During his lengthy rant, Smith accused Whitlock of sliding tape recorders under hotel doors to spy on athlete conversations, among other things. He painted the man as someone who lied reflexively, who undermined colleagues, and whose reputation in the industry explained why his opportunities had dwindled.

Stephen A Smith has responded to Dave Portnoy's demand for an apology following his claims that Drake Maye is a liar.

The ‘First Take’ host called the Patriots quarterback a ‘liar’ because he isn’t familiar with the show’s cast.

Stephen A. Smith responded to the recent backlash he's facing for calling Patriots quarterback Drake Maye a "liar."

Stephen A. Smith’s comments about race and Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss future on ESPN’s “First Take" drew criticism and a sharp response from Paul Finebaum.

Stephen A. Smith says he negotiated his exit as an 'NBA Countdown' regular during contract talks with ESPN because of an increasingly busy schedule that still includes 'First Take.'

Drake Maye's response to Cam Newton's comments about the Patriots looking like "fools gold" seems to have struck a nerve at ESPN.

On Thursday's edition of First Take Newton stood behind his opinion, but Stephen A. Smith took offense to Maye's response and then took a direct shot at him, calling him a "liar" multiple times.

Stephen A. Smith's comments on why Lane Kiffin is leaving Ole Miss for Florida or LSU offended current and former on-air talent at ESPN.

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith called out Patriots quarterback Drake Maye for his recent comments involving Cam Newton.