports Illustrated · May 23, 2023

Charles Barkley Makes Fun of the Recent JJ Redick–Kendrick Perkins Blowup

Barkley cracks up ‘Inside the NBA’ colleagues with shot at ‘First Take’ drama.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 10, 2023

Stephen A. Smith Causes a Stir for the Dumbest Reason

People are upset because he isn’t an NHL fan.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 3, 2023