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- Full name: Stephen Abe Smith
- Born: October 14, 1968
- Birthplace: Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York
- Nickname: Screaming A. Smith
- College: Winston-Salem State UniversityESPN Media Zone: Stephen A. Smith
- Joined ESPN in 2003ESPN Media Zone: Stephen A. Smith
- Appeared as an actor on General Hospital and I Think I Love My Wife
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Sports broadcaster and writer Stephen A. Smith is an on-air personality covering the National Basketball Association for the sports network ESPN.
In April of 2009, reports surfaced that Smith and ESPN were unable to negotiate a new contract, meaning Smith would be leaving the network when his current contract expires.The Big Lead: Enjoy Stephen A. Smith While You Can...
Writing Career
Smith took his first sports writing position in 1991 while still in college with the Winston-Salem Journal, then the Greensboro News and Record in 1992. In 1993, he signed on to cover sports for the New York Daily News. The following year, he moved to the Philadelphia Inquirer, covering the Philadelphia 76ers, the National Basketball Association and sports in general.ESPN Media Zone: Stephen A. Smith In 2008, he was dismissed from the Philadelphia Inquirer after reportedly taking several weeks of unpaid leave, never returning as scheduled.Philadelphia Daily News: Inqwaster fires Stephen A. SmithTV/Radio Career
In 1999, Smith began his broadcasting career, working for Philadelphia-area stations, as well as FOX Sports and ESPN Radio. He joined the ESPN broadcast team in 2003, appearing first on SportsCenter and NBA Shootaround, the pre-game show for NBA games.ESPN Media Zone: Stephen A. SmithSmith was given his own show in ESPN2 in 2005, Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith. The show was cancelled in 2007, however he continued to work with the network. He also hosted The Stephen A. Smith Show on ESPN Radio from 2005 until 2008.ESPN Media Zone: Stephen A. Smith
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