Sanders, a ubiquitous topic on all the sports talk shows, continues to be under intense scrutiny with every step of his journey thoroughly documented and debated. Today’s topic on First Take was whether Sanders’s first start was of the make-or-break variety.

Stephen A. Smith is making it clear that he wasn’t booted off ESPN’s “NBA Countdown.” It’s a move he made as part of his contract.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is set to make his first career start on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. It has garnered lots of anticipation, and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith made it clear there is a lot at stake for the rookie fifth-round pick.

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.'

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.

A well-intentioned Stephen A. Smith attempted to complement McMillian and Denver's depth following that upset win, but the ESPN pundit inadvertently revealed how little he's watched the Broncos actually play this season in the process.

After a rocky NFL debut, Stephen A. Smith warns Browns QB Shedeur Sanders as he prepares for his first start against the Raiders.

Stephen A. Smith recently offered a unique take on the Lane Kiffin situation, and fellow ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum does not believe it was a valid one.