ESPN, Stephen A. Smith negotiating historic $20 million per year deal: Sources
1 month ago

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith negotiating historic $20 million per year deal: Sources

New York Times  

ESPN and Stephen A. Smith are in negotiations on a historic deal that is in the six-year, $120 million range, sources briefed on the negotiations told The Athletic. Never will.” The $20 million a year would be the most ever paid to an ESPN on-air personality without it being tied to a licensing deal. ESPN’s initial offer was for $18 million per year, which Puck first reported. Pat McAfee currently makes more than $17 million per year for ESPN to license his daily show.

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Robert Griffin III is 'furious' at ESPN over hiring of Stephen A. Smith's 'friend' Jason McCourty - weeks after ex-QB's shock firing from network
4 months ago

Robert Griffin III is 'furious' at ESPN over hiring of Stephen A. Smith's 'friend' Jason McCourty - weeks after ex-QB's shock firing from network

Daily Mail  

Weeks after he was fired from ESPN, Robert Griffin III is 'furious' at his former employer at the hiring of Jason McCourty. McCourty coming into the fold at ESPN is viewed as a move to appease one of the network's biggest stars, Stephen A. Smith, amid his lucrative contract negotiations, per The Sun. ESPN has been cutting back its on-air …

NBA agrees to terms on a new 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal, AP source says
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA agrees to terms on a new 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal, AP source says

The Independent  

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Stephen A. Smith 'rejected $90MILLION opening offer from ESPN with First Take host determined to be on par with Pat McAfee'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Stephen A. Smith 'rejected $90MILLION opening offer from ESPN with First Take host determined to be on par with Pat McAfee'

Daily Mail  

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith reportedly turned down an extension worth $90million with the network. Puck's John Ourand wrote that 'ESPN execs pitched Smith’s WME agents that he would be their highest-paid star, earning more than Monday Night Football’s Troy Aikman or Joe Buck.' Stephen A. Smith reportedly turned down a five-year extension worth $90million with ESPN Reports state that Smith's …

Can Jordan Love, Dak Prescott earn $60M a year? Next wave of QB deals set to push market limits
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Can Jordan Love, Dak Prescott earn $60M a year? Next wave of QB deals set to push market limits

New York Times  

Will the NFL quarterback market eventually stabilize or keep skyrocketing toward $60 million annually? Goff’s deal will surely be used as a starting point for the others’ negotiations, as it followed a seismic shift in the market in 2023 when four QB contracts exceeded $50 million in average annual value and two more hit $40 million per year. Though neither …

ESPN lays off high-profile talent, including former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy
1 year, 6 months ago

ESPN lays off high-profile talent, including former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy

LA Times  

ESPN on Friday laid off roughly 20 high-profile commentators, including former New York Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy and former NBA player Jalen Rose. “These difficult decisions, based more on overall efficiency than merit, will help us meet our financial targets and ensure future growth.” ESPN has shed hundreds of jobs in recent years after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down …

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith on redefining sports broadcasting : The Limits with Jay Williams : NPR
2 years, 4 months ago

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith on redefining sports broadcasting : The Limits with Jay Williams : NPR

NPR  

Stephen A. Smith on redefining sports broadcasting Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo illustration by Kaz Fantone/NPR Photo illustration by Kaz Fantone/NPR On this week's episode of The Limits, Jay talks to his ESPN colleague and longtime friend, Stephen A. Smith. As one veteran executive told him shortly after his 2003 ESPN audition, "It was the greatest audition I have …

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