Stephen A Smith Confirms He’s LEAVING ESPN ??

Over the last couple of years...this channel has predicted the eventual departure of Stephen A Smith from ESPN. Over the weekend...we received possible confirmation from Stephen A Smith that he will be leaving ESPN once his contract expires in 2025.

We react to possible confirmations from both Stephen A Smith and Shannon Sharpe...about the departure of Stephen A Smith from ESPN. We explain how Stephen A Smith has been laying the foundation for his eventual exit from ESPN. We question whether Shannon Sharpe can adequately replace Stephen A Smith on First Take...and explain how losing Stephen A Smith could further damage ESPN ratings.