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November 8, 2019

Stephen A. Smith has branded himself as one of the most recognizable personalities on ESPN if not all of the sports media world. Now, he’s going to be paid like it. The New York Post reports that Stephen A. Sm... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Boxing Upstart Shakur Stevenson Dominates Joet Gonzalez to Win WBO Featherweight Title

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October 28, 2019

The next young and bright boxing superstar has arrived. With only 13 fights into his professional boxing career, Shakur Stevenson is a world champion, defeating Joet Gonzalez to win the vacant WBO featherwei... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Bradley Beal Agrees to $72 million Extension with Washington Wizards

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October 17, 2019

The Washington Wizards broke the bank on their star guard Thursday. According to ESPN, Beal has signed a max extension worth $72 million over the next two years with the Wizards. The deal includes a 2022 player... Read Article

John Oliver Slams “Loud, Wrong” Stephen A. Smith for Hong Kong Protest Take

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October 14, 2019

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Last Week Tonight host John Oliver criticized ESPN host Stephen A. Smith on Sunday for his position on the NBA's relationship with China. In his 30-minute show on HBO, Oliver discussed the news that China was e... Read Article

Stephen A. Smith Added to ESPN’s NBA Coverage

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August 22, 2019

ESPN really just needs to rename the network after Stephen A. Smith. The most popular personality on the sports network will be on another show, as he is reportedly being added to the NBA studio coverage. Th... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Michael Thomas Becomes Highest Paid Wide Receiver in NFL

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August 1, 2019

Michael Thomas has signed a deal with the New Orleans Saints on a five-year, $100 million extension that includes $61 million guaranteed. That agreement makes him the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver, according... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Charles Barkley Says Joel Embiid and Zion Williamson Need to Lose Weight

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July 17, 2019

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is known for speaking his mind and the tradition continues as he gave his thoughts on some of the NBA stars today. When asked about the current star of his former team, the Philade... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Jalen Rose Breaks His Silence on Situation Between LaVar Ball and His Wife Molly Qerim

July 1, 2019

LaVar Ball sparked controversy in his First Take appearance earlier this month when he made a suggestive remark to the show's mediator, Molly Qerim. When she attempted to get the show back on track, Qerim asked... Read Article

ESPN is Done With Lavar Ball After “Inappropriate” Comments On ‘First Take’

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June 20, 2019

Lavar Ball has been no stranger to controversy ever since his oldest son, Lonzo Ball became a prominent name in the basketball world. Some of it was fun, like his hot take on being able to beat Michael Jordan o... Read Article

Tracy Morgan to Host the 2019 ESPYS

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June 6, 2019

Last O.G. star and acclaimed comedian Tracy Morgan has been tapped to host to the 2019 ESPY’S. “I am very excited to be hosting The ESPYS,” said Morgan. “I hope my Uncle Sidney Poitier is there with my biolo... Read Article

Ciara is Accepted Into Harvard's Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports Program

Ciara To Host The ESPN Humanitarian Awards

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June 6, 2019

Ciara has been selected to host the fifth annual Sports Humanitarian Awards presented by ESPN. The Sports Humanitarian Awards are a celebration of the impact made by athletes, teams and sports industry professi... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Top Prospect R.J. Hampton Signs With Australian National Basketball League

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May 29, 2019

One of the most highly touted college basketball recruits, R.J. Hampton, the No. 5 prospect in the ESPN 100 class of 2019, has decided to skip college and signed a contract with the New Zealand Breakers of the ... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: ESPN Announces Plans to Open a New Studio in Las Vegas

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May 21, 2019

As sports betting becomes more mainstream in the United States, it also becomes more relevant to networks like ESPN to capitalize off it. Relevant enough, for ESPN to venture off into Las Vegas permanently. Cae... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Rebooted XFL Football League Announces Multiple Broadcasting Partnership Deals

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May 7, 2019

The XFL is returning to rewrite their wrongs from 2001. While the relaunch has been slow and steady, many wondered if securing a television deal would take a lot of time. Luckily that's no longer a problem or a... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Terrence Crawford Looked Sharp Against Amir Khan, Eyes on Errol Spence Jr. Next

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April 22, 2019

Terrence Crawford made the second defense of his WBO title on Saturday in dominant fashion by headlining the inaugural Top Rank on ESPN pay-per-view at New York's Madison Square Garden and finishing British sta... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Stephen A. Smith Set to Become Highest Paid Talent on ESPN

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April 4, 2019

Stephen A Smith has ascended the ranks at ESPN. Now he is in line to be the highest paid personality on the network. According to a report by The New York Post's Andrew Marchand, the legendary First Take sta... Read Article

Conor McGregor Reportedly Under Investigation Over Sexual Assault Accusations in Ireland

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March 27, 2019

It’s been a whirlwind week for UFC star Conor McGregor. He abruptly announced his retirement from the UFC and now it’s being reported that he is now under investigation in his native Ireland for a sexual assaul... Read Article

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Nominated for NAACP Image Award

March 20, 2019

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The oldest civil rights organization in America, the NAACP, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Image Awards later this month. Again, The NAACP Image Awards will be hosted by Anthony Anderson, star of AB... Read Article

Toni Harris Becomes the First Woman to Sign Letter of Intent in a Football Skill Position