Stephen A. Smith has a special lady in his life. The ESPN personality, who tends to keep his personal life private, was pressed about his dating life during a guest appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, his “First Take” debate partner, on Wednesday.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to kick off in a few hours on Monday night. ESPN's First Take was on the ground in Atlanta before the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

In case anybody was wondering, Stephen A. Smith is attending the National Championship Game. ESPN hosted Monday's First Take live from Atlanta, the site of college football's title showdown between Notre Dame and Ohio State.

No. 7 seed Notre Dame is finally about to face off with No. 8 seed Ohio State in the College Football Playoff national championship. This will represent the first national championship game played since the implementation of a 12-team playoff.

Ohio State last won a national championship in 2014, but that was when Urban Meyer was the head coach in Columbus. Ryan Day is seeking his first title with the Buckeyes, and a chance to redeem himself after a gnarly 13-10 loss to Michigan at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 30.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are in an uphill battle against the Buckeyes, so they need to be tough above all else.

Stephen A. Smith did not hold back in criticizing Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes after they lost to the Michigan Wolverines, 10-13, on Dec. 1, 2024.

While Ohio State is the favorite to win the game ... ESPN is putting together their predictions. Stephen A. Smith shared his thoughts and he thinks the Buckeyes will win with ease. "

At least some potential voters are buying what Stephen A. Smith is selling. In a McLaughlin & Associates poll, which asked, “Thinking ahead to the 2028 Democratic primary election for President, if that election were held today among the following candidates,

Stephen A. Smith's public plea to NBA legend Lebron James comes as Bronny's struggles highlight the delicate balance between a father's dreams and a son's development

In a recent episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith has asked Lakers star LeBron James "as a father" to put a stop to Bronny James playing in the NBA.

Rick Pitino joked that senior guard Kadary Richmond was like a fine wine. “He keeps getting better with age,” Pitino quipped. “And he’s 35.” Even if he was 35 and not 23,