ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith didn't hold back after Penn State’s 42-37 loss to winless UCLA, criticizing head coach James Franklin and his staff during Monday’s episode of First Take.

The ESPN commentator didn't hold back after Philadelphia ran the ball just twice in the entire second half against Denver Broncos Sunday.

Leading up to the 21-17 defeat to Sean Payton’s Denver Broncos, reports of Sirianni’s top two receivers being disgruntled swirled. He responded by diminishing his rushing attack, spearheaded by Saquon Barkley, and having Jalen Hurts air the ball out more.

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus is thrilled to pay Stephen A. Smith to be the face of the network, at least, when he is on the network’s own platforms. But when he’s off doing his own thing and weighing in on topics he wants to talk about?

Stephen A. Smith blasted Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) for her criticism of President Trump, wondering how it helped her constituents. “However Jasmine Crockett chooses to express herself, I’m like,

Smith is taking on an even broader role at ESPN, with a few appearances lined up on its Monday night coverage.

Molly Qerim reportedly felt that her $500,000 ESPN salary undervalued her contributions to First Take, so she left.

Stephen A. Smith had high praise for quarterback Dak Prescott after the Dallas Cowboys' recent win vs the Jets.

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith revealed Thursday that he will make at least three appearances on the Monday Night Countdown pre-game show during the 2025 NFL season.

Over the weekend, Smith was also honored with a lifetime achievement award at Nancy Lieberman’s Charities Annual Dream Ball Gala, presented by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.