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Interview: ESPN Brian Windhorst - Olympic Gold will Not Be Easy. Kicks off TEAM USA vs Two-time MVP Jokic. Jul 27, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

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Stephen A's Take: New NBA Deal, Charles Barkley says "It just Sucks." Jul 27, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

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Full Show: Skip Bayless is a Pioneer. Trump Afraid to Debate? Will Cain Defends Trump! TEAM USA will be challenged this Olympics Jul 26, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Stephen A talks politics with Fox News host Will Cain, including President Barack Obama’s endorsement of V.P. Kamala Harris, the momentum within the Democratic party among white women and young voters, and Donald Trump seemingly backing out of the upcoming presidential debate. In sports news, he comments on Charles Barkley’s statement about the new NBA TV deal, and FS1 Undisputed Host Skip Bayless labeling himself the Most Hated Person in Sports Media. ESPN NBA Insider, Brian Windhorst joins the show live from the Paris Olympics to discuss TEAM USA basketball.

On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tackling pertinent issues across entertainment, pop culture, society, business, and politics. Three times a week, you'll hear his LIVE unfiltered opinions on the day's biggest headlines as well as straight-shooting interviews with top celebrities, game-changers, and thought leaders across the societal arena. The Stephen A. Smith Show is sure to entertain, inform, and motivate anyone who tunes in.

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Stephen A's Take: Boiling Water led to the Police shooting death of Sonya Massey. Jul 26, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Stephen A. discusses the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman, by an Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy.

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Stephen A's Take: NBA told TNT to kick rocks. Ben Simmons cost Joel Embiid NBA Glory. Carmello Anthony recognizes Star Power. Jul 25, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

NBA told TNT to kick rocks.

The NBA announced new 11-year TV deals with incumbent ESPN and newcomers NBC and Amazon Prime Video, rejecting TNT Sports’ right to match. This could lead to a legal battle between the network and the league.

The forthcoming agreements, worth $77 billion in total, with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon are not set to begin until the 2025-26 season. This means TNT could enter this season, its final under its current contract, with the specter of suing the league it is covering.

Ben Simmons cost Joel Embiid. Carmello Anthony recognizes Star Power.

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Full Show: Black Woman shot three times by Police, because of boiling water. NBA rejects TNT offer. Ben Simmons cost Joel Embiid Jul 25, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

A pissed off Stephen A. discusses the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman, by an Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy. In sports news, he comments on the new NBA TV deal, Carmelo Anthony’s assertion about Jayson Tatum, and Joel Embiid’s GOAT proclamation. He also talks about Bill Belichick turning down a San Francisco 49ers job and US Open Tennis Champion Coco Gauff being named a Paris Olympics flag-bearer.

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Stephen A's Take: WNBA All-Star MVP Arike is dissed again, and TEAM USA Needs to shoot better! Jul 24, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Arike Ogunbowale led Team WNBA to victory over Team USA by scoring 117-109 Saturday night at the WNBA All-Star game.
As for this year’s snub, Ogunbowale acknowledged she withdrew herself from consideration due to the quote “politics” behind choosing players.
She shared her reasoning on the Nightcap podcast with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson before the All-Star game.

Ok let’s talk about Team USA’s men's squad that overcame a 14-point deficit to beat South Sudan 101-100 this weekend.
Lebron James scored a go-ahead basket with about seven seconds left to secure the victory.

Meanwhile, James will serve as the flag-bearer for the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Here’s the moment LeBron James discovered he will be the first US men’s basketball player to be selected as Flag Bearer.

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Stephen A's Take: VP Harris is the Chosen One, Trump and Vance changing political tactics. Jul 24, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

President Joe Biden decided to put the country and the Democratic party first and NOT seek re-election in November. Biden made the surprise announcement Sunday and quickly endorsed VP Kamala Harris as his favorite to replace him at the top of the Democratic ticket. I’ll get to Kamala Harris in a moment. Still, I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge Biden’s decision not to seek a second term, which ended one of the longest political careers in American history.

As news spread of Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election, high-profile democrats quickly endorsed Harris as their favorite candidate to replace him.
Some of those names include Bill and Hillary Clinton, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, and A.O.C. aka New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who was once critical of both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The latest addition to the list is Nancy Pelosi, who had been notably silent in the immediate aftermath of the news.

The new energy behind the presumptive Democratic nominee has been tangible in the last 24 hours, as the party has raised nearly 50 million dollars.
Many feel that the former senator and prosecutor is the perfect candidate to take on Donald Trump and the Republicans.

Donald Trump and new running mate J.D Vance.
Both men hit the campaign trail this Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
During the rally, Trump asked the crowd who they prefer he run against.
Kamala Harris was met with boos while then-incumbent Joe Biden was cheered by the crowd. The next day, Sunday, Biden withdrew from his re-election campaign.

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Interview: Stephen A challenges Democratic California Delegate to Stand Her Ground for VP Harris, Areva Martin Jul 23, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

On this special edition, Stephen A. interviews CNN Legal Analyst, award-winning Civil Rights Attorney, and California Democratic delegate Areva Martin about the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee.

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Interview: Roland Martin discusses VP Harris being endorsed by everyone, where are the Obamas, Project 2025 is worst than Jim Crow. VP Jul 23, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Roland Martin delivers breaking news, commentary, debates, and interviews on issues important to the African American community. Throughout his journalistic career, he has interviewed multiple U.S. presidents and Hollywood's top athletes and entertainers. Roland S. Martin is a journalist who has always maintained a clear sense of his calling. Many have bestowed upon him the moniker “The Voice Of Black America.”

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