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April 13, 2022
Each episode of "Money Making Conversations" features an illustrious graduate of a historically Black college or university.
March 30, 2022
"Jackie to Me" clips begin April 4, with vignettes daily through April 15, celebrating the legacy of Robinson and his…
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February 8, 2022
At issue, Smith says, "is the scarcity of Black men who have been given opportunities to be head coaches in…
February 3, 2022
Giants star Tiki Barber shed tears on his sports talk show, defending his former NFL team's owners against racism accusations.
December 9, 2021
Official court documents were reportedly filed on April 30, 2021, just months after the couple starred in a Gatorade commercial.
September 29, 2021
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is calling out LeBron James for staying quiet for too long about his COVID vaccination status.
August 27, 2021
Twitter users took Richardson's words as dissing America's most decorated track and field athlete ever, and they pushed back.
July 13, 2021
On "First Take," Stephen A. Smith criticized Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels' Japanese pitcher, for needing an interpreter.
March 10, 2021
This week, Stephen A. Smith made an emotional plea to L. A Lakers superstar LeBron James to publicly speak out…
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January 15, 2021
Charles Barkley stated that NBA players should be able to skip ahead of the line to take the vaccine due…
January 1, 2021
McFarland's rant against Dwayne Haskins is a pattern of Black anchors and analysts giving a Black face to opinions held…
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September 7, 2020
Former NBA player and coach, Byron Scott, says professional players should advocate for more Black coaches in the league.
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July 13, 2020
Present and former ESPN staffers say racism is as much a part of the network as sports, especially when it…
April 15, 2020
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had to defend himself after allegations that he threw a party that violated social distancing…
March 5, 2020
Stephen A. Smith went on another rant at the possibility of the injured Kevin Durant playing in the 2020 Olympics…
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January 13, 2020
Beloved ESPN host Cari Champion has announced plans to leave the network after seven years of hosting shows like 'First…
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November 8, 2019
Host Stephen A. Smith and ESPN have reached a massive new deal that has the sportscaster earning nearly $8 million…
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Stephen A Smith at Antonio Brown's Celebrity Slam Super Bowl Weekend at Joe K. Butler Sports Complex on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thaddaeus McAdams/FilmMagic)
October 9, 2019
[griojw id=”5mtAGbRu” playerid=””] Outspoken ESPN host Stephen A. Smith’s comments were cut short when he started to give his take
April 4, 2019
ESPN analyst and fan favorite Stephen A. Smith an gift of gab has him on track to becoming the highest-paid…
November 6, 2017
Everyone can learn a thing or two from Waters, especially older Blacks who have chosen to lay in bed with…