Stephen A. Smith (Photo By Tori Lynn Schneider / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Stephen A. Smith isn’t holding back regarding the serious allegations against his ESPN co-host, Shannon Sharpe. With Sharpe facing accusations of rpe and s3xual assault, Smith addressed the situation directly on his YouTube show, making it clear he’s deeply concerned- both personally and professionally.

“I recruited Shannon, but I’m not the boss,” Smith said via the New York Post on Tuesday. “There are layers to this and there are certain layers that even I am not on.” Smith didn’t dodge the tough part either. He confirmed that ESPN’s top brass, including Disney co-chairman Jimmy Pitaro, are fully aware of the situation and are already digging into the details.

“We are looking into this very, very closely,” Pitaro reportedly told Smith, who added that he had permission to name him publicly.

Smith Clarifies He Has No Role In ESPN’s Final Decision

Shannon Sharpe (Photo By Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)
While Smith may be one of ESPN’s most visible personalities, he made it clear that he won’t decide Sharpe’s future at the network. “In the end, all of us have someone to answer to,” Smith said. “No matter how maverick we try to be… there are bosses.”

Sharpe, who joined First Take in August 2023 and signed a multi-year deal with ESPN last June, now finds himself at the center of a legal firestorm. A woman identified as “Jane Doe” alleges that the Hall of Famer rped her multiple times during what she described as a “rocky consensual relationship.” Her attorney, Tony Buzbee, previously represented the women who accused NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson of s3xual misconduct.

Sharpe fired back Tuesday afternoon in a video posted to X, denying the claims and accusing Buzbee of targeting Black men. “Tony Buzbee targets Black men,” Sharpe said. “That video should actually be 10 minutes or so. Hey Tony, instead of releasing your edit, put the whole video out.”

Sharpe claimed the incident took place during a consensual encounter initiated by the accuser, who he identified as an OnlyFans creator named Gabby. He also alleged a coordinated extortion attempt and said he plans to sue for defamation.

As of now, ESPN appears to be taking a wait-and-see approach. Smith emphasized that no decision has been made yet and that the network is committed to gathering all facts before determining Sharpe’s fate.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was drped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.