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Stephen A. Smith Discusses ‘Emotional Expression’ Of White And Black Athletes

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith discussed the recent video of Tom Brady screaming at offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels on the sidelines, stating that if the New…

Kobe Bryant Joins ‘First Take’ To Discuss Second Career As a Writer And Today’s NBA

It’s been almost a year since Kobe Bryant ended his marvelous NBA career by dropping 60 points on the Utah Jazz in front of the Laker faithful, an unforgettable…

Stephen A. Smith Had A Few Words About Colin Kaepernick Deciding Not To Vote

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick admitted that he did not take place in the election process for President of the United States on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The…

Cari Champion Solidifies New Role As Anchor On ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’

You are now looking at the new anchor on SportsCenter. The Wrap reports that sports aficionado Cari Champion will join ESPN’s prominent program, beginning mid-July. SEE

Ladies First: ESPN’s Cari Champion On Taking Charge In A Male-Dominated Industry

On a snowy March morning on the East Coast (March 6), Cari Champion is moderating a heated debated among Chris Broussard, Freddie Coleman and Scoop Jackson over the top…

Lil’ Wayne Reveals ‘Carter V’ Album Cover, Release Date On ESPN

After a night out on the “Drake Vs. Lil Wayne” tour in Hartford, Connecticut, with special guest 50 Cent on Wednesday (Aug. 13), Weezy headed to ESPN HQ in Bristol first…

Vixen Vent: I Agree With Stephen A. Smith’s Comments on Domestic Violence

Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith was suspended from his ESPN gig yesterday because he said women need to learn how to not provoke domestic violence. Sorry guys, but he…

Stephen A. Smith Suspended for Domestic Violence Comments

Sports guy Stephen A. Smith has been in hot water since last week and now ESPN has hit him with a week-long suspension. Since the sports analyst made comments on First Ta…

Stephen A. Smith Given One-Week Suspension From ESPN For Ray Rice Comments

Stephen A. Smith will be M.I.A. on ESPN for one week following his domestic violence comments on the Ray Rice controversy. On Friday’s First Take (July 25), the…