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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith On Why He Forced Out Co-Host Max Kellerman
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Oct. 1 2021, Published 2:02 p.m. ET
Stephen A. Smith has become a top personality at ESPN, with a hefty new contract in tow.
That has also led to more power behind the scenes and control over the shows he appears on.
Recently, Smith talked about why he forced his “First Take” co-host Max Kellerman off the show.
To see why Smith thought there needed to be changes, read Knewz.com