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Snoop Dogg Texts Stephen A Smith That Lakers Are Doomed

The rapper is a diehard Lakers fan having grown up in Los Angeles.

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1 year ago

June 2, 2021

Russ Heltman

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The Los Angeles Lakers tailspin is taking a toll on Snoop Dogg. The rapper has been steadfast in his diehard support of the purple and gold, but the “First Take” crew had to discuss his latest declaration after Lebron James and L.A. fell into a 3-2 series deficit against the Phoenix Suns.

“Never thought I’d say it, but we sorry and the Clippers are better than us,” Snoop Dogg said on his Instagram. “Frank Vogel can’t coach… this is heartbreaking. AD hurt more than Mary J. Blige records.”

Snoop wasn’t done. Scheduling issues forced him to miss Wednesday’s appearance on ESPN’s “First Take,” but he texted Stephen A. Smith his full thoughts on the Battle for L.A.

“Lakers too many non-shooters,” Snoop Dogg texted to Smith. “Soft ass guards in our rotation, can’t guard, can’t shoot, we doomed. Clippers may come out of the west, and I wouldn’t even be mad at this point if Kawhi [Leonard] and PG-13 [Paul George] faced Brooklyn for it all. Popcorn, get it ready.”

Smith and Kellerman framed the rest of the discussion around the idea that James’ title as the King of L.A. could be up for grabs if they get bounced in the first round and the Clippers become the fifth team ever to lose their first two games in a series at home then move on to the next round. The Lakers and Clippers aren’t even two weeks into their 2021 Playoff campaigns, and they’ve faced a full season’s worth of drama.

Snoop Dogg has come off his pedestal from back in January when he scoffed at the idea of the Clippers on Smith’s ESPN+ show, “Stephen A’s World.”

“Laker to a Clipper man I can’t be faded?” Snoop Dogg said in January. “We talking about the Clippers? The team that has zero banners… there’s something about that purple and gold man. They need to get a whole new stadium, a whole new stigma, cause they’re never going to win playing in our living room.”

Russ Heltman

Russ Heltman is a daily news writer for BSM. He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH. He also works in gameday communications for FC Cincinnati and additionally contributes to the AllBengals blog for Sports Illustrated. Russ can be found on Twitter @RussHeltman11 or you can reach him by email at Heltmandm@yahoo.com.

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After Losing Out On Big Ten Rights, ESPN Turns Focus to NCAA Championships

According to Front Office Sports, ESPN’s contract for 29 NCAA Championships ends in 2024.

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9 hours ago

August 9, 2022

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After reportedly losing out on the Big Ten’s television rights, ESPN is reportedly turning to securing the NCAA Championship rights from hitting the open market.

According to Front Office Sports, ESPN’s contract for 29 NCAA Championships ends in 2024. Those 29 championships include everything from Women’s basketball to ice hockey, wrestling, softball, and baseball. The network pays a reported $34 million for the rights to broadcast those championship events.

However, according to a study commissioned by the NCAA reveals that the women’s basketball tournament could be worth anywhere from $81 million to $112 million per year by its lonesome. The NCAA is reportedly considering selling the women’s basketball tournament rights as a standalone product in the next negotiation.

Sources told Front Office Sports ESPN remains interested in striking deals with the Pac-12 and Big 12 media rights, as well as renewing a deal for the College Football Playoff.

The news comes after Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand reported ESPN declined a final offer from the Big Ten for a portion of the conference’s media rights. The reported deal was seven years and $380 million per year.

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ESPN Announces The Return of Stephen A. Smith to First Take

ESPN announced Smith will be returning to First Take on Monday, August 15th.

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9 hours ago

August 9, 2022

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First Take has been without it’s anchor since the day after the NBA Draft in June. That’s when the ESPN personality took some time off to undergo shoulder surgery and to rehabilitate. However, it appears the wait for his return is almost over.

ESPN announced with a tweet that Smith will be returning to First Take on Monday, August 15th. They also teased a guest appearance from Michael Irvin.

Monday, @stephenasmith returns to @FirstTake!

Don't miss a special, surprise-filled episode along with a guest appearance by #NFL Hall of Famer @michaelirvin88

10a ET | ESPN pic.twitter.com/8NchgPZ7sl
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) August 9, 2022

This comes a day after Smith tweeted that the countdown was on for his return and we are one week away from the event.

One week away from returning to @FirstTake…….and counting!
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) August 8, 2022

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Field Yates Re-Ups With ESPN

After the departure of Matthew Berry to NBC, ESPN has locked down fantasy expert Field Yates with a new contract to remain in Bristol.

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10 hours ago

August 9, 2022

BSM Staff

After the departure of Matthew Berry to NBC, ESPN has locked down fantasy expert Field Yates with a new contract to remain in Bristol.

Yates, 35, would have been a valuable target for FanDuel or DraftKings, surmises Andrew Marchand of The New York Post — who first reported the news — due to his large following on Twitter.

Yates, who also works as a host of Fantasy Football Now and NFL Insider for the network, across multiple platforms including ESPN Radio, will continue in those roles in addition to an assumed expansion of fantasy football duties after Berry’s exit.

He has worked for ESPN since 2012.

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