ESPN, Stephen A. Smith and Contract Extension

ESPN’s New Five-Year Deal With Stephen A. Smith Makes Him a $100 Million Man
ESPN has struck a new five year pact with sportscaster Stephen A. Smith that will pay him $20 million a year to keep hosting 'First Take'
Stephen A. Smith Secures Five-Year, $100M Contract Extension with ESPN
Stephen A. Smith has officially signed a five-year, $100 million contract extension with ESPN, solidifying his role as the face of “First Take” while also gaining greater flexibility to expand his presence beyond sports.
Stephen A. Smith agrees to new ESPN contract worth $100 million, source says
Smith, a former newspaper beat reporter who rose to fame by pioneering the art of the sports debate show, has agreed with ESPN on a new five-year, $100 million contract, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNBC. The deal was first reported by The Athletic .
Report: Stephen A. Smith, ESPN Agree to New 5-Year Contract Worth At Least $100M
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Stephen A. Smith reportedly agrees to stay at ESPN with five-year, $100 million deal
As part of the deal, the analyst will focus his time on "First Take," but will scale back his time on other shows on the network.
Stephen A. Smith Reportedly Agrees to New Nine-Figure Deal With ESPN
Stephen A. Smith—one of the most recognizable figures in sports media—has agreed to a new deal to remain with ESPN for at least the next five years. According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Smith has agreed to a new lucrative deal with ESPN that will pay him at least $100 million over the next five years.
Stephen A. Smith lands new $100 million contract with ESPN
Stephen A Smith landed a new $100 million contract with ESPN on Thursday, which will keep him there for five years.
Stephen A. Smith's new ESPN contract will pay him more than most top athletes
ESPN proved that again on Thursday. According to a report from The Athletic's Andrew Marchand, ESPN and Stephen A. Smith, one of sports media's biggest personalities, have agreed to a new five-year contract that will pay him "at least" $100 million.
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Stephen A. Smith, ESPN agree to $100M contract that lets him talk more about politics: Sources
Stephen A. Smith has agreed to a new contract with ESPN worth at least $100 million for five years, an agreement that will result in Smith continuing to star on “First Take” on ESPN while ...
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Stephen A. Smith-LeBron James confrontation, explained: ESPN analyst blasts Lakers star for 'bulls—' exchange
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Stephen A. Smith Rips Giants General Manager Joe Schoen on 'First Take'
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Legendary ESPN broadcaster lands $100 million deal
ESPN commentator and the face of ‘First Take’ Stephen A. Smith, has landed a massive new deal with the network. Smith will get paid $100 million over five years. The Athletic, which first reported the ...
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Molly Qerim of ESPN strikes a look with fashion statement
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