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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.
Stephen A. discusses President Obama’s endorsement of V.P. Kamala Harris and the momentum among white women and young voters, Donald Trump appearing to back out of a debate with Kamala Harris, and more with Fox & Friends Weekend host Will Cain.
Stephen A. talks Team USA basketball with ESPN NBA Insider, Brian Windhorst who joins the show live from the Paris Olympics.
Stephen A. comments on Charles Barkley’s statement about the new NBA TV deal.
Stephen A. weighs in on FS1 “Undisputed” host, Skip Bayless labeling himself the Most Hated Man in Sports Media.
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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. 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. 
BLOCK A
Stephen A. comments on the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Sonya Massey, a Black woman, by an Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy.
BLOCK B
Stephen A. talks about the NBA’s new 11-year TV deal with ESPN and new partners NBC and Amazon Prime Video after turning down TNT Sports’ right to match which could lead to a legal battle.  
Stephen A. opines about Carmelo Anthony’s comments about Jayson Tatum lack of aura as the reason he is not the Face of the NBA. 
Stephen A. shares his thoughts on Joel Embiid’s proclamation that he could be in the GOAT conversation if not for his injuries.
BLOCK C
Stephen A. Smith has thoughts about former Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick turning down an offer from the San Francisco 49ers to join the team’s sidelines coaching staff.
Stephen A. congratulates US Open Champion Coco Gauff on being named the female flag-bearer alongside four-time NBA Champion LeBron James at the Paris Olympics. 
Stephen A's Take - U.S. Flag Bearers are Coco Gauff and Lebron James, but unarmed Black people are still being killed by police. 
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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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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. 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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