Stephen A. Smith Says Contract Talks With ESPN Have Been “Constructive,” Calls Report Of $120M Payday “A Lie”

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith said talks about a contract renewal with the Disney-owned sports outlet have been “constructive,” but he firmly denied a report his renewal may be worth $120 million. The popular commentator, a ubiquitous presence across ESPN who also harbors ambitions to explore new horizons like late-night talk across the Disney universe,