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Jun 2024
10m 14s

Stephen A. Smith's Rocky Tenure At ESPN ...

Joe Pompliano
About this episode

Stephen A. Smith is in the middle of contract negotiations with ESPN. Reports indicated he is asking for $25 million annually, while ESPN’s initial offer came in at $18 million annually. Today’s episode breaks down the details. Enjoy!

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