Stephen A. Smith looking on.Stephen A. Smith (Photo via ESPN)
ESPN did Stephen A. Smith dirty by cutting him off during their coverage in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Sunday night.

The Oklahoma City defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 on Sunday night in the decisive Game 7 to clinch their first championship in franchise history. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA Finals MVP after recording 29 points, 12 assists and five rebounds in the biggest game of his career.

Stephen A. Smith was part of ESPN’s coverage for the deciding game on Sunday night, but this work day didn’t exactly go as planned for him. As you can see in the video below, Smith was cut off by his own employers, as they skipped to a commercial break while he was talking:

Things like this happen every so often, but it’s just a little extra funny that it happened to Smith of all people, given his status as one of the most polarizing sports media personalities.

With the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs over, sports fans are headed to the dog days of the summer. The 2025 NFL season is still 73 days from kickoff, too, so it’ll be interesting to see how Stephen A. Smith keeps himself busy on “First Take” and his other programs.

Stephen A. Smith Recently Signed A Lucrative Extension With ESPN

Stephen A. Smith Apologizes for Controversial CommentsStephen A. Smith (Photo By Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
In March, Smith signed a massive contract extension worth over $100 million with the Worldwide Leader in Sports. The new deal allows Smith to speak about other topics like politics with other media outlets, which is extra compelling since he’s teased the idea of running for President in 2028.

Social Media Is Sending Their Prayers To Clint Eastwood Today

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Clint Eastwood turned 95 recently, but it hasn’t been an easy year for the legendary actor and director.

On Tuesday, fans across the country poured out messages of support as news spread about his recent struggles. Eastwood has been mourning the sudden death of his longtime partner, Christina Sandera, who passed away from a heart attack earlier this year.

The Hollywood icon has kept a low profile since her passing. For fans who’ve followed his career for decades, seeing Eastwood go through this personal loss has struck a chord. Though the actor has rarely been seen in public in recent months, his son Scott Eastwood shared a welcome update that gave many people a reason to breathe a little easier.

Fans Rally Behind Eastwood

Fans Send Well Wishes to Clint Eastwood Following Tuesday NewsClint Eastwood and Christina Sandera (Photo Via Instagram/@clinteastwoodfans01)

Scott Eastwood, in a recent interview, reassured fans that his father is holding up. “He’s doing good,” he said. “He’s a survivor, a trouper. He was born coming out of the Great Depression, and then he was young during World War II. He saw a lot of struggle.” That perspective seems to be carrying Eastwood through yet another chapter of hardship.

 

Supporters didn’t hesitate to show their love. Social media lit up with tributes, memories, and heartfelt messages. Many highlighted not only his contributions to film but also his resilience as a person.

“There are literally hundreds of reasons why a man doesn’t get better with age,” one fan posted on X.

Another fan commented, “HE IS NEVER GONNA STOP!!!!”

Another fan chimed in, “I hope he blesses us with his presence for many more years!”

Photographs from December 2018 show Eastwood attending the premiere of The Mule with Sandera by his side. The two had been together for years, and her sudden loss clearly left a mark on him. Though the grief remains, Eastwood isn’t ready to slow down completely. In an interview with Kurier on May 30, he reflected on aging with intent. “There’s no reason why a man can’t get better with age,” he said. “And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I’m not one of them.”

Clint Eastwood, who has eight children- Laurie, Kimber, Alison, Francesca, Kyle, Kathryn, Scott and Morgan- continues to lean on family during this time. For fans, the hope is simple: that he keeps creating, keeps going, and, most of all, keeps finding strength in the days ahead.