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Stephen A. Smith Says Contract Talks With ESPN Have Been “Constructive,” Calls Report Of $120M Payday “A Lie”
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith says talks about his contract renewal have been "constructive," but he denied a report his deal could be worth $120 million.
Teased by Russo about the eye-popping value of the contract, Smith dismissed a report earlier this month by The Athletic pegging it at $120 million, going on to briefly elaborate on his dealmaking approach. He also has had a recurring acting role ABC’s long-running soap opera General Hospital, a sign of his interest in having a presence in many corners of the Disney empire. After layoffs in 2022 and 2023 saw some familiar faces leave the network, the company made significant investments in licensing Pat McAfee’s YouTube show and also have expressed optimism about re-upping Smith.
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