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About Stephen A. Smith
A native of Hollis, Queens, Stephen A. Smith built his foundation as a journalist over the course of 14 years in New York and Philadelphia and is one of the preeminent voices in the African-American Community.
A graduate of Winston-Salem State University, Smith's journalism career began as a high school sportswriter at the New York Daily News in the summer of 1993. Just 14 months later, he departed to cover college basketball for the Philadelphia Inquirer, where he reported on everything from college basketball and football at Temple University, to national college basketball and football, and ultimately the National Basketball Association. After four years as a beat writer on the Philadelphia 76ers, he became an NBA Columnist in 2001. By March 2003, Smith was promoted to General Sports Columnist, becoming one of only 21 African-Americans in the nation to hold such a title at that time.
Smith's career at ESPN began just seven months later when he was hired away from Fox SportsNet's Best Damn Sports Show, Period! to become an analyst/insider on its premier basketball show, NBA Shootaround. Since then, Smith’s demonstrative, informative, in-your-face style has invaded the airwaves on NBA Shootaround, SportsCenter, ESPNews and his own talk show, Quite Frankly, which aired from August 2005 to January 2007. Smith also hosted his own weekday radio show on 1050 ESPN in New York, and due to much success, it was picked up for national syndication. In December 2009, Smith joined the FOX Sports Radio Network as a talk show host and regular contributor. He continues to serve as a sports columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer, network commentator on various topics, and regular fill-in host for The Steve Harvey Morning Show. For more information, please visit http://stephena.com/.
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A MEMO FROM FOX SPORTS RADIO RE: STEPHEN A SMITH
Tuesday 12-21-2010 7:01am CT
Attention Stephen A. Smith Affiliate,
In an effort to focus on his many career opportunities, Stephen A. Smith will transition into the role of NBA expert, appearing on all programs across the FOX Sports Radio Network. Effective January 3, 2011, the network will no longer produce two morning-drive shows and instead offer Zakk & Jack as its sole program in the 6 - 9 a.m. ET/3 - 6 a.m. PT daypart.
"As my show draws to an end, I'd like to thank everyone at Premiere Radio and Fox Sports Radio for giving me the opportunity to host the network's morning drive program. I am very excited about my future endeavors, including my new role at Fox Sports Radio. This last year has been a wonderful ride. I'd like to thank my team -- Deb Carson, Dan Falato, Ty Eli and Jake Warner -- for looking out for me every single morning. Bring on 2011."
An annoucement for a replacement for Stephen A Smith will be announced soon.
Friday 07-09-2010 12:41pm CT
Stephen A. Smith at the Super Bowl
Thursday 02-04-2010 2:21pm CT
The
Stephen A. Smith Show broadcast live from
radio row at the Fort
Lauderdale Convention
Center as part of FOX Sports Radio’s 10th
annual coverage of the Super Bowl. As you can see below, Smith has been busy
welcoming past and present greats from the world of sports, including New York
Giants Wide Receiver Steve Smith, who was recently added to the NFL Pro Bowl
team; NBA legend Isiah Thomas; and NFL Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl
Champion Michael Irvin.
Pictured left to right:
Stephen A. Smith and Steve Smith
Pictured left to right:
Stephen A. Smith and Isiah Thomas
Pictured left to right:
Michael Irvin and Stephen A. Smith
Sunday 01-03-2010 9:52am CT
Veteran Sports Broadcaster and Journalist Stephen A. Smith Joins FOX Sports Radio
Starting January 4, takes over 5AM - 7AM Monday - Friday show on Ticket 760
LOS ANGELES, December 7, 2009 - Veteran sports radio/television host, journalist and sought-after commentator Stephen A. Smith has joined the FOX Sports Radio Network as a talk show host and regular contributor. Smith will lend his expert analysis, straight-forward commentary and unique perspective as he joins various FSR programs to discuss all things sports and entertainment, as well as breaking news. In addition, Smith will host a new national weekday program for the network beginning January 4, 2010. Smith will be heard weekday mornings, 5AM - 7AM on KTKR (Ticket 760) in San Antonio.
In addition to his duties for FOX Sports Radio, Smith will continue to serve as a sports columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer; political/lifestyle commentator for several cable news networks; and regular fill-in host for The Steve Harvey Morning Show.
"I can't begin to convey how excited I am to be with FOX Sports Radio. I've thoroughly missed being on the airwaves expressing myself, my thoughts and my passions," stated Smith. "I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to the folks at FOX Sports Radio for this tremendous opportunity. I'm hyped, psyched and ready to go. Buckle up and let's get this party started!"
"We couldn't be happier to welcome someone of Stephen's caliber to the FOX Sports Radio family," commented FOX Sports Radio Vice President/General Manager, Don Martin. "His broadcast experience and industry connections, combined with his tell-it-like-it-is style, will make a great addition to the top-quality, sports entertainment programming we deliver to our audience."
"Along with Jim Rome, Dan Patrick, Tony Bruno and JT The Brick, no network and certainly no station in San Antonio has such an inctredible line-up of sports personalities," added WOAI/KTKR Operations Manager Peter Bolger. "Love him orhate him, there is no denying that Stephen A has strong opinions. You gotta stand for something and there's no denying he does. Plus, it'll be worth tuning in every morning just to hear what AAA-list guests he's having on each day."
Smith's show will run live Monday - Friday, 5AM - 7AM, on Ticket 760.
5AM Stephen A
7AM The Morning Drive with Andy Everett and Peter Burns
9AM Dan Patrick
11AM Jim Rome
2PM Talking Cowboys
3PM Mike Taylor and STSA
6PM The Sports Grind
7PM Petros and Money
9PM Tony Bruno
12M JT The Brick
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